Bannister Island Pictures ~ 11/25/2008

[xxbrowns]

Here are some pictures taken at Bannister Island. If you have any questions, just ask. We had a good day on the Island. Simply a beautiful beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have a lot more if anyone is interested in.

[lilpootr]

Thanks for posting! Pix are great. Couple of questions, was the beach too crowded, are there any motorized water sports available for rent and last, but not least; any beach massages? ;)

[Goingaway]

Chris, we would love to see more pics if you have time to post them!!

Thanks

Pam

[MDSue]

Do you know what the snorkelling is like on the island? We are looking for a good snorkelling spot on our next trip

[familycruising4us]

I'd love to see more pics, we'll be there in January.

How was the food? :D

[xxbrowns]

I will try to answer some of your questions.

 

Our excursion left at 9:30 am. Before we left, we ate breakfast so we really weren't hungry in the 4+ hours that we were there, so I can't tell you anything about the food. Come to think of it, I didn't see anyone there eating, but I didn't pay that much attention to it.

 

We packed our own snorkeling gear from home, unfortunately, forgot to bring it to Bannister. There were some people snorkeling and I think it would have been pretty decent though. We were able to see fish by standing on the wooden walkway. I believe you could rent the equipment there, but we did not.

 

The beach wasn't crowded at all. There were no motorized water sports available. I didn't notice if they did or didn't offer any massages. They did have "floats" that you can use at no cost. The trampoline was $10 extra. It didn't seem as if anyone kept track of if someone paid or didn't. My kids did not use the trampoline.

 

Here are more pictures:

 

Some fish we saw:

 

Trampoline:

 

The "floats"

 

View of the beach:

 

More beach:

Hammocks:

[xxbrowns]

Lunch Tables and Shops:

 

Kayaks for rent:

 

Directions:

Took this as we were leaving on the tender:

 

Food area:

Swings:

 

They also had a volleyball net, football and a see-saw.

[a-w]

how many ships was at port that day

[xxbrowns]

how many ships was at port that day

 

Just one, Independence of the Seas.

[lilpootr]

Thank you for answering all my questions. The Island really looks beautiful! For $10 I may pass on the trampoline. One last question (for now), how hard was it to get a hammock?:cool:

[xxbrowns]

Thank you for answering all my questions. The Island really looks beautiful! For $10 I may pass on the trampoline. One last question (for now), how hard was it to get a hammock?:cool:

 

 

Not hard at all. The hammocks are on the side of the Island that you can't swim, sorta around the corner from the beach. There were 5 or 6 lined up in a row, mostly kids hopped on them for a couple of minutes and then they were done. We went there 2 or 3 times during our 4 hour stay and they were empty every time.

[familycruising4us]

Thank you for all your info! Can't wait to experience it for ourselves in January! :)

[xxbrowns]

No problem. You'll have a great time. It's hard not to being in such a beautiful place. Have a great time!

[MTinGA]

I agree with poster. I just returned from a visit to Bannister Island last week. The beach was wonderful... so clean and beautiful. There were not a lot of people there. I was surprised. Noone in hammocks. We bought a plate of BBQ chicken with island rice and potato salad. It was cooking right there on the beach and smelled so good! Water was clear and gorgeous. They also had a bar "hut". I do not think you will be disappointed visiting the beautiful place.

[sheilb4]

Did anyone go to Bannister Island thru Coral breeze recently?

I am hesitating booking ahead thru the ship as most times I have been to Belize it has rained, so not always a beach day....

If I wait to see the weather and book once I get there, with one of the tour guides on the pier, Is it only Coral breeze that does this trip, how much is it per person, and how long is the boat trip to island.? thanks.

[sheilb4]

Ignore my last post, I did a search...found out what I needed, should have done that first, duh!

[Kalosl]

can you get a water taxi to Bannister Island from the pier without signing up with a tour company beforehand?

[Gone Cruising]

Do you know what the snorkelling is like on the island? We are looking for a good snorkelling spot on our next trip

 

When we were there we paid a guide on the island $20 each and he took us out to their barrier reef. It was awesome! That was two years ago and I don't know if they still provide that.