blue_water Posted February 11 #51 Share Posted February 11 3 hours ago, NickAndJessicaInMO said: I would say logistically the only difference is the catamaran versus the ferry. The ferry was right at the port in Road Town, ironically docked right next to the Rebel Yell. For a 4 hour tour, we got about 2 hours 45 minutes of beach time. All in all pretty good all things considered. I have heard others suggest you could just take the ferry but I am not sure this is true. As I recall, Smith’s did not have a ferry directly from Road Town to JVD, at least on a Sunday (perhaps because the ferry is hired out on Sundays for this private tour?) and all of the other ferry’s required us to take a 30-35 minute taxi from cruise port to another dock. Unfortunately Virgin did not have a tour available so this was the best option. No ferry from Road Town to Jost… With the New Horizons ferry out of Soper’s Hole (West End) you are dropped at the dock in Great Harbour, near Foxy’s place, and then either taxi or dinghy over to WB… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAndJessicaInMO Posted February 12 Author #52 Share Posted February 12 4 hours ago, blue_water said: No ferry from Road Town to Jost… With the New Horizons ferry out of Soper’s Hole (West End) you are dropped at the dock in Great Harbour, near Foxy’s place, and then either taxi or dinghy over to WB… Maybe not available outside of the excursion booking, but we traveled via ferry from Road Town as part of the ShoreExcursions.com booking. Maybe they have a contract with the excursion operator, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted February 12 #53 Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, NickAndJessicaInMO said: Maybe not available outside of the excursion booking, but we traveled via ferry from Road Town as part of the ShoreExcursions.com booking. Maybe they have a contract with the excursion operator, who knows. Thanks for that! So this was an actual public ferry, like Speedy’s, Sensations, or New Horizons? I know Horizons at least does lease or charter private transfers… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAndJessicaInMO Posted February 12 Author #54 Share Posted February 12 22 minutes ago, blue_water said: Thanks for that! So this was an actual public ferry, like Speedy’s, Sensations, or New Horizons? I know Horizons at least does lease or charter private transfers… Yes, it was Speedy’s. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted February 12 #55 Share Posted February 12 26 minutes ago, NickAndJessicaInMO said: Yes, it was Speedy’s. 26 minutes ago, NickAndJessicaInMO said: Yes, it was Speedy’s. Ok, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrickles1 Posted March 3 #56 Share Posted March 3 On 2/9/2024 at 2:30 PM, vacation44 said: I will and thank you! So, how was it? Lol 🤣🤣🤣😆😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted March 20 #57 Share Posted March 20 NickandJessica, Thanks so much for that info... That is what we needed to know!!! Can you tell me how it all went.. what time you left from the Cruise Ship and what time you got back. I hope you had good weather and a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickAndJessicaInMO Posted March 20 Author #58 Share Posted March 20 16 hours ago, Wishing on a star said: NickandJessica, Thanks so much for that info... That is what we needed to know!!! Can you tell me how it all went.. what time you left from the Cruise Ship and what time you got back. I hope you had good weather and a great day. I highly recommend- super convenient way to get to and from White Bay as the guide will meet you right at the port entrance gates and the water taxi is docked right at the port. I believe with travel, we got about 2 hours and 45 minutes of beach time. We left on the earlier tour (I want to say 9:15, maybe)? And we’re back at the port by 1:15-1:30. It was a beautiful day- great weather and gorgeous beach sites. Definitely one of my favorite excursions from our trip. We will absolutely be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted March 20 #59 Share Posted March 20 That is wonderful to hear! We will def. be booking.. I am really looking forward to it ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckTollerFans Posted May 4 #60 Share Posted May 4 Last week (4/24/24) we took the NCL "Escape to JVD" excursion, and without a doubt it was the best excursion we've taken on any cruise. Could not be any easier getting to the Rebel Yell from the dock. The gorgeous ride from Road Town to the island. Helpful staff as you walk off the catamaran into the water...kind of awkward but they held hands or bags as needed. Super soft sand. A lot of loungers or chairs; a bit crowded as we were the second load of NCL that day. The water temp was perfect and such clear water. (No snorkeling -- did not see one fish) Fancy boats anchored right in the swim area. Bars right there. Decent restrooms. Didn't eat at either of the bars so can't speak to that. It was our favorite day of the 10 day cruise, and we'd choose this excursion again in a heart beat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted May 4 #61 Share Posted May 4 8 hours ago, DuckTollerFans said: Last week (4/24/24) we took the NCL "Escape to JVD" excursion, and without a doubt it was the best excursion we've taken on any cruise. Could not be any easier getting to the Rebel Yell from the dock. The gorgeous ride from Road Town to the island. Helpful staff as you walk off the catamaran into the water...kind of awkward but they held hands or bags as needed. Super soft sand. A lot of loungers or chairs; a bit crowded as we were the second load of NCL that day. The water temp was perfect and such clear water. (No snorkeling -- did not see one fish) Fancy boats anchored right in the swim area. Bars right there. Decent restrooms. Didn't eat at either of the bars so can't speak to that. It was our favorite day of the 10 day cruise, and we'd choose this excursion again in a heart beat. Completely agree! We’ve cruised NCL for years and Escape to JVD on Rebel Yell was definitely hands down the best. Since then we’ve stayed on JVD for a week last year and will do 10 days in June! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmittyMr.Smith Posted May 5 #62 Share Posted May 5 13 hours ago, FLcruisergrl said: Completely agree! We’ve cruised NCL for years and Escape to JVD on Rebel Yell was definitely hands down the best. Since then we’ve stayed on JVD for a week last year and will do 10 days in June! We also did the JVD excursion on 4/24 (1st group) and now I want to plan a week there! 4 hours was not enough! Can I ask where you stayed when you went last year? I've been researching a couple different places. I enjoyed speaking with the staff at Hendo's Hideout about the island and visiting in the future. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLcruisergrl Posted May 5 #63 Share Posted May 5 15 hours ago, SmittyMr.Smith said: We also did the JVD excursion on 4/24 (1st group) and now I want to plan a week there! 4 hours was not enough! Can I ask where you stayed when you went last year? I've been researching a couple different places. I enjoyed speaking with the staff at Hendo's Hideout about the island and visiting in the future. Thanks! Last year we stayed at White Bay Villas. It was gorgeous and we’d definitely stay there again. The walk down the hill/mountain to the beach was a bit much for my 76 yr old mother, though. This year we’re staying at Hendo’s. JVD is my favorite place on earth. Everyone there is so nice and just genuinely good. Another option is the Sandcastle at Soggy Dollar, if everyone in your party is 25 or older. The Glass House is gorgeous if you have a large group. Please feel free to ask me anything. I LOVE talking about JVD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmom14 Posted June 22 #64 Share Posted June 22 Does anyone know when the NCL excursion "Escape to Jost Van Dyke" usually appears as an option? I've been watching since we booked and it has not shown up yet. We cruise in January. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted June 22 #65 Share Posted June 22 I booked through ShorenExcursions Group. We are sailing on Celebrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted June 26 #66 Share Posted June 26 On 3/3/2024 at 1:36 PM, bkrickles1 said: So, how was it? Lol 🤣🤣🤣😆😆 I am sorry I did not come back and report before your trip. We loved every minute of it. When we got home, we looked at staying at the resort at Soggy Dollar but the days available are not working out with our timeline. Maybe one day. Right now, I am eagerly waiting for NCL to add this excursion to the options available for our cruise next February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisco Posted July 8 #67 Share Posted July 8 On 6/22/2024 at 8:44 AM, Travelmom14 said: Does anyone know when the NCL excursion "Escape to Jost Van Dyke" usually appears as an option? I've been watching since we booked and it has not shown up yet. We cruise in January. Thanks! Same here for March. Been looking once a week as we have done this 3 times in the past and it books up early. Wonder why it does not show up yet for 2025. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted July 18 #68 Share Posted July 18 On 7/8/2024 at 2:22 PM, Krisco said: Same here for March. Been looking once a week as we have done this 3 times in the past and it books up early. Wonder why it does not show up yet for 2025. Same here for February! I check everyday. I will post right away when and if it becomes available. For this past February, we booked it the October prior but I do not remember if it was available before that date. Right now, I am researching other beach options just in case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted August 19 #69 Share Posted August 19 On 7/8/2024 at 2:22 PM, Krisco said: Same here for March. Been looking once a week as we have done this 3 times in the past and it books up early. Wonder why it does not show up yet for 2025. On 6/22/2024 at 8:44 AM, Travelmom14 said: Does anyone know when the NCL excursion "Escape to Jost Van Dyke" usually appears as an option? I've been watching since we booked and it has not shown up yet. We cruise in January. Thanks! Did it open up yet for either of you? No news to report on my end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmom14 Posted August 19 #70 Share Posted August 19 2 hours ago, vacation44 said: Did it open up yet for either of you? No news to report on my end. Nope - nothing....we are starting to think we may just do The Baths on our own instead of Jost if it never opens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisco Posted August 20 #71 Share Posted August 20 17 hours ago, Travelmom14 said: Nope - nothing....we are starting to think we may just do The Baths on our own instead of Jost if it never opens. Nothing that I have seen either. I check once a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted August 20 #72 Share Posted August 20 5 hours ago, Krisco said: Nothing that I have seen either. I check once a week. why don't you just book through the shore excursion company? Maybe they don't offer through the cruise line anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted August 29 #73 Share Posted August 29 I would rather do the Rebel Yell, but the Princess excursion leaves EARLY a.m. and has a very short time on the beach. ( 8:00 to Noon ) Perhaps Rebel Yell is limited, and only works with one ship in port per day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travelmom14 Posted 13 hours ago #74 Share Posted 13 hours ago Escape to Jost Van Dyke on Rebel Yell finally showed available on my NCL cruise in January - for anyone else watching 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted 22 minutes ago #75 Share Posted 22 minutes ago 13 hours ago, Travelmom14 said: Escape to Jost Van Dyke on Rebel Yell finally showed available on my NCL cruise in January - for anyone else watching 🙂 Thank you! Just booked if for our February trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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