Boatingmom Posted August 8, 2004 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2004 I'll be traveling to the island in April with two children 5 & 7. Last ywar we went to Great Bae Beach by water taxi. It was nice but we want a little different. We've been to Orient before too.Is Divi Beach OK for children & how do you get there from the pier. What's the cost for taxi, chair rental, water sports etc??? Thanks !:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted August 9, 2004 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2004 As long as the kids are swimmers, Little Bay should be fine. Usually, but it depends entirely on the weather, the bay is fairly calm. Divi's not on the Taxi Association posted fare list, but should be cheaper than any of the destinations posted there. It's quite close, less than 10 minutes from the cruise pier, so I would hope that it would be well under $15 or so. Divi's beach is fine, and there's even decent snorkeling. Can't quote a fee for umbrellas and chairs, but they won't be higher than anywhere else, and could be free if you buy lunch and/or drinks at the resort. If you're talking about jet skis or things like that for watersports, I don't remember them being offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatingmom Posted August 10, 2004 Author #3 Share Posted August 10, 2004 Thanks! I think we'll do divi to try something new! Thanks again:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disneycruiser#1 Posted August 24, 2004 #4 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Is there an entrance fee for using Divi Beach's chairs and facilities? I assume they have restrooms and a place for a cold soda etc. Which is the best option for 2 adults who want a laid back day? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkris666 Posted August 25, 2004 #5 Share Posted August 25, 2004 we were just at Little Divi last week. it was absolutely beautiful. very calm waters. you can jet ski and they have a bananna boat there too. we sat on chairs and no one every charged us. it was a great beach. $3.00 cab fee per person from shopping area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted September 4, 2004 #6 Share Posted September 4, 2004 coolkris666; How many in your party for the $3.00 rate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkris666 Posted September 4, 2004 #7 Share Posted September 4, 2004 $3.00 per person by cab. really pretty beach. very clean water.also water sport booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted September 9, 2004 #8 Share Posted September 9, 2004 I made an inquiry to Divi Beach Resort and they said they have a day fee of $75 pp to use the beach - how can that be? see below THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGE. THE HOTELS EQUIPMENT IS LIMITED TO GUESTS ONLY. NON-GUEST CAN PURCHASE A DAY PASS FOR USE OF THE BEACH, AS WELL AS RESTAURANTS AND BARS, HOWEVER WE DO REQUIRE A MINIMUM 3 DAY PASS. COST PER ADULT IS $75.00 PER DAY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolkris666 Posted September 9, 2004 #9 Share Posted September 9, 2004 that must be new because there was no fee when we were there in August. And also there is a water sports booth right when you get off the ship to buy tickets for jet ski's etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimarciann Posted September 10, 2004 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Gee, thanks for writing. We planned on going to Divi Beach after some light shopping. However $75.00 is too high. Since they sell three day pass's maybe that's their way of scaring off the cruise ship crowd. I don't think any of the Sandals resorts want any of the passengers from cruise ships either based on their daily pass price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted September 10, 2004 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2004 I made an inquiry to Divi Beach Resort and they said they have a day fee of $75 pp to use the beach - how can that be? see below THANK YOU FOR YOUR MESSAGE. THE HOTELS EQUIPMENT IS LIMITED TO GUESTS ONLY. NON-GUEST CAN PURCHASE A DAY PASS FOR USE OF THE BEACH, AS WELL AS RESTAURANTS AND BARS, HOWEVER WE DO REQUIRE A MINIMUM 3 DAY PASS. COST PER ADULT IS $75.00 PER DAY. I have NO first-hand information about what Divi is doing currently, but this just doesn't make any sense to me. It's low season, and I would think that they would be eager to attract coustomers to their bars and restaurants. I'll try to investigate further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted September 10, 2004 #12 Share Posted September 10, 2004 The price doesn't sound right. At one time Divi had a cruise excursion where they provided beach, chair, drink etc. but am not sure if that is still in effect. In any case, all the beaches on St. Maarten a public. Therefore, if you wanted a chair, drink, umbrella etc. you may likely have to pay for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted September 10, 2004 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Well, our pal Bobcat, over on the Travel Talk board, seems to have figured this one out. Divi offers an All-Inclusive meal package at the resort for $75 a day per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kal Posted September 10, 2004 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Hmmmmm, a meal at $75 per person (at St. Maarten prices) would have to include: * free sand * beach chair * umbrella * beach toys * 15 glasses of rum punch * a 5-course gourmet meal (including Caesar Salad, Escargot, Duck a la Orange, Crepe' Suzette) * a couple bottles of good French wine! For me, I'd rather rent a chair then go to the L'escargot Restaurant on Front Street in Philipsburg with some soft French music in the background!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted September 11, 2004 #15 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Certainly not for me, either, but check the link -- it's three meals and (I believe) all your drinks, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoopy_leogirl Posted September 13, 2004 #16 Share Posted September 13, 2004 As a local, we go to Divi a lot. Whenever we want to go to the beach, we're at Divi. Its of free use for sure, they don't charge you. As for the chairs, they didn't charge us for that either. Its a pretty calm beach with watersports offered. I know jetskiing is $45 for half hour, and kayaking is about $15 for an hour (not to sure). There are two bars conveniently located on each side of the beach. There is also a pool but those are only for hotel guests which they are very strict about. All I know is that there isn'y a fee for the beach, and for sure not $75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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