Amber Cove beach excursion choices??

[Koshlong]

We're visiting Amber Cove on the Nieuw Amsterdam in March. Since it's a new port, we're considering 3 water excursions through the cruise line. I can't find any reviews on any of them (sorry if I've missed them here, but we just booked and I'm feeling overwhelmed.)

Does anyone who's been to Amber Cove give me any information about the following places:

 

Coconut Cove - either as an All-inclusive or just a beach break ($20 cheaper)

 

Lifestyle VIP Resort Getaway (All-inclusive)

 

Ocean World Day Pass?

 

I realize that they're all a bit different, but they all look interesting. The only real dealbreaker for us would be lack of shade..........so we'd hope umbrellas, palapas, or lots of natural shade would be available.

 

I'd really appreciate any insight past visitors can give me. I'm really feeling lost.

[Noblarneyimirish]

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[somewhere in the mountain]

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[Meyer2]

I would be interested in feedback also, hopefully someone might have some.

[newNCLcruiser2010]

I was in Amber Cove a month ago. I didn't do any excursions, and I was glad that I didn't. We had 10 people with us (4 in teens and twenties, 4 in 40's, and 2 in 60's). Everyone LOVED Amber Cove. The pool is really great, so big and clean, and you can rent an umbrella and they are huge, shaded 3-4 chairs. And it's so big it's not crowded, plenty of chairs. You can rent canoes but we didn't. My kids did the zipline and water slide and loved it. They had dancers around the pool and lots of good music. There was a bar on top of a lookout that was nice and a swim up bar in the main part of the pool. The shops there are not much, but we enjoyed looking in them. Also had lunch in the restaurant there and the food was pretty good. It was a nice relaxing and fun day!

So I wouldn't stress about it too much, if you want to skip paying for an excursion in this port you really can and you will have a great day.

[ABQrobin]

I was in Amber Cove a month ago. I didn't do any excursions, and I was glad that I didn't. We had 10 people with us (4 in teens and twenties, 4 in 40's, and 2 in 60's). Everyone LOVED Amber Cove. The pool is really great, so big and clean, and you can rent an umbrella and they are huge, shaded 3-4 chairs. And it's so big it's not crowded, plenty of chairs. You can rent canoes but we didn't. My kids did the zipline and water slide and loved it. They had dancers around the pool and lots of good music. There was a bar on top of a lookout that was nice and a swim up bar in the main part of the pool. The shops there are not much, but we enjoyed looking in them. Also had lunch in the restaurant there and the food was pretty good. It was a nice relaxing and fun day!

So I wouldn't stress about it too much, if you want to skip paying for an excursion in this port you really can and you will have a great day.

 

How was the food? menu? Did you take any photos? We would love some authentic local food.

[newNCLcruiser2010]

I didn't take a picture of the menu. But we had coconut shrimp, chicken tenders, chicken wraps and fries. I don't recall any local food on the menu. Here are some pictures of the area.

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[Juanita56]

Thank you very much. That was very helpful information. I have a group of 50 going down on the Vista in December.

[Mokescaps]

Do they have free wi-fi? Anyone know?

 

Thanks. Going there next week.

[newNCLcruiser2010]

Not free but I think it's like $8-$10 for the whole day.

[Heimey]

I was in Amber Cove a month ago. I didn't do any excursions, and I was glad that I didn't. We had 10 people with us (4 in teens and twenties, 4 in 40's, and 2 in 60's). Everyone LOVED Amber Cove. The pool is really great, so big and clean, and you can rent an umbrella and they are huge, shaded 3-4 chairs. And it's so big it's not crowded, plenty of chairs. You can rent canoes but we didn't. My kids did the zipline and water slide and loved it. They had dancers around the pool and lots of good music. There was a bar on top of a lookout that was nice and a swim up bar in the main part of the pool. The shops there are not much, but we enjoyed looking in them. Also had lunch in the restaurant there and the food was pretty good. It was a nice relaxing and fun day!

So I wouldn't stress about it too much, if you want to skip paying for an excursion in this port you really can and you will have a great day.

Where exactly was this pool? Is this right at the port?

 

Thanks

Heimey

[ABQrobin]

Where exactly was this pool? Is this right at the port?

 

Thanks

Heimey

 

MAP and all info about port

http://www.ambercove.com/

Edited November 21, 2016 by ABQrobin

[pands]

From everything I've read, Amber Cove is a great place to kick back and have a relaxing fun in the sun day without breaking the bank. Keep in mind, though, that there is not a beach area at the port. If you really want beach you'll need to look at excursions away from the port.