Rare Lois R Posted March 1, 2011 #26 Share Posted March 1, 2011 With the shuttle being round trip pricing, how does this work? Do you pay at the end when they pick you up to bring you back to the ship? Hi,:) you pay before you go and they will give you ticket for your payment. They have an area set up after you disembark the ship with taxis/shuttles/etc and you will see the folks there who take your $. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allentownahoy Posted March 1, 2011 #27 Share Posted March 1, 2011 If you will want an umbrella it is best to reserve the package in advance because some days they do run out. Since you do not have to pay in advance there is no downside to reserving. We had booked in advance. A couple that arrived shortly after us without a reservation could not get an umbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted March 11, 2011 #28 Share Posted March 11, 2011 From the website, the resort and its pool appear small. I am worried that it will be crowded. It is larger than I am led to believe. It seems like a lot of people on CC are going here and I am worried that it will be overflowing with people. Do they accept credit cards for the chairs and umbrellas or do I need to bring cash for everything? Also, is the taxi/shuttle $6 per person or per taxi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 11, 2011 #29 Share Posted March 11, 2011 From the website, the resort and its pool appear small. I am worried that it will be crowded. It is larger than I am led to believe. It seems like a lot of people on CC are going here and I am worried that it will be overflowing with people. Do they accept credit cards for the chairs and umbrellas or do I need to bring cash for everything? Also, is the taxi/shuttle $6 per person or per taxi? Hi,:) depends on how many ships are in port really. When I was there it was not overflowing with people at all. It was wonderful:) The pool is not giant but its not teeny either. The hotel itself is not like a large highrise but a smaller resort....I would compare it to a European style Pensionne. I would not "be worried" at all. Go and enjoy it:) They accept both cash and credit cards and it is 6.00 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted March 12, 2011 #30 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Hi,:) depends on how many ships are in port really. When I was there itwas not overflowing with people at all. It was wonderful:) The pool is not giant but its not teeny either. The hotel itself is not like a large highrise but a smaller resort....I would compare it to a European style Pensionne. I would not "be worried" at all. Go and enjoy it:) They accept both cash and credit cards and it is 6.00 per person. Thanks for your reply. I had emailed Sancastle earlier today and they responded very quickly. We are the only ship in port. Thinking about walking to the resort from the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 12, 2011 #31 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Thanks for your reply. I had emailed Sancastle earlier today and they responded very quickly. We are the only ship in port. Thinking about walking to the resort from the ship. I see you are going on Summit. I sailed her last month:) If you are the only ship in port then I seriously doubt it will be crowded at all. Have a wonderful cruise:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmarya Posted March 12, 2011 #32 Share Posted March 12, 2011 It's a very easy walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kids1dog Posted March 13, 2011 #33 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Do you walk along the beach or on the street? We are going next week and can easily do a mile walk, will we be able to tell pretty easily which way it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 13, 2011 #34 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Do you walk along the beach or on the street? We are going next week and can easily do a mile walk, will we be able to tell pretty easily which way it is? Hi,:) you will walk on the street and yes, you will see the name of the place outside of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 13, 2011 #35 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hi, here are 3 pictures. 2 of them have the name and the other is the foyer area with my friends and I in January 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted March 13, 2011 #36 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Hi,:) you will walk on the street and yes, you will see the name of the place outside of it. If you get hungry on your way you can stop off at Turtles Deli http://www.turtlesdeli.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmarya Posted March 13, 2011 #37 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Part of the way, there is a path along the shore, then you walk on/next to the street. It's easy to find since you just walk along the ocean until you see the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted March 13, 2011 #38 Share Posted March 13, 2011 When leaving the cruise port, which way do we walk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatertot4 Posted March 15, 2011 #39 Share Posted March 15, 2011 We just got off the Adventure of the Seas on March 13 and really enjoyed going to Sandcastle Beach. It is a $6 pp round trip cost via taxi. The drive is short and some people opted to walk from the ship along the beach. There is a spectacular view of the ship from the beach. We paid $5 each for a chair that was collected by the 'Chair Mon'. Umbrellas were available too but we didn't use one. Bruno ( exPatriot from Boston) was our beach bartender and was surprised to hear that we found out about him from this website. He feels flattered and honored that we mention him and how much fun he made the day. Bruno served us buckets of Carib beer for $15 ( 5 beers ) and kept us entertained. All the chairs filled up by mid morning. The serf was rough and there are rocks and shells on the beach. It was really fun looking for shells and sea glass! We had lunch at the restaurant which was delicious. They serve burgers, salads and wraps that were reasonable priced and very, very good. There is also a smaller fresh water pool with chairs that we could have used.The taxi vans come every 20 to give you a ride back to the ship. I highly recommend Sandcastle Beach for a lovely day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatertot4 Posted March 18, 2011 #40 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We just got off the Adventure of the Seas on March 13 and really enjoyed going to Sandcastle Beach. It is a $6 pp round trip cost via taxi. The drive is short and some people opted to walk from the ship along the beach. There is a spectacular view of the ship from the beach. We paid $5 each for a chair that was collected by the 'Chair Mon'. Umbrellas were available too but we didn't use one. Bruno ( exPatriot from Boston) was our beach bartender and was surprised to hear that we found out about him from this website. He feels flattered and honored that we mention him and how much fun he made the day. Bruno served us buckets of Carib beer for $15 ( 5 beers ) and kept us entertained. All the chairs filled up by mid morning. The serf was rough and there are rocks and shells on the beach. It was really fun looking for shells and sea glass! We had lunch at the restaurant which was delicious. They serve burgers, salads and wraps that were reasonable priced and very, very good. There is also a smaller fresh water pool with chairs that we could have used.The taxi vans come every 20 to give you a ride back to the ship. I highly recommend Sandcastle Beach for a lovely day. Sandcastle Resort pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dforeigner Posted March 18, 2011 #41 Share Posted March 18, 2011 When leaving the cruise port, which way do we walk? Turn right and walk for about a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellaBaci4 Posted March 20, 2011 #42 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi All, Wondering if sand shoes are needed at Sandcastle Beach? Prefer not to bring them if they are not needed. Thanks, Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted March 20, 2011 #43 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi All, Wondering if sand shoes are needed at Sandcastle Beach? Prefer not to bring them if they are not needed. Thanks, Bella Hi Bella, sand shoes??? I wear sandals when I go to the beach. Not sure what sand shoes are though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelin' Nauti' Posted March 20, 2011 #44 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Wondering if sand shoes are needed at Sandcastle Beach? Prefer not to bring them if they are not needed. You're going to a "beach". Shoes aren't necessary. ;) I never wear shoes on a beach, I say go barefoot, the feeling is too sensational. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Tyler Posted March 22, 2011 #45 Share Posted March 22, 2011 From the website, the resort and its pool appear small. I am worried that it will be crowded. It is larger than I am led to believe. It seems like a lot of people on CC are going here and I am worried that it will be overflowing with people. The pool is small, but we were at the resort all day and nobody used the pool. There were quite a few people on the beach, but I wouldn't say it was crowded. Very enjoyable day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFRosie Posted March 24, 2011 #46 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Love that he is getting love on this message board... he really is a great server. We request him every time we go to sandcastles. Snorkeling is not great there as others have mentioned. Actually some of the best on the Island is under the pier where the ships dock - but they don't let you snorkel when the boats are in - you'll just have to come back another time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmarya Posted March 24, 2011 #47 Share Posted March 24, 2011 It's not the best snorkeling ever but you will see some fish and we saw a snake eel slithering along the bottom looking just like a snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vabchtraveler Posted March 28, 2011 #48 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hi Bella, sand shoes??? I wear sandals when I go to the beach.Not sure what sand shoes are though. Beach is nice and soft - you won't need anything but your street shoes - flipflops, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpauley Posted March 28, 2011 #49 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hi All, Wondering if sand shoes are needed at Sandcastle Beach? Prefer not to bring them if they are not needed. Thanks, Bella I was there last week and am glad I had water shoes when in the ocean. There is coral/large rocks in the water and your feet could have easily been cut. While we entered the water where there were no rocks the waves kept drifting us down and we had to be careful of the rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer35 Posted March 29, 2011 #50 Share Posted March 29, 2011 When we are on a tour at the morning, is it worth it to go to sandcastle beach when the ship leaves at 05.30 pm? I wonder if the beach is near enough just to go there for 2 hours.... Thanks for help! Summer from Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.