Barbados !!!!

[Sagittarius traveler]

I got an email saying now in July 7th departing Puerto Rico ship Fascination will be in Barbados 8am-9pm 

 

I never been here I wouldn’t know what to do with all that time but is very excited I won’t feel rushed. 

[Aplmac]

For cruisers who have never been here before

you should probably start your day with a general island tour

that will show you a bit of everything!

 

Get a group of you together

and hire one of those multi-seat vans that'll seat up to 10.

Tell him/her what interests you: I'm sure they'll accommodate you.
You want to see churches? Check. Monkeys? Check.

Scenic EAST COAST? Check! Easy.

 

You also need to get over to the Caribbean section of these many boards

and find the Barbados category. Lots of advice there, with pictures, etc.

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[Joebucks]

That is great to hear, I loved Barbados! It's not a common port, and the extra time will be great to have!

[Mm13]

A lot of the locals are commenting on one of the groups I am in saying that Pelican Village which is just outside the port gate has music, dancing, and drinks. It is in the news there that they are trying to attract more pax to the area. https://www.google.com/amp/s/barbadostoday.bb/2019/05/16/hope-for-pelican-with-new-initative/amp/

[Sagittarius traveler]

18 hours ago, Aplmac said:

For cruisers who have never been here before

you should probably start your day with a general island tour

that will show you a bit of everything!

 

Get a group of you together

and hire one of those multi-seat vans that'll seat up to 10.

Tell him/her what interests you: I'm sure they'll accommodate you.
You want to see churches? Check. Monkeys? Check.

Scenic EAST COAST? Check! Easy.

 

You also need to get over to the Caribbean section of these many boards

and find the Barbados category. Lots of advice there, with pictures, etc.

.

 

 

Okay, thank you for the info because I was wondering what to do for those hours . 

[Sagittarius traveler]

13 hours ago, Joebucks said:

That is great to hear, I loved Barbados! It's not a common port, and the extra time will be great to have!

 

Yes, I got excited seeing the email saying linger stay hahaha . I wish they did more islands like that. 

[Aplmac]

13 hours ago, Mm13 said:

A lot of the locals are commenting on one of the groups I am in saying that Pelican Village which is just outside the port gate has music, dancing, and drinks. It is in the news there that they are trying to attract more pax to the area. https://www.google.com/amp/s/barbadostoday.bb/2019/05/16/hope-for-pelican-with-new-initative/amp/

 

Don't be underwhelmed.......

 

An island tour would be a FAR better option, trust me.

[Sagittarius traveler]

 

Okay island tour I think that would be perfect considering they usually lay a good 2 hours than I can have my toddler in on the ship and we can do like an ATV riding adventure.

Edited June 10, 2019 by Sagittarius traveler

[ABC Cruisers]

18 hours ago, Aplmac said:

For cruisers who have never been here before

you should probably start your day with a general island tour

that will show you a bit of everything!

 

Get a group of you together

and hire one of those multi-seat vans that'll seat up to 10.

Tell him/her what interests you: I'm sure they'll accommodate you.
You want to see churches? Check. Monkeys? Check.

Scenic EAST COAST? Check! Easy.

 

You also need to get over to the Caribbean section of these many boards

and find the Barbados category. Lots of advice there, with pictures, etc.

.

We are going here in November, it's been about 20 years since we were last there. What white sand beach is shown in the top pics, it's beautiful!

[Aplmac]

2 minutes ago, ABC Cruisers said:

What white sand beach is shown in the top pics, it's beautiful!

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That white sand beach (sometimes shows pink at the water's edge)

is Rockley Beach, which the locals often call ACCRA

(because of the hotel, by that name).

 

It's not that far from the ship  15-20 mins. depending on the traffic.

You may need more pics of "Accra Beach"

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[ABC Cruisers]

2 minutes ago, Aplmac said:

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That white sand beach (sometimes shows pink at the water's edge)

is Rockley Beach, which the locals often call ACCRA

(because of the hotel, by that name).

 

It's not that far from the ship  15-20 mins. depending on the traffic.

You may need more pics of "Accra Beach"

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Thank you so much for the pics! Last time we did the caves and a land tour, so this time we were looking for a beautiful beach or catamaran, this is just what we are looking for!!!

[Aplmac]

3 minutes ago, ABC Cruisers said:

Thank you so much for the pics! ===> You're welcome!

Last time we did the caves and a land tour, so this time

we were looking for a beautiful beach or catamaran,

this is just what we are looking for!!!

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Lots of amenities surrounding the immediate Rockley/Accra area

even a bus-stop to get you back into Bridgetown!

 

Snack shacks are right there,

public toilets (and shower, even if somewhat crude)

Shade trees...

Pizza and fast food at Chefette, immediately across the street,

Taxi stand next door to the Accra Hotel.

Umbrellas and chairs for hire, Boogey boards too I believe..

 

but no snorkelling equip. I don't think..?

bcoz snorkelling is limited to the single, man-made offshore barrier reef
which has interesting marine growth, if you're up to the 150 yard swim, out to it

- so bring yer own gear OK?

 

U need more pics?

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[ABC Cruisers]

6 minutes ago, Aplmac said:

.

Lots of amenities surrounding the immediate Rockley/Accra area

even a bus-stop to get you back into Bridgetown!

 

Snack shacks are right there,

public toilets (and shower, even if somewhat crude)

Shade trees...

Pizza and fast food at Chefette, immediately across the street,

Taxi stand next door to the Accra Hotel.

Umbrellas and chairs for hire, Boogey boards too I believe..

 

but no snorkelling equip. I don't think..?

bcoz snorkelling is limited to the single, man-made offshore barrier reef
which has interesting marine growth, if you're up to the 150 yard swim, out to it

- so bring yer own gear OK?

 

U need more pics?

.

I sent your pics over to my husband, it got the thumbs up, so that's another day checked off our list! We travel with our own snorkel gear, so that's perfect! 🙂

[Aplmac]

18 minutes ago, ABC Cruisers said:

I sent your pics over to my husband, it got the thumbs up,

so that's another day checked off our list!

We travel with our own snorkel gear, so that's perfect! 🙂

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Another two pics to guide you:

 

First pic is a satellite view

showing the dark straight line of Nova Scotia granite boulders

that make up the offshore wave-energy barrier

now in place for the last 20 years or so (decent marine growth).

 

Second pic is a view taken from the beach

showing the two dark, navig.warning markers that stick up out of the water

indicating the two ends of the barrier.

 

This barrier is almost awash at LO tide, and about 2-3 ft. deep at HI tide.

Down at the bottom where the whole structure rests on the sand bottom

is no more than about 15 ft. depth or so. Have fun!

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[Joebucks]

I went to Carlisle Beach where we paid $20pp to get a chair, umbrella, and catamaran with turtles/rays, and a shipwreck snorkeling. On top of this, the beach was very nice. Highly recommend.

[sanmarcosman]

These beach photos make it look like a retirement community.