2PinaColadas Posted August 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 31, 2014 There will be 3 ships in port the day we arrive in Antigua. We are looking for a pretty beach that will not get too crowded. A place that has adult beverages and bathrooms are a must. Chair rentals would be nice, but not a deal breaker. My DH also likes to snorkel. Does this describe any of the Antigua beaches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaDee Posted September 5, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Definitely not Dickenson beach, it's very crowded. In addition to the hotel guests and people like us arriving in taxis, catamaran excursions were pulling up and dropping off even more people onto the beach. We enjoyed Valley Church beach, there was just one row of chairs, lots of room to spread out. The water was gorgeous. I don't think there is any snorkeling, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PinaColadas Posted September 6, 2014 Author #3 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Thank you. Many people on here recommend Valley Church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PinaColadas Posted November 5, 2014 Author #4 Share Posted November 5, 2014 From reading these boards, Valley Church Beach has been getting very crowded. With 3 ships in port I am worried it will be packed. So, we are looking into other possibilities. What is the beach at Coconut's like? $50 for AI is very reasonable, especially if it is a pretty beach. Or would we be better off at Runaway, Dickensons, Hawksbill?? We are more confused now than ever. VCB looks beautiful, but I really want to relax and get away from crowds and vendors. Is it still a good choice? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Fletcher Posted November 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Rent a car and drive over to Half Moon Bay, the island's finest beach, but there are no facilities which is why it's usually empty. Or take a day pass at Curtain Bluff - two lovely beaches and pretty grounds. The cruise pack won't find you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatonDoolittle Posted November 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2014 VCB is nice, but nothing special, and as noted, now getting over run with cruisers. Turners beach meets your criteria, it is a bit further on the same road as VC and far less crowded. Take the bus, if you are on a budget, drops you right at their driveway, and last time I was there, I waited under 5 minutes to catch one going back to town. It is my favorite beach, and would be even more so with 3 ships in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2PinaColadas Posted November 8, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Thank you Fletcher and EatonDoolittle. I will definitely be looking into your suggestions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 8, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Having three ships in port is not that unusual. Just go ahead with your plans. ;) LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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