Day Pass Choices....

[Beachgirlohio]

need some help! It is our first cruise and our first trip to Antigua. Our first port is Barbados and we are doing a Catamaran with Turtle with Calabaza and Day 2 we are doing a Private Island tour with Serenity (we think) with lunch at Ladera and a swim at Jalousie. After 2 VERY full days, thinking of doing a resort day pass so we can enjoy drinks, pools, and RELAX. The following resorts have responded to us on possible day passes. Hermitage Bay (waaaaay too expensive), Carlisle Bay, Sandals, Blue Water, Coco Bay, and Galley Bay. Our normal vacation style is luxury all inclusives but we have never been to Sandals. Can anyone give their advise on a resort that is not too far away but might be quiet and luxury? Thank you so much for your help!!!!!!

[steve ch]

need some help! It is our first cruise and our first trip to Antigua. Our first port is Barbados and we are doing a Catamaran with Turtle with Calabaza and Day 2 we are doing a Private Island tour with Serenity (we think) with lunch at Ladera and a swim at Jalousie. After 2 VERY full days, thinking of doing a resort day pass so we can enjoy drinks, pools, and RELAX. The following resorts have responded to us on possible day passes. Hermitage Bay (waaaaay too expensive), Carlisle Bay, Sandals, Blue Water, Coco Bay, and Galley Bay. Our normal vacation style is luxury all inclusives but we have never been to Sandals. Can anyone give their advise on a resort that is not too far away but might be quiet and luxury? Thank you so much for your help!!!!!!

 

If you're happy to swim in the sea instead of a pool, there are several beach bars where you could while away the day rather than pay for a hotel day pass.

[swigso]

The Hilton is a good option,it costs $35 per person,you have full use of all the facilities

They even give you pool towels and lunch with a cocktail is included.

The beach is lovely and the hotel has a nice pool area.

The only small problem was that you need to use the restroom to

Change into dry clothing when going back to the ship.

The cab fare is $20 each way, but sometimes there's a mini bus going back

Which is half the price.

Sorry ignore this thought you were looking at Barbados

[CarolRick]

Hawksbill offers day passes and they are a short cab ride from the port ($20 for 4 of us). The pass was $40 for half day - we were there from 10:30 to about 4 PM.

It is not luxurious but very nice beaches, a good lunch (grilled fish) and open bar. The pool is pretty small but there are 4 beaches with loungers. The beach farthest from the resort is clothing-optonal.

[coffeyk]

I spent a week at the Sandals in Antigua. It is gorgeous, luxurious, relaxing, and in my opinion worth visiting. Included are several restaurants, many bars (there are 2 swim up pool bars there), water activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, hoby cats, and simply walking on the beach. Best of all there are no kids as its adults only. I would recommend it.

[GotRum?]

need some help! It is our first cruise and our first trip to Antigua. Our first port is Barbados and we are doing a Catamaran with Turtle with Calabaza and Day 2 we are doing a Private Island tour with Serenity (we think) with lunch at Ladera and a swim at Jalousie. After 2 VERY full days, thinking of doing a resort day pass so we can enjoy drinks, pools, and RELAX. The following resorts have responded to us on possible day passes. Hermitage Bay (waaaaay too expensive), Carlisle Bay, Sandals, Blue Water, Coco Bay, and Galley Bay. Our normal vacation style is luxury all inclusives but we have never been to Sandals. Can anyone give their advise on a resort that is not too far away but might be quiet and luxury? Thank you so much for your help!!!!!!

 

I had the same question and after several places to choose from, decided on the Grand Pineapple. http://www.grandpineapple.com/main/antigua/an-daypass.cfm

 

It is on the other side of the island though, about a 30 minute ride from what I hear.

[swimgirl1]

For Sandals day pass do you book ahead- or just go to the front dest when you arrive? Also how far from pier via taxi and price please?

Also what did it include price wise?

[creee8tv1]

Hawksbill offers day passes and they are a short cab ride from the port ($20 for 4 of us). The pass was $40 for half day - we were there from 10:30 to about 4 PM.

It is not luxurious but very nice beaches, a good lunch (grilled fish) and open bar. The pool is pretty small but there are 4 beaches with loungers. The beach farthest from the resort is clothing-optonal.

What resort on hawksbill? There is rex and others.. Can u book on line or who do u contact? Was there a place to lock u r valuables when in the water? Is it all inclusive? Chairs etc?

Thanks going first week in april

[CelebrityFM]

I loved Rex Hawksbill, took the public bus for $3pp. Dropped at the gate, did not get the day pass just used the three beaches, all very beutiful. I did see others from the ship's excursion on the main beach, where food and drink was included.

 

To get the bus back it was about a 20 min walk to the bus stop from the gate.

[themommy]

The links will be out of date now but you can put the name into your browser or google the name to check out all the services at each hotel and check the info is correct to choose the best one for you.

Hope this helps

 

 

Hotel Antigua | Antigua Hotels by rex resorts | rex resorts -Hawksbill beach is less than two miles from the ship, as the crow flies.

http://www.rexresorts.com/useful-inf...hawksbill.html

All Inclusive Day Passes are available which include:

Meals, Drinks and Usage of Facilities

9am-6pm US$60 per person

11am-4pm US$40 per person

Children under 12 are half price.

taxi fare about 14$

 

GRAND PINAPPLE BEACH ANTIGUA---

http://www.grandpineapple.com/main/a...an-daypass.cfm

Resort Day Pass - Options

cab fare about 26$

Day Pass - Option A

$65.00 per person + 10%sc

• Valid from 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Full Caribbean breakfast

• Unlimited snacks

• Lunch

• Unlimited cocktails, juices, soft drinks

& alcoholic beverages

• Participation in organized activities in

the pool & on the beach (volleyball,

aerobics, bocci, ping pong, etc.)

• Use of four hard-court tennis courts

• Use of oceanfront freshwater pool

• Use of small pool (ADULTS only)

• Use of air conditioned fitness center

featuring cardiovascular, weight machines

& free weights

• Use of snorkeling equipment

 

taxi fare is for one way and up to 4 people for the price listed.

fares come from http://www.antiguanice.com/v2/client.php?id=675

 

 

 

NONSUCH BAY day pass

http://www.nonsuchbayresort.com

Email: reservations@nonsuchbayresort.com

Tel: 1 (268) 562-8000

Our Day Passes run from 10am – 6pm and include the following:

LUNCH

DRINKS BY THE GLASS

USE OF THE POOLS

BEACH CHAIRS

BEACHTOWELS

NON-MOTORISED WATERSPORTS WITHOUT INSTRUCTORS

ADULTS: US $150.00 (Per Person)

CHILDREN: US $ 80.00 (Per Child Under 12yrs)

Prices subject to change without notice.

 

JOLLY BEACH RESORTS

Toll free (USA/Canada): 1-866-905-6559

http://www.jollybeachresort.com/sites/S1/index.php?p=57

Jolly Beach is located half an hour from port; take a taxi about 18$

OPTION 1

Valid 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Includes full breakfast, house brand beverages, lunch, water sports (non-motorized)

Price: US$75 per adult (Ages 12 and above)

US$45 per child (Age 3-11)

OPTION 2

Valid 10:15a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Includes continental breakfast, house brand beverages, lunch, water sports (non-motorized)

Price: US$60 per adult (Ages 12 and above)

US$36 per child (Age 3-11)

 

Sandals Grande Antigua

888-SANDALS.

The resort is located 20 minutes from port; take a taxi. about 16$

Passes come in three varieties: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., $110.50;

Prices include access to all on-property entertainment, meals and drinks,

but do not include accommodations. Sandals is a couples' resort for those

18 and older, so no children's pricing is available.

Taxi fare about 12$ for up to 4 people.

 

Halcyon Cove by rex resorts

http://www.rexresorts.com/halcyon-co...formation.html

Day passes to our hotel are available at US$60 per person.

Passes are valid from 10am - 6pm and include lunch and afternoon tea.

taxi about 16$