PORT ROYAL

Think the best quick ROI would be to be based in the Far East and turned into a floating casino, offering quality staterooms, top fine dining restaurants with high end Wine Lists. Plus an avenue, or two, of aircraft and yacht maker/sellers, not forgetting the required designer shops. With discreet private rooms, for private meetings, dining etc.. The high rollers, oligarchs, republic leaders and other big spenders would flock to it. Also the occasional WAG.

CC Little Bay thread link for information-

Possibly the markets in the Far East, Australia or the various seasonal USA departure ports.

The Great Bay Webcam only shows a very, repeat very, small section of the beach. Probably not showing about 80% -

Little Bay Webcam Link - https://www.earthcam.com/world/sintmaarten/?cam=sintmaarten_belair Note the number of beds/umbrellas

It does get busy, that’s why pax book beds in advance. One can check out the beach https://www.portstmaartenwebcam.com Yes, Divi is less busy, being a further 12/15 minute walk round the bay. Beds can be rented on a first come basis, with drinks being purchased as/when. Facilities are free for patrons. Sorry, unable to give a recommendation for either, as never visited these beaches for over 12 years. In no doubt that CC will assist. But if only having the two as a choice, the less pax would push one towards LB..

The cheapest beach day often posted in CC is a walk to Great Bay, booking chairs etc at Big Bastards Link to previous thread -

As a thought, consider a day at Brewers Beach. It’s a long very quiet sandy beach, plenty of room to play, great views. Beds have seen better days, but functional. No problem with of cabs to/from Or totally off piste idea…. How about a visit to a pre-school play group? Where little ones can interact (and play/learn) with groups of the same ages from the Isalnd. Who knows, this may be a start to a friendship or two. Willow’s is one, but don’t 100% know if they would, but feel they might welcome visitors. Worth an ask on faceache? https://www.facebook.com/willowsbvi/?locale=en_GB

Sound like a good plan… My one suggest going over the hill to La Plywood… Shabby chic and ethnic….Where one’s custom would be greatly appreciated and truly valued. Food and drinks very reasonably priced. When look at menu prices, there are in ECD. To roughly convert ECD into USD - Divide the ECD by 2 - Then deduct 20% = USD

Think the 50% deposit is in response to those in the past who booked without a deposit, then cancel just before arrival, leaving little or no chance for the driver to obtain a fare, leaving them to suffer a loss of a whole day’s revenue. If one is reticent to commit to a deposit, then decide one’s schedule in advance, on arrival go to the rank, discuss with a driver, agree the day’s fare (with the knowledge of a previous quotation from Antours), depart. .

Also, can’t be used as a full or part deposit for future cruises booked onboard.

Happy to assist. For Barbados - Take a wonderful limited 12 maximum pax large Cat sail, including lunch, drinks, swim, snorkel, etc., etc with. https://www.elegancebarbados.com or https://silvermoonbarbados.com or https://calypsocruisesbarbados.com Note to self… Check out start times of each operator to fit one’s docking times I just snorkelling, then - https://www.tranquilitycruises.com Book early as popular with island holiday makers, in addition to cruisers. For other Caribbean islands, switch over to the applicable island on CC for various threads with information. Specific questions can also be answered there, rather than under Cunard.

With one’s dining scenario, will the proposed three classes also have their own communal and entertainment areas, with no infestation allowed in any areas above their station?

Very interesting thought.. Does one predict an alternate restaurant for inside cabins, or will all Dining be true Silver Service, White Tie and Gowns?

Totally agree. No “Steerage Class” is a great idea.

A true replica, but without Steerage? Great, then it’s “White Tie” dining for ALL Gentlemen, with ALL Ladies in gowns, as a strict (enforced) requirement.

Sorry…. Omitted Leo - Link - christopherom95@gmail.com.

Or something different with adrenaline…… https://adventureantigua.com/activities/the-xtreme-circumnav/ Book early, space limited, very popular.

This CC thread will assist,,,,,, good info

https://www.thenfordgreytours.com

The best……. Link - http://www.lawrenceofantigua.com

Thank you

Would be interesting if they again opened the register interest, as per last time. One even found a tailor who had expertise in the recreation of 1910’s apparel.

Now one’s DW has discovered the joys, when next on the island do consider a special trip… Take a limited 12 maximum pax large Cat sail, including lunch, drinks, swim, snorkel, etc., etc with. https://www.elegancebarbados.com or https://silvermoonbarbados.com or https://calypsocruisesbarbados.com Note to self… Check out start times of each operator to fit one’s docking times

Feel one should look at the convenience and costs by staying at an Airport Hotel, then take Rome Cabs (or another supplier-shared or otherwise) direct to port. The faffing about with trains, on/off, dragging luggage, finding seats together and securing luggage, then again at the destination station, is not considered fun. Also, when taking into consideration the total train costs, don’t think there would not be much difference between one’s thinking and the overnight Airport Hotel and arriving in comfort option. Know CC will recommend Airport Hotels and transportation options. Link for pricing - https://www.romecabs.com