tigers2425 Posted May 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Looking for best transportation (and cost for it) from cruise ship to your recommendation of best beach for the day while on a cruise? Please advise. Thank you. We are headed there in June 2017. Tigers2425 Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted May 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Looking for best transportation (and cost for it) from cruise ship to your recommendation of best beach for the day while on a cruise? Please advise. Thank you. We are headed there in June 2017. Tigers2425 Lori I used the local bus transportation to Jolly Beach, it was under $2.00 one way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers2425 Posted May 22, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I used the local bus transportation to Jolly Beach, it was under $2.00 one way. Thank you😊 I'll take a look at that and see how to locate bus station etc. Thanks again. Tigers2425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted May 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Thank you😊 I'll take a look at that and see how to locate bus station etc. Thanks again. Tigers2425 Once I was off the ship I asked a vendor where the bus station was. He pointed out the street that I needed to turn right on, just stay on that for a short distance, the bus station will be on your right. I asked others along the way just to make sure the first guy gave me the correct directions. When you get to the station ask which bus you need, then tell the driver where you want to go. Once there ask him where the return pickup area is, they are near each other. Also ask the driver how to get to the beach. It is a half mile or so. You will need to go through a hotel security post, I just asked him how to get to Jolly Beach. He told me where to go then opened a barrier to let me on the property. The sand is white & the water is auua, very beautiful. I rented a lounger & hungout. When I decided to leave I walked back out through the security guard. As luck happened there was a bus parked there so I boarded & off we went. I would definitely do this again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers2425 Posted May 24, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Once I was off the ship I asked a vendor where the bus station was. He pointed out the street that I needed to turn right on, just stay on that for a short distance, the bus station will be on your right. I asked others along the way just to make sure the first guy gave me the correct directions. When you get to the station ask which bus you need, then tell the driver where you want to go. Once there ask him where the return pickup area is, they are near each other. Also ask the driver how to get to the beach. It is a half mile or so. You will need to go through a hotel security post, I just asked him how to get to Jolly Beach. He told me where to go then opened a barrier to let me on the property. The sand is white & the water is auua, very beautiful. I rented a lounger & hungout. When I decided to leave I walked back out through the security guard. As luck happened there was a bus parked there so I boarded & off we went. I would definitely do this again. Thank you again. Your help is greatly appreciated. Tigers2425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerski82 Posted May 25, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Me and my wife took the bus to darkwood beach it was 1.50 per person each way. The beach was gorgeous and not crowded. Rented 2 chairs and an umbrella for 15$. I would go back in a heartbeat. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers2425 Posted May 27, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Me and my wife took the bus to darkwood beach it was 1.50 per person each way. The beach was gorgeous and not crowded. Rented 2 chairs and an umbrella for 15$. I would go back in a heartbeat. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thank you for the information. I sincerely appreciate it. Tigers2425 Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elklemi Posted June 1, 2017 #8 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Me and my wife took the bus to darkwood beach it was 1.50 per person each way. The beach was gorgeous and not crowded. Rented 2 chairs and an umbrella for 15$. I would go back in a heartbeat. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Is there a restaurant/bar darkwood beack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
existentialtraveler Posted June 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Is there a restaurant/bar darkwood beack? yes...it is not a bad restaurant either. Good conch fritters, very hot hot wings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted June 19, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Looking for best transportation (and cost for it) from cruise ship to your recommendation of best beach for the day while on a cruise? Please advise. Thank you. We are headed there in June 2017. Tigers2425 Lori Do you wish for shabby chic ambience? Do you wish to take Lunch and Drinks? Do you wish to be away from the Cruise Herds? If the answer is yes to all, then Jacqui O's or Cecelia's For all of the above, but with all inclusive, then Curtain Bluff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baires Posted June 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Between Jacqui O's or Cecilia's, is one better than the other in terms of facilities (restrooms, etc)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted June 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Between Jacqui O's or Cecilia's, is one better than the other in terms of facilities (restrooms, etc)? A slight advantage to JO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skai Posted June 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 22, 2017 OP, if cost is a concern(as you mentioned in your 1st post), I would ignore the recommendation of Jackie O's. Overpriced food in what is otherwise a typical island-style decor/ambience. Read some of the reviews for Jackie O's on TripAdvisor for more detail. Darkwood and Turner's are nice beaches and neither are very crowded. Some other nice beaches are: Ffryes and Valley Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted June 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2017 A slight advantage to JO If your requirement is for a lower price point than JO, and away from the Herds, then look at Cecelia's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted July 1, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Thank you again. Your help is greatly appreciated. Tigers2425 How did you make out? Did you go to Jolly Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss_rach Posted July 13, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Can someone give more info on Curtain Bluff? Can you bus to it? What do they have there? Cost? etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted July 13, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Can someone give more info on Curtain Bluff? Can you bus to it? What do they have there? Cost? etc... http://curtainbluff.com/ We only take a taxi - About $30.00 per cab plus tip each way - Think the all inclusive was only $120.00 per person. Worth every dollar - No Cruise Herds. Contact CB direct for all additional questions. Ask to book a deluxe hammock, strung between two palm trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonqueen2017 Posted July 21, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Me and my wife took the bus to darkwood beach it was 1.50 per person each way. The beach was gorgeous and not crowded. Rented 2 chairs and an umbrella for 15$. I would go back in a heartbeat. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Were their ample facilities? Places to get drinks, etc. at Darkwood Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted July 21, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Were their ample facilities? Places to get drinks, etc. at Darkwood Beach? Following Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waverley7 Posted August 2, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looking for best transportation (and cost for it) from cruise ship to your recommendation of best beach for the day while on a cruise? Please advise. Thank you. We are headed there in June 2017. Tigers2425 Lori I'm curious about what you did? I just did a ton of research and think we will head to Darkwood Beach, maybe grab an island cab and do a quick tour around first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifetime_learner Posted August 14, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 14, 2017 following - we will be here in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiecat Posted August 19, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I have taken the bus with no troubles to Valley church beach but that place is very popular now. Directionsto Valley Church Beach, Antigua The bus depot is on Market Street acrossfrom the public market just past the fork in the road you'll bear right. You'llwant bus #22. Just tell the driver where you want to go and ask him to let youknow when you arrive. The bus will drop you off across the street from theentrance to the beach. You will see a sign for the Nest Beach Bar. You'll walkalong a dirt road to the beach. When returning to the ship you'll wait on thebeach side of the road opposite of where you were dropped off. If you need anyother information let me know The Market Street bus stop is the West BusStop and the one straight ahead is the East Bus Stop. Valley beach is to theWest? Yes, the #22 bus located at the West BusStation on Market Street will take you to Jolly Beach, Valley Church Beach,Darkwood Beach, Turner's Beach and eventually end at Carlisle Bay Beach. Inthat order. It runs along Valley Road. Buy a bag of chips before I catch the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilligan8 Posted September 16, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Do the buses accept USD? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanadakid Posted December 26, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Says that Hawksbill Beach is 5" from St Johns.. Is there a bus that heads this way, and if so, how far is the bus stop from the actual beach/resort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theschwanz Posted December 27, 2017 #25 Share Posted December 27, 2017 also following. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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