Rare CruiserN1 Posted April 27, 2016 #26 Share Posted April 27, 2016 We will be in St Croix on a Sunday in November. How is the snorkeling at Sandcastle? Also, we love hunting for shells and beach glass. Would we be likely to find some at Sandcastle? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kansascruiser1 Posted April 29, 2016 #27 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Tell me about both of them, please! Pros, cons, etc. I am in San Juan at the Marriott stellaris. I just met a couple from St. Croix, they are here on vacay. They told us to go to rainbow beach. Both grew up in St. Croix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted May 17, 2016 #28 Share Posted May 17, 2016 We will be in St Croix on a Sunday in November. How is the snorkeling at Sandcastle? Also, we love hunting for shells and beach glass. Would we be likely to find some at Sandcastle? Thanks! Last weekend it was spectacular! Saw two seaturtles and a lot of fish. I've never had a bad day snorkeling at Sandcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted May 17, 2016 #29 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Just returned from our cruise and as Drake suggested, we went to Sandcastle.LOVED it - beautiful spot and not too crowded. Thank you so much for the tip:) Glad you enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer35 Posted July 31, 2016 #30 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Hi, I made a reservation for Sandcastle for a day pass. Do I get any reconfirmation back from them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted August 9, 2016 #31 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Hi, I made a reservation for Sandcastle for a day pass. Do I get any reconfirmation back from them? I believe you should get an email yes. Might want to call them to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agutaya Posted September 19, 2016 #32 Share Posted September 19, 2016 (edited) Last weekend it was spectacular! Saw two seaturtles and a lot of fish.I've never had a bad day snorkeling at Sandcastle. Where is the best place to snorkel at Sand Castle? It wasn't great the day we went but we enjoyed the day and the beach so much, even though we got rained out, that we want to return this year. Edited September 19, 2016 by Agutaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted September 20, 2016 #33 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Where is the best place to snorkel at Sand Castle? It wasn't great the day we went but we enjoyed the day and the beach so much, even though we got rained out, that we want to return this year. If you step off the patio and turn left (away from the ship) you'll find some decent snorkeling in that direction. It gets better the closer you get to the condos if you can swim that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agutaya Posted September 21, 2016 #34 Share Posted September 21, 2016 If you step off the patio and turn left (away from the ship) you'll find some decent snorkeling in that direction. It gets better the closer you get to the condos if you can swim that far. Thanks, Drake. I'll try there in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalvik Posted September 29, 2016 #35 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Drake, Is it an unsafe (i.e. seedy) walk to Sandcastle? "Sandcastle is South of the pier, Rainbow is North of the pier. Yes it is on the same road. Please do not walk to Sandcastle. Take a taxi, they are cheap and fast." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted September 30, 2016 #36 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Drake,Is it an unsafe (i.e. seedy) walk to Sandcastle? "Sandcastle is South of the pier, Rainbow is North of the pier. Yes it is on the same road. Please do not walk to Sandcastle. Take a taxi, they are cheap and fast." Not seedy, just narrow with no sidewalks. We like to drive fast on the beach road and it would be safer for everyone if there weren't hordes of people trying to walk along it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzdxb Posted October 25, 2016 #37 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hi Folks, does anyone know how much roughly the taxi cost from the pier to Sand Castle beach? Do they have WI-FI there? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted October 26, 2016 #38 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Hi Folks,does anyone know how much roughly the taxi cost from the pier to Sand Castle beach? Do they have WI-FI there? Thanks, $5 roughly. Yes they do but it's really spotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summer35 Posted January 30, 2017 #39 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I believe you should get an email yes. Might want to call them to confirm. Hi, Drake, untill now we didnt get any response from Sandcastle Beach. I emailed them twice :( A call from Germany to St Croix seems to expensive :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted January 31, 2017 #40 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi, Drake, untill now we didnt get any response from Sandcastle Beach. I emailed them twice :( A call from Germany to St Croix seems to expensive :) Please everyone keep in mind that the Sandcastle Hotel sold in December to new owners. So far I have been very pleased with them but I do imagine that things are a bit hectic during the transition. You may never get an email back, just show up when you get here and remember to smile, it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihavetwins2 Posted February 12, 2017 #41 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Does anyone know why the link to Sandcastle day pass is no longer working? Was hoping to go there on our March 5th, Jewel of the Seas cruise. Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted February 14, 2017 #42 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Does anyone know why the link to Sandcastle day pass is no longer working? Was hoping to go there on our March 5th, Jewel of the Seas cruise. Wendy New owners as of a month ago, lots of changes happening all at once. I would suggest you call them 800-524-2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1234 Posted February 24, 2017 #43 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Any changes to obtaining day pass at Sandcastle since the new owners took over? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helo driver Posted February 25, 2017 #44 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Had the same question about Sandcastle, link is still dead and using email contact info from their main site got me no response. Was considering turning left once off the pier and walking down the beach until I find some chairs and an umbrella to rent....Sandcastle sounded great, but my goal is some sand, sun, and perhaps a cold drink.....Drake will that work or should I jump a cab to Rainbow beach and Rhythms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FBrew Posted February 26, 2017 #45 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I called Sandcastles yesterday and they are accepting reservations for day passes. Call 800-524-2018 and make your reservation. Phyllis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaker77 Posted March 10, 2017 #46 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Glad to be warned about this situation. I've just emailed them to make sure that there will be no surprise in april . Waiting for there response and is the price for the day pass the same ? Including the same stuff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 11, 2017 #47 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I keep seeing the same questions on this, please call the 800 number to reserve a day pass. If you can't do that just show up at the counter, they will help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaker77 Posted March 11, 2017 #48 Share Posted March 11, 2017 I will need to call because they are not fast like the previous owners on the email.[emoji35] [emoji107] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quaker77 Posted March 13, 2017 #49 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Just called them and we are still on their list . Good news The price is 20$ before was 25$ for the same package Another great news [emoji106] [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake2014 Posted March 27, 2017 #50 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Had the same question about Sandcastle, link is still dead and using email contact info from their main site got me no response. Was considering turning left once off the pier and walking down the beach until I find some chairs and an umbrella to rent....Sandcastle sounded great, but my goal is some sand, sun, and perhaps a cold drink.....Drake will that work or should I jump a cab to Rainbow beach and Rhythms? Sorry, just going back through this thread and saw I missed this post. That could work for you, the first thing you'll hit is Freedom City and they'll take good care of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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