fm519 Posted March 21, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2010 My husband & I were in Barbados 2 yrs ago and spent the day on a beatiful beach not too far from the pier. We did take a cab however, but the ride was not more than 20 minutes. There was a small concession stand for lunch/bar, a vendor or 2 on the beach, and chairs with umbrellas, as well as bathroom facilities. I can't remember the name and am hoping someone can help me out. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 21, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Have you checked a map or guidebook? That should give you some clue as to where you went! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shammy1 Posted March 21, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 21, 2010 That beach is on the western side of Barbados and is up from Sandy Lane. Offhand I can't remember the name of it but it is going up toward Holetown. I know it was Mullin's Bay Beach. It has a concession stand and etc. I was thinking of going to an all-inclusive in Barbados in April but booked a cruise instead. I wanted to stay at Mango Bay all-inclusive, maybe anothet time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgmigs Posted March 22, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 22, 2010 there is a great beach very close to the pier called "the dockyard". you can take a cab for $3pp. once there, you pay $10 pp and that gets you admission, a beach lounge chair, a free drink and a ride back to the boat. it is a great value. there is music to listen to and food you can purchase there. also some extras like a floating trampoline and a rope you can swing on and into the ocean. the employees on the ship should know becuse they go there too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBaby Posted March 22, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 22, 2010 there is a great beach very close to the pier called "the dockyard". you can take a cab for $3pp. once there, you pay $10 pp and that gets you admission, a beach lounge chair, a free drink and a ride back to the boat. it is a great value. there is music to listen to and food you can purchase there. also some extras like a floating trampoline and a rope you can swing on and into the ocean. the employees on the ship should know becuse they go there too! I believe it is actually called "The Boatyard". We like to go there and we often run into crew from the ship also. The water is beautiful and calm for swimming. SeaBaby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgmigs Posted March 22, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I believe it is actually called "The Boatyard". We like to go there and we often run into crew from the ship also. The water is beautiful and calm for swimming. SeaBaby oops, you are correct, it is the boatyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selzhouses Posted March 24, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2010 We just came back from Barbados a couple of weeks ago and spent a great day on Accra Beach. Not too far from the docks and much quieter than Boatyard. If you go to Accra, walk to the far left of the beach and there is a little place called bar Kanei. Chairs and umbrella are $5 each BUT they give you a credit for food for the same dollar amount that you spent on the chairs and umbrella. Great flying fish sandwich and platter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted March 24, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Got back from Barbados recently - had a car for the day and toured the East Coast. Ended up at Bottom Bay for the last couple of hours, after recommendations from this forum - wow, what a beach, the most beautiful I have seen in the caribbean and no-one else there..........fantastic. There are many references to it and photos on this forum, definately worth a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted March 24, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Got back from Barbados recently - had a car for the day and toured the East Coast. Ended up at Bottom Bay for the last couple of hours, after recommendations from this forum - wow, what a beach, the most beautiful I have seen in the Caribbean and no-one else there..........fantastic. There are many references to it and photos on this forum, definitely worth a visit. And if you're on Facebookyou may want to investigate this... http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51193118890 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fm519 Posted March 26, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Thank you all for your suggestions. None of these names sound familiar however. Bee-ess ~ Does Bottom Bay have lounge chairs/umbrellas, food, restrooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted March 26, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Does Bottom Bay have lounge chairs/umbrellas, food, restrooms? Strange as this may sound to you...Bottom Bay is special because it does not have amenities. A few guys on the beach have crude stalls selling bracelets and trinkets and I saw a few beach chairs but there are no rest-rooms, no umbrellas, no food, maybe the guys sell drinks. Bottom Bay is not a commercial beach. It's very natural and long may it remain that way! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PinaColadas Posted March 27, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 27, 2010 We were at Accra/Rockley beach March 17th and LOVED it. Thanks Aplmac. Barbados was as beautiful as I had hoped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bee-ess Posted March 28, 2010 #13 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Strange as this may sound to you...Bottom Bay is special because it does not have amenities. A few guys on the beach have crude stalls selling bracelets and trinkets and I saw a few beach chairs but there are no rest-rooms, no umbrellas, no food, maybe the guys sell drinks. Bottom Bay is not a commercial beach. It's very natural and long may it remain that way! . Yes, there are a few chairs for rent, no umbrellas - just get under the trees. The same guy who rented the beds has some drinks for sale, but that was all, no restrooms. Just so quiet............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joycefnp Posted September 7, 2010 #14 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Will be in Barbados in February with a group of about 20. Looking for a beautiful beach with good snorkeling, food, drinks and music. Basically, I want it all! Does Bar Kanei have music? Is the Boatyard a bunch of obnoxious drunks from the ships? (of course, we will also be on a cruise) Our group doesn't want the quietest beach on the island, but doesn't necessarily want the craziest either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted September 8, 2010 #15 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Will be in Barbados in February with a group of about 20. Looking for a beautiful beach with good snorkeling, food, drinks and music. Basically, I want it all! Does Bar Kanei have music? ===> I believe so..but subtle. Is the Boatyard a bunch of obnoxious drunks from the ships? ==> :D Sometimes.. yes! including ships crew (of course, we will also be on a cruise) Our group doesn't want the quietest beach on the island, but doesn't necessarily want the craziest either. It's hard to beat Accra/Rockley Beach for a decent all-round breezy South Coast beachWITH some (unknown) snorkelling to be had out on the man-made barrier-reef about 150 yds. offshore. See the straight dark strip at upper left? That's the reef -been there about 15 yrs. now Bar Kanei is popular enough: - if they have music I'm sure it won't be rockin like how it is down at Boatyard. It's a bit more civilized, for a not-so-young Party set. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjaker11 Posted September 8, 2010 #16 Share Posted September 8, 2010 thanks for the info on the beach, we will be there in October and have a few questions. How far is it from the port? Taxi vs bus? Thanks in advance for the info. Tim / Jo-Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted September 9, 2010 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2010 We will be there in October and have a few questions. How far is it from the port? ===> About 3 miles Taxi vs bus? ===> Taxi going out, bus it back? Your most practical approach might be to get your beach day at Rockley started promptlyby taking a taxi out to Rockley (10-15 mins. depending on traffic in/around the town) -and then do the bus on the way back in to town. I say this because the correct bus to catch is much easier to get at Rockley (..than in Bridgetown) becoz of the v.convenient Rockley bus-stop right across the street from Chefette fastfood (the bus-stop is on the beach side of the street, and that's the side you want to be, going into Bridgetown) Bus will take you into Bridgetown, plunking you down on the opposite side of town to where your ship is docked. You might then walk West(into the sun) across either bridge, as you make your way across town towards the Port -or if you're dead beat from all the sun at Accra(Rockley) you might get a cab across town. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joycefnp Posted September 9, 2010 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2010 It's hard to beat Accra/Rockley Beach for a decent all-round breezy South Coast beachWITH some (unknown) snorkelling to be had out on the man-made barrier-reef about 150 yds. offshore. See the straight dark strip at upper left? That's the reef -been there about 15 yrs. now Bar Kanei is popular enough: - if they have music I'm sure it won't be rockin like how it is down at Boatyard. It's a bit more civilized, for a not-so-young Party set. . LOL! Some members of our group feel much younger than their actual ages! I think they might insist on the Boatyard. Does anyone have a suggestion for somewhere with good reggae? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppysmom Posted September 16, 2010 #19 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Got back from Barbados recently - had a car for the day and toured the East Coast. Ended up at Bottom Bay for the last couple of hours, after recommendations from this forum - wow, what a beach, the most beautiful I have seen in the caribbean and no-one else there..........fantastic. There are many references to it and photos on this forum, definately worth a visit. how far from the port is this beach? is it doable as a day trip, or so far away, that the cab fare would kill you? thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aplmac Posted September 17, 2010 #20 Share Posted September 17, 2010 how far from the port is this beach? is it doable as a day trip, or so far away, that the cab fare would kill you? 3 miles away from Port. 15 mins. by car.Yes doable as a day trip. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.