Colorado Beach Bum Posted July 26, 2014 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I know you cannot buy liquor in Grand Turk and take back to your room, but can you buy a bottle of liquor in the store and take it with you on the island?? Thanks in advance for all your wise answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted July 26, 2014 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Huh, never thought about it but you'd just walk out the doors and it's not like someone is there checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Beach Bum Posted July 26, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Huh, never thought about it but you'd just walk out the doors and it's not like someone is there checking. Thats what we were thinking. Just bring mixers, buy a bottle have a few cocktails that are way way way cheaper than Jimmy Buffets. We have already reserved a cabana so it should work right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocF Posted July 26, 2014 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Go up the beach a short way to Jack's Shack and enjoy the joint. That way, you will not have leftover liquor or feel compelled to drink it all to your detriment. Margaritaville is way too crowded and tourist trappy. There are a couple of other saloons on the island, but Jack's Shack comes with a personal endorsement from my PVP who is one of the best. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted July 26, 2014 #5 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I know you cannot buy liquor in Grand Turk and take back to your room, but can you buy a bottle of liquor in the store and take it with you on the island?? Thanks in advance for all your wise answers. Hi, beachbum. If you bought it through Carnival Fun Shops pre-cruise, you may carry one quart with you to Grand Turk duty free. I'm assuming you know that if you buy alcohol in the shops onboard the ship that they will hold it for you until the end of the cruise. http://www.visittci.com/getting-here/customs-allowances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindsorFred Posted July 26, 2014 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I don't recall seeing bottles for sale in the area immediately off the ship. You may have to go into town to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted July 26, 2014 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) There is liquor at the cruise center in GT, including small bottles that would be easy to take to the beach and back to the ship. What's funny is that I couldn't find anything there for a mixer other than bottled water, so bring your own mixer or you will have to buy it somewhere else. Edited July 26, 2014 by Cruise, J.D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocF Posted July 26, 2014 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Unless things have changed in the last couple of years, one exits the cruise dock and is immediately confronted with a huge liquor store. Some of the specials are really special, others not so much. A real effort must be taken to avoid this store. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted July 26, 2014 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2014 You have to go through it getting on or off the ship. There is plenty of selections liquors. DH drinks beer, I'm not a big drinker. Usually have to have a "perfect margarita" at margaritaville. Best one ever was at Las Vegas. Worst was universal studios orlando. GT was ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Beach Bum Posted July 26, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Go up the beach a short way to Jack's Shack and enjoy the joint. That way, you will not have leftover liquor or feel compelled to drink it all to your detriment. Margaritaville is way too crowded and tourist trappy. There are a couple of other saloons on the island, but Jack's Shack comes with a personal endorsement from my PVP who is one of the best. Doc We may have to check that out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Beach Bum Posted July 26, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted July 26, 2014 There is liquor at the cruise center in GT, including small bottles that would be easy to take to the beach and back to the ship. What's funny is that I couldn't find anything there for a mixer other than bottled water, so bring your own mixer or you will have to buy it somewhere else. Good advice. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capncarp Posted July 28, 2014 #12 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Go up the beach a short way to Jack's Shack and enjoy the joint. That way, you will not have leftover liquor or feel compelled to drink it all to your detriment. Margaritaville is way too crowded and tourist trappy. There are a couple of other saloons on the island, but Jack's Shack comes with a personal endorsement from my PVP who is one of the best.Doc for those who are interested: http://www.jacksshack.tc/ check out the "Free Rum" tab--just print out a coupon from the website or "check in" at the bar after creating an online account at the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capncarp Posted July 28, 2014 #13 Share Posted July 28, 2014 While not strictly _liquor_ this has my attention: what brands of beer are available generally on Grand Turk? And where could they by purchased by the 6-pack, if possible. And, equally important, where can we get a reasonable price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise, J.D. Posted July 29, 2014 #14 Share Posted July 29, 2014 On the beach by the pier I saw local beer at $24/6 and further down at $20/6. I'm sure it is cheaper at a store. We had some Turk's Head Lager. It is nothing special, but it's local. :cool: Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted July 29, 2014 #15 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Turk's Head makes two brews, a Lager and and Amber. The lager is similar to American adjunct type lagers like Bud or Miller. It is pale like many other Caribbean beers. The Amber is an American Amber/Red lager style, like Killian's Red or Carnival's (Bud's) Thirsty Red Frog, although not quite as heavy or sweet. Outside the cruise center there's Grand Turk Liquors in Cockburntown that will sell sixers. You might find it at a smaller convenience store/gas station along the main road toward the airport. Not sure of the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Posted August 19, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Good advice. Thanks Just wondering if anyone bought the mini liquors at the duty free at the port and took them to the beach? I don't mind buying a few at the bar, but this would certainly help lower the bar bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlb76 Posted September 24, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 24, 2014 I can't imagine the Duty Free at the cruise port letting you take bottles with you to the beach. Sure would be nice though. Granted its been years since I have been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sccoast Posted September 28, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 28, 2014 While not strictly _liquor_ this has my attention: what brands of beer are available generally on Grand Turk? And where could they by purchased by the 6-pack, if possible. And, equally important, where can we get a reasonable price? we usually walk past M'ville and to the first or second bar and get a bucket of beer and conch fritters. its Turks Head but they have numerous kinds. $20-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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