Best beach close to cruise port

Can anyone recommend a beach that is relatively close to the cruise port? ( up to a 25 minute walk or shot taxi ride)

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Can anyone recommend a beach that is relatively close to the cruise port? ( up to a 25 minute walk or shot taxi ride)

 

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With Cruise Herds or not?

Sorry to jump in on this thread.....but for us the least crowded nice beach with amenities would be of interest to us.

I Apologize Port Royal - you might not be leaning in this direction, so maybe different options in response outlining differences would be great?

Sorry to jump in on this thread.....but for us the least crowded nice beach with amenities would be of interest to us.

I Apologize Port Royal - you might not be leaning in this direction, so maybe different options in response outlining differences would be great?

THE BEST BUT NOT CLOSE TO PORT

Beach location

The best two places for your consideration are JACQUI O's and CECILIA'S look nowhere else, as every decent "quiet" beach will attract the cruise herds, and cease to be so.

Both are upmarket shabby chic class places with excellent service, food, drinks, facilities and are "well away" from the Cruise Herds, no matter how many ships are in port. JO's and C's are NOT "grab a bed and an umbrella" places.

JO is closed on a Monday and is closest to the Port.

Cecilia's has a lower price point and slightly further away

Book your visit/lunch/day in advance.

Whoever you select there will be no disappointment.

JACQUI O's - https://www.facebook.com/

CECILIA'S - http://highpointantigua.com/

However, if you like the ambience of a Yacht/Beach Club, then the Pavilion

Contact the Concierge at the Pavilion

concierge@christopheharbour.com

They may have space to allow you to visit, take lunch, drinks etc for a day

Cruise Herds will NEVER establish the P as a "destination".

Definitely NOT a "grab a bed and an umbrella" beach club.

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There are no beaches within walking distance. Since the OP asked about beaches, not restaurants, a 15 minute taxi ride would take you to Runaway, Deep Cove or Ft. James. The first two have no facilities and you would have the place all to yourself. I don't think Ft. James would be terribly busy. If facilities are important, then you are looking at the string of beaches on the west coast starting at Jolly and going south. I can't prove it but suspect that beaches get quieter as you get further away from the port. The furthest one would be less than 30 minutes from the port by taxi.

There are no beaches within walking distance. Since the OP asked about beaches, not restaurants, a 15 minute taxi ride would take you to Runaway, Deep Cove or Ft. James. The first two have no facilities and you would have the place all to yourself. I don't think Ft. James would be terribly busy. If facilities are important, then you are looking at the string of beaches on the west coast starting at Jolly and going south. I can't prove it but suspect that beaches get quieter as you get further away from the port. The furthest one would be less than 30 minutes from the port by taxi.

Sorry to correct, but JO's & C's are on excellent quiet beaches.

Just looking over the menu says prices are in ec $ , what is that equivalent too?

They were very high so hopefully something cheaper lol

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We sailed on RCL Adventure of the Seas last week and Wednesday our port stop was Antigua.

We opted to go to Dickensen Beach , 10 minute taxi ride from cruise port.

Calm clean water,nice beach.

Taxi fare was $12 + tip ( if you so elect) each way for two people.

We rented 2 beach chairs + umbrella from Tony's beachfront for $22 total.

Whatever you do in Antigua, please enjoy.