Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #226 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Last stop before LUNCH & BEACH was the Sir Simeon Daniel Museum which honors the life, work and legacy of Sir Simeon Daniel, known as the "father or Modern Nevis" . It was not listed in the official excursion description, but was definitely a worthwhile stop. This is a recently opened Museum, carefully planned and curated. It is in a lovely setting with fragrant gardens around. No need to hurry through..,unless on tour pace! The main atrium has a huge statue of Sir Simeon Daniel, and a lovely poster as well. There was a short biographical video, and a series of digital content stations. It very modern clean space , perfect to absorb the info. His son or grandson was there to answer ques. You can look him up for the bio & his many accomplishments ....did much for development of modern NEVIS. We are glad KENO took us there! Edited February 19 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #227 Share Posted February 19 On our way to lunch, we passed some small modern shopping centers, and some hi rise type Condos..not quite Island style. It was explained that most will be purchased by Chinese or Arab investors who will not stay in them..They are used as a vehicle to obtain Nevis passport/visa(?)...Guess that has value making it a worthwhile investment??? Next is time for lunch, beach and leisure! Wished it would have lasted longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted February 19 #228 Share Posted February 19 On 2/17/2024 at 10:34 AM, calicakes said: Why did you have to cancel? Were you past final payment? I hope your DH is on the mend. Our next cruise is not until October, just a 4 day on Virgin. It will be the first time on VV, I hope its all that its hyped up to be. Still on the fence about rescheduling this Australia GBR cruise. Waiting to hear review regarding the actual excursions to the reef. We had 3 scheduled. I was able to cancel all those with a full refund. We were recently on the Singapore to Sydney with stops along the GBR. Hmm... having been out to the actual main reef - about 2+ out from Cairns, I was rather disappointed on private Group tour we took. The reef was rather close in to port (Airlie Beach) and not what I would call spectacular. Thunder Cat was the Vendor. It was rather close to an island and shallow - instructed to just stay on the edge. The currents were also very strong and some had to go back to the boat after a short time. We have previously gone on the Quicksilver out of Port Douglas (about a 6 hours tour from Port Douglas) and was incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLM3164 Posted February 19 #229 Share Posted February 19 We are just off the Ascent yesterday and did a different excursion to Nevis called Two Island Triple Play. We also stopped at the volcanic hot springs and did get in the water, up to our knees. We loved it! I suffer from leg and foot pain and had no pain for the rest of the day. Made for a very enjoyable excursion. The water was hot, 112 degrees. We also visited the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton (reason we booked the excursion) and wish we had time to go in the museum. Our tour stopped at Lime as well but didn’t include lunch, we just ordered a very strong drink and a couple appetizers. The other main difference was our ride to Nevis was a 45 minute ride on a catamaran which was very enjoyable and not over crowded as yours was. I would also recommend this tour to anyone wanting to go to Nevis. We would like to go back to Nevis in the future and spend a week at the Four Seasons (our excursion didn’t stop there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #230 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Lunch was off the road at a place called Lime.. first restaurant bar on the left along the road to beautiful Pinney beach. It was typical Carib beach style..outdoor covered table seating with a nice breeze and fans...no flies or mosquitoes! There was also a full sit down bar Def a step up from a beach shack. Included lunch was a choice of Marinated Grilled fish or BBQ chicken..with sides..Two choices of rum punch, soda or beer..wifi included. I ordered the fish.. My husb took the Chicken.. Generous portions so we could share. We agreed the Fish was the outstanding choice! Service was prompt and pleasant! my husb drank beer..I ordered a plain rum punch and a fruit rum punch..and combined them.. Yes, it did pack a punch! Can't recall if there was dessert... Here are some pics of the lunch spot..could have stayed here all day...good food, rum and Bob Marley soubdtrack! Tropical Perfection on a sunny day! Edited February 19 by hcat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #231 Share Posted February 19 14 minutes ago, KLM3164 said: We are just off the Ascent yesterday and did a different excursion to Nevis called Two Island Triple Play. We also stopped at the volcanic hot springs and did get in the water, up to our knees. We loved it! I suffer from leg and foot pain and had no pain for the rest of the day. Made for a very enjoyable excursion. The water was hot, 112 degrees. We also visited the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton (reason we booked the excursion) and wish we had time to go in the museum. Our tour stopped at Lime as well but didn’t include lunch, we just ordered a very strong drink and a couple appetizers. The other main difference was our ride to Nevis was a 45 minute ride on a catamaran which was very enjoyable and not over crowded as yours was. I would also recommend this tour to anyone wanting to go to Nevis. We would like to go back to Nevis in the future and spend a week at the Four Seasons (our excursion didn’t stop there). Your tour sounds great The catamaran transit sounds like fun and seas were calm.. Since we have been all over St Kitts...tours, forts, resorts, restaurants, beaches etc, We booked a diff type of tour for St Kitts next year..It's a coastal Catamaran beach party. with swimming, reggae music one way and Carib music other way.. Plus the drinks & Rum.. Looks like Sal and I are turning into party animals in our advancing age! (Hoping for same perfect weather) Great photo of the Springs...I really hope the Hot Springs dip has helped. Our winter home is near North Port Florida...which has the world famous Warm Mineral Springs that folks swear by...Not sure of their mineral content... You might want to check them out some time if you are in the area .. btw love your posie toes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare calicakes Posted February 19 #232 Share Posted February 19 @Jim_Iain I did send you an email. Thanks for the info about the reef. I have to wait until I see my dr. on Friday before I submit all the paperwork for the travel insurance. I haven't even thought about rescheduling this cruise. I still can't believe X gets to keep my 9500.00 : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #233 Share Posted February 19 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: We were recently on the Singapore to Sydney with stops along the GBR. Hmm... having been out to the actual main reef - about 2+ out from Cairns, I was rather disappointed on private Group tour we took. The reef was rather close in to port (Airlie Beach) and not what I would call spectacular. Thunder Cat was the Vendor. It was rather close to an island and shallow - instructed to just stay on the edge. The currents were also very strong and some had to go back to the boat after a short time. We have previously gone on the Quicksilver out of Port Douglas (about a 6 hours tour from Port Douglas) and was incredible. Hey.. shout out to Calicakes and Jim... my "live from guru! " I remembered how to sep the series pics from you..looks better! What's next for you ? Cali..why does X get to keep $9500? Edited February 19 by hcat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #234 Share Posted February 19 (edited) so back to our lunch and beach.. After lunch we got some NEVIS tee shirts..great prices, local Rum and liitle trinkets for grandsons at the kiosk at Lime. Sal stayed at a more outdoor table for beer and his cigar ..I wandered and found a fabulous boutique right next to LIME! Edited February 19 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #235 Share Posted February 19 Here's the local NEVIS rum... The boutique was adorable..with A/C. nice clientele Very high end resort wear, art and jewelry... Fair prices. I found a perfect bead and pearl necklace for my fav dress.. ..sorry no pic til my next cruise! The proprietor has items at the Four Seasons Resort too, and does shows in Miami..hope she'll come to Venice or Naples Fl.. Shopping lust sated, I headed down to the beach! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #236 Share Posted February 19 (edited) There are complimentary golf carts parked at LIME to take you to the beach area down the hill. I chose to walk..even though it was very sunny! Passed 2 other restaurants but LIME looked best. The beach has diff areas for diff tour or resort groups. Had .no idea which was ours. I took in the beautiful view of the water, snapped a few pics..grabbed 2 sea shells for my island mini shell collection and meandered back up hill. Edited February 19 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #237 Share Posted February 19 At this point we were ready to find the bus and head back..others were also gathering.. So after a very full and lovely day, KENO took us back to the ferry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #238 Share Posted February 19 (edited) Trip back was a slightly different route..I am directionally challenged. The scenery both ways was breath taking ...pristine..not yet ruined like many other places. Some folks on board had def been partying quite a bit already..continued and were a bit boisterous during the ride. The music was cranked up but no one could dance as rule is stay seated! Here are some final pics as we returned to St Kitts Edited February 19 by hcat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 19 Author #239 Share Posted February 19 As previously mentioned, we had to find our way back the long way through the port...but we were happy to have had such a wonderful day. Thank you KENO, and all of NEVIS. Stay beautiful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecslady Posted February 20 #240 Share Posted February 20 19 hours ago, KLM3164 said: We are just off the Ascent yesterday and did a different excursion to Nevis called Two Island Triple Play. We also stopped at the volcanic hot springs and did get in the water, up to our knees. We loved it! I suffer from leg and foot pain and had no pain for the rest of the day. Made for a very enjoyable excursion. The water was hot, 112 degrees. We also visited the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton (reason we booked the excursion) and wish we had time to go in the museum. Our tour stopped at Lime as well but didn’t include lunch, we just ordered a very strong drink and a couple appetizers. The other main difference was our ride to Nevis was a 45 minute ride on a catamaran which was very enjoyable and not over crowded as yours was. I would also recommend this tour to anyone wanting to go to Nevis. We would like to go back to Nevis in the future and spend a week at the Four Seasons (our excursion didn’t stop there). Was your "Two Island Triple Play" Nevis tour through Celebrity or private? Sounds nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtechmk Posted February 20 #241 Share Posted February 20 Sounds like you are enjoying your cruise! Thanks for the photos! We will be on the Ascent later this year and can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 20 Author #242 Share Posted February 20 Hope others will continue to report high levels of satisfaction with ASCENT...in all cabin categories! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted February 20 #243 Share Posted February 20 heat, the name of this tour and was it a Celebrity sponsor tour excursion or a private tour? Final questions was lunch included with this tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise47 Posted February 20 #244 Share Posted February 20 On 2/19/2024 at 2:03 PM, hcat said: As previously mentioned, we had to find our way back the long way through the port...but we were happy to have had such a wonderful day. Thank you KENO, and all of NEVIS. Stay beautiful! Did the tour guide bus bring all the tourists back to St. Kitts cruise pier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 20 Author #245 Share Posted February 20 Tour was a Celebrity Excursion: A DAY TRIP TO NEVIS WITH LUNCH,, $142.00 pp (they do not seem to number them anymore?) As noted in the name and prior posts above, it included full sit down lunch (choice of entree) and 2 bevs per person,,, From St Kitts you take a Ferry type boat for 40 people...with water and drinks to Nevis island...tours sort out at pier... Then the tour bus with guide takes over.. KENO bus was Modern, a/c, good sound system..no bad seats..plenty of room...After lunch and beach, the same Bus takes you back to NEVIS pier ( short drive) and then you take the Ferry back to St Kitts . Nevis and St Kitts are not land connected! No guarantee you will get KENO but he was outstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare What A Market Posted February 20 #246 Share Posted February 20 hcat Great Live report and photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 20 Author #247 Share Posted February 20 1 minute ago, What A Market said: hcat Great Live report and photos! thanks.. Its good way to renember..and create an album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 20 Author #248 Share Posted February 20 5 minutes ago, hcat said: Tour was a Celebrity Excursion: A DAY TRIP TO NEVIS WITH LUNCH,, $142.00 pp (they do not seem to number them anymore?) As noted in the name and prior posts above, it included full sit down lunch (choice of entree) and 2 bevs per person,,, From St Kitts you take a Ferry type boat for 40 people...with water and drinks to Nevis island...tours sort out at pier... Then the tour bus with guide takes over.. KENO bus was Modern, a/c, good sound system..no bad seats..plenty of room...After lunch and beach, the same Bus takes you back to NEVIS pier ( short drive) and then you take the Ferry back to St Kitts . Nevis and St Kitts are not land connected! No guarantee you will get KENO but he was outstanding! PS.. cannot locate our tix but pruce may have been higher..With discount maybe $150 pp all in but well worth it! lunch plate below Very fresh, well cooked Carib fish..dh had chicken. There was also a vegan choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLM3164 Posted February 22 #249 Share Posted February 22 On 2/20/2024 at 4:35 AM, ecslady said: Was your "Two Island Triple Play" Nevis tour through Celebrity or private? Sounds nice too. It was through Celebrity and we paid $118.99 per person a month before the cruise. It was slim pickings when I booked and this was the only tour available at the time that went to Nevis. I would highly recommend it! Although it didn’t include lunch we stopped at the same spot as @hcat and were able to purchase drinks and appetizers. When we arrived at the volcanic hot springs and I thought this is going to be lame. I almost didn’t get off the bus but I’m glad I did as it felt really good. We had taken another cruise the week before this one and of all the excursions we did over the 2 weeks the Two Island Triple Play was our favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted February 22 Author #250 Share Posted February 22 NEVIS is a wonderful place to visit..whatever you do there! One couple we met later, took the Ferry over and had a guide take them to Four Seasons, where they booked a day pass. Live like the Rich and Famous for the day! it is suggested that folks book early on line for good prices and availability! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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