Day Pass @ Resort

[darcien007]

We will be in St. Lucia for the day off of a cruise ship. I don't know what to do while here. Don't really want to do a bus/vechicle tour due to bumpy roads etc.
Kind of want to relax at a nice resort/ beach during the day that has lots of things to see in walking distance.

Does anyone have a recomendation of resorts that offer day passes? I know I may be missing out on the Pitons etc. but kind of just want to relax that day.

[reedprincess]

Originally Posted by darcien007

I just booked a day pass here as we are beach people. I was quoted 60.00 pp for half day which includes lunch and use of resort facilities.

I ended up booking the day pass @95.00 pp from 10 - 6. includes lunch bevreages and use of resort. We want to get an early start at beach and pool.

This came from their reservations dept.

From your earlier post on the Day Passes on Resorts in St. Lucia thread. So - are you not planning on Rendezvous anymore - even though you apparently have booked passes?
There are 3 Sandals to choose from where day passes are available, I believe at $100PP. Or you can head to Reduit Beach in Rodney Bay where you can rent chairs and umbrellas for $20US for 2 and there are loads of places to eat and drink.
There are also water tours that take you down to the Pitons and to see the sights without the hour-long drive on mountain roads, if you wanted to see the sights but not have to deal with the roads.

[darcien007]

Hello, Yes, we are booked at Rendavouz in St. Lucia. I have up until Sept. to make a final decision. I am still anticipating that we will stay there, just looking at other options. This is a big trip for us so want to make sure we make the right decisiion. The beach at Rodney Bay sounds also interesting as well.

[reedprincess]

Rendezvous is a great AI resort. A bit quieter than Sandals, it is a great place to just chill out and relax with a few pool games, etc around, but not non-stop fun.
for more actio (and less $$$) head to Reduit Beach. Chairs/Umbrellas are readily available, beach bar and restaurant at Spnnakers with good food and drinks, watersports for hire and lots of shops and bars, etc all in easy walking distance.
Sept is low season here, so tours and excursions will not be crowded and beaches will be pretty empty (not that they are ever very crowded anyways!)
Do also consider some of the water only tour - spencer ambrose has a beach break tour that is by sea both ways down to Jalouise beach between the Pitons and includes lunch and drinks. He also has a snorkeling tour that includes stops at several great snorkel stops along the coast. the beach break would be the best of both worlds - see the coastline and Pitons, beach break time and no bumpy roads or long trip in a van. Just a thought. I think his beach break is around $85US pp - that includes transport, lunch and drinks. Worth checking as I saw on TA you had also inquired about Jalousie Day passes. This would be a much better way to go!
Enjoy your visit.

[Us Two]

I also have a question inre day pass , Altho I think I already know the answer. We were wondering about spending a few hours at Marigot Bay, it's just so picture perfect. We went on a catamaran several yrs ago and it went into the Bay and out again, have always wondered if possible to spend a day there, if it's doable. How far in taxi and also the price?
Thanks for any help.

[reedprincess]

Marigot Bay is about 30-40 minutes by taxi from the cruise port. A cab will run you around $35-$40US one way for up to 4 people. there is the Marina village to wander around and have a bite to eat along with a few other restaurants, Chateau Mygo, JJ's and others. there is a small beach - not great for swimming or snorkeling as it is right on the marina, but the sand and setting are pretty. Discovery at Marigot Bay is there, the main hotel, not sure if they do a day pass - but that would only be to use the pool. they have some nice bars and restaurant also - open to the public.
So, very easy to do on your own. You taxi driver would fill you in on info about the bay, etc and stick around for the return trip if you wanted - or Discovery or one of the restaurants would get one for you. Leave yourself plenty of time to return to the port - I would say leave at least 1.5 hours before all aboard - traffic in the city can be messy on cruise days.
Enjoy your visit!

[Us Two]

hI . I sent a reply back to you thanking you for your info, which we will talk over, but I see It's not here so it must be floatng around in cyber space. Have to use that excuse as I dont want to admit I'm getting so forgetful and forgot to press the reply button. . Thanks again.

[singnrn]

Originally Posted by reedprincess

Rendezvous is a great AI resort. A bit quieter than Sandals, it is a great place to just chill out and relax with a few pool games, etc around, but not non-stop fun.
for more actio (and less $$$) head to Reduit Beach. Chairs/Umbrellas are readily available, beach bar and restaurant at Spnnakers with good food and drinks, watersports for hire and lots of shops and bars, etc all in easy walking distance.
Sept is low season here, so tours and excursions will not be crowded and beaches will be pretty empty (not that they are ever very crowded anyways!)
Do also consider some of the water only tour - spencer ambrose has a beach break tour that is by sea both ways down to Jalouise beach between the Pitons and includes lunch and drinks. He also has a snorkeling tour that includes stops at several great snorkel stops along the coast. the beach break would be the best of both worlds - see the coastline and Pitons, beach break time and no bumpy roads or long trip in a van. Just a thought. I think his beach break is around $85US pp - that includes transport, lunch and drinks. Worth checking as I saw on TA you had also inquired about Jalousie Day passes. This would be a much better way to go!
Enjoy your visit.

I've been reading up on threads about day passes on St. Lucia. Do you have an opinion about the Rendevous day pass vs the Day pass for Ti Kaye Village?
We are just looking for a relaxing beach day from the cruise ship.

[reedprincess]

Originally Posted by singnrn

I've been reading up on threads about day passes on St. Lucia. Do you have an opinion about the Rendevous day pass vs the Day pass for Ti Kaye Village?
We are just looking for a relaxing beach day from the cruise ship.

Of the two, I would go with Rendezvous as it is both less expensive and so much closer to the port - you will get a lot more beach/resort time with that option. Also - you get to use all the resort facilities - pool, lazy river, etc whereas at Ti Kaye, it is a beach day pass only - beach bar/restaurant, loungers, etc. Not pool or anything else. given that Ti Kaye is about 40 minutes drive and Rendezvous is about a 20 minute walk or 5 minute cab ride - Rendezvous would win hands down - that is at least 1.5 more hours of time to relax and enjoy - and you don't have to worry about traffic on the way back as you can easily walk it in 20 minutes or so.
If snorkeling is a priority, the Ti Kaye is the way to go. No snorkeling at Rendezvous. Otherwise, Rendezvous it is.
Hope that helps - they are both lovely. Enjoy your visit.

[jlk806]

Are the sandals resort day passes open to couples only? Or is it just adults only?

[reedprincess]

Originally Posted by jlk806

Are the sandals resort day passes open to couples only? Or is it just adults only?

Yes, you can get day passes at Sandals if you are a group of adults, it doesn't have to be couples only - same with Rendezvous.

[sadie8]

Of the two, I would go with Rendezvous as it is both less expensive and so much closer to the port - you will get a lot more beach/resort time with that option. Also - you get to use all the resort facilities - pool, lazy river, etc whereas at Ti Kaye, it is a beach day pass only - beach bar/restaurant, loungers, etc. Not pool or anything else. given that Ti Kaye is about 40 minutes drive and Rendezvous is about a 20 minute walk or 5 minute cab ride - Rendezvous would win hands down - that is at least 1.5 more hours of time to relax and enjoy - and you don't have to worry about traffic on the way back as you can easily walk it in 20 minutes or so.
If snorkeling is a priority, the Ti Kaye is the way to go. No snorkeling at Rendezvous. Otherwise, Rendezvous it is.
Hope that helps - they are both lovely. Enjoy your visit.

We're booked with Ti Kaye for February and they said they provide transportation with the snorkel package. Rather than a 40 minute drive, it is a 20 minute boat ride directly from the port to Ti Kaye and then back.

[JFontaine]

We were at Rendezvous two weeks ago, and found it just OK. Even though we got there early it wasn't easy finding two beach chairs, drinks were served in small cups and beer wasn't very cold by the time we got it, and the buffet lunch was unimpressive. We had some local older women swimming right by us, which was fine, but had security standing on top of us watching them, which was unpleasant. The beach was just OK, and the little we saw of the pool didn't look inviting. On the plus side: it was very close and the few planes taking off above your head were interesting. All that said - we would likely go back rather than have a long taxi ride to go elsewhere.