gskline Posted August 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We'll be on the Jewel of The Seas the week of January 21st, and would like to spend a day at the beach. Which Island and what beach???? St Croix St Martin Dominica Barbados Grenada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Barbados - Boatyard Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marys350 Posted August 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Orient Beach in Saint Martin, and Boatyard Beach in Barbados are both great choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gskline Posted August 21, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hum, Boatyard Beach sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted August 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Yep, Boatyard or Orient. :p. Boatyard is a short cheap taxi ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjules Posted August 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Dominica would be last on the list for beaches. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skid10 Posted August 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We loved Harbor Lights Beach in Barbados-white silky sand and clear water. FYI, Orient Beach in St. Martin has a clothing optional area and they do stray over to the other side. Just letting you know in case you are traveling with children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted August 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 21, 2017 St Martin for sure!! Dominica does not have any beaches, lots of cliffs and rocks. Do an Emerald Pool excursion there. All your other ports also have lovely beaches............nice cruise!!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richjoxyz Posted August 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2017 St Croix: (Coconuts, walkable from pier) St Martin: (Little Divi, short cab ride, walk further down from this video, lots of open chairs and a bar) Dominica: (Snorkel at Champagne Reef) Barbados: (Carlyle Bay - Same beach as Boatyard - this is further down from Boatyard. Do not pay Boatyard to walk thru their building to get to the beach, tell cab to take you to the public beach a block further, unless you want to PARTY at the Boatyrd!) Grenada (Grande Anse Beach, water taxi from pier) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richjoxyz Posted August 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Grenada, Grande Anse Beach is one the best beaches in the Caribbean IMO, one of my favorite beaches. Calm clear water, soft sand, no rocks, a few laid back bars. Very scenic. Water taxi shuttles people from the ship to the beach, very convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted August 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Plan on something else in Dominica. Not known for beaches altho' snorkeling at the Champagne reef can be interesting. This island looks a lot like Maui. Tour the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansOfTravels Posted August 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2017 St.Maarten has some stunning beaches, I loved Baie Rouge and Grand Case. Barbados is also amazing, I really enjoyed the Copacabana beach bar on Carlisle and the boatyard is highly rated. So my voted would go to St.Maarten or Barbados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted August 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 22, 2017 St Croix: (Coconuts, walkable from pier) St Martin: (Little Divi, short cab ride, walk further down from this video, lots of open chairs and a bar) Dominica: (Snorkel at Champagne Reef) Barbados: (Carlyle Bay - Same beach as Boatyard - this is further down from Boatyard. Do not pay Boatyard to walk thru their building to get to the beach, tell cab to take you to the public beach a block further, unless you want to PARTY at the Boatyrd!) Grenada (Grande Anse Beach, water taxi from pier) OP asked about beaches. Champagne on Dominica is cool but it's all rocks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky616 Posted August 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Another vote for Boatyard in Barbados and Orient Beach in St. Maarten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottraveller Posted August 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 22, 2017 The Boatyard in Barbados definitely gets my vote. Was there last year and it's really close to the ship. There's a bar and the loungers are nicely spaced. The sand is superb and the water, warm and crystal clear. We had lunch and drinks there as well and it was very nice I'd go back at the drop of a hat as it compares favourably with Grand Cayman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 22, 2017 We'll be on the Jewel of The Seas the week of January 21st, and would like to spend a day at the beach. Which Island and what beach????St Croix St Martin Dominica Barbados Grenada Well, if you go to Orient Beach in St Martin you can add NO PANTS to your signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigque Posted August 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I loved Orient Beach in St. Maarten and I am not really a beach person. I even went to the nude side and got naked and strolled around, got in the water, then put my trunks back on and went back to the other side. I was the only one in our group bold enough to do it. I only did it just to scratch it off my bucket list that I got naked on a nude beach! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gskline Posted August 22, 2017 Author #18 Share Posted August 22, 2017 OH MY!!! lol. We were at Orient about 5 years ago but had our teenagers with us. I'd love to go natural, but my wife is very self conscious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gskline Posted August 22, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Well, if you go to Orient Beach in St Martin you can add NO PANTS to your signature. I'd LOVE to do this!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gskline Posted August 22, 2017 Author #20 Share Posted August 22, 2017 The Boatyard in Barbados definitely gets my vote. Was there last year and it's really close to the ship. There's a bar and the loungers are nicely spaced. The sand is superb and the water, warm and crystal clear. We had lunch and drinks there as well and it was very nice I'd go back at the drop of a hat as it compares favourably with Grand Cayman Do you have to pay to get on this Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 22, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Do you have to pay to get on this Beach? You do not have to pay to get on the beach, but you do have to pay for loungers and umbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brookie848 Posted August 22, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) You do not have to pay to get on the beach, but you do have to pay for loungers and umbrella. I'm currently researching Barbados beaches for my upcoming cruise. The Boatyard is $20 for a chair, umbrella, one drink, turtle tour and a free cab ride back to the pier (this is worth $5/person). We've decided to go to the Boatyard in Barbados because their menu looks best for my husband who has some dietary restrictions. Enjoy your cruise! Edited August 22, 2017 by brookie848 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 22, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'm currently researching Barbados beaches for my upcoming cruise. The Boatyard is $20 for a chair, umbrella, one drink, turtle tour and a free cab ride back to the pier (this is worth $5/person). We've decided to go to the Boatyard in Barbados because their menu looks best for my husband who has some dietary restrictions. Enjoy your cruise! We've paid $20 for two loungers, two drinks, and one umbrella, but no cab ride or turtle tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 22, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd LOVE to do this!:D I've got photos (taken discretely) But I don't want to test Bob's new moderator powers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted August 22, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 22, 2017 We'll be on the Jewel of The Seas the week of January 21st, and would like to spend a day at the beach. Which Island and what beach????St Croix St Martin Dominica Barbados Grenada I just remembered I'm on the same itinerary in late April, come back and let us know how it goes. Bob- What did you like about that beach in Barbados? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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