ricruzer Posted February 3, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2020 could anyone tell me if the water bottom is rocky when you enter it on Princess Cay? Do you need water shoes and will your feet get cut without them? Leaving on the Sky this Saturday!! Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted February 3, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I would wear water shoes. The beach when entering is quite rocky. Even after entering there are quite a few rocks, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted February 3, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Definitely wear water shoes ... not only for walking into the water (which has a very rocky bottom) but also in the sand, which is super hot on the feet. You won't regret having them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted February 3, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Another vote for water shoes! Very rocky beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Paula_MacFan Posted February 3, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 3, 2020 We were just there about a week ago and were very glad we had our water socks 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouchomarx Posted February 3, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Def need water shoes. My partner got very cut up there. He was bleeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillys mom Posted February 3, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 3, 2020 YES, YES and definitely YES! I only made it about 2 feet into the water before I gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricruzer Posted February 3, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted February 3, 2020 thanks to all for the quick reply!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcruisers93 Posted February 3, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 3, 2020 The smaller beach to the right was a little less rocky than the larger coves to the left. You definately need water shoes on both. We were there two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWaveDave87 Posted February 4, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 4, 2020 YES to the water shoes! I did the shore fishing excursion that required us to wade out in to the surf. The surf was nothing but sharp and unlevel rocks. Also the shoreline had very little or no sand. The water shoes made the day. Also the fishing was great. Hooked up on just about every cast of the bait. 🎣 Happy Trails 🥃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted February 4, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I've managed fine without water shoes at Princess Cays. You just have to be careful entering and exiting the water. Once I'm about waist deep, my feet don't touch the bottom until I'm ready to get out of the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted February 4, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I'm surprised that Princess chose that beach in the Bahamas to develop. It's probably one of the worst/rockiest beaches I've even been to & hardly go in the water any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reina del Mar Posted February 4, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) Have visited Princess Cays twice without needing water shoes, but have already bought some for our next visit............ along with a waterproof bag for phone ! Edited February 4, 2020 by Reina del Mar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted February 4, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 4, 2020 One of the reasons I hate Princess Cays is because of the all of the rocks and coral in the water. DW cut her foot on some coral and ever since we bring water shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted February 4, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 hours ago, MissP22 said: I'm surprised that Princess chose that beach in the Bahamas to develop. It's probably one of the worst/rockiest beaches I've even been to & hardly go in the water any more. I agree. We try to avoid itineraries that call on Princess Cay or we just stay on the ship now. It's probably the worst Private island of any cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homosassa Posted February 4, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 hours ago, MissP22 said: I'm surprised that Princess chose that beach in the Bahamas to develop. It's probably one of the worst/rockiest beaches I've even been to & hardly go in the water any more. The problem is the development of that beach with the tender pier and jetties that interrupts the natural ebb and replenishment of the sand. When I first visited the beach on another cruise line (which went out of business and its assets passed through P&O to Princess), it was a beautiful sandy beach with a white sand bottom. To go ashore, we took the open dory style lifeboats and had to go over the side to wade the last few yards to the beach. Sand dollars were plentiful. The only structure was a pit privy which is still there hidden among the newer restrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 4, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Yes bring them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted February 5, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 5, 2020 21 hours ago, Iamcruzin said: I agree. We try to avoid itineraries that call on Princess Cay or we just stay on the ship now. It's probably the worst Private island of any cruise line. The flies were in full force the other day for lunch. Thankfully I was among the first to eat & I could dig down to get things protected from the landing on the top layer. They were so bad that they were landing on even the hot chicken & ribs that were being heated. Yea I know, I should have stayed on the ship but I ventured over to see if anything had recently changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted February 5, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 5, 2020 1 hour ago, MissP22 said: The flies were in full force the other day for lunch. Thankfully I was among the first to eat & I could dig down to get things protected from the landing on the top layer. They were so bad that they were landing on even the hot chicken & ribs that were being heated. Yea I know, I should have stayed on the ship but I ventured over to see if anything had recently changed. People always comment on these boards how they don't touch elevator buttons, and handrails to prevent colds, noro ect. I avoid those island buffets like the plague. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sttopmh Posted February 5, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 5, 2020 41 minutes ago, Iamcruzin said: People always comment on these boards how they don't touch elevator buttons, and handrails to prevent colds, noro ect. I avoid those island buffets like the plague. Last time were on Princess Cays in addition to the buffet, there were 3 different food carts and we were served food by the employee, so we weren't touching the serving utensils. The carts had tacos (choice of meats), jerk chicken and wraps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Familycruzer11 Posted February 5, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 5, 2020 In Princess Cays a week ago for my first time. Didn’t have water shoes and had to wear my flip flops and try not to lose them. Gave up and walked very carefully and gingerly. We rented the aqua chairs which were heavenly in my opinion. Had a big breakfast so didn’t eat at the grill but did visit the bar. There are worse things than floating around clear water on a sunny day, drink In cup holder. I’d do it again but would bring the water shoes. Also rented a cabana but found I preferred the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted February 5, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 5, 2020 30 minutes ago, sttopmh said: Last time were on Princess Cays in addition to the buffet, there were 3 different food carts and we were served food by the employee, so we weren't touching the serving utensils. The carts had tacos (choice of meats), jerk chicken and wraps. I’m not concerned with the utensils either. It’s the disease carrying flies landing on the food that I avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishin' musician Posted February 5, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Disney now owns the southern tip of Eleuthera and there are long stretches of gorgeous sandy beaches. They are calling it Lighthouse Point. From the markets outside Princess Cay it's a 3 mile walk down some bumpy roads, but well worth the effort and when I was there last year it was deserted. Google Maps show the way. https://lighthousepointbahamas.com/ I've got some pics somewhere, will try to post them if/when I find them. Not sure I've ever been to a nicer beach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishin' musician Posted February 5, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Here's a link to some pics on CC: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellingnana Posted February 5, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 5, 2020 4 hours ago, Familycruzer11 said: We rented the aqua chairs which were heavenly in my opinion. Did you rent them ahead of time on the ship, or did you just wait until you got to Princess Cays? Trying to decide if we want them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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