jwk2678 Posted November 1, 2016 #176 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Sorry, just noticed I had skipped this one. Definitely do the Cay Beach Break at Hotel on the Cay, snorkeling and swimming at the palms is terrible. Pelican cove has pretty rough water year round compared to the rest of the island. Thanks for the help Drake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgedw Posted November 4, 2016 #177 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Hi Drake, Ill be there on Christmas day this year from 8:00 to 3:00. I hope that something will be open. Not sure if enough time for snorkel, but was thinking about just bar hopping or hang gliding with Fly St Croix. Any suggestions you can help me with would be great! Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanny8 Posted November 7, 2016 #178 Share Posted November 7, 2016 I thought it was time to start a new thread for advice since it's been almost a year and the other thread is getting really long. Feel free to ask me anything about my home, I want everyone to enjoy their time here as much as possible! Happy travels! -Drake thanks for this. We are renting a car for our day in St. Croix. We are hoping to visit the botanical gardens, then drive to Christiansted. Wondering if you have any suggestions of other things we may want to visit/see. Also wondering which beaches might be along the way. We have from 8-5:30 in port and are hoping to get the car for 9 am and be back for 4. Thanks in advance, Elaine and Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted November 10, 2016 #179 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I thought it was time to start a new thread for advice since it's been almost a year and the other thread is getting really long. Feel free to ask me anything about my home, I want everyone to enjoy their time here as much as possible! Happy travels! -Drake We are looking for a tour that does not go shopping or to a beach .Are there any ? Thanks. Lenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted November 15, 2016 Author #180 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Hi Drake, Ill be there on Christmas day this year from 8:00 to 3:00. I hope that something will be open. Not sure if enough time for snorkel, but was thinking about just bar hopping or hang gliding with Fly St Croix. Any suggestions you can help me with would be great! Thanks, Dave Christmas day is a tough one. We are really busy during the Christmas Season but on the actual holiday the pickings may be a bit slim. Your best bet would be to try Freedom City or Sandcastle. They'll probably be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted November 15, 2016 Author #181 Share Posted November 15, 2016 thanks for this. We are renting a car for our day in St. Croix. We are hoping to visit the botanical gardens, then drive to Christiansted. Wondering if you have any suggestions of other things we may want to visit/see. Also wondering which beaches might be along the way. We have from 8-5:30 in port and are hoping to get the car for 9 am and be back for 4.Thanks in advance, Elaine and Steve From the Botanical Gardens to Christiansted you are headed right up the middle of the island (that's why the road in between is called Centerline Road) so there is lots to see. Lots of little hole in the wall restaurants and shops along that road but no beaches. When you get into Christiansted be sure to hit The Blue Mutt on company street and the Purple Papaya down on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted November 15, 2016 Author #182 Share Posted November 15, 2016 We are looking for a tour that does not go shopping or to a beach .Are there any ?Thanks. Lenny Gecko's ATV Tours takes you up into the rainforest, that might work for you. Or you could get Prince to take you to the rum distilleries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmdreamcatcher Posted December 5, 2016 #183 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Drake thanks for the recommendation of the shrimp tacos at the surf shop! They were GREAT!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanny8 Posted December 9, 2016 #184 Share Posted December 9, 2016 From the Botanical Gardens to Christiansted you are headed right up the middle of the island (that's why the road in between is called Centerline Road) so there is lots to see. Lots of little hole in the wall restaurants and shops along that road but no beaches. When you get into Christiansted be sure to hit The Blue Mutt on company street and the Purple Papaya down on the water. Hi Drake. It turns out that we can't rent a car because they don't offer liability insurance throught the rental agencies and we won't drive without it. I'm in a bit of a pickle because I recently broke my foot so I can't walk around. I wondered if you know of any beaches that a taxi might be able to get me close enough to so that I can get on to the sand without too much walking. I have a special cane that will allow me to walk on sand but I really can't go to far. I figure that's about all I can do. I can't tour a town and I can't be in a car too long for a tour because my foot swells if it's down too long so a tour with a group is out of the question. I just want to get from the cruise terminal, to beach, on to the sand and put the leg out and then back to the cruise. I have the cast off now so I can swim (My husband will help me in and out of the water) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #185 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Drake thanks for the recommendation of the shrimp tacos at the surf shop! They were GREAT!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Glad to hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #186 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Hi Drake.It turns out that we can't rent a car because they don't offer liability insurance throught the rental agencies and we won't drive without it. I'm in a bit of a pickle because I recently broke my foot so I can't walk around. I wondered if you know of any beaches that a taxi might be able to get me close enough to so that I can get on to the sand without too much walking. I have a special cane that will allow me to walk on sand but I really can't go to far. I figure that's about all I can do. I can't tour a town and I can't be in a car too long for a tour because my foot swells if it's down too long so a tour with a group is out of the question. I just want to get from the cruise terminal, to beach, on to the sand and put the leg out and then back to the cruise. I have the cast off now so I can swim (My husband will help me in and out of the water) Thanks I am so sorry to hear. Dorsche Beach should still be doable for you but there are no amenities there. Rythyms at Rainbow Beach is a good alternative, comfortable seats at the bar right next to the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teejoy Posted August 13, 2017 #187 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Drake, I am looking into the Gecko ATV tours, do they have specific times they run each day? We are hoping to do that and Cruzan factory, do you think we can do both? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted August 19, 2017 Author #188 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Drake, I am looking into the Gecko ATV tours, do they have specific times they run each day? We are hoping to do that and Cruzan factory, do you think we can do both? Thanks They run whenever they have a large enough group. You should contact them directly. 340-713-8820 info@geckosislandadventures.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbmrt Posted September 24, 2017 #189 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Thanks so much Drake. We are scheduled to arrive on Friday, Dec 15th and are interested in the drinking pigs and snorkeling at Sandcastle. How should we handle getting to and between these two attractions? Can we walk between these? If not, which one should we taxi to first, then taxi between, taxi back? Really appreciate your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podie Posted September 24, 2017 #190 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Sandcastle is just a little over a mile south of the port. We took a taxi with a bunch of other people and it was very reasonable. Ooops, I'm sorry I just realized you're asking how to get between these two places. I would still think a taxi will be reasonable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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