Isla Margarita

[espmass]

We will be stopping for a short visit to Isla Margarita in April (7-12:30). Not much time and I don't plan to shop so I assume the thing to do is hit a beach? If so, which ones do you recommend? Other than the beach and shopping, is there anything else not to be missed on such a short visit? thanks.

[greeneg]

Check this thread in the Ports of Call Sub-forum:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=123457

 

Hope that helps.

[canderson]

We will be stopping for a short visit to Isla Margarita in April (7-12:30). Not much time and I don't plan to shop so I assume the thing to do is hit a beach? If so, which ones do you recommend? Other than the beach and shopping, is there anything else not to be missed on such a short visit? thanks.

Here's another recent Celebrity thread on the topic:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=269147

[newtocc]

I say that all the time after about my sixth one, “Isla Margarita” and the bartender assures me it is ‘la Margarita’, thanks for bring back a great cruise memory!

[hshowalter]

THERE IS A BEACH VERY CLOSE TO THE PORT. They had water scooters . available. There is a bar there. Beer was Approx. $2.00 Fifteen years ago my wife & I spent 2 week in the main city Polomar & at the beach men would bring Beer out to you in the water for 25 cents a beer & 20 cents for a Pepsi/

[ABSCruiseLuvers]

yes...there is a nice little beach that you can walk to from the ship. I wish we had done that!

[Texed]

I say that all the time after about my sixth one, “Isla Margarita” and the bartender assures me it is ‘la Margarita’, thanks for bring back a great cruise memory!

 

Newtocc,

 

I believe the correct thing to say is " Isla Hava Margarita" :rolleyes:

[smdubowsky]

We were on the Constellation 2 weeks ago and went to Isla Margarita. We loved it. There were friendly vendors at the pier and just beyond was a lovely beach with calm, clear, warm water. Some On CC have complained that there was a smell on the beach, but we encountered none.

 

BTW, the best buys on the island are the pearls and cheap coffee.

[ABSCruiseLuvers]

that is true about the pearls. You can get a really nice string for about $200 and some other things for much less.