inai Posted September 17, 2006 #26 Share Posted September 17, 2006 Can you tell me if Governor's Beach has a place where we could get a snack or lunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted September 18, 2006 Author #27 Share Posted September 18, 2006 No food service at this beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool change Posted September 20, 2006 #28 Share Posted September 20, 2006 This destination has puzzled me with regard to a few questions. I think I know can figure out how to get to Governers beach. It sound like I can find Palm trees or rent a canopy; right? I am asking a lot of questions as we are doing a B2B cruise and will be there twice. Does Governers Beach have rest rooms ?(no big deal, just want to know) Also, is this cabana chat about Governers Beach or at the main complex? If we decide to do a cabana thing who do you have to know to get one or are they first come first serve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secordwest Posted September 20, 2006 #29 Share Posted September 20, 2006 The cabanas are at the beach near port and Margaritaville, or so I was told but can't find any infomation about renting them. Got the picture from another board thread.:rolleyes: I guess if no one knows I will find out when I get there in October and post back here with pictures and information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted September 21, 2006 Author #30 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Cabana's are near the pool area. The day we were there no one was using them. First come to rent....But, I personally think it's a waste of money. Find a good spot by the pool. Governor's beach only rent umbrellas they do not have cabanas. There are tree here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoopsy Posted September 21, 2006 #31 Share Posted September 21, 2006 This destination has puzzled me with regard to a few questions. I think I know can figure out how to get to Governers beach. It sound like I can find Palm trees or rent a canopy; right? I am asking a lot of questions as we are doing a B2B cruise and will be there twice. Does Governers Beach have rest rooms ?(no big deal, just want to know) Also, is this cabana chat about Governers Beach or at the main complex? If we decide to do a cabana thing who do you have to know to get one or are they first come first serve? If you will check your cruise under shore excursions, you can rent the cabanas there. I think they are $219.00. They are air conditioned, stocked fridge and snacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cool change Posted September 21, 2006 #32 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I havent gotten my docs yet and cant find this on Hals web site. I know I can rent a Cabana at Half Moon Cay, but I did not know that there was a simular set up at Grand Turk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vpoopsy Posted September 21, 2006 #33 Share Posted September 21, 2006 If you will check your cruise under shore excursions, you can rent the cabanas there. I think they are $219.00. They are air conditioned, stocked fridge and snacks. Oh, geez, my bad. Nevermind!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secordwest Posted September 21, 2006 #34 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I see nothing on Carnival, what cruise line did you see the price??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted September 21, 2006 Author #35 Share Posted September 21, 2006 The price for the cabanas came from an e-mail response that I received from the Grand Turk Cruise Center itself. On the beach are there lounge chairs/umbrellas for use as well? What is the rental charge for the day? The beach chairs are furnished at no charge. For the folding umbrella/cabana, there is a charge of $9.00 per cabana which would be charged to your cabin on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spender Nui Posted September 21, 2006 #36 Share Posted September 21, 2006 There seems to be some confusion regarding cabanas vs clamshells. Are we all talking about the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted September 24, 2006 Author #37 Share Posted September 24, 2006 Clamshells are on the beach. They're like a umbrella - halfmoon shape Cabanas are near the pool. Little building with awning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@C Posted December 28, 2006 #38 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Sandytoes, thanks for all the great info. If you recall (or anyone else who's been there), in the shopping area near the dock, is there anywhere one could buy some bottled water and snacks (chips, fruit, etc.) to take with one to Governor's Beach? It seems like a bit far to go back to the ship for lunch, and Margaritaville doesn't sound like my sort of place (though Governor's Beach definitely DOES!). Thanks! No food service at this [Governor's] beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandytoes Posted December 28, 2006 Author #39 Share Posted December 28, 2006 O2B@C --I don't recall any place selling snacks. I always packed plastic zip lock bags and even bottle waters. Then I go to the buffet & take rolls (some to eat and the others to feed the fish) plus fruit for the days I am heading to the beach. You can go to the general store onboard, they have tiny bags of chips. They also sell bottle water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted December 30, 2006 #40 Share Posted December 30, 2006 mom and I were on Sandytoes cruise...we did the hop on hop off bus. A little expensive for what you got and they didn't stop at one of the stops on the map, so we had to walk back to where they left us off in town...very hot out and hard walk for my 82 yr old 2 fake knees mom. The water was amazing, but we were there on a holiday so everything was closed. I was a bit turned off by the merchandise at the booths at the cruise center. I was hoping for lots of handmade crafts, but most seemed like they got them in China... and no one had postcards of Grand Turk! I would have like to have gone swimming, but hard to do with mom. We did enjoy the lighthouse and I got some good photos in town (I promise I will post this week!)Kathy Can you climb up to the top of the lighthouse, is it open to the public? Great photos, I checked out your albums we definitely have photography in common! How did you like the Crown Princess ship? I realize it was your first cruise but would love your overall opinion. We have considered a Princess cruise but no one can beat Carnival's prices and they all pretty much go to the same ports. So where are you cruising to next? Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchick7 Posted January 1, 2007 #41 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Anyone at govenors beach recently??? I here it is closed for construction I am looking for a recent visitor to give me an update Thanks Cruisin 1/15/07 with BNL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate564 Posted January 7, 2007 #42 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I will be on the same cruise and would like to know if the beach is back open. Thanks Katie 1/15/07 ships and dips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted January 8, 2007 #43 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Please post when you return. I will be going 2/7 and want to know about this beach too. I actually called the tourist board and they said it was open. maybe the cab drivers want to take you farther for more money. but, please let me know what you find out. Have a good cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapcruiser Posted February 26, 2007 #44 Share Posted February 26, 2007 What is Margaritaville? Is there a free pool there to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1parrothead Posted February 26, 2007 #45 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Check out this link. Hope it helps:) http://www.margaritaville.com/grandturk.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PACURN Posted March 6, 2007 #46 Share Posted March 6, 2007 mom and I were on Sandytoes cruise...we did the hop on hop off bus. A little expensive for what you got and they didn't stop at one of the stops on the map, so we had to walk back to where they left us off in town...very hot out and hard walk for my 82 yr old 2 fake knees mom. The water was amazing, but we were there on a holiday so everything was closed. I was a bit turned off by the merchandise at the booths at the cruise center. I was hoping for lots of handmade crafts, but most seemed like they got them in China... and no one had postcards of Grand Turk! I would have like to have gone swimming, but hard to do with mom. We did enjoy the lighthouse and I got some good photos in town (I promise I will post this week!)Kathy Kathy - Great Photos. I love to take pictures so I see great oppotunity there. I also love lighthouses. I'm assuming that one cannot climb it. The pretty chairs at Margaretaville - were they for sale? I loved them. I'm with you I don't like the junkie things that are "made in China" I like unique things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samme Posted March 18, 2007 #47 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Has anyone been there recently? Is it open again? Thanks, Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odaisydukeo Posted March 23, 2007 #48 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I was in GT, didn't go to Governer's Beach, but I;'m sure that people went there, from conversations after the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@C Posted March 24, 2007 #49 Share Posted March 24, 2007 The Westerdam review linked below, which was posted 3/23/07, includes a positive mention of Governor's Beach and says nothing about it being closed or there being any construction, so I would assume that means that whatever was going on, it's done by now. Hope so! http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=26922 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA_girl_in_TX Posted November 17, 2009 #50 Share Posted November 17, 2009 O2B@C --I don't recall any place selling snacks.I always packed plastic zip lock bags and even bottle waters. Then I go to the buffet & take rolls (some to eat and the others to feed the fish) plus fruit for the days I am heading to the beach. You can go to the general store onboard, they have tiny bags of chips. They also sell bottle water. PLEASE do not feed the fish! While this might seem a harmless activity, it can seriously harm or even kill them, and it alters the eco-system. We are visitors to the island, and visitors to the ocean. Please enjoy the marine environment as nature intended. Fish feeding disrupts the natural balance of marine ecosystems. For more information please refer to Coral Reef Alliance website: http://www.coral.org/where_we_work/asia/pacific/hawaii/fish_feeding_campaign/more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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