Barbados - best beach suggestions

[maggieq]

Would like suggestions on a beach for a day that is not too far from the pier and offers facilities, chairs, restrooms, etc.

[Douglase]

A close beach within walking distance would be The Boatyard which includes chairs & restrooms.

 

Amy

[snowcat]

Douglase - I, too, am looking for information on beaches in Barbados. You said Boatyard is within walking distance of the pier....about how far is it to the beach? What direction do I head when exiting the pier shopping area to get there? Thanks!

[Hei1980]

Douglase - You said Boatyard is within walking distance of the pier....about how far is it to the beach? What direction do I head when exiting the pier shopping area to get there? Thanks!

 

L -o -n - g walk from the ship to the Boatyard, and hot too! The return walk is even longer, what with the weaving and the zigzagging…..

[pholter]

Yes, Definitely take a cab to the Boatyard!!! It's too far of a walk, especially once you've partaken in a few adult beverages :) I believe it's $6pp cab fare, but I did hear prices were going up.

[snowcat]

Thanks for the info! A long hot walk in the sun is not my idea of a good way to round out a relaxing beach day, especially after partaking of beverages.....taxi it is! Do you know if the $6pp is one way or round trip?

[DISTE]

we were in barbados in june 2004 on the golden princess we got a taxi out side the port terminal and went to pains bay it cost us $20.00 return ,you tell him a time and they come for you. there were no deckchairs but a few hotels on the beach dont mind you using there toilits and getting a drink. good hols our next one is the ncl jewel 12 11 05 cant wait .

[DISTE]

:) we were in barbados in june 2004 on the golden princess we got a taxi out side the port terminal and went to pains bay it cost us $20.00 return ,you tell him a time and they come for you. there were no deckchairs but a few hotels on the beach dont mind you using there toilits and getting a drink. good hols our next one is the ncl jewel 12 11 05 cant wait .