Beach Day in Antigua

[cruiser1715]

Hi,

 

I am looking for the closet(from cruise port) nicest beach (blue calm waters, white sand, no rocks) in Antigua. 

We are a family of 5 young children so something family friendly where we can rent chairs and umbrellas and also that has restroom facilities.

Thanks! 

 

[PORT ROYAL]

On 11/19/2019 at 2:17 PM, cruiser1715 said:

Hi,

 

I am looking for the closet(from cruise port) nicest beach (blue calm waters, white sand, no rocks) in Antigua. 

We are a family of 5 young children so something family friendly where we can rent chairs and umbrellas and also that has restroom facilities.

Thanks! 

 

As there are children involved, go to Turners.  

The easy gentler entry to the sea is to the far left of the beach as you enter.  Bag solid shades close to the bar., toilet and shower facilities are close to the static shades just behind the bar.  Also, as it sometimes rains heavily so you'll be close tho shelter of the large covered bar area. Don't forget to spend a few dollars at 'Grandma's" souvenir and clothing stalls (to your right on entry), before you leave.

Before grabbing the shuttle ($8.00 pp each way, kids are usually free) the adults should purchase a cheap bottle of local rum for the beach, at about $10/12 fir a whole bottle, as drinks at beaches are about $7.00 per shot plus mixer.  Buy mixers at the port or at the beach, but take a bucket of ice from your stateroom, as the ice water quality has provenance.

 

Edited November 20, 2019 by PORT ROYAL
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[Lard Greystoke]

Turner's is nice.  So is Darkwood which is along the way on the west coast.

[hal2008]

Turner being farthest is less crowded but also has sharp drop off at water line