saphir Posted June 4, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Is it far from the pier? Is it better than Margaritaville? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted June 4, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I wouldn't walk it!! It's a bit far for me! But people do walk there. I'd much prefer Jack's Shack over Margaritaville!! Way too crowded there and expensive! We loved Jack's! There was a new beach bar right next door from Jack's we didn't get to go too and can't remember the name of it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted June 4, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Is it far from the pier? Is it better than Margaritaville? Thank you. Its a long walk but so much better than margaritaville check out this thread http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1637560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill6x6 Posted June 4, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Is it far from the pier? Is it better than Margaritaville? Thank you. Not really that far at all. Pretty easy walk. You'll probably go right by it on the way to the Grand Turk dock. Margaritaville certainly has more variety. Jack had no jerk chicken ready the day we were there at 130pm. Service at Margaritaville was VERY laid back to slow for us....still a pretty good option tho. You can go by both places and see what you think. That's what we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saphir Posted June 4, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I wouldn't walk it!! It's a bit far for me! But people do walk there. I'd much prefer Jack's Shack over Margaritaville!! Way too crowded there and expensive! We loved Jack's! There was a new beach bar right next door from Jack's we didn't get to go too and can't remember the name of it!! 15/20 minutes? Or more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted June 4, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 4, 2013 15/20 minutes? Or more? yes about 15 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_L Posted June 4, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 4, 2013 There is a section of the forum dedicated to Grand Turk. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=385 There is lots of information about Jack's Shack in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runner15km Posted June 4, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 4, 2013 For a person who runs 10 miles, a 15-20 min walk is long amuses me. :D We went there and thought the food and drinks were good and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPNET Posted June 4, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 4, 2013 We Loved Jack's Shack! Jerked Chicken: excellent! Rum flowed like water! The walk over? No problem! It's the walk back that gets ya!!!! :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted June 4, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 4, 2013 We Loved Jack's Shack! Jerked Chicken: excellent! Rum flowed like water! The walk over? No problem! It's the walk back that gets ya!!!! :D:D:D That's funny Jack drove us back to the ship :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handsome58 Posted June 4, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 4, 2013 several times. We walked twice to there. Caught cab back. Food is good and cheap. Drinks good also. If I go this year will catch a cab there and back. Walk can be long in that heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted June 4, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The walk isn't far, but we prefer walking the sidewalk rather than the beach. It takes less time and is an easier walk. The Local Village also serves drinks, fresh conch salad, conch fingers, conch fritters, and sometimes if you get there early enough, lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo's Rule Posted June 4, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Is it far from the pier? Is it better than Margaritaville? Thank you. It's not far at all; maybe a 5-10 minute walk. Just know it will be hot as heck out!!!! I've never gone to Margaritaville so I can't compare the two, but I wasn't that impressed with Jack's Shack. It didn't live up to the hype. But if you're going; visit the webiste for your coupon for a free shot of rum. Edit: I guess my perception is off; I said 5-10 min; maybe it was 10-15 min. I just know it was hot as h3ll out. And like someone said, Jack took us back to the ship. Edited June 4, 2013 by Leo's Rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyluver Posted June 4, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I didnt find it too much of a walk, and I would go there over Overpriced, overcrowded Margaritaville any day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruizinman Posted June 4, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Jacks Shack, a few picnic tables on an open deck , the best think about JS is the view of the ocean :rolleyes:, but you see the same ocean all the way down the beach. If it rains on your parade ,bring your umbrella. Nasty rest room. Grill that has not been cleaned since day one. One of our group tried the jerk chicken , stayed sick for the rest of his cruise . Jacks Shack , not for me :eek:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers wife Posted June 4, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Sign up on his web page for a free shot! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalofirsttimer4 Posted June 4, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Can't speak for anyone else but I have been to Jack's twice and loved it both times- something has to be said about the fact that the crew hangs out here instead of Margaritaville. It's 500 yards from the cruise center, down the beach about a 15 minute walk. Yes you pay to rent a lounger & umbrella but its worth it for the slice of heaven you get being here instead of the circus near the dock. Jerk Chicken (very goooood) & the rum punch and other concoctions Jack has come up with are good & strong :D. Get your coupon and have a shot (nice portion too) on him, watch Topher (his dog) dig a few holes in the sand and enjoy your day in paradise. We love it so much we are headed back for our third trip in March. Happy Sailing!!! Edited June 4, 2013 by Buffalofirsttimer4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mum2bradley Posted June 4, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 4, 2013 For a person who runs 10 miles, a 15-20 min walk is long amuses me. :D We went there and thought the food and drinks were good and cheaper. Me too, a 15-20 minute walk with the dog is a really short walk for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted June 4, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Can't speak for anyone else but I have been to Jack's twice and loved it both times- something has to be said about the fact that the crew hangs out here instead of Margaritaville. It's 500 yards from the cruise center, down the beach about a 15 minute walk. Yes you pay to rent a lounger & umbrella but its worth it for the slice of heaven you get being here instead of the circus near the dock. Jerk Chicken (very goooood) & the rum punch and other concoctions Jack has come up with are good & strong :D. Get your coupon and have a shot (nice portion too) on him, watch Topher (his dog) dig a few holes in the sand and enjoy your day in paradise. We love it so much we are headed back for our third trip in March. Happy Sailing!!! I think I read Topher has a brother or sister now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted June 4, 2013 #20 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Can't wait to return!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmoniz Posted June 4, 2013 #21 Share Posted June 4, 2013 15/20 minutes? Or more? As others have stated about 15 minutes!! Also as others stated walking there nice - walking back not so much! It was HOT! Good for you walkers and runners who think it's nothing! Have at it! Our entire group (14) had the jerk chicken and loved it! Jack was awesome!! Offered to take us back to the ship too! Really nice guy! Great place - IMO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saphir Posted June 4, 2013 Author #22 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks to all. I think I'll start with Jack and end by MV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fighterone Posted June 4, 2013 #23 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Thanks to all. I think I'll start with Jack and end by MV. I just went to his site and printed out 4 coupons for free rum tastings. I also registered and "Liked" him on FB. Definitely going there instead of Margaritaville which is too loud for me! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcgary Posted June 4, 2013 #24 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Not much of a walk at all, and you walk on the beach in the water if you want to. As far as renting beach chairs we have been there 2 times and the last time 2 weeks ago there is no charge for chairs and we also had a waiter come wait on us. The dog Topher is a blast to play with in the water and also there is no rocks like at the cruise beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYPERO Posted June 4, 2013 #25 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Even better then walking my kids made us swim there last week. We just went to see Topher so we left our stuff back at the beach chairs. It really is pretty close and next time we go we are just going to go spend the day there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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