Geobugs Posted January 14, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2010 We took the taxi, $16 each way for family of four to S. Friars Beach. INCREDIBLE snorkeling! Reef is 50' and 200' from shore, no rip currents, just a gentle current from south to north that will guide you the length of the mile long reef. Chairs $5 each, umbrella $5. We truly enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted January 14, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2010 We took the taxi, $16 each way for family of four to S. Friars Beach. INCREDIBLE snorkeling! Reef is 50' and 200' from shore, no rip currents, just a gentle current from south to north that will guide you the length of the mile long reef. Chairs $5 each, umbrella $5. We truly enjoyed it. Hi! A few questions. Would a taxi for 2 people also be $16 each way? Was the sand nice (not rocky or pebbly)? How was the water near shore? Clear and calm? Where did you rent the stuff? Were they chairs or chaises? Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geobugs Posted January 14, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted January 14, 2010 A taxi for 2 people will be $16 each way. Black sand beach, fine grit. Water clear. Rented from the bar. Chairs, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvan68 Posted January 14, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Did you rent from the Shipwreck Bar? Are there any restrooms available? ABout how long was the taxi ride? Thanks for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkitts4ever Posted January 15, 2010 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Taxi ride would be around 15 minutes or so from the port. Restrooms are port-a-potty type (but not too bad!). Chaise lounges and umbrellas for rent from the bar (Shipwreck) - nice beach bar with good and reasonably priced food. One of my favourite places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted January 15, 2010 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Can you take a water taxi? How much would it cost? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvan68 Posted January 16, 2010 #7 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Thank you so much - excellent information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emeraldcity Posted January 16, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Any chance they had lockers to rent at the bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jett456 Posted January 18, 2010 #9 Share Posted January 18, 2010 This beach was beautiful. The shore is very rocky though. Wear water shoes if you have them. If you walk down to the far right there is a nice area where you can go right into the water without sidestepping the rocks. The views from down there are amazing. Ask your cab driver to take you to the photo spot where you can see the views from the Atlantic side. That looks like a great beach too if you like waves. Next time........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can'tstopcruising Posted January 18, 2010 #10 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Exactly where should we sit if want to avoid rocks. I don't plan to take water shoes. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jett456 Posted January 19, 2010 #11 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Well, if you walk all the way down towards the right you can park yourselves at the last restaurant that rents chairs and umbrellas. Then you wouldn't have far to walk at all to go in the water without the annoying rocks. You can also go in all the way down to the left but the area isn't as large or nice. There is a small spot in the middle (without rocks) that is near the float and slide. Ziggy's bar is right there. They have good prices but very slow service. We ate at the Monkey Bar. Expensive but good. As for the cabs make sure you get one of the government cabs. They are regulated and charge by destination. It was 2.50 pp each way. They will make you wait until they fill up the van before leaving. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul58 Posted January 19, 2010 #12 Share Posted January 19, 2010 The beach mentioned in this post is South Frigate Beach not South Friars beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jett456 Posted January 19, 2010 #13 Share Posted January 19, 2010 You are right. I am so sorry. It was South Frigate that I went to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheffip Posted January 22, 2010 #14 Share Posted January 22, 2010 This is getting confusing:confused: Does the original post refer correctly to South Friars with the excellent snorkeling? If so do they have snorkel gear for rent as well as the beach chairs? And can someone confirm the cab fare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellann Posted January 23, 2010 #15 Share Posted January 23, 2010 This is getting confusing:confused: Does the original post refer correctly to South Friars with the excellent snorkeling?If so do they have snorkel gear for rent as well as the beach chairs? And can someone confirm the cab fare? I'd like to know too. Can someone please clear this up? Thanx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul58 Posted January 23, 2010 #16 Share Posted January 23, 2010 The original post refers to South Friars Beach. It is over Sir Timothy Hill and then to the right. There will be a siggn to Shipwreck Bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellann Posted January 23, 2010 #17 Share Posted January 23, 2010 The original post refers to South Friars Beach. It is over Sir Timothy Hill and then to the right. There will be a siggn to Shipwreck Bar. Excellent! Thank you so much paul58!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheffip Posted January 23, 2010 #18 Share Posted January 23, 2010 The original post refers to South Friars Beach. It is over Sir Timothy Hill and then to the right. There will be a siggn to Shipwreck Bar. Thanks for clarifying. Do you know if there is a vendor renting snorkel gear on S. Friars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul58 Posted January 23, 2010 #19 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I am not sure but I believe that equipment can be rented @ Shipwreck Bar. It seems that when have been there people have gotten equipment there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheffip Posted January 23, 2010 #20 Share Posted January 23, 2010 I am not sure but I believe that equipment can be rented @ Shipwreck Bar. It seems that when have been there people have gotten equipment there. Thank you! (I'm packing my mask and snorkel but not my fins.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_nix Posted January 24, 2010 #21 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Does anyone have pics of the beach area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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