Sistersinlaw Posted September 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Hi, We plan on doing Stingray City, and are trying to decide whether to do the Rays, Reef and Rum Point tour or do Stingray Sailing and then spend the afternoon on 7 mile beach. We like quiet beaches - which is quieter, Rum Point or 7 mile? and, which one on 7 mile? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookbabe Posted September 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2016 (edited) Seven Mile Beach vs. Rum Point Whether you will enjoy Seven Mile Beach more or less than Rum Point depends on what you are looking for in a beach experience. SMB: - very long stretch of perfectly flat white sand and gorgeous blue water - very little natural shade, lots of sun - very close to the port area, so cheap and easy to get to/from (taxi or public bus) - close to attractions like the Turtle Farm, Hell, dolphin experiences, rum cake factory - more developed (major tourist area) - includes a number of named sections with varying levels of facilities (sections with good free or cheap facilities are Royal Palms, Sea Grape/Public Beach/Calico Jacks and Tiki Beach) - multiple choices for restaurants and shopping nearby - access to watersports via multiple operators at the different sections - couple of sections with okay snorkelling, but most of the beach has no real snorkelling to speak of - can be crowded in the sections with the better facilities due to proximity to port area - for more info on SMB, see post #2 in this thread: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2299895 Rum Point: - smaller beach, more "secluded tropical island" in feeling - lots of natural shade, less sun - 45 minute drive from port area, can only be reached via excursion or rental car - not a major tourist area; surrounded by large vacation homes - attractions more-or-less on the way there include Pedro St. James castle, botanical gardens, blowholes, cheesy pirate caves - single company runs the beach and provides excellent free facilities such restrooms, showers, chairs, hammocks, etc. - only one restaurant (beach bar) and one small gift shop - one watersports operator (Red Sail) - easy access to okay (and slightly better than okay) snorkelling - crowd levels vary dramatically depending on day and number of excursions present, but usually less crowded than SMB (except on weekends/holidays) Edited September 14, 2016 by bookbabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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