Pinel Island

[Belci]

Hi,

 

Thinking of heading to Pinel island on our January cruise. Anyone been lately? Suggestions? All still ok with taxi to ferry, then ferry across?

 

 

Thanks

for any info..

 

Cheers

[craigtompkins]

Belci,

I'm not sure if you are back yet or not as it's still January.

Did you end up going to Pinel Island?  My wife and I have been a few times, we have always gotten the "tour" with Benard's Tour which is really just $45 per person for a van ride to and from the ferry.  I just came on here to see if I could find a way to save a few $$.

 

That being said, does anyone know if we can just get a taxi back and forth and what that cost might be?  My biggest concern would be taxi back to Philipsburg.

[CroozeNoob]

I am with you - I am working on planning our port day in St. Martin, and would like to know the most cost effective/best way to get to Pinel Island.

[PORT ROYAL]

18 hours ago, CroozeNoob said:

I am with you - I am working on planning our port day in St. Martin, and would like to know the most cost effective/best way to get to Pinel Island.

Take the short ferry ride to Pinel Island  

 

Ferry: 

https://www.caribbeanpaddling.com/blog/ferry-schedule-to-pinel-island?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8NKtBhBtEiwAq5aX2IkIXB_Ca0WWtfOvsXA_T2_PUC-PPertHs8lKoVBnrLsAHhibtrhrxoCcNgQAvD_BwE

 

Beaches:

https://www.lekaribuni.com/restaurant

https://www.yellowbeach.restaurant

 

As these beaches are popular with residents, stayers and cruisers, therefore space is very limited.  Best to book well in advance to secure on’s beds and day.

[CroozeNoob]

1 hour ago, PORT ROYAL said:

 

Take the short ferry ride to Pinel Island  

 

Ferry: 

https://www.caribbeanpaddling.com/blog/ferry-schedule-to-pinel-island?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8NKtBhBtEiwAq5aX2IkIXB_Ca0WWtfOvsXA_T2_PUC-PPertHs8lKoVBnrLsAHhibtrhrxoCcNgQAvD_BwE

 

Beaches:

https://www.lekaribuni.com/restaurant

https://www.yellowbeach.restaurant

 

As these beaches are popular with residents, stayers and cruisers, therefore space is very limited.  Best to book well in advance to secure on’s beds and day.

Are those reservations to be able to eat at one of the two restaurants on pinel island? The second like you provided (lekaribuni) appears to he for some sort of resort that is requiring me to have a 7 night stay.

[PORT ROYAL]

1 minute ago, CroozeNoob said:

Are those reservations to be able to eat at one of the two restaurants on pinel island? The second like you provided (lekaribuni) appears to he for some sort of resort that is requiring me to have a 7 night stay.

Yes…. Both venues serving good food/drinks.

Karibuni is part of the Hotel, but is open to reservations for a day visit if there is availability.

If having any questions regard any of the venues, they will be happy to answer.

Yellow Menu - https://www.yellowbeach.restaurant/menu

Karibuni Menu - https://www.lekaribuni.com/restaurant/menu

 

[craigtompkins]

On 1/27/2024 at 5:35 AM, PORT ROYAL said:

 

Take the short ferry ride to Pinel Island  

 

Ferry: 

https://www.caribbeanpaddling.com/blog/ferry-schedule-to-pinel-island?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA8NKtBhBtEiwAq5aX2IkIXB_Ca0WWtfOvsXA_T2_PUC-PPertHs8lKoVBnrLsAHhibtrhrxoCcNgQAvD_BwE

 

Beaches:

https://www.lekaribuni.com/restaurant

https://www.yellowbeach.restaurant

 

As these beaches are popular with residents, stayers and cruisers, therefore space is very limited.  Best to book well in advance to secure on’s beds and day.

I'm familiar with the ferry ride as I've gone a few times, but I'm looking for options to get to/from the ferry terminal.

[PORT ROYAL]

14 minutes ago, craigtompkins said:

I'm familiar with the ferry ride as I've gone a few times, but I'm looking for options to get to/from the ferry terminal.

Plenty of cabs available at Cruise port and from ferry.  Also, one’s outward driver will be happy to be time booked for the return to ship, or town.

Price?  Work on $30/35 per cab each way plus tip.

Edited January 29 by PORT ROYAL
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