debshomespun Posted March 6, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 6, 2009 We would like to just go to a beach for the day and have read many good things about Rodney Bay. Has anyone gone there recently, and how was it? What services do they have available, such as food, restrooms, and what is the beach like? Was it crowded? About how long is it? We are thinking of just taking a taxi or the bus to Rodney Bay for the day. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERTEVANOVER Posted March 7, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 7, 2009 Reduit Beach on Rodney Bay is beautiful. We took a taxi there and did not pay him until he picked us up at a designated time. We were dropped off at the Rex hotel, paid a few dollars for a chair and had a great time. There are some restaurant options right on the beach and lots of water sports. I am looking forward to my next visit there in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUPY48 Posted March 7, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 7, 2009 ROBERTEVANOVER, did you happen to notice if there was a water taxi option to take you to Reduit beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjacruiser Posted March 8, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2009 ROBERTEVANOVER, did you happen to notice if there was a water taxi option to take you to Reduit beach? That would be a NO....But it's a Peaceful Beach with all your Needs for Comfort and Fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERTEVANOVER Posted March 8, 2009 #5 Share Posted March 8, 2009 I did not notice, but the taxi ride did not take that long. The beach is great, in fact we are going to go there again on our next stop. If you walk to the right as you enter the beach area you will think it is isolated then you will find a great little beach bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigkar Posted March 8, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Reduit Beach on Rodney Bay is beautiful. We took a taxi there and did not pay him until he picked us up at a designated time. We were dropped off at the Rex hotel, paid a few dollars for a chair and had a great time. There are some restaurant options right on the beach and lots of water sports. I am looking forward to my next visit there in April. could you tell me how much the taxi cost,and could you get there by public bus Thanks Nigkar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsurf Posted March 11, 2009 #7 Share Posted March 11, 2009 could you tell me how much the taxi cost,and could you get there by public bus Thanks Nigkar We visited Reduit Beach just a few days ago and paid $6 USD pp. There was 8 of us in the taxi van. Great beach--but does get evry crowded with cruise ships pax and hotel guests..but nontheless lots of fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted March 11, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Great info. Thanks all! Now, do any of you have any pictures of the beach? That would be great if you could post them! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsurf Posted March 11, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 11, 2009 here ya go. not the best pics as I didn't use my camera all that much on this past cruise...but it'll give you an idea. There are small boutique type hotels and resorts that line the beach area (last photo). To the left of that hotel is the beach bar (located conveniently at the entrance to the beach) Its actually a pretty beach-these pics don't do it justice. Also nice for a semi-long walk. We had a great day there with lots of sunshine & water was warm. Hope you enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsurf Posted March 11, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 11, 2009 oh..I forgot to mention that you have to pay 1 USD to use the beach bar/restaurant bathroom facilities. Yes, u heard me right...1USD dollar. Unless of course you have lunch at the restaurant--then you can use it for free!! :p Crazy isn't it. No matter how many alcoholic drinks (which are very good) you purchase from them, you still gotta pay the buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERTEVANOVER Posted March 12, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 12, 2009 When are you going? I can not find my other pics but will have some mid April if that is not too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted March 12, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Sunsurf==thanks for the pictures. They are great! I am not going until first part of Nov/09. Robertevanover, if you would please take some more pictures and post them. I would like to see how long the beach is for walking purposes, (1 mile, 2 miles or more) and does it go on and on in front of other resorts? Are there lots of palm trees along the beach, and are they the really tall ones, or some that are shorter ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBERTEVANOVER Posted March 13, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Sure - what i remember (from my honeymoon five years ago) is a great water color, incredible sand and you could walk away from the crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaAC Posted April 8, 2009 #14 Share Posted April 8, 2009 We have gone on a day pass to Sandals Grande St. Lucian up there a number of times. Yep... a little pricey, but everything was included (except of course, getting there) and we had fun. They are between Reduit Beach and Pigeon Point. Agreed, it is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatfromPa Posted April 8, 2009 #15 Share Posted April 8, 2009 We just returned from our cruise , and really enjoyed Reduit Beach at Rodney Bay. We took a van with 6 others from our ship and paid $6.00 a person for the ride there (15minutes) and we all decided on a time to leave and the van was there when it was time to go back. Again $6.00 a person . The beach is really nice, several small bars and one large restaurant, beach chairs and umbrellas are available ( 2 chairs and an umbrella was $15.00), and the piton beer wasn't bad either. Water sports are also available : jet skis, banana boat, etc. this beach was exactly what we wanted and had a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjacruiser Posted November 7, 2009 #16 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Be Back Drinking Piton in 18 Day's.....Great Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brampton32 Posted November 10, 2009 #17 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Are there vendors on this beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aligator6182 Posted November 14, 2009 #18 Share Posted November 14, 2009 what about snorkeling at reduit? Is there any and is it any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatP27 Posted November 15, 2009 #19 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I booked my group of 28 clients with Frank Charles while in St. Lucia. We rode on a very nice air conditioned bus with Brunes, our driver, and Martha, our tour guide. They were both very informative guides. We drove thru the expansive Banana Plantations to the Waterfalls. We had gorgeous views of the Pitons and Marigot Bay. We were amazed to see where the volcano had erupted years before and to see the geysers and boiling muddy waters splashing up from the ground. Frank met us here and made sure that we were all being well taken care of. He helped to hand out the beverages of water, soda, beer, and rum punch. Very refreshing. We ate lunch at the Beacon Restaurant, an adorably decorated place with breathtaking views of both the fishing village and the pitons. The buffet had delicious food including salads, rice, chicken, fish, plantains, and other choices. The waitresses served us refreshing lemonade, as well as ice cream for dessert. Rodney Bay Beach was never reached since we had so much fun visiting the other sights that we stayed there longer than we had originally planned. We will just have to return to this beautiful Island to see all that we missed this trip. I would strongly recommend booking your excursion with Frank. He was excellent at keeping in touch and helping to plan our brief stay on St. Lucia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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