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It was pre COVID (open to general public) Take a taxi (about $30/35 per cab each way) to Reggie Beach Pier to catch sea shuttle to Nevis (think it was $20/25 ppp each way) to Charleston port. There was no actual timetable with plenty of transfers. Ample taxis at Nevis port for tours etc. if time, head to Sunshine’s for a couple of killer bees. You have been warned! - Additional: There will also be plenty of shuttle minibus taxis to Reggie and return to ship (Not sure about the fare but work on $10/12 pp e//w)

Don’t know if this would still an option after 911. But know Barrachina (bar/restaurant) in OSJ offers a holding service for a small fee. From memory think it was $5 per case.

As Jolly appears to be a required destination, in December, with a beach/pool . Then one should consider, now, making the booking for a day pass at Starfish etc, as availability becomes low the longer one leaves it.

Current conditions can change within hours during the Hurricane Season. Here today gone tomorrow. If one is adverse to a drop, then the two safer choices are Curtain Bluff (All Inclusive) or a Pool Day (no beach) at Sheer Rocks.

One for @reedprincess as only visited Chat…

8039 below The Towel Station? Probably the quietest stateroom below the whole Pavilion Pool area

Thrust one will not forget the alcohol carry on…..

What one has suggested is about correct, but even in July have enjoyed a couple of days at mid 70s But if encountering fog, the silence, lack of long distance vision and sound of the noble Queen announcing her presence is quite special.

One will take this as a legitimate complaint 😉

Plenty of cabs from the rank… Work on $30 plus tip

Think you’ll be below the static Pool Butler Towel Station, so minimal noise. No doubt CC members who have stayed in, or adjacent, will post.

Sorry and thank you

@reedprincess Your help please. Could you kindly assist @19pamela68 in recommending alternative beachside restaurants with a lower price point. This to get them (plus others who may read) out of a usual tourist rut, taking their dollars further. It’s a beautiful island with beautiful people, so let’s spread the word and dollars One does not think NF is expensive for great food, discreet service, plus a wonderful ambiance and views. It’s the whole memory package that one pays for. Actually do pay more in other islands for what NF delivers. Many thanks for your help.

If one’s flight does not give access to a lounge, suggest booking a pre-flight lounge at Heathrow…..So much better than being in the middle of noise. Also, Cunard can offer good prices across all aircraft seatings.

Congratulations ! Welcome to the crossings club. So glad one has used the excellent information on CC and no doubt one is briefed on all the things to do. The only (some say contentious) issue now is to decide on if, or not, to follow the unofficial crossings dress code. This will be the first of many…… Consider booking next, or many, Cunard Voyages onboard for extra OBC, the one is also free to transfer booking/s to your current TA for even more OBC.

For one’s requirements, of calm sea, no drop, food, drink and facilities, there is only one option Curtain Bluff with AI, as it has the calmest sea and gentle beach slope. Contact them direct for availability for one’s dates. With regard to drop off. Beach sand removal (drops) appear during a bout of bad/rough/hurricane weather out at sea, which one can’t exactly predict to date in advance. However, as frequent visitors to the Caribbean know, the bad weather, resulting in the appearance of drops usually happens during “out of season” months. “Out Of Season” is usually defined as about the end of April to end November, with hurricaneseason (greatly increasing drops) occurring 1st August to 31st October. One can limit the chance of beach drop by visiting “in season” taking into consideration the 2/3 weeks at the end of the “true season”. Trust the above assists

Correction Lion Fish were claimed to be sighted… Apologies

Tried sending a link to UK Government’s advice but blocked by Mods. So copy/paste Safety and security Crime Trinidad There is a high level of gang related violent crime in Trinidad, particularly in and around the city centre of Port of Spain, including Laventille, Morvant and Barataria. Crime tends to occur within local communities but can sometimes affect visitors. You should maintain at least the same level of security awareness as you would in the UK. The motive for most attacks on tourists is robbery. Don’t walk alone in deserted areas, even in daylight, and try to avoid travel beyond major populated areas late at night and before dawn. Don’t carry large amounts of cash or wear eye-catching jewellery. Take care when withdrawing money from ATMs. Theft from vehicles and property occurs in parts of downtown Port of Spain and other towns/cities. Make sure your accommodation is secure and use a hotel safe to store valuables, money and passports. Take particular care when driving, especially at night, and take local advice to avoid straying into areas affected by gang violence. Always drive with windows closed and doors locked. Crimes including rape and murder, kidnapping for ransom, assault, robbery and theft have taken place in private cars and maxi taxis. You should exercise caution when using informal and maxi taxis. There have been incidents of violence and fatal accidents caused by drunk driving to and from the airport, particularly on the Beetham/Churchill Roosevelt Highway.

Pre COVID Plenty of shops/stalls selling alcohol, brickabat, souvenirs, spices etc., within the port covered area to satisfy the most discerning of shopper. Also there is an official taxi Despatcher Desk/Kiosk where rates are published, for your ride to Plywood. Your outward driver will be pleased have one book them for the return. Plywood did have bed rental, think it was $10 for two, but check on their Face(hard backed reading material) message page. Respect for having the courage (and sense) going over the hill, away from Babylon mayhem, to where your custom will be welcomed and appreciated. Not many do this….

The choice is simple, a beach with occasional sightings of seaweed, or a beach with definite sightings of T’erds. One pays the money, so one has the choice……

Thinking about one’s request and thought about the suspicion regarding the food, which may not be to one’s requirements. Plus also being adverse to a beach with a drop. So give Sheer Rocks Day Pass Pool option, which has no beach, but will give one the opportunity to view (in situ) all offerings. The food is actually very good.

Without any doubt the best aware Vegan Restaurant is Cecilia’s as they can prepare a wonderful lunch with one’s favourite ingredients (locally sourced). When booking exchange one.’s requirements and leave the rest to Cecilia. There’ll be no disappointment. The High Point Beach is usually gentle, but can have a drop because of a hurricane or a large storm, but this is naturally repaired over time. Don’t let a beach drop, albeit gentle or slight or not, be a deal breaker as Cecilia’s has so much more to offer, such as a beautiful shabby chic restaurant, great food, simple and discreet service, sea views, excellent food, relaxed ambience, wine, beer cocktails etc…. Oh, not forgetting the discerning and genteel clientele that frequent this type of establishment. Know you’ll make memories there and who knows one may meet new friends for life. link https://highpointantigua.com

Seaweed appears during a bout of bad/rough/hurricane weather out at sea, which one can’t exactly predict to date in advance. However, as frequent visitors to the Caribbean know, the bad weather, resulting in the appearance of seaweed, usually happens during “out of season” months. “Out Of Season” is usually defined as about the end of April to end November, with hurricane season (greatly increasing seaweed) occurring 1st August to 31st October. One can limit the chance of seaweed by visiting “in season”. Note complainants usually fail to identify the month of visit, to enable readers to correctly determine the reason for appearance of seaweed. The the complaint would read “One went to St Kitts in the middle of Hurricane Season and saw seaweed on a beach”.

Remember to follow the TTE copy/paste for the Marriott, here’s his advice TTE’s Protocol Yes, it is THE place to go, away from T’erds, one of the best beach experiences in the Caribbean I've have never made reservations once on our visits to the Marriott, when are you going?? Between now and Christmas you won't need anything but a smile and a credit card for your $35.00(Please don't pay the booking fee.) day pass at the St. Kitts Marriott. It's this simple, when your taxi drops you off in front of the Marriott, you walk directly towards the concierge desk to your left with a big smile, credit card in hand, they're going to ask you what ship you are on, IF you happen to be cruising on a Carnival Cruise Ship, lie😄 and tell them your cruising on either a Princess, Royal Caribbean or even Holland America if you have too, hand them your credit card when she hands you your receipt walk over to the elevator get in it and hit THE BEACH button, walk out and go have a great day! First thing's first, go back to the bar order a good bloody mary and get a tab started, yep break out that credit card again. 😁 You'll figure out the rest. If you have 4-5 people in your group I would not only consider a day room, I would do a day room same price altogether you get a nice room for the day to keep your stuff and go and get out of the sun for a few it's nice, only way to go 4 or more. Have fun!!