Blue Bay Beach

[OCruisers]

Have any of you been to Blue Bay Beach recently?

Especially interested in those who booked with their cruise line ... no matter which cruise line since most contract with the same operator.  

It's been decades (really over 20 years) since we've been to that side of the island so would very much appreciate your help!  

 

[bup1224]

I have not been on a cruise excursion as I live here but the snorkeling was pretty good there a few weeks ago and has been consistently good IMO in the past 10 months.  You can also take a taxi there, current rates for taxis are in the picture

[OCruisers]

Thanks so very much for replying and for the helpful info.  

Is there a bar with "deep shade" overlooking the water?  

[bup1224]

15 hours ago, OCruisers said:

Thanks so very much for replying and for the helpful info.  

Is there a bar with "deep shade" overlooking the water?  

There is a bar there right on the beach with shade - depending on how the sun is of course!

[OCruisers]

Thanks!  Sounds like a great bar for us!  

[bup1224]

5 minutes ago, OCruisers said:

Thanks!  Sounds like a great bar for us!  

Happy to help - sorry I don't have a picture of it but there are some on their website.  It's a fun place and not a "man made" sandy bottom beach.

[cruiseapril]

We took the Beach Express which we signed up with on the ship.

Went to Blue Bay and had a wonderful time.

[mamaday]

Thanks!  From the pictures on their site it looks like a great beach close to pier. We’ve been to Playa Porto Marie that we loved except for the taxi price ($50 each way). 

[OCruisers]

Not so sure it's really close to where the cruise ships dock.

Our excursion info says 35 minutes to get there the scenic way and 25 minutes to return.  

[merinski]

On ‎10‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 9:44 AM, bup1224 said:

I have not been on a cruise excursion as I live here but the snorkeling was pretty good there a few weeks ago and has been consistently good IMO in the past 10 months.  You can also take a taxi there, current rates for taxis are in the picture

It's hard to see the sign. Does it say $30 to Blue Bay?

[bup1224]

2 hours ago, merinski said:

It's hard to see the sign. Does it say $30 to Blue Bay?

Yes $30.  

[merinski]

Thank you

[OCruisers]

We are very  seriously considering an afternon excursion (12:45 - 4:15)   with Princess to Blue Bay for $59.95 pp.  on our upcoming cruise in January on Caribbean Princess.  

We're aren't so much concerned about  a less expensive way as we are about easy & convenient so seems the best choice for us.  

LuLu 

[FionaMG]

12 hours ago, OCruisers said:

We are very  seriously considering an afternon excursion (12:45 - 4:15)   with Princess to Blue Bay for $59.95 pp.  on our upcoming cruise in January on Caribbean Princess.  

We're aren't so much concerned about  a less expensive way as we are about easy & convenient so seems the best choice for us.  

LuLu 

Wow, that seems expensive! We are doing RCI's Blue Bay Beach Break next month, also for the ease and convenience, for the euro equivalent of $33 pp. Admittedly we got that price during a sale but even so the "normal" price is $39 pp. Our times are 9.15 - 1.15 and the price includes a lounger and a bottle of water. Maybe yours includes some food, for that price?

[Brentex]

On 10/23/2018 at 10:49 AM, FionaMG said:

Wow, that seems expensive! We are doing RCI's Blue Bay Beach Break next month, also for the ease and convenience, for the euro equivalent of $33 pp. Admittedly we got that price during a sale but even so the "normal" price is $39 pp. Our times are 9.15 - 1.15 and the price includes a lounger and a bottle of water. Maybe yours includes some food, for that price?

I am also going to blue bay with RC cruise in Dec for $33pp....  

[OCruisers]

Gosh  ... wonder why Princess is charging so much more?

We do have it booked so guess we'll see if it's worth it.  

[Mocs]

Is it difficult to get a taxi back to the boat?  Their website says there isn't a taxi stand at the beach.

[CJDepew]

On ‎10‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 12:44 PM, bup1224 said:

I have not been on a cruise excursion as I live here but the snorkeling was pretty good there a few weeks ago and has been consistently good IMO in the past 10 months.  You can also take a taxi there, current rates for taxis are in the picture

Thank you for the info on Blue Bay Beach. I believe you've sold us on a visit there in February.

[bup1224]

13 hours ago, CJDepew said:

Thank you for the info on Blue Bay Beach. I believe you've sold us on a visit there in February.

Enjoy Blue Bay!  Happy to help!

[merinski]

Is there a bus that goes there or to another beach?

[bup1224]

On 11/8/2018 at 5:25 PM, merinski said:

Is there a bus that goes there or to another beach?

Merinski - I know that there is but I have never taken the local bus.  

[merinski]

Thanks, Cool Cruiser,

Wonder if anyone else has used the bus...

Otherwise I think we will book through the cruise ship, but wait till it comes on sale..

[cruiseapril]

It's good to book with the ship as most of the beaches are out of the way and the Beach Express bus

comes and picks you up.

[bobmacliberty]

Blue Bay looks like a great option.  Is it a public beach or part of the nearby resort?  What is the cost for sunbeds/umbrellas if you do not use a cruise line excursion?  We typically prefer to arrange our own transportation for flexibility (and often cost savings).  Thanks.

[NateUpNorth]

17 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

Blue Bay looks like a great option.  Is it a public beach or part of the nearby resort?  What is the cost for sunbeds/umbrellas if you do not use a cruise line excursion?  We typically prefer to arrange our own transportation for flexibility (and often cost savings).  Thanks.

 

Got this email reply when I sent that exact question to the resort............

 

 

Hope that helps! (that $8 USD is per person)

Edited November 26, 2018 by NateUpNorth