PORT ROYAL

Last section… Have remove a link to additional ferry information - two parts received? Book tickets online as the ticket office queue may be long, plus the ship you are aiming for may sell out - Ferry Link https://stjohnticketing.com/schedules/ Shared taxi to Trunk $9 pp - Think there is a price concession for 12 years and younger.

Try in sections.. No problem… Taxi to Red Hook say 30 minutes Ferry crossing time - 20 minutes (just miss 1 wait 30 minutes) = max of 50 minutes Disembarking and taxi wait say 5 minutes) Ride from Cruz Bay to Trunk - say 10 minutes - Reverse say 10 minutes Ferry Cruz to Red Hook - say 20 minutes Ride back to ship - 40 minutes (heavy traffic) Best to allow a comfortable 1.5 hours there and 2 hours back

Probably a CC glitch… Try again No problem…. Here are the most conservative time lines.. Taxi to Red Hook say 30 minutes Ferry crossing time - 20 minutes (just miss 1 wait 30 minutes) = max of 50 minutes Disembarking and taxi wait say 5 minutes) Ride from Cruz Bay to Trunk - say 10 minutes - Reverse say 10 minutes Ferry Cruz to Red Hook - say 20 minutes Ride back to ship - 40 minutes (heavy traffic) Best to allow a comfortable 1.5 hours there and 2 hours back Book tickets online as the ticket office queue may be long, plus the ship you are aiming for may sell out - Ferry Link https://stjohnticketing.com/schedules/ More Ferry info… https://www.*****/travel/virgin-islands-ferry-schedules/stjohn/ Shared taxi to Trunk $9 pp - Think there is a price concession for 12 years and younger.

No problem…. Here are the most conservative time lines.. Taxi to Red Hook say 30 minutes Ferry crossing time - 20 minutes (just miss 1 wait 30 minutes) = max of 50 minutes Disembarking and taxi wait say 5 minutes) Ride from Cruz Bay to Trunk - say 10 minutes - Reverse say 10 minutes Ferry Cruz to Red Hook - say 20 minutes Ride back to ship - 40 minutes (heavy traffic) Best to allow a comfortable 1.5 hours there and 2 hours back Book tickets online as the ticket office queue may be long, plus the ship you are aiming for may sell out - Ferry Link https://stjohnticketing.com/schedules/ More Ferry info… https://www.*****/travel/virgin-islands-ferry-schedules/stjohn/ Shared taxi to Trunk $9 pp - Think there is a price concession for 12 years and younger.

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Stand corrected….. with apologies and thanks… Information updated

On last information received it’s impossible Only if the airport’s authority have issued official (Government vetted, security checked, vehicle and insurance approved) operational licenses to Uber drivers. Only approved and licensed taxis/drivers are allowed to enter the airport Anyway, registered taxi fares are regulated, posted and very reasonable

For an experience of stepping back in time to OSJ with the best PC (all made from scratch), then it must be El Convento…. Also, EC has an excellent plate of Tapas to go with the drinks. The ambiance is special. Link to a previous thread, giving pre and post critique.

Assist with link to discussions of places at a lower price point (guest houses etc..)

Consider La Concha with a high floor ocean view rooom….

As an aside. In the late summer/fall of 2022 introduced the shareholder benefits to new cruisers on t(e QM. Friends made the purchase at about $13/14 per share. Since 2022 they have taken 6 cruises across all Carnival brands, with a further 4 booked. Do the Math….. These shareholders are very happy with their ROI Even better the shares (being American residents) are in a 401, but in the UK it’s a SIP

Purchase 100 shares and receive benefits…. Link https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit Book a Voyage onboard and receive even more OBC, in addition to the Cunard Fare OBC

It was five years ago, when we stumbled upon Le Bistro Bleu, which was close to the coach pick-up point. It looked inviting, stepped in, simple, good food and wine at a reasonable price. But that said, it was quite some time ago. Maybe a consideration?

Came across by accident. Although not having current live knowledge, one knows a poster who may. @D&N could you kindly assist?

Ask one’s driver to stop at Melvina’s (If she, or her rum shack, is still around). - The islander’s name for Bush Rum is “Wa Bio” Be brave, but be very afraid……

Apologies. Should have stated Martinique is a separate island a great distance from San Juan, with the distilleries sited there. On one’s next visit to Martinique a distillery visit is recommended, especially La Favorite, when the cane is being crushed and Rhum is being produced

As a quick conversation of ECD to USD - Divide the ECD by 2 - Then deduct 20% Therefore ECD 50 = USD 20

Then consider Catherine’s Cafe…. https://catherines-cafe.com Beach (Chair) Menu…. There is also a small on site boutique selling a great variety of useful upmarket holiday items, food and clothing. Cab fare…. $40/50 per cab each way - journey time about 35/40 minutes - Outward driver will be pleased to be time bold for the return to port. Add 10 minutes to the time for ride back, because of possible heavy traffic. Book one’s day in advance……. Excellent food, drinks, service and ambiance Enjoy

Just trying to assist the OP Personally, never undertaken, a tad tacky. However posters have stated they booked on board, then touted the booking to TAs, and whoever gave the biggest discount, additional OBC etc., had the onboard booking transferred to them.

Additional…. Think Yellow is the only bar that will take an advance booking for the desired “Front Row” for one’s group. But do book very early for this beach beds position.

The only differences are… K is attached to a hotel that allows day guests to use (pay) beds and food/drink. Y has a more relaxed ambiance, with food/drink at a slightly lower price point. Advance booking is advisable. Recommend both…. Check out their webs for all information, photos etc., to make a decision based on one’s personal preferences. No doubt other Pinel visitors on CC will add their thoughts.

Cab from Port Rank…..Work on about $35/40.00 per cab pus tip…

Will one’s party be wishing to take lunch, albeit at a chair or seated at a table?

If taking a private tour, discreetly, and confidentiality, ask one’s driver if it would be possible to try “Bush Rum”. The rum is basically Moonshine infused with various herbs (?) grown on the island. Certain infusions can have the effect of numbing one’s lips and mouth. With other infusions giving the feeling that one’s eyes are trying to escape via the back of one’s head. A vendor will have a great variety, with those for the very, very brave “under the counter”. How brave is one? 😱

To assist one will give a realistic indication as to time lines. Usually, without any dockside problems, or a medical emergency, self disembarkation is approximately 1.5 hours after fully docking, UK Customs ship inspections/procedures and luggage offloaded. Collection of suitcases from terminal and the queue to go through to Customs, is about 30 minutes. Allow 3 hours for journey without any comfort break, because of morning Southampton and usual London traffic. No allowance is made for late docking, extra heavy traffic or motorway and/or road accidents, which will cause delays or detours.