innlady1 Posted December 24, 2011 #26 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Check out Chowhound for their "Caribbean" board and see what you can find: http://chowhound.chow.com/boards/88Chowhound search for St Barts: http://www.chow.com/search?query=st+barts&board_name=South+and+Central+America+and+the+Caribbean&from_date=1+year+ago&search_board_id=88&type=Topic St Barts restaurant recs: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/391321 And finally: Lunch on St Barts: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/558761 Thank you, SwissMyst...I will check those out, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 24, 2011 #27 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Do I understand you correctly? You're looking for a Beach,,,, right? Actually, both. We'll do one or the other.Of course, we can always eat at the beach. I just got this response back from Nikki Beach. Dear Carol, Thank you for your email, We do rent sunbeds at Nikki Beach, they have a minimum consumption, When did you want to come to the beach? Regards Jessica On Fri, Dec 23, 2011 at 3:49 PM, <contact@nikkibeach.com> wrote: New Contact - NIkki Beach St Barths 2011-12-23 14:49:53 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 24, 2011 #28 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Great news. I'm going to copy the contact info and think about us going there on our upcoming Maasdam cruise stopping in St. Barts. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 24, 2011 #29 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Last year, we had lunch at Le Route du Buccaneers on the harbor in Gustavia .Chow hound lists it as very nice. Think we paid $60 for a sandwich and a salad. Maybe we had some coffee too. Not too bad as far as St. Barts goes, but it wasn't anything special. Nice spot on the harbor and outside as well as inside dining. Sheila, just checked my Amex bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 24, 2011 #30 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Great news.I'm going to copy the contact info and think about us going there on our upcoming Maasdam cruise stopping in St. Barts. Thanks for sharing. So, what do you think a minimum consumption means? Nikki Beach is supposed to be quite upscale and very beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 24, 2011 #31 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Judy and Sheila, check this out: http://www.access-stbarth.com/en/restaurants-st-barts/on-the-beach/nikki-beach.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissMyst Posted December 24, 2011 #32 Share Posted December 24, 2011 So, what do you think a minimum consumption means? Nikki Beach is supposed to be quite upscale and very beautiful. Could mean they only have a few to offer outsiders, and/or they also carry a minimum consumption charge to order from their bar/restaurant as well. Odd choice of terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 24, 2011 #33 Share Posted December 24, 2011 We are trying to find an itinerary that goes to St Barts -- can't find any. Where are you all finding an itinerary that has St Barts on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 24, 2011 #34 Share Posted December 24, 2011 So, what do you think a minimum consumption means? Nikki Beach is supposed to be quite upscale and very beautiful. I'll confirm but I interpret that to mean that expect you to spend a 'minimum' at their facility. Given the high prices on this island, that probably means rent the chair, tip the attendant, an iced tea and sandwich. :) It's a glorious spot and we're prepared to pay dearly to enjoy it. We were there last year and hoped to see it again and are grateful we (hopefully) will have the chance to see this beautiful place once more. I'm only guessing but it wouldn't shock me if they expect minimum $100 pp. What price paradise? :D For a special treat, in place of a cabana at HMC, I'd rather do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 24, 2011 #35 Share Posted December 24, 2011 We are trying to find an itinerary that goes to St Barts -- can't find any. Where are you all finding an itinerary that has St Barts on it? Maasdam is calling at St. Barts a number of times 2012. There are various combinations of 10 day, 14 day, 21 and 24 day cruises which call there. There are combinations of single 10 day cruises or Collectors for the various lengths mentioned. Look at Maasdam January 13, 2012, February 6, March 12, March 23 and April 6. You will find there are sometimes two stops at St. Barts on some of the Collectors but if you only do one segment, you still can hit that island. These are great itineraries IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 24, 2011 #36 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I looked at HAL's site for Jan, Feb, Mar and April and I don't see St Barts on any of Maasdam's itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iflyrc5 Posted December 24, 2011 #37 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I've looked and posted on the St. Barts boards, but haven't gotten an answer. Last year, we took a taxi with another couple and did a tour of the island. The driver pointed out several sites but didn't stop anywhere. When we got back to the port, we walked a bit and had lunch on the water at a small restaurant. Looking for a nice beach, but read on the boards that none of the beaches rent chairs or umbrellas because they are all private. Anyone have any ideas for a beach and a place for lunch? Shell Beach is a 10 minute walk from the Pier at St. Barts. There is a place on the Beach for lunch and they rent chairs but they were rather pricey - as I recall they wanted 20 Euros. Most people used the bolders along the beach to put their stuff on. You really need water shoes as much of the beach is very small shells. Nice cove area and is good for swimming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 24, 2011 #38 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Shell Beach is a 10 minute walk from the Pier at St. Barts. There is a place on the Beach for lunch and they rent chairs but they were rather pricey - as I recall they wanted 20 Euros. Most people used the bolders along the beach to put their stuff on. You really need water shoes as much of the beach is very small shells. Nice cove area and is good for swimming. Thanks for that info. I don't like beaches that are covered in shells. Went to one like that in Marco Island on the west coast of Florida.I like sand beneath my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 24, 2011 #39 Share Posted December 24, 2011 I don't think we'd be real comfortable sitting on rocks but I appreciate the mention of water shoes. We each have them and I think I'll toss them in our suitcase in case the beach we choose has some shells and we want to walk the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harris Jeffer Posted December 24, 2011 #40 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Our upcoming cruise on Maasdam this spring will be our 32nd cruise on that beautiful ship. And Yes, I will be very , very sad if/when Maasdam leaves HAL's fleet. I don't even want to think about it. She was in drydock in april and will go in again. The ship looks great. I don't think HAL would spend so much on her if they were going to retire her soon. I think you will be able to cruise on her for many years to come:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harris Jeffer Posted December 24, 2011 #41 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks for that info. I don't like beaches that are covered in shells. Went to one like that in Marco Island on the west coast of Florida.I like sand beneath my feet. Coney Island has a sand beach! That does not mean I would want to go there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 24, 2011 #42 Share Posted December 24, 2011 She was in drydock in april and will go in again. The ship looks great. I don't think HAL would spend so much on her if they were going to retire her soon. I think you will be able to cruise on her for many years to come:) Yes, we sailed her two cruises since her last dry dock and think she looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 24, 2011 #43 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Coney Island has a sand beach! That does not mean I would want to go there! Neither would I. As a matter of fact, I'm a native New Yorker and have never been there. I prefer the Hampton Beaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 25, 2011 #44 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I still don't see on HAL's site any itinerary ST Barts that you all talk about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted December 26, 2011 #45 Share Posted December 26, 2011 KK, you're not looking carefully. THis is how it's listed on the itinerary. And cruises that include St. Barts sell out very quickly. Gustavia (St. Barts), France TR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 26, 2011 #46 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I gave you the specific dates, KK. Plug them in at "Find a Cruise", Plug in All Caribbean and Maasdam" and those cruises should pop up. Here is a copy and paste of that previous post I made: Maasdam is calling at St. Barts a number of times 2012. There are various combinations of 10 day, 14 day, 21 and 24 day cruises which call there. There are combinations of single 10 day cruises or Collectors for the various lengths mentioned. Look at Maasdam January 13, 2012, February 6, March 12, March 23 and April 6. You will find there are sometimes two stops at St. Barts on some of the Collectors but if you only do one segment, you still can hit that island. These are great itineraries IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 26, 2011 #47 Share Posted December 26, 2011 ....OR If you have a Cruise Planner (one of the last they published) that goes 2012, they are listed in there. I was leafing through a copy the other day and saw them listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innlady1 Posted December 26, 2011 #48 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I looked at HAL's site for Jan, Feb, Mar and April and I don't see St Barts on any of Maasdam's itineraries. Judy is correct, Yonnie. We're on the Maasdam 1/13 and are stopping at St. Barts...same as last year. I know it's on some later itineraries as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 26, 2011 #49 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Okay -- I went back to HAL's site -- I see how St Barts is listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted December 26, 2011 #50 Share Posted December 26, 2011 :) Happy to have helped you, KK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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