molly361 Posted November 18, 2022 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Okay so I succumbed to the Black Friday sales hype and found the Day pass for $88 plus tax. Anyone who has been there is it worth it? It still seems like a lot of money for a beach chair and lunch. Already having second thoughts😇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted November 18, 2022 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2022 We were there a week or so ago. Rode the little shuttle train from the ship to Chill Island area. Hung out on Chill Island beach. There were plenty of chairs with umbrellas. Ate lunch at the Chill Grill buffet place right across the road next to the straw market. Cost us nothing. I'm assuming the fee you are paying gets you more than a beach chair. Maybe access into the water park areas., IDK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted November 18, 2022 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2022 We got the same deal. We’ve never done it as it’s always been at least $169. So we will try it and see. Then I can say I’ve done it and don’t need to do it again. While the day there can be free it’s nice to try something new once in a while. And I’d rather try something new at a lesser then normal price. YMMV. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted November 18, 2022 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2022 $98 is a good price. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted November 18, 2022 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, crewsweeper said: $98 is a good price. $88.99 even better 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted November 18, 2022 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2022 45 minutes ago, ldubs said: We were there a week or so ago. Rode the little shuttle train from the ship to Chill Island area. Hung out on Chill Island beach. There were plenty of chairs with umbrellas. Ate lunch at the Chill Grill buffet place right across the road next to the straw market. Cost us nothing. I'm assuming the fee you are paying gets you more than a beach chair. Maybe access into the water park areas., IDK. Beach club is a completely different area with a private pool and bar and dining venue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted November 18, 2022 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) The enhanced food offering (endless lobster) that’s worth $50 pp easily Edited November 18, 2022 by PompeySailor 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted November 18, 2022 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2022 We enjoyed it, and are doing it again, for $88 pp. The food is great and we love the infinity pool. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMToke Posted November 18, 2022 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Did the Beach Club in April ($79pp last Black Friday sale). You get a cushioned lounger with a small flag to put up when you need bar service, a nicer beach towel, a separate swimming pool and a delicious lunch. I would do it again but only for what I paid or less. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted November 18, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) Edited November 18, 2022 by PompeySailor 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted November 18, 2022 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Not worth it to me, personally, because I enjoy the free food so much and have no trouble getting quick drink service or walking to the bar from our preferred Oasis Pool spot. After that, the chair, towel, pool, etc. just aren't important to me. Like most things cruise-related, it's a personal preference thing. All that said, when my generous FIL treated the family to an OTW cabana, the food was very good (I actually preferred the coconut crusted lobster sandwich to the plain lobster and filet was also very good). You obviously got a good price so if any part of it is appealing, try it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted November 18, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Thanks for the pictures! DH is now excited for the food. I’m hoping in December the pool will not be too cold so I can enjoy that. It will the last day of 16 for us and it will be a great way to end the trip. Hoping for sunny sky’s now and no rain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scurvy Pirate Posted November 18, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 18, 2022 I paid the $89 + VAT today. Paid $89 last year at this time for a different cruise, but no VAT. There was only one ship at the island when we went and really enjoyed it. I thought it was worth the now almost $100 (including the VAT) but definitely not at the $169 price it previously was on the planner. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted November 18, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Paid $65 when it first opened. ~$100/pp would be our upper limit. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSince1982 Posted November 18, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2022 We got it for $88. I jumped on it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted November 18, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Great price do it. We loved the beach club. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted November 18, 2022 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2022 37 minutes ago, PompeySailor said: Beach club is a completely different area with a private pool and bar and dining venue. Thanks, I figured it had to include something special. Based on the pics you posted, I think I would go for the discounted pricing too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Long2NxtCrz Posted November 18, 2022 #18 Share Posted November 18, 2022 We purchased one of the OTW cabanas for a cruise for 12 of us last year (yes, cabanas only "hold" 8, but the other four had beach club passes and they were welcome to use the cabana with us). It was an amazing experience despite the day being a bit too cool and rainy. The service was top notch and the food is amazing. It helps to split it among a large group. We really had a great day there and I'd do it again, but we did get the cabana for $999. YMMV if it's worth it to you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 18, 2022 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2022 You'd be paying $98 for a lobster and some nicer seating. It's nice, but not $100 pp nice. Though, that's as cheap as I've seen it in a long time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted November 18, 2022 Author #20 Share Posted November 18, 2022 55 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: You'd be paying $98 for a lobster and some nicer seating. It's nice, but not $100 pp nice. Though, that's as cheap as I've seen it in a long time That's kind of how I look at it. If I was a betting person I would bet I will cancel before the sailing😇 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brillance Posted November 18, 2022 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Worth every penny at that price. Excellent service, some of the best lobster I have ever eaten. Super quiet and relaxing. To each their own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishgal432 Posted November 19, 2022 #22 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I booked it once at 79.00. If you keep it go early to get your lunch reservation set. we went later and ended up very late and the food was not great. The pool and beach were nice and it was a little quieter and had a nice bar as well. There are also beach mats we used. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted November 19, 2022 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2022 I just booked it for our January 2 Liberty sailing because it was $79/pp. That is the best price I have seen in a while. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyfincruiser Posted November 19, 2022 #24 Share Posted November 19, 2022 As you can tell, it is subjective but totally worth that price to us. We love the vibe and the food. We had paid over twice as much for our upcoming Dec cruise but just rebooked last night for $98. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted November 19, 2022 #25 Share Posted November 19, 2022 1 minute ago, luckyfincruiser said: As you can tell, it is subjective but totally worth that price to us. We love the vibe and the food. Definitely subjective. We also love the food, vibe and enjoy the pool. We book when we can grab it for less than $100 pp. Ours was $89 yesterday, so grabbed it before #crashgate started happening. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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