bcsurvivor05 Posted November 15, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I just found out that St Kitt has a dolphin swim and was thinking about that...any opinions on that or something else to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2015 please leave the dolphins alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmachine Posted November 15, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2015 The Marriott has a day pass and it is very nice. Have done it twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurien Posted November 15, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 15, 2015 We did a tour with a ENGLIGH long time resident named Rose as recommended on the message boards - historic tour I would recommend the Marriott too It is in a lovely area Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 15, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2015 We've enjoyed taking the catamaran sail to Nevis several times. :) The "Sugar Train Railway" was a nice way to see the island. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg4crzn Posted November 15, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Reggae beach bar for fun at the beach. They have a Facebook page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2dogs4us Posted November 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2015 please leave the dolphins alone. Thanks for saying this. I totally agree. The tourist "dolphin encounters" are just an atrocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunterke Posted November 16, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2015 If you want stunning pictures and a great view, added with some great history, Brimstone Hill Fortress is the place to go. If you're able to walk well that is. Because the steps to the highest point are VERY steep. The great thing about it is, there's plenty of little places you can go, which lay a little lower on the hill, but it gives you some thoughts how on earth this thing was constructed back in those days. I've only been to St. Kitts once, but of the 3 things I've done, this was by far my favorite. As for your dolphin swim, I'm 100% against these sort of activities, so no matter how cute and playful these wonderful creatures are, I won't visit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2excursion Posted November 16, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) In St. Kitts, we went with Jim & Rose Taxi and Tour Services. We had Rose as our guide, and she was amazing! One of the best tours I've ever had! They took us all over the island, including to that Brimstone Fortress, and a nice beach with good snorkeling. In regards to the dolphin swims, I think they are wonderful! I'm not sure if this is the best island to do one at, considering what a beautiful island this is to explore. But I love the dolphin swims. Dolphins are naturally very playful animals, and they enjoy interactions with people & other creatures, and most of these facilities use 100% rescue dolphins. In other words, if the facilities didn't take these dolphins in, they were going to quickly die in the wild. By supporting these facilities, you are helping to save the lives of more of these animals. I have talked with & received consistent reports from some of these facilities about all the wonderful things they do to help sealife. Maybe there are some bad apples in the bunch. I don't know anything about St Kitts' facility, but I wouldn't want to just assume they are one of the few bad ones. Edited November 16, 2015 by k2excursion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dall Posted November 17, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 17, 2015 We've enjoyed taking the catamaran sail to Nevis several times. :) The "Sugar Train Railway" was a nice way to see the island. :) Did you have to book this through the cruiseline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul58 Posted November 17, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 17, 2015 The train is usually only available through the cruise line if your ship has an agreement with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 17, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 17, 2015 The train normally has a contract with the cruise line so you will need to book it with your ship. The ship provides transportation to and from the train as part of the excursion. :) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul58 Posted November 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 17, 2015 The vans or buses are owned by the train. They had larger vans originally and now use the larger and newer Toyota Coaster buses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorenroxy Posted December 2, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 2, 2015 The Marriott has a day pass and it is very nice. Have done it twice. Did you book the pass in advance or just go there while in port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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