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    Best Beach on Tortola????

    in Tortola

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    On 1/14/2019 at 2:14 PM, cruiselover168 said:

    hey guys, just got back from my trip. I prebooked a taxi since we were a big group (http://www.info-res.com/actaxibvi/

    Smith is very reliable and nice guy.

     

    we were supposed going to CGB, but Smith the taxi driver suggested us going to Long Bay east side. So voila we ended up there! and guess what? it's gorgeous beach!!!! Crystal clear water, white sand, but a little rocky and broken shelves as you approach to the water. It has amenities(toilet, clean water, food, drinks, chair lounges and umbrellas for rent) and it's quiet! hassle free. 

     

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    Best Beach on Tortola????

    in Tortola

    Posted · Edited by cruiselover168

    hey guys, just got back from my trip. I prebooked a taxi since we were a big group (http://www.info-res.com/actaxibvi/

    Smith is very reliable and nice guy.

     

    we were supposed going to CGB, but Smith the taxi driver suggested us going to Long Bay east side. So voila we ended up there! and guess what? it's gorgeous beach!!!! Crystal clear water, white sand, but a little rocky and broken shelves as you approach to the water. It has amenities(toilet, clean water, food, drinks, chair lounges and umbrellas for rent) and it's quiet! hassle free. 

    Best Beach on Tortola????

    in Tortola

    Posted

    On 12/7/2018 at 12:14 PM, blue_water said:

    Cruiselover I gave you some incorrect info earlier! It is a 20 minute taxi over to the nicer beaches on the north shore, but for restaurants and beach bars and lounges with umbrellas you’d have to go to Cane Garden Bay which is much more crowded and does not offer good snorkeling. Sorry if I confused you with that post...

     

    Brewers is much more laid back and offers snorkeling, but the only beach bar (Nicole’s) is still rebuilding from Irma, and depending on when you are there may be offering only drinks and snacks. They should have some lounges but probably no umbrellas, although there is some natural shade. The restroom is also a bit more rustic than the public restrooms at CGB. But it is one of the nicest beaches with that old Caribbean feel that you will experience on your cruise.

     

    So you have a choice between a busier beach with more amenities, or more of that Carib vibe with fewer comforts. We’ve not been here since Irma so can’t give you the details you need. But if you want to ask about Nicole’s and the lounge situation at Brewers there is a thread on the TTOL BVI forum you can ask that question on. TTOL is a great source for all things BVI. You’ll have The best results if you join TTOL before posting there.

    http://www.traveltalkonline.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/175410/beach-updates.html#Post175410

     

    I should add there is another beach option with a vendor selling food and drinks, and you’d have to check on the lounge situation. Last we were there there were just older lounges for free on a first-come basis, but you probably would not see any of your fellow cruisers there. This is Smuggler’s Cove. You would need a driver to return for you as taxis do not normally venture there. So a bit more adventurous than you are probably looking for.

     

    Regarding a taxi to Brewers or CGB, there will be several loading up for CGB and you wouldn’t need to reserve one ahead of time. For Brewers, if you all want to taxi together you might want to let the taxi coordinator or the ladies at the information center know you have a group going there and they can help with a taxi.

     

    If you were considering an island tour with a private driver and a chance to enjoy some beach time I would suggest A.C.’s Taxi, Arnold and his staff come highly recommended.

    http://www.info-res.com/actaxibvi/

     

     

     

    Thank you very much again bleu water!!! What is the price for a round trip to Cane Garden Bay from the pier (Ncl BLiss)? and it 20 mins to CGB right?

    What was your upgrade offer and what did you bid

    in Norwegian Cruise Line

    Posted

    We just received our Haven Upgrade award from B3 to H9 with 29 days to go for 10/27 Breakawy 15 nights. We bid a bit over $1k and still saved around $3,500 plus we have spa thermal that was $299PP on this cruise.

     

    It looks like a bunch of H9 were handed out today form 8 available on 9/22 to 4 today. We bid $20 more total for H4 and $20 less for H5.

     

    which one did you book previously?

    Any beaches to recommend?

    in Bahamas

    Posted

    Hi, we're a group of 10ppl. mostly senior from 60-70. We will be there in january 2019 with NCL Bliss. We just want to go on a nice clear water beach and maybe some snorkeling where it's easily accessible by taxis. Any one has recommendation? any entrance fees? chair and lounges?

    Also, how do taxi work? how much ? we don't want to miss the ship on the way back home.

    Thanks

    Any beaches to recommend?

    in St. Thomas/St. John

    Posted · Edited by cruiselover168

    Sapphire Beach ! When you walk off the ship you will be greeted by a taxi coordinator, tell him/her what beach you want. The fee is 10.00 p/p ea way. Tell the driver to return to the beach for your return to the ship. Give them a time and they will be there, they like be groups. :)

     

    Thank you !!

     

    How long does it take from the pier to the beach (NCL Bliss)? Does it have restaurants and bathrooms ? Any entrance fees ? Chair and lounges?

     

    Also, I've read somewhere that Corki beach is also very nice! Does anyone have any idea how long does it take to get there from the pier ? (NCL BLISS) and the cost ? Thanks

    Best Beach on Tortola????

    in Tortola

    Posted

    Definitely Brewers Bay. Safari taxis transport groups of 20+ passengers for ~$8pp each way and will return to pick you up. You can also take private taxis for just a little more.

    You will probably need your own gear.

     

    Thank you very much blue blue water !!

     

    How long does it take from the pier to the beach (NCL Bliss)? Does it have restaurants and bathrooms ? Any entrance fees ? Chair and lounges?

    Any beaches to recommend?

    in St. Thomas/St. John

    Posted

    Hi, we're a group of 10ppl. mostly senior from 60-70. We just want to go on a nice clear water beach and maybe some snorkeling where it's easily accessible by taxis. Any one has recommendation?

    Also, how does taxi work? how much ? we don't want to miss the ship on the way back home.

    Thanks

    Best Beach on Tortola????

    in Tortola

    Posted

    Hi, we're a group of 10ppl. mostly senior from 60-70. We just want to go on a nice clear water beach and maybe some snorkeling where it's easily accessible by taxis. Any one has recommendation?

    Also, how does taxi work? how much ?

    Thanks

    Seaside to avoid at all cost!

    in MSC Cruises

    Posted · Edited by cruiselover168

    I'm still on the seaside from jan 20-27 2018, my vacation just got ruined. Can't wait to go back home asap. Trust me, I'm not the only one who is having bad experience on this cruise. The line up at the front desk is always long!! Worse part, you have to scream out loud or having hard time to have a conversation with the CSR because it's located next to the atrium and the music is always loud!! I'll write a more details review later.

    So just got back from the trip. I just copy and pasted what I wrote to MSC. I apologize for my broken english.

    1) on the way entering the ship, I don't see a single smile from any staffs. I don't feel welcomed to onboard.

    2) One of the wheel of my luggage got smashed when it got delivered to my room.

    3) Customer service desk is always packed. It seems like there is not enough staffs to serve all the passengers on board. Front Desk staffs don't have enough acknowledge to help the customers. We have to scream out loud to understand with each other because the music in atrium is always loud. On my first attempt to report my broken luggage, you guys told me "in order to file a complain, we will send you a survey at the end of the cruise. From there, you can report a complain and comments". When i wanted to speak with a supervisor, you guys told me "there is no one available, you can come back later"

    4) Room isolation is terrible. I was on deck 15 AFT. Every times there is an event with music, I can hear it clearly. Also if some one walks heavily or run, i can hear their foot steps. We couldn't sleep well when there is any event located on AFT of the ship at night.

    5) 6 elevators work out of 8 and they are so tiny that we have to wait at least 5 minutes every times.

    6) PUBLIC places in atrium is way too small. when there is event, not enough room for people to pass, we had to squeeze

    7) Restaurants

    we are stuck to dine at the main dining room on deck 6. You guys didn't let us have a choice. Either we eat or starve (the other option is the MINI buffet on deck 16 which always serve BURGERS, PIZZA, HOTDOT!! tell me which cruise line doesn't offer this? it's just lack of varieties).

    We can't even order to take out from the dining room. Again, we were starving after 2am because nothing is opened! What do you offer to eat if people gamble or dancing party until late? nothing

    buffet on deck 8 is not always open! at night time, you guys convert it into a dining room. During the breakfast and lunch, we always had trouble to find a table because it was always full. During breakfast, you guys really lack of varieties! One toaster available for the entire buffet! room service is a joke, the menu is so limited and can't never be reached.

    8) Shows are nice but too short! We have to be there at least 10 minutes before the show starts to have good view. Meanwhile the show last only 30 minutes and there is always people who are late and it's so disturbing to get up to let people pass by. Not enough game shows, comedy show only 1 per night and it's so late, like around 11:30pm. Your entertainment orientation needs to improve big time!

    9) Shore excursions.

    we were supposed to arrive at 9am at st johns, but the ship arrived at 11am due to some medical emergency.

    MSC could've had orginazed the meeting time and place better. we already got 2hours shorten, we still

    had to waste another 40 minutes to meet up the group and as always, there is

    always people who are late. so by the time we got off the boat, we just got another 30 minutes wasted.

    and by the time we got the beach, it was around 1.30pm. we just lost so much time!!

    and again at st thomas, why group meeting at 10:15 when the ship arrives at 7am? port of calls and beaches

    are very important to us and you guys just ruined it. not to mention the last port of call (bahamas), I understand

    that it wasn't MSC's fault, but still...

    10)Casino

    seaside only offers limited slot machines and only 8 gaming tables and max bet is too low!

    11) zip lines cost money! It's 10$/time

    12) It was my firs time bringing my parents to cruise. After what they've just experienced,

    I don't think they will cruise again.

     

     

     

     

    Seaside to avoid at all cost!

    in MSC Cruises

    Posted

    I'm still on the seaside from jan 20-27 2018, my vacation just got ruined. Can't wait to go back home asap. Trust me, I'm not the only one who is having bad experience on this cruise. The line up at the front desk is always long!! Worse part, you have to scream out loud or having hard time to have a conversation with the CSR because it's located next to the atrium and the music is always loud!! I'll write a more details review later.

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