Favorite Beach in the CARIBBEAN

[sansterre]

The Baths on Virgin Gordon. Getting there is the best part!

[beachtreat]

Anguilla gets the nod from me and I've been to dozens of islands. Shoal Bay is breathtaking. I took the ferry over for the day while on a cruise and spent the afternoon sharing a gorgeous beach with one other person at a great little tiki bar. Trunk Bay is also very beautiful and Aruba has some showstoppers, too!

[beachtreat]

I should have also mentioned the beaches in Hopetown, Abacos and the beautiful pink sand beach at Harbor Island. Also Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island.

[beachtreat]

Oh my....I have slighted Rum Point in the Caymans or Seven Mile Beach there. My apologies.

[BillyJen]

We've been on 7 Caribbean cruises and have been on several beaches. The beach I really enjoy is Siesta Key, Sarasota, Fl.

[Evangaline]

Rincon Beach in Samana, Dominican Republic. Very remote. Best to get there by ATV or horseback, but a piece of heaven when you do. Gentle rolling waves, dazzling azure colours and magnificent mountain scenery. Julio Ingelesias was rumored to be digging it up to build a casino-style mega hotel, so get there soon before the carnage hits.

[cruiseapril]

beachtreat- We would like to go to Pink Sands Beach on Harbour Island- have read sooo many good reviews of it.

[mahi mahi]

Hi Jake, If you're looking for a beach within walking distance of the port, you might want to consider the Pasanggrahan Hotel. Very small older hotel right on the beach - they have been here for yrs & yrs. They welcome cruise ship tourists and allow you to use their beach chairs & umbrellas in return for you purchasing either drinks or lunch. It is not Shoal Bay by a long shot but the pluses do outweigh any minuses. Have a great cruise.

 

Hi Helen. Connie and I have taken a bus to Maho and had drinks at the Sunset Bar watching the planes land the last couple of times we've been in St. Maarten. We've then enjoyed the beach near the port mainly because of the entertainment (usually some locals acting up) and being close to the ship you can relax and not worry about being late getting back. The deal...lounge chairs, floaty toys, umbrella and two beers for ten bucks is attractive but we haven't found a decent restroom in the restaurants nearby. Seems like the Pasanggrahan Hotel beach is a more civilized spot, worth a try.

[tarheel2]

Ferry runs on regular schedule. Must take cab from Shoal Bay back to ferry which could be problem unless you pre-arrange for return trip. cab from ferry to shoal Bay and cab from St. Martin ferry to ship -no problem.

[RAYSAN11]

Allthough Bermuda is not strictly in the Carribbean, HorseShoe Bay has to be somewhere in the mix

[markshale]

As you can see,everyone has a different opinion. There is no real consensus. There are very photogenic beaches like Trunk Bay for example. If you want THE best experience on a beach on a given day that is a different matter. Clouds, wind direction, all play a part. Time of year too. What activities you want to do also play a part. Be open. On one side of an island conditions might be better than the other. One side can be windy and cloudy the other clearer and calmer. This is particularly true in places like Barbados. On a cruise you will have a number of options.

 

If you are concerned about the weather look into it in travel guides like Frommers'. Aruba comes to mind as a very dry place in the winter for example.

 

Hope this helps.

[Willsot]

Agree that Trunk Bay is magnificent. We also love the BVI beaches, Cane Garden Bay, White Bay, and Virgin Gorda. Our favorite, and most-visited for us, is Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Jamaica.

[njs]

Pristine,peaceful, perfect paradise!;)

 

As a timeshare owner in Aruba, lets keep eagle beach a secret:D;) Dont want it over run lol

Really, just kidding- it is definitely my fav

[ricki]

Cane Garden Beach in Tortola has good snorkeling and is usually relatively empty.

 

Ricki

[zookiebird]

Haven't seen it yet but does the new pirate ship bar somewhat spoil the beauty of Half Moon Cay? Not criticizing, just curious.

[sandygirl46]

Siesta Keys in Florida

Dickenson Bay in Antigua and

Varadero in Cuba

[Arzeena]

Palm Beach, Aruba.

[kalliekae]

Magen's Bay on St. Thomas. Absolutely beautiful, blue waters and white sand = GORGEOUS!!! It wasn't crowded the day we were there so it was perfect!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I think any Beach in Roatan Honduras is one of my favorites :D While I love HMC and a few others. I especially love Foster's at West Bay (it was like having our own private island and lagoon) and the new CCL Corp project at Mahogany Bay. The Beach area right at the cruise terminal is really nice for a close beach.

[CaribeDream]

I agree with UKgirl31 all the way. Crane Beach in Barbados is in a league of it's own. Warm, I repeat, warm crystal clear water. Huge relaxing waves and sand that is as soft at silk. Diving off of the nearby rock cliffs, spear fishermen. The works. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. I could go on and on.