Beaches in Barbados

[cathi007]

Hi,

We are sailing on the Escape in January with a 1 year old and a 3 year old. I am looking for a beach that has facilities, and nice clam water hopefully close to the pier. The last time I was in Barbados the beach we went to had such crazy waves we couldn't even go in the water. Any suggestions not crazy far from cruise port?

[JohninDC]

Several beach clubs near the port will meet your needs - all are along Carlisle Bay, with white sand, clear water and almost no waves. Pirates Cove and Paradise Beach attract more families - both are about a $5 per person cab ride from the port, or you can walk it in 20-30+ min (about 1+ miles). Check out the web sites for both as they offer package deals that may or may not work for you.

[OCruisers]

You may want to consider The Boatyard ....

http://www.theboatyard.com

[JohninDC]

Correct - Pirates Cove and Boatyard is what I meant to write. Sorry for the mistake.

 

Two quieter beach clubs just past Boatyard are Harbor Lights and Lobster Alive - no water toys, etc. but they may be what you want for a 1 and 3 year old.

[MA cruisers]

Lobster Alive was closed last week.  We loved Pirate's Cove.  We walked to Boatyard from Pirate's Cove for a cocktail but they wouldn't serve us because we weren't spending the day there.