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    Which Ziplining adventure??

    in St. Lucia

    Posted

    The challenge course was a separate activity which TreeTop Adventure Park offered. Looking at their website now, it appears as if the challenge course is no longer offered, as only the zipline, cycling and hiking options are available.

     

    how was the hike,i dont know if i should do that or the bike ride

    Which Ziplining adventure??

    in St. Lucia

    Posted

    We have zipped at the TreeTop Adventure Park in Dennery. We choose this zipline over the zip at Morne Coubaril Estate in Soufriere or the Rainforest Sky Tram Park in Babonneau because the zip at TreeTop offers the highest and longest lines in all St. Lucia. We zipped on 12 lines with the longest line extending up to 800 feet. We had combined the zipline with the challenge course and rainforest hike to Errand Falls. The actual zipline itself, took us 1 1/2 hours to complete.

     

    Some of the zipline platforms are high and require you to climb stairs to get up to the line--so I would not recommended this if you have mobility issues.

     

    To read my review and see photos of our zipline experience in St. Lucia, check out my review on Trip Advisor and/or watch my youtube video:

     

    Review with Photos: "Awesome Day from Start to Finish"

    http://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g1959515-d1417315-r118179567-Treetop_Adventure_Park-Dennery_Dennery_Quarter_St_Lucia.html

     

    Video: Ziplining at TreeTop Adventure Park, St. Lucia

    [YOUTUBE]O-tLZxC9Gew[/YOUTUBE] (Length 3:03)

     

    thanks for the information,nice video also,thats the one i will be doing..is the challenge course already combined with the zipline canopy adventure or is it with the hike?..we plan to do the treetop day of adventure with two tours included

    Which Ziplining adventure??

    in St. Lucia

    Posted

    theres the Adrenaline Zipline Adventure in the rainforest where the arial tram is

    or

    theres TreeTop Adventure Park

     

    has anyone been to these and knows which one is better

     

    the rainforest one is about $30 more expensive than the adventure park

    How much money to bring?

    in First Time Cruisers

    Posted

    i don't know why it has to be this hard. Elsewhere, the op indicates he is on carnival valor in august. That ship sails a "southern caribbean" itinerary and visits the following ports: St. Thomas, usvi; barbados; st. Lucia, wi; st kitts, wi; st. Maarten, na.

     

    You can a find a taxi station at each port terminal or book your transportation in advance. Transportation is generally priced per person, cash and may be a one-way price or may be round trip (i.e. Take you someplace and will be back to pick you up at an agreed time)

     

    most of your islands have taxi rates set by the government. Charges are point-to-point & per person. "tourist guides" tend to bundle travel segments and come in at a cheaper rate.

     

    As an example for the usvi, ship to downtown is one fare, downtown to a beach is another fare and beach back to the ship is a third fare. A tourist guide will pick you up at the ship, drop you downtown for a couple hours, pick you up & take you to a beach with return to the ship at a pre-arranged time and all for one set rate.

     

    We tend to use godfrey tours for st thomas. http://godfreytoursvi.com/ his prices are typical and will be less than individual taxi rides.

     

    Here is the rate chart for barbados: http://www.barbados.org/tours/barbadostaxis.htm#.u85zed9owm8 be warned that the word "dollar" is often used when the taxi driver tells you the fare and he is often giving you the price in barbadian dollars. Ask/confirm the price quote is usd's vs. Bd's as a bd is 1/2 the usd.

     

    Here is the rate chart for st. Lucia: http://caribya.com/st.lucia/taxis/

     

    here is a rate chart (outdated) for st. Kitts: http://www.discover-stkitts-nevis-beaches.com/st-kitts-nevis-taxi.html we (party of 4) paid roughly $15 per person, port to cockleshell bay, drop off with return pickup at a time of our choosing. I think the van had 8-10 people on the way there and us 4 on the way back.

     

    Can't help much with st maarten. Only there once and did an excursion. I seem to recall they had a water taxi that ran between the cruise dock & downtown or you could walk it. This site may help: http://www.stmaartentours.info/

     

    st. Lucia is a destination where you will likely want to book an excursion or find a resort where you enjoy a beach day. Not really a destination where you will wander on your own because there isn't anything "touristy" in the immediate area.

     

    Enjoy!

     

    thank you

    How much money to bring?

    in First Time Cruisers

    Posted

    From your countdown clock, it looks like you are on Carnival. According to their FAQs* there will be an ATM onboard but notice that it costs $6 per use and may run out.

     

    You might want to check with the financial institution that issues your card(s) to see if they charge an overseas transaction fee in case you want to use your card in the Caribbean. Also, remember to call and let them know where you are visiting and the dates you will be away.

     

    Have a great time!

     

     

    *Is there an ATM on board?

    Guests are able to withdraw funds and make balance inquiries on their checking and savings accounts while the ship is in port or at sea. Please note: The supply of money may be depleted prior to the end of the cruise. Following is a list of major credit cards and Networks accepted: Visa (Plus), Master Card (Cirrus, Maestro), American Express, Pulse, NYCE, Discover/Novus, Quest.

    There is a $6.00 USD fee per transaction for this service which is controlled by the bank sponsoring the ATM's, Bank Atlantic of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

     

    thanks for the replies,going eastern Caribbean, how much are taxis usually.do they run per person or just where you're going

    How much money to bring?

    in First Time Cruisers

    Posted

    Im going to the carribean in august. How much money do I need to bring.

    Theyll have atms on the boat correct? So I can just get money from there but bringing money onto the islands. Do I need my card.money for taxis, food,tips ect and they obviously take american money right

    Captains dinner

    in First Time Cruisers

    Posted

    for the captains dinner it says you have to dress formal

    i currently dont have a suit so i would have to buy one

    so my question is do i have to wear a suit for the dinner or can i wear like a dress shirt and khakis??

    best for snorkeling and or turtles

    in Barbados

    Posted

    looking for shore excursions

    where is the best to swim with turtles and or snorklel.

    ive seen that carlisle bay is the best ?

     

    maybe we should go to the boatyard for sometime and ive read that people offer excursions right on the beach

    i dont know

    any suggestions will help

    thanks

    waterproof case (fits in pocket)

    in First Time Cruisers

    Posted · Edited by lilm201

    going on my first cruise in August

     

    anyone have any suggestions on a waterproof case/pack that fits in a pocket.

    would put passport,money,cards ect. in there

     

    and possibly a phone/camera. i will probably get a waterproof case for that though

    thanks

    Shore Excurtion time

    in Barbados

    Posted

    The tour you picked already gives you time at a beach; You could either stick with that, or if you really want to go to Carlye Bay, find a half day excursion.

     

     

    Aloha,

     

    John

     

    yea the reason i wanted to go to boatyard was cus the ropeswing and all that

     

    thanks for the replys

    seaturtles and boatyard?!

    in Barbados

    Posted · Edited by lilm201

    im going to barbados on a cruise and i wanted to go to the boatyard and also swim/snorkel with sea turtles.how far away from the boatyard are the turtles are they close to shore or deep?.ive seen shore excursions say theyll take u to carlisle bay but where in the bay what part or is paynes beach better?

    thanks

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