Rare Presto2 Posted October 17, 2023 Author #51 Share Posted October 17, 2023 5 hours ago, tring said: .If there is more than one docking location, it will mention that as well. Link to that website:- https://www.whatsinport.com/ Happy searching and hope the holiday goes really well for you both, Barbara That site looks fab - thank you 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted October 17, 2023 #52 Share Posted October 17, 2023 5 hours ago, tring said: You also need to remember that you need to get back to the ship in time for sailing and you can get caught up in traffic later on in the day on the Islands with cruise passengers returning to the port, as well as the risk something else could happen, e.g. vehicle could break down. Hence better to do research and decide at beginning of day if you are looking for a taxi tour, though you do not have to leave as soon as the ship is cleared. I agree the ports of call section here is good for research and you could always ask specific questions there, which will have more people who travel to the Caribbean a lot to answer those questions you may have, so prices mentioned are much more likely to be up to date. Some tour companies over there may be suggested, so you can look at their offerings on the net and perhaps even book before you arrive at a port, if you wish to do so, but make sure any money is payable on the day, or is refundable, obviously. On the day booking of a taxi may well be better though if you are restricted to specific vehicles. Things have changed a bit since covid. Also, do you use the "What's in Port" website, where you can look up specific ports and get lots of information about them - even videos of the ports or the islands. You can also search ships in port for the day you are docked (though sometimes not all are listed), so you can get an idea of how busy the port will be and see a map of the port as well as the location of the cruise docking postion. If there is more than one docking location, it will mention that as well. Link to that website:- https://www.whatsinport.com/ Happy searching and hope the holiday goes really well for you both, Barbara Thanks Barbara. That all makes sense but we like to disembark after breakfast and after the initial rush has subsided, so we may just have to take our chances. Thankfully, from the excellent feedback I have received, it seems as though most ports have enough to see without necessarily using a cab. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tring Posted October 17, 2023 #53 Share Posted October 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, Selbourne said: Thanks Barbara. That all makes sense but we like to disembark after breakfast and after the initial rush has subsided, so we may just have to take our chances. Thankfully, from the excellent feedback I have received, it seems as though most ports have enough to see without necessarily using a cab. We are usually later leaving the ship as I am not good in the mornings, but there are normally taxi's about touting for custom later in the morning, but not so much by the afternoon. I am sure you will find something of interest and no matter what you do, (or do not do), the weather will be a lot better than here and the sail in/sail out of the ports is always interesting to watch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted October 17, 2023 #54 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Selbourne said: Thanks Barbara. That all makes sense but we like to disembark after breakfast and after the initial rush has subsided, so we may just have to take our chances. Thankfully, from the excellent feedback I have received, it seems as though most ports have enough to see without necessarily using a cab. If your trip includes Antigua, then a taxi to English harbour and Nelsons dockyard would be worthwhile. Although the port area is probably one of the best for shops and bars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vampiress88 Posted November 7, 2023 #55 Share Posted November 7, 2023 So far we’ve got Barbados - savvy on the bay at night then catamaran next day Tortola- cane garden bay La Romana- pool at port St Maarten- great bag beach Antigua- …………. Maybe p&o catamaran excursion? St Kitts-Carambola/ship wreck bar Martinique- bbq and beach excursion St Lucia- ………….Maybe by land and sea excursion Thinking £2000 budget? Hows rest of your planning going Presto? I think you go before me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted November 7, 2023 #56 Share Posted November 7, 2023 I am just reseaching tours. I have found 2 great sites Caribbean Island Tours and Caribbean Excursions You Save They Benefit. I am trying to avoid beach based ones as DH doesn't do beaches, but I do want to find some Rum and Chocolate tours and would like to visit the Curacao Distillery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionboard Posted November 7, 2023 #57 Share Posted November 7, 2023 On Tortola, Cane Garden beach is not good. All the cruise ships go there. Did a good excursion to another island with BBQ included. Carambola Beach Club is good. If you are docked at Seraphina in St Lucia, don't miss Rum Therapy. Mad there, but great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Presto2 Posted November 7, 2023 Author #58 Share Posted November 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Vampiress88 said: So far we’ve got Barbados - savvy on the bay at night then catamaran next day Tortola- cane garden bay La Romana- pool at port St Maarten- great bag beach Antigua- …………. Maybe p&o catamaran excursion? St Kitts-Carambola/ship wreck bar Martinique- bbq and beach excursion St Lucia- ………….Maybe by land and sea excursion Thinking £2000 budget? Hows rest of your planning going Presto? I think you go before me Hi We are all sorted we think 🙂 We have some excursions, have booked a golf cart for Bonaire and have a few ports where we will DIY and just have a more relaxed day. I notice you are thinking of the catamaran in Antigua. When we were on Britannia in May the excursions person recommended this one and said it was a must. Have read some great feedback and it books out early ! Will make sure that we keep you up to date when we go. Looking forward to what will be our joint 60th and retirement cruise 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paularmstrong Posted November 8, 2023 #59 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Cane garden can get crowded , express boat ride to Virgin Gorda to the baths is stunning , sales office at the pier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyonions Posted November 8, 2023 #60 Share Posted November 8, 2023 My vote for Tortola would be a taxi to Brewers Bay. Unspoilt beach, with just one bar and very few tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 8, 2023 #61 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) On 11/7/2023 at 4:54 PM, Fionboard said: On Tortola, Cane Garden beach is not good. All the cruise ships go there. Did a good excursion to another island with BBQ included. Carambola Beach Club is good. If you are docked at Seraphina in St Lucia, don't miss Rum Therapy. Mad there, but great fun. Totally agree Cane Garden Beach I would not recommend at all. Too many people there. Our worst day out. Although one highlight was a distillery doing cheap tastings and tours behind the beach. The beach itself was not pleasant. Overcrowded. Edited November 8, 2023 by Interestedcruisefan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 8, 2023 #62 Share Posted November 8, 2023 If your planned excursion on Martinique involves getting a ferry to one of the islands + on this day I recommend leaving the ship as early as possible If not you can be queuing for an hour plus to get on the ferry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 8, 2023 #63 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) At St Marteen Maho Beach (the airport beach) is great fun if you've never visited before The big planes start landing and taking off about lunch time Cheap mini bus shuttles to be had there and back from the terminal Bars serving decent food on the beach Edited November 8, 2023 by Interestedcruisefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 8, 2023 #64 Share Posted November 8, 2023 In St Kitts we really enjoyed the Shipwreck Beach bar in Feb. Taxi drivers can include some mini sightseeing on the way there and back as well. They will no doubt offer the options. Nice walk up and down the beach there to be had as well. Take snorkels if you have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 8, 2023 #65 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) We enjoyed the most amazing and exhilarating jet ski safari in Antigua. Probably our best day out from a cruise anywhere It's called Real Paradise jet ski safari It's a perfect description There's also a guy in st maarten who in the past we enjoyed a brilliant day out on one of his large speedboats. With a great stop for lunch and visit close to Maho Beach to sea the planes. And the chance to snorkel Top rated on trip advisor Captain Bob Speed is the organiser Currently 115 pounds per head Really great day out. 6 hrs. Edited November 8, 2023 by Interestedcruisefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 8, 2023 #66 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) We also enjoyed a nice trip to Altos De Chavon from La Romana It's a recreated mediterranean themed resort complete with large replica Roman amphitheatre. Very high end resort Interesting to walk round lots of shops, bars and restaurants All the stars use to be flown in to perform in the amphitheatre including Frank Sinatra Michael Jackson allegedly got married in a beautiful church there It's less than 30 minutes transfer from the cruise terminal with organised shuttles at a decent price Probably one of the more interesting options in La Romana Edited November 8, 2023 by Interestedcruisefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 8, 2023 #67 Share Posted November 8, 2023 (edited) https://fb.watch/obK_sqBKfx/ https://fb.watch/obLfWCvH_X/ This is the Real Paradise Jet ski safari in Antigua 2 people can share a Jetski. At the end there's a nice beach with sunbed and small cocktail bar and music. If only one of you wants to Jetski the other can stay on the beach Any one who's half thinking to try don't hesitate the views are stunning They do go fast though. Edited November 8, 2023 by Interestedcruisefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystkittsdivebuddy Posted November 8, 2023 #68 Share Posted November 8, 2023 If you are calling into St Kitts, have a lookat this website for excellent information. St Kitts is small enough for you to "go it alone" and extremely safe. Cruise Visitors to St Kitts Above all, relax and enjoy your day on our island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted November 9, 2023 #69 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Interestedcruisefan said: We enjoyed the most amazing and exhilarating jet ski safari in Antigua. Probably our best day out from a cruise anywhere It's called Real Paradise jet ski safari It's a perfect description There's also a guy in st maarten who in the past we enjoyed a brilliant day out on one of his large speedboats. With a great stop for lunch and visit close to Maho Beach to sea the planes. And the chance to snorkel Top rated on trip advisor Captain Bob Speed is the organiser Currently 115 pounds per head Really great day out. 6 hrs. ICF the OP has two young children so perhaps high speed adventures might not be on her radar this time around. I recall you saying you took your kids previously, anything you can recall on that front might be of help. Personally I'm at a bit of a loss on stuff for children not having the pleasure but I'm aware a lot of trips say no under 8's so I'm sure she would appreciate hearing from someone with experience. Edited November 9, 2023 by Megabear2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vampiress88 Posted November 9, 2023 #70 Share Posted November 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Megabear2 said: ICF the OP has two young children so perhaps high speed adventures might not be on her radar this time around. I recall you saying you took your kids previously, anything you can recall on that front might be of help. Personally I'm at a bit of a loss on stuff for children not having the pleasure but I'm aware a lot of trips say no under 8's so I'm sure she would appreciate hearing from someone with experience. we are going to try jet skis but on st Maarten. Reason being is that we wouldn’t want very long on them or to leave the bay with the kids. Plus $199 for jet ski x2 is bit expensive for us. Youngest will just be 8 for this trip but lots actually say not under 12 even for some P&o trips. I also have bladder issues so like to go where there are facilities even though cane bay is busy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted November 9, 2023 #71 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Vampiress88 said: we are going to try jet skis but on st Maarten. Reason being is that we wouldn’t want very long on them or to leave the bay with the kids. Plus $199 for jet ski x2 is bit expensive for us. Youngest will just be 8 for this trip but lots actually say not under 12 even for some P&o trips. I also have bladder issues so like to go where there are facilities even though cane bay is busy Sounds a good plan. St Maarten is extremely civilised being Dutch/French and has as a result good safety protocols. Much as I love all the islands some do leave a lot to be desired in that area! Edited November 9, 2023 by Megabear2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 9, 2023 #72 Share Posted November 9, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Megabear2 said: ICF the OP has two young children so perhaps high speed adventures might not be on her radar this time around. I recall you saying you took your kids previously, anything you can recall on that front might be of help. Personally I'm at a bit of a loss on stuff for children not having the pleasure but I'm aware a lot of trips say no under 8's so I'm sure she would appreciate hearing from someone with experience. Things we've done with kids (from 8 years upwards) Our kids loved the river tubing experiences - slow and fun down the river in inner tubes Anything involving snorkelling PIrate Boat trips Anything involving zip lines anywhere Segway experiences On Boatyard Beach in Barbados there used to be a rope swing into the sea and inflatables in the sea. Plus there you can hire jet skis and kids could go behind parents The Captain Bob Speed boat experience in Saint Marteen the kids enjoyed as it involved snorkelling and was just fun all round They absolutely loved the airport beach (Maho Beach) in st maarten as well. This is a really fun and exciting experience and you get great photos There's some off the top of my head (it's a while ago so can't remember where they all were) Edited November 9, 2023 by Interestedcruisefan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 9, 2023 #73 Share Posted November 9, 2023 17 minutes ago, Megabear2 said: Sounds a good plan. St Maarten is extremely civilised being Dutch/French and has as a result good safety protocols. Much as I love all the islands some do leave a lot to be desired in that area! Martinique if you get the ferry to the Islands there was good jet skis in the bay there to hire as well. Plus facilities. We went to the French Island can't remember the name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 9, 2023 #74 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Another great tour we did was a taxi tour of the rich and famous houses in Sandy Lane area This is where we walked into Sir Andrew LLloyd Webber and his wife once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted November 9, 2023 #75 Share Posted November 9, 2023 22 minutes ago, Megabear2 said: Sounds a good plan. St Maarten is extremely civilised being Dutch/French and has as a result good safety protocols. Much as I love all the islands some do leave a lot to be desired in that area! St Maarten one of our favourite islands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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