crazycruzer68 Posted October 4, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Why is it your favorite, how easy is it to get there? Share pics if you don’t mind Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted October 4, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Why is it your favorite, how easy is it to get there? Share pics if you don’t mind Sent from my iPhone using Forums Grote Knip is one of my favorites. Living here, we drive.The West Punt area beaches are amazing. The best way to see several on a port stop is to book a tour that goes to the West side. Taxis are super expensive. Pic is Grote Knip, unfiltered Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycruzer68 Posted October 4, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted October 4, 2018 That’s what I wanted to see!! Are there restaurants and bathrooms here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted October 4, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 4, 2018 That’s what I wanted to see!! Are there restaurants and bathrooms here?We were there 2 days ago with our friends who were here on a cruise port stop.$1 Us dollar fee for the bathroom and the snack bar was open. We didn't buy anything but they had burgers and such. No guarantee on the snack bar being open every day. They did have chairs and umbrellas for rent as well. We had 2 chairs and an umbrella , our friends paid, either $15 or $20 USA dollars I think. Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted October 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Two suggestions if you aren't renting a car. Irie Tours West side tour will go to several West side beaches. Back2Nature private jeep tours will customize a tour for you. If you contact Back2Nature, tell them Bridget M sent you, I love their tours! Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotro Posted October 5, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Two suggestions if you aren't renting a car.Irie Tours West side tour will go to several West side beaches. Back2Nature private jeep tours will customize a tour for you. If you contact Back2Nature, tell them Bridget M sent you, I love their tours! Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Bridget...what do you think about Playa Kenapa? Also, do you have a guestimate on what taxi fare would be from the port? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted October 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Bridget...what do you think about Playa Kenapa? Also, do you have a guestimate on what taxi fare would be from the port? ThanksPlaya Kenepa Grandi aka Grote Knip is the same beach as the picture. It's expensive via taxi. Here are the taxi rates from the port. Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted October 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted October 8, 2018 We liked Blue Bay as it is not too far away from town and has all the amenities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotro Posted October 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Playa Kenepa Grandi aka Grote Knip is the same beach as the picture. It's expensive via taxi. Here are the taxi rates from the port.[ATTACH]430605[/ATTACH] Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Thanks for the clarification. I spotted Playa Kenepa Grandi on the internet, but there was no mention it goes by another name. Guess I'll save that beach if I'm ever lucky enough to take a land (versus cruise) vacation here. What's your pick for beaches near the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted October 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Thanks for the clarification. I spotted Playa Kenepa Grandi on the internet, but there was no mention it goes by another name. Guess I'll save that beach if I'm ever lucky enough to take a land (versus cruise) vacation here. What's your pick for beaches near the port?Many places have 2 names here.I would have to say Blue Bay or a day pass at the Hilton would be the best. Both are full service places and decent snorkeling at both in our experience. Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateUpNorth Posted October 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 24, 2018 On 10/8/2018 at 2:17 PM, bup1224 said: Many places have 2 names here. I would have to say Blue Bay or a day pass at the Hilton would be the best. Both are full service places and decent snorkeling at both in our experience. Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Hi bup1224, As the resident Curacao expert do you happen to know if the Blue Bay Spa is right within the resort, or near the beach? The wife is starting to hint at a "oceanside spa massage"........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted October 24, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 24, 2018 24 minutes ago, NateUpNorth said: Hi bup1224, As the resident Curacao expert do you happen to know if the Blue Bay Spa is right within the resort, or near the beach? The wife is starting to hint at a "oceanside spa massage"........... It's right on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancersp119 Posted October 24, 2018 #13 Share Posted October 24, 2018 57 minutes ago, bup1224 said: It's right on the beach. I f we want to go to Blue Bay Beach..do we go through resort or is there an entrance somewhere else??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted October 24, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2018 36 minutes ago, dancersp119 said: I f we want to go to Blue Bay Beach..do we go through resort or is there an entrance somewhere else??? If you are driving yourself, yes just through the entrance to the resort and the guard will give you a pass - tell them you are going to the beach and they should give you directions - easy - drive in, go straight for maybe 5 minutes or so and look for the sign for the beach on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancersp119 Posted October 24, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2018 1 hour ago, bup1224 said: If you are driving yourself, yes just through the entrance to the resort and the guard will give you a pass - tell them you are going to the beach and they should give you directions - easy - drive in, go straight for maybe 5 minutes or so and look for the sign for the beach on the right. we will probably be taking a taxi?? so should we have the taxi driver drop us somewhere else or go through the resort entrance??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bup1224 Posted October 26, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 26, 2018 I would say have the taxi drop you off at the resort part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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