jewels5440 Posted October 7, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Has the dock been rebuilt for the water taxi from the cruise port to Grand Anse beach? Any info on price, ease of use, where to go once at Grand Anse would be appreciated. We will be there in January 2019. Sent from my H1611 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted October 26, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2018 (edited) Yes, it's rebuilt and moved down the beach to the Market Area. Can be tricky for some depending in the height of the tide. Water Taxi Fare was $5.00 pp return, but the Q for WT from port can be long depending on the number if ships in port. Retun WT waits until full before leaving Grand Anse, and if raining you are required to sit and wait. No Life Jackets carried by WT There is a good chance it will rain heavily towards the end if the day, so take cheap disposable plastic ponchos. We take a road taxi there and back. Plenty of taxis outside hotels, and up/down the main road, just walk through the hotel from the beach (under cover). Fare about $25.00 each way for the whole cab. Edited October 26, 2018 by PORT ROYAL Life Jacket inserted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewels5440 Posted October 26, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted October 26, 2018 Port Royal, Thanks so much for sharing your local knowledge. Look forward to visiting soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyCruzer Posted January 21, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Was just there two weeks ago. Frustrating waiting for the water taxis to fill up. Beach too crowded to be enjoyed. Was hoping it would be better this time but was actually more crowded than last visit. Won't return! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut2005 Posted January 22, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 22, 2019 3 hours ago, CallyCruzer said: Was just there two weeks ago. Frustrating waiting for the water taxis to fill up. Beach too crowded to be enjoyed. Was hoping it would be better this time but was actually more crowded than last visit. Won't return! Could you please tell us how many ships were in port that day thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 22, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2019 15 hours ago, CallyCruzer said: Was just there two weeks ago. Frustrating waiting for the water taxis to fill up. Beach too crowded to be enjoyed. Was hoping it would be better this time but was actually more crowded than last visit. Won't return! That's evidence of a T'erd infestation. To avoid T'erds Take a taxi to the far end of GA. Or Taxi to Morne Rouge, Magazine or Pink Gin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyCruzer Posted January 22, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2019 20 hours ago, wingnut2005 said: Could you please tell us how many ships were in port that day thank you My recollection is just two. The entire 14 day cruise the most ships in any port was three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted January 27, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 27, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 4:45 PM, CallyCruzer said: Was just there two weeks ago. Frustrating waiting for the water taxis to fill up. Beach too crowded to be enjoyed. Was hoping it would be better this time but was actually more crowded than last visit. Won't return! Did you venture further south on the beach. There is somewhat of a grouping mentality so if you stay where the water taxi drops you it will get super crowded especially if you come on a day when three ships are in. Walk 10 minutes max south and there is noone else around you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted January 27, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 27, 2019 On 1/22/2019 at 8:04 AM, PORT ROYAL said: That's evidence of a T'erd infestation. To avoid T'erds Take a taxi to the far end of GA. Or Taxi to Morne Rouge, Magazine or Pink Gin. totally agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontario Cruiser Posted January 27, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, IslandStar said: totally agree. How much is the taxi to the area away from the pier and where do they let you off Ontario Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 27, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Ontario Cruiser said: How much is the taxi to the area away from the pier and where do they let you off Ontario Cruiser Why just go to the far end of GA? For a few extra dollars take a cab to MR, gave $25.00 each way including tip. Plenty of space, better experience, bed rentals, nice beach bars with great food and service, beer by the bucket, but most importantly No Ts. Bars will truly value your business. Your driver will be happy to collect you at a specified time. Then on next visits visit Magazine and Pink Gin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari10 Posted January 27, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Hi, question: do any of the mentioned beaches have umbrella as well as loungers to rent ? if taking a taxi are the roads flat, we have a nervous passenger in our group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 28, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 28, 2019 11 hours ago, mari10 said: Hi, question: do any of the mentioned beaches have umbrella as well as loungers to rent ? if taking a taxi are the roads flat, we have a nervous passenger in our group. Yes, there are also umberellas for rent. Flat? If you are asking about the condition of the roads, then they are good compared to other Caribbean Islands. If you as asking are there any hills, then yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari10 Posted January 28, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, PORT ROYAL said: Yes, there are also umberellas for rent. Flat? If you are asking about the condition of the roads, then they are good compared to other Caribbean Islands. If you as asking are there any hills, then yes. Thank your for your help. Hilly is okay, but my DH has a probkem with winding curvy, I guess like mountainous roads without guard rails, so I always need to ask about the roads to our destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyCruzer Posted January 28, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 28, 2019 22 hours ago, IslandStar said: Did you venture further south on the beach. There is somewhat of a grouping mentality so if you stay where the water taxi drops you it will get super crowded especially if you come on a day when three ships are in. Walk 10 minutes max south and there is noone else around you 47 minutes ago, mari10 said: Thank your for your help. Hilly is okay, but my DH has a probkem with winding curvy, I guess like mountainous roads without guard rails, so I always need to ask about the roads to our destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 28, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, mari10 said: Thank your for your help. Hilly is okay, but my DH has a probkem with winding curvy, I guess like mountainous roads without guard rails, so I always need to ask about the roads to our destination. Wishing you all a great day. Know you will. Plus you'll be well away from T'erds Tip: As it is known to occasionally rain late afternoon/early evening on the beaches of Grenada, take a couple of cheap plastic disposable Ponhcos; just in case. Edited January 28, 2019 by PORT ROYAL Tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallyCruzer Posted January 28, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/27/2019 at 9:50 AM, IslandStar said: Did you venture further south on the beach. There is somewhat of a grouping mentality so if you stay where the water taxi drops you it will get super crowded especially if you come on a day when three ships are in. Walk 10 minutes max south and there is noone else around you We did go south on the beach - I knew not to stay close to the water taxi. It was really crowded our day and no amount of walking was getting us out of the crowds. It was unfortunate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted January 28, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, CallyCruzer said: We did go south on the beach - I knew not to stay close to the water taxi. It was really crowded our day and no amount of walking was getting us out of the crowds. It was unfortunate. Think note to self is needed. Forget the T'erds on GA [aka Babylon] and head further south (over the hill) for a better experience of beautiful Grenada and it's wonderful people. Your journey would be appreciated and business valued. Realisticly, by the time you have walked though the precinct, Qd for the water taxi, transported to GA, walked far south to find a quiet spot (little or no chance), you will could have actually arrived at MR in comfort and style, and be selecting your quiet spot. Decisions, decisions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandStar Posted January 28, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Agree with everything Port Royal has said 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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