PORT ROYAL

Is the request for recommendations for a Rum Bar? One’s preference is The Mezzanine, which has a diverse selection at all price points. They have a happy hour (?) for 4 hours from 4 pm. Their Tapas and small plates food is good. Great OSJ atmosphere. But there are many Bars all over OSJ… No doubt CC will give alternatives for consideration.

It is globally acknowledged that seaweed occurs because of adverse weather conditions and tidal surges out at sea. Weather and tides in the Caribbean cannot be precisely predicted, nothing today, seaweed tomorrow. Best to book one’s beach day in advance, then just go with the flow and enjoy.

For a private tour, work on $500/600.00 for the vehicle, which can accommodate six.

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Taxi there to Cul-de-Sac (pier on Orient Beach) and back…. Outward driver will be happy to be time booked for the return from the pier at Cul-de-Sac to port. If not wishing to be time banded, there will be plenty of taxis available (waiting) at Cul-de-Sac for the drive back to port.

No water taxi.. Take a Cab… The Cab controller’s kiosk is inside the covered cruise terminal. The fares are government controlled and published at the kiosk. Work on about $20 per cab each way plus tip. Outward driver will be pleased to be booked for one’s timed return and will arrive early to put one’s mind at rest. Don’t forget Ponchos

Plenty of street food places and shacks in/around the town. Also, Rum Shops.

Just phoned a Bajan friend, he said SM is a beautiful 60ft dream machine….Hence XL = Extra Large

Think it’s sailing on a larger yacht, with more space/comfort. With regard eats, the food is always the same high quality, with XL having a slightly larger choice of premium drinks - All drinks are premium across all sailings.

SM - https://www.12metre.com Captain Bob - Speedboat tour, snorkelling, lunch etc. ST - https://usvisharkdiving.com/about-us/

May one clarify? The discussion with OP was on the potential transfer by train and one mentioned a train being about £100 more for 2 pax, but less hassle. But one’s post did successfully generate the required information on prices. So a win-win

Agreed, a people carrier will be about the same total price of a cab to the station, then 4 tickets. No train, no angst.

Nothing direct, minimum 1 change. Take a cab it’s about £100 per couple more, but less hassle. But know CC will suggest cab companies with prices.

May one suggest flying from Southampton Airport to Paris. Could save a lot of hastle.

Here’s a link previous thread with budget suggestions…..

Note to self… next visit - $170 gets - https://adventureantigua.com/activities/the-xtreme-circumnav/ - which includes the visit to Stingray, Sightseeing, Lunch, drinks etc., etc.,

One can recommend The Mango Tree - Check out the Chef’s Specials (tastebud joys) on the daily board - but do book early for that very desirable front row table overlooking the Pitons. BIL & SIL took a Buffet lunch at The View as part of a private tour a few years ago, which they enjoyed with a distance view of The Pitons I will invite @reedprincess to suggest alternatives for consideration, being excellent for both food and views. Enjoy checking out the Websites, the photos, the Menus and the ambiance in making a selection, but with a big note to self, do book early for a prime view table.

@cruisemom42 has suggest https://sharedshuttle.it Personally, would contact Rome Cabs for a transport only price and a tour. In no doubt other CC members will also give advice.

https://acs-sxm.co Take a look at photo gallery on Trip Advisor

They will assist….. https://discoverdominica.com/en/contact-us

We shall have our own wardrobes. Not going to wear someone’s pre-worn.

Registered when the previous Titanic opened, which then disappeared into a black hole. So would be interested, but will await the official opening of registration. Also, will wish to see a confirmation of the official dress code.

Yes - About 25/30 minutes for an able bodied person from port to door. Water taxi does get one closer, although still 15 minutes on foot. But the total time taken by ferry to first queue to pay, then queue to board, then move, is longer than the walk to midtown jetty. Take a cab from port to door.

Think an independent tour, including transport, was sold at about $60 pp 2 years ago. But with price increases consider it now being $70 pp

Island Man is popular with land vacationers and cruisers, so do suggest an early exchange and booking.