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I agree that the Splendor is a great ship. We were on it last year. It is one of our favorite, even though it is an older ship with a lot of pink. We loved the Dream also but I would be happy on either ship!

We love Guy's though.. We are going on the Splendor, so we hope their barbecue place is OK.. There are so many options for food but I must admit, I'd eat Guy's Burger's everyday and never complain.. They are so filling, so we usually don't do the evening dinner if we eat past 1..

Just got off the ship. Don't have the menus but the second formal night was blah. Enjoyed all the other nights but just found the second formal night a waste. The last sea day they did an Eastern Caribbean port of call menu.

Did they have Guy's burger's AND Barbecue??? On net it says so but not on Splendor site.. Thx in advance..

do you know the price??? ty

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Eagle Beach

Some vendors renting chaise lounges (Paradise Beach Villas) and chaises and umbrellas (La Cabana Resort) as well as jet-ski rentals. They can also provide other watersports such as parasail, banana boat/tube rides, snorkeling excursions, at their locations or take you by boat to Palm Beach.

 

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

Taxi fare $13 each way for a maximum of 5 people, with an additional $3 charge on Sundays & holidays

 

Beach chair rental

Full day rental $15 each

Half day rental $10 each

Free wifi

Passions Beach Bar & Restaurant with beach service

No shade palapas available

 

MVC Eagle Beach Resort

Taxi fare $13 each way

 

Beach chair rental

Full day rental $10 each

Half day rental $5 each

Tulip Restaurant (across the street from the beach)- breakfast, lunch, dinner & drinks

Free wifi

Restrooms

Shower

Changing room

Shade palapas available

 

Palm Beach

Taxi fare $14 each way

 

Various vendors along the beach renting chaises and umbrellas. Most centrally located to food, beverage and bathroom are those at the foot of De Palm Pier. Use the alley from the street out to the beach which runs between the Radisson and Riu.

 

Ask to be dropped off at the entrance to De Palm Pier- long red line extending from the street to beach in picture below. Take the walkway from the street out towards the beach. On the right hand side there are 2 vendors- see location in picture below- who rent chaises and umbrellas. There is also another vendor in the middle of the Hilton's beach. Bugaloe Bar and Grill is at the end of the pier. There are also hotel beachside restaurants at the Hilton and Hyatt.

 

When you are ready to depart simply walk thought the Hilton property and out to their lobby where there should be taxis waiting outside. If not the bellman will call one for you.

Thank you for all your info.. This will be our first visit to Aruba I enjoy snorkeling, my husband just laying in the shade.. I was thinking Eagle Beach so are your taxi fares you quoted from the Cruise pier.. Thank you in advance and any advise on snorkeling beaches, I would appreciate..

Casa Abou and Porto Marie - US$60 taxi each way - expensive for a couple of hours whilst the cheapest is Mambo beach - US$20 each way (all fares are per taxi with 2,3 or 4 people)

 

Check out Holiday Beach Resort and Casino - it is within walking distance of the Mega-Pier and only cost US$10/pp to use all their facilities which includes sunbeds and thatched parasols. Visible from the Ship if you berth at the Mega-Pier, to the left. Went there last month, not many people there but was excellent when compared to Mambo Beach.

We will be there next week. Those are great prices but not sure where Carnival is docked.. Thanks for the info.. How about Aruba? Any close good beaches to pier???

We want to book the VC to Hawaii for September. Can not find excursions, do u know do they have the Pearl Harbor on debark day and will get us and luggage to airport for evening departure.. Thx for ur help.. Am disappointed no Guy Burgers or Mexican Hut for eateries tho!!!!