St. Kitts Questions

[Sybird]

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Planning to be in St Kitts while on the Escape in January. Does NCL offer tours to The Scenic Railway and/or South Friars Beach?

 

Would a "private " tour be a better ($$$) idea?

 

Thanks

 

Sy

[Laszlo]

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Planning to be in St Kitts while on the Escape in January. Does NCL offer tours to The Scenic Railway and/or South Friars Beach?

 

Would a "private " tour be a better ($$$) idea?

 

Thanks

 

Sy

 

Greys is Excellent! http://www.thenfordgreytours.com

[goin-away]

We did an NCL excursion last fall in the Gem. Catamaran to the Railway and then Railway back to port. Enjoyed it a lot.

[Stinger-pr]

Greys is Excellent! http://www.thenfordgreytours.com

I went on the " Grand Tour" twice and, with the exception of a few details (but I can sometimes be PIA picky), I truly enjoyed it both times. The groups are not big, they are knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. I don't think you'd go wrong if you decide to go the "private" (as in non-NCL) route with them

[casofilia]

This thread will be useful when NCL puts on Basseterre tours for our visit next year!!

[Sybird]

Greys is Excellent! http://www.thenfordgreytours.com

I agree re: Thetford Grey. I used his tours 5 years ago and he was GReat! Sybird

[yearsofcruising]

so far next yrs ST. Kitts excursions are not listed

[lenquixote66]

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Planning to be in St Kitts while on the Escape in January. Does NCL offer tours to The Scenic Railway and/or South Friars Beach?

 

Would a "private " tour be a better ($$$) idea?

 

Thanks

 

Sy

 

I would not do the Railway .I suggest that you read reviews by people who took the tour before you book .

Just a suggestion

[casofilia]

I suggest that you read reviews by people who took the tour before you book .

Do you have a link to where please?

[lenquixote66]

I suggest that you read reviews by people who took the tour before you book .

 

Do you have a link to where please?

 

Reviews on Cruise Critic .

[Medtech2]

I went on the " Grand Tour" twice and, with the exception of a few details (but I can sometimes be PIA picky), I truly enjoyed it both times. The groups are not big, they are knowledgeable, courteous and friendly. I don't think you'd go wrong if you decide to go the "private" (as in non-NCL) route with them

 

We had Thenford Grey’s brother Sackville. “Choices, it’s all about choices.” He repeated that over and over....great tour.

[cruiser man 60]

We also did the grand tour with greys and it was a great tour and reasonable price and not stuck in a large coach with very slow and complaining cruisers!

[emcelh]

Another vote for Thenford Grey.

[beaucajun]

I'll double down with a big thumbs up for Thenford Grey.

[josephmz]

If you were considering a beach day, I recommend the Marriott.

 

Pass gets you pool and beach privileges, discount for food and a coupon for the casino.

[Barb Nahoumi]

I would not do the Railway .I suggest that you read reviews by people who took the tour before you book .

Just a suggestion

 

I did read them. Most were positive. The reviews ranged from 5 star to 1.

[fstuff1]

I would not do the Railway .I suggest that you read reviews by people who took the tour before you book .

Just a suggestion

why not?

i took the ncl Railway tour and liked it.

[snow1]

If you want a wonderful beach day, we went to the Carambola Beach Club on St Friar’s beach last year. It was $30 to reserve 2 chairs and 1 umbrella. We took a taxi from the pier for $16. Check it out online. You can also reserve it online.

 

 

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[Laszlo]

Mr Grey is a pure pleasure to talk to, he reminded me of one part Morgan Freeman and one part James Earl Jones. Coming back from the tour we spoke at length about his life's history. Just a real neat guy

[PORT ROYAL]

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Planning to be in St Kitts while on the Escape in January. Does NCL offer tours to The Scenic Railway and/or South Friars Beach?

 

Would a "private " tour be a better ($$$) idea?

 

Thanks

 

Sy

 

if you wish a beach hotel/resort day away from T'erds and Babylon of beaches, then go to the Marriott. If a great beach bar, then forget Carambola and it's T'erds and go to Sunshine's on Nevis.

[OCruisers]

The Railway is a very enjoyable thing to do once! (y)

[indigoshoes]

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Planning to be in St Kitts while on the Escape in January. Does NCL offer tours to The Scenic Railway and/or South Friars Beach?

 

Would a "private " tour be a better ($$$) idea?

 

Thanks

 

Sy

 

 

I lived on St Kitts a few years back. I highly recommend Liz Pereira's tours

lizpereiratours@yahoo.com http://www.lizpereirastourstore.shutterfly.com

Prices are very reasonable and experience is amazing - very well reviewed by past customers.

St Kitts Marriott is beautiful, but the beach is on the Atlantic side. I highly recommend visiting one of the Caribbean side beaches instead - calmer waves and more beautiful.