dreday3 Posted October 3, 2015 #26 Share Posted October 3, 2015 We are booked in November/December as well We booked the same one, see you there!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr5242 Posted October 7, 2015 #27 Share Posted October 7, 2015 they offer excursion times at 830 and 1245- is there an advantage/disadvantage of one versus the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh1ch1 Posted October 7, 2015 #28 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I don't see one for 8;30? TIME 12:45 PM - 4:30 PM Secret Sands Beach Exclusive And Skyline Drive CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS DAY 4 02 Dec 2015 Is this the one or am I missing what you are asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr5242 Posted October 7, 2015 #29 Share Posted October 7, 2015 I don't see one for 8;30? TIME 12:45 PM - 4:30 PM Secret Sands Beach Exclusive And Skyline Drive CHARLOTTE AMALIE, ST. THOMAS DAY 4 02 Dec 2015 Is this the one or am I missing what you are asking? we are on the dec 20 jewel sailing and it shows an 830 and a 1245 my kid are tweens and very fickle so they may not even want to get off the ship so I'm thinking of just walking off and grabbing a cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh1ch1 Posted October 7, 2015 #30 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Last time we went on a cruise the shore excursions tended to be early morning. That put some strain on our day over all do to we were up late. I cought some fleck from the group, so this time I made our excursions later in the day. This excursion shows high marks from others that have done this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr5242 Posted October 7, 2015 #31 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Last time we went on a cruise the shore excursions tended to be early morning. That put some strain on our day over all do to we were up late. I cought some fleck from the group, so this time I made our excursions later in the day. This excursion shows high marks from others that have done this. Thanks! I ended up booking just to have the reservation figure I can always cancel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh1ch1 Posted October 7, 2015 #32 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks! I ended up booking just to have the reservationfigure I can always cancel check out YouTube sometime. type in your excursion, ship what ever may pertain to your cruise. Chances are, there will be a video that someone took that already has done your cruise or excursion. Its fun to watch. It may give you information that will help you decide on what to do during your cruise vacation. I do it all the time. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh1ch1 Posted October 7, 2015 #33 Share Posted October 7, 2015 check out YouTube sometime. type in your excursion, ship what ever may pertain to your cruise. Chances are, there will be a video that someone took that already has done your cruise or excursion. Its fun to watch. It may give you information that will help you decide on what to do during your cruise vacation. I do it all the time. Just a thought. http://www.******************.com/podcast/episode-114-st-thomas#.VhVvKHpViko The link above is a very interesting podcast. Its all about St. Thomas. One hundred thirteen before it may be interesting to you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh1ch1 Posted October 7, 2015 #34 Share Posted October 7, 2015 http://www.******************.com/podcast/episode-114-st-thomas#.VhVvKHpVikoThe link above is a very interesting podcast. Its all about St. Thomas. One hundred thirteen before it may be interesting to you too. Sorry, I guess it won't let me post the site. that's why I got **** ?? Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrchgo Posted October 7, 2015 #35 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Can you please email me the link? Sr5242 at sbcglobal dot net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@Cagain Posted October 8, 2015 #36 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Lindqvist/Smith Bay is one of the easiest beaches to do on your own. You can take a taxi and it is also on the safari route. Just don't ask to go to "Secret Sands" as locals do not know that name. There is a minimal charge for entry as it is part of the territorial park system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr5242 Posted October 8, 2015 #37 Share Posted October 8, 2015 how much would a taxi be for 3-4 people? are there taxis for the return trip? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted October 8, 2015 #38 Share Posted October 8, 2015 how much would a taxi be for 3-4 people? are there taxis for the return trip? thanks! Taxi is $10pp each way, you'd just hop a taxi at the dock as directed by the taxi coordinator or driver going in that direction. You can also look for the bus but that can take more time and the taxi is quick. There will be taxis stopping in the parking lot at Lindqvist, and you can also flag down a passing taxi or even the $2 bus for the return and save $24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenns10 Posted October 9, 2015 #39 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Are there any chairs and/or umbrellas or food options available? I know they just built some bathrooms/showers. We will be doing a snorkeling excursion in the morning, but that ends at 11:30 and departs back by the ships. So, we should get there around noon-ish, is this doable given potential crowds? Also - how "clean" is the beach? Meaning no trash, cigarette butts, etc. in the sand? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreday3 Posted October 12, 2015 #40 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Are there any chairs and/or umbrellas or food options available? I know they just built some bathrooms/showers. We will be doing a snorkeling excursion in the morning, but that ends at 11:30 and departs back by the ships. So, we should get there around noon-ish, is this doable given potential crowds? Also - how "clean" is the beach? Meaning no trash, cigarette butts, etc. in the sand? thanks! From what I've read, there are no food options available. On the excursion they bring drinks, snacks, but suggest you bring a sandwich. It's supposed to be pretty undeveloped! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smile145 Posted October 27, 2015 #41 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I just went on this excursion so can answer any questions if anyone still has them. I had a hard time finding info on this before I went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tchrchgo Posted October 27, 2015 #42 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I just went on this excursion so can answer any questions if anyone still has them. I had a hard time finding info on this before I went. Can you email me with your thoughts? Positive, negative? Would you recommend for teens? Thx! Sidra Sr5242 at iCloud dot com Sr5242@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquidneck1 Posted October 28, 2015 #43 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Hi, We would prefer if you could post your thoughts so that everyone could read them. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCampers3 Posted October 28, 2015 #44 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I just went on this excursion so can answer any questions if anyone still has them. I had a hard time finding info on this before I went. What drinks and snacks were provided by the excursio guides? I assume you did this excursion through the cruise line? Was there an area for snorkeling? Any chairs provided? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dh1ch1 Posted October 28, 2015 #45 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Going there next month. Any info would be appreciated.THanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted October 28, 2015 #46 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) I just went on this excursion so can answer any questions if anyone still has them. I had a hard time finding info on this before I went. It's a relatively "new" excursion and as you found Lindqvist is a gorgeous beach. For others considering this ship excursion, if you don't require a lounge it is very easy to go on your own as well, $10 taxi each way from Havensight, and you can grab a cooler and a great lunch at Gourmet Gallery at the dock. Walk down the beach and lay a towel on the sand and you're in paradise. Just another option for those that prefer to go on their own! :) Edited October 28, 2015 by blue_water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smile145 Posted October 28, 2015 #47 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yes it is for sure a gorgeous beach. I loved the excursion. My only complaint was time, as you only get 2.5 hours at the beach. Then you drive to the top of skyline drive and stop to take photos for 10 mins and then go back to the ship. The beach has wonderful views of the mountains. There was only about 10 other people there besides our excursion (in late October). As for teens, well they would have to love a quiet beach, for laying out, swimming or snorkeling. There is no food for purchase, no music/party atmosphere and no sports rentals. The excursion uses a safari bus to get you there and gives you a bracelet so that they know who is on he excursion when you are at the beach. Chairs are provided for those on the excursion but as of now (October 2015) they were not available to rent if you were there on your own. There is a guide that stays on the beach with you. He has bottled water, canned soda, canned beer, cups of rum punch and packages of crackers. You can have as much as you want of all and there is no extra cost, however he did remind everyone a couple times that he expected a tip. I thought this was a great excursion overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue_water Posted October 28, 2015 #48 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Yes it is for sure a gorgeous beach. I loved the excursion. My only complaint was time, as you only get 2.5 hours at the beach. Then you drive to the top of skyline drive and stop to take photos for 10 mins and then go back to the ship Yes the big plus with going on your own is you decide when you leave as taxis stop in to return folks to the docks. But at Lindqvist you do need to take the ship excursion to get the lounges and drinks, and that excursion works for folks wanting to do something else after like Paradise Point or shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquidneck1 Posted October 28, 2015 #49 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks for sharing. We signed up for January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy59 Posted October 29, 2015 #50 Share Posted October 29, 2015 This excursion is not showing up for our sailing next month. Looks like others are signing up before boarding? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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