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We will be stopping in St. Kitts and looking for a great beach to visit. We have 6 families traveling with us and looking to find information regarding pricing...cheaper to book off the cruise or go with one of the cruise excursions. We will be on the Carnival Breeze.

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As LHT28 has mentioned, your best shot will be reading through the subpage for St. Kitts on the link.

 

I have had a great time at the Brimstone Fortress. Spectacular views, great history and awesome to explore on your own. But beware, you have to be fit to manage the slopes and stairs.

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I was there last year.

 

I would just walk the town.

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X5SFnzL5NLs/VK_aK3OR-hI/AAAAAAAApjI/3jdi50dqFDg/s1600/DSC_2035.jpg

 

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aDngva5ng_g/VK_aNES5npI/AAAAAAAApjQ/kZf0B7PO3KE/s1600/DSC_2036.jpg

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KUKwnO47Z8Y/VK_d0U6PrJI/AAAAAAAApj4/JwA1StciJ9Q/s1600/DSC_2032.jpg

 

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWEdtvrxpxI/VK_d0NyRdOI/AAAAAAAApj0/P-bXm11polc/s1600/DSC_2037.jpg

 

Keith

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We enjoyed Carambolla Beach Club in Friars Bay the last time we were there. Nice beach and restaurant there.

We had been cruising to St Kitts for several years, but after the first time thinking there was nothing left to do we would choose not to get off the ship. However, someone on CC recommended the beach club at Friars and we found it to be very nice. About $4 per person for a taxi there.

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You could check out the Ports of Call forum

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=587

 

Then scroll down to St Kitts or other Islands you are stopping at

 

Welcome to Cruise Critics! :)

 

Per above, you will get so much help from the Port of Call forum for St. Kitts and your other ports of call.

You can as questions there as well.

 

Have fun planning your upcoming cruise! :D

 

LuLu

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I am headed to St. Kitts myself this year, we will be on The Allure with Royal Caribbean though. I have made this list of things to do on the island, maybe you will find it helpful.

 

Disregard any of the excursion prices, they are for royal.

 

Also, the zipline there looks AMAZING!!!! We are for sure doing that this year.

 

Here goes....

 

St. Kitts

-Romney Manor

Lovely Gardens

Home to a 300 year old Batik Tree

Gift Shop

Close to the rainforest

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147375-d148401-Reviews-Romney_Manor-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-Brimstone Hill fortress

Huge fortress

Open 9:30-5:30 daily

$10 Adult admission

Lots of walking and stairs but reviews say gorgeous views of the island and ocean.

http://www.brimstonehillfortress.org

 

-Scenic Railway around island

Must be booked through royal website

Adult tickets $109.00

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com

 

-A Sky Safari Zipline

Must be booked through royal website

Adult Tickets $99.00

Weight limit 270

4-Line Zip course, up to 1400 ft long and 25 stories high.

http://www.skysafaristkitts.com

Justin & Tara are for sure doing this one

 

-Horseback riding through rainforest

Through Royal caribbean $129 per adult

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/shoreExcursions/product/detail/view.do?sourcePage=shorexByPort&ProductCode=KTD5&DestinationCode=CARIB

Private tour option - $96

Tours at 9am & 1pm - 3 hours long

Long pants & tennis shoes required

Weight limit of 275lbs

https://www.shoretrips.com/excursion/region-car-skb-000438/caribbean-central-america/st-kitts/horseback-ride-in-the-rainforest

 

-Cockleshell Beach

Chairs and umbrellas available for rent

A Couple of restaurants nearby for food and drink

About $7 per person cab ride, about 20 minutes from port.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147375-d1381287-Reviews-Cockleshell_Beach-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-South Friar’s Beach

Chairs & Umbrellas available for rent

Restrooms nearby

Easy cab ride

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147374-d148268-Reviews-South_Friars_Beach-St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html#REVIEWS

 

-Carambola Beach Club

On South Friar’s Beach

Reservation needed

Daybeds, cushioned loungers, restrooms and showers available.

Wifi available

Upscale restaurant

http://www.carambolabeachclub.com/about-carambola/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g147375-d2481096-Reviews-Carambola_Beach_Club-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-Palm Court Gardens & Restaurant

Pool Day pass - $12 per person

Infinity pool overlooking views of st. Kitts

Pass includes use of facilities, restaurant, bar, pool, jacuzzi, loungers, umbrellas, showers, bathrooms and free wifi

Beautiful Garden area to tour

Shell Works giftshop for unique gifts and souvenirs.

15 minute walk from cruise terminal

http://www.palmscourtgardens.com/shell_works_stkitts

 

 

:)Enjoy!:)

 

(I also have lists like this one for St. Thomas and Nassau, if anyone wants them let me know!!)

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I am headed to St. Kitts myself this year, we will be on The Allure with Royal Caribbean though. I have made this list of things to do on the island, maybe you will find it helpful.

 

Disregard any of the excursion prices, they are for royal.

 

Also, the zipline there looks AMAZING!!!! We are for sure doing that this year.

 

Here goes....

 

St. Kitts

-Romney Manor

Lovely Gardens

Home to a 300 year old Batik Tree

Gift Shop

Close to the rainforest

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147375-d148401-Reviews-Romney_Manor-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-Brimstone Hill fortress

Huge fortress

Open 9:30-5:30 daily

$10 Adult admission

Lots of walking and stairs but reviews say gorgeous views of the island and ocean.

http://www.brimstonehillfortress.org

 

-Scenic Railway around island

Must be booked through royal website

Adult tickets $109.00

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com

 

-A Sky Safari Zipline

Must be booked through royal website

Adult Tickets $99.00

Weight limit 270

4-Line Zip course, up to 1400 ft long and 25 stories high.

http://www.skysafaristkitts.com

Justin & Tara are for sure doing this one

 

-Horseback riding through rainforest

Through Royal caribbean $129 per adult

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/shoreExcursions/product/detail/view.do?sourcePage=shorexByPort&ProductCode=KTD5&DestinationCode=CARIB

Private tour option - $96

Tours at 9am & 1pm - 3 hours long

Long pants & tennis shoes required

Weight limit of 275lbs

https://www.shoretrips.com/excursion/region-car-skb-000438/caribbean-central-america/st-kitts/horseback-ride-in-the-rainforest

 

-Cockleshell Beach

Chairs and umbrellas available for rent

A Couple of restaurants nearby for food and drink

About $7 per person cab ride, about 20 minutes from port.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147375-d1381287-Reviews-Cockleshell_Beach-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-South Friar’s Beach

Chairs & Umbrellas available for rent

Restrooms nearby

Easy cab ride

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147374-d148268-Reviews-South_Friars_Beach-St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html#REVIEWS

 

-Carambola Beach Club

On South Friar’s Beach

Reservation needed

Daybeds, cushioned loungers, restrooms and showers available.

Wifi available

Upscale restaurant

http://www.carambolabeachclub.com/about-carambola/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g147375-d2481096-Reviews-Carambola_Beach_Club-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-Palm Court Gardens & Restaurant

Pool Day pass - $12 per person

Infinity pool overlooking views of st. Kitts

Pass includes use of facilities, restaurant, bar, pool, jacuzzi, loungers, umbrellas, showers, bathrooms and free wifi

Beautiful Garden area to tour

Shell Works giftshop for unique gifts and souvenirs.

15 minute walk from cruise terminal

http://www.palmscourtgardens.com/shell_works_stkitts

 

 

:)Enjoy!:)

 

(I also have lists like this one for St. Thomas and Nassau, if anyone wants them let me know!!)

 

Very good list, and also to note that the nice thing about most of these is that they are very easy to do on your own and the taxi service in St. Kitts is very reliable and safe.

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leaveitallbehind .... Very nice list! :)

We are seriously considering Palm Court for our next time in St. Kitts.

 

LuLu

 

Can't take the credit - that was originally posted by tdavis0990. I just quoted their post with my response, which echo's yours. :)

 

Palm Court is very nice. We've also enjoyed Carambola Beach Club as well.

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I am headed to St. Kitts myself this year, we will be on The Allure with Royal Caribbean though. I have made this list of things to do on the island, maybe you will find it helpful.

 

Disregard any of the excursion prices, they are for royal.

 

Also, the zipline there looks AMAZING!!!! We are for sure doing that this year.

 

Here goes....

 

St. Kitts

-Romney Manor

Lovely Gardens

Home to a 300 year old Batik Tree

Gift Shop

Close to the rainforest

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147375-d148401-Reviews-Romney_Manor-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-Brimstone Hill fortress

Huge fortress

Open 9:30-5:30 daily

$10 Adult admission

Lots of walking and stairs but reviews say gorgeous views of the island and ocean.

http://www.brimstonehillfortress.org

 

-Scenic Railway around island

Must be booked through royal website

Adult tickets $109.00

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com

 

-A Sky Safari Zipline

Must be booked through royal website

Adult Tickets $99.00

Weight limit 270

4-Line Zip course, up to 1400 ft long and 25 stories high.

http://www.skysafaristkitts.com

Justin & Tara are for sure doing this one

 

-Horseback riding through rainforest

Through Royal caribbean $129 per adult

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/shoreExcursions/product/detail/view.do?sourcePage=shorexByPort&ProductCode=KTD5&DestinationCode=CARIB

Private tour option - $96

Tours at 9am & 1pm - 3 hours long

Long pants & tennis shoes required

Weight limit of 275lbs

https://www.shoretrips.com/excursion/region-car-skb-000438/caribbean-central-america/st-kitts/horseback-ride-in-the-rainforest

 

-Cockleshell Beach

Chairs and umbrellas available for rent

A Couple of restaurants nearby for food and drink

About $7 per person cab ride, about 20 minutes from port.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147375-d1381287-Reviews-Cockleshell_Beach-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-South Friar’s Beach

Chairs & Umbrellas available for rent

Restrooms nearby

Easy cab ride

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147374-d148268-Reviews-South_Friars_Beach-St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html#REVIEWS

 

-Carambola Beach Club

On South Friar’s Beach

Reservation needed

Daybeds, cushioned loungers, restrooms and showers available.

Wifi available

Upscale restaurant

http://www.carambolabeachclub.com/about-carambola/

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g147375-d2481096-Reviews-Carambola_Beach_Club-Basseterre_St_Kitts_St_Kitts_and_Nevis.html

 

-Palm Court Gardens & Restaurant

Pool Day pass - $12 per person

Infinity pool overlooking views of st. Kitts

Pass includes use of facilities, restaurant, bar, pool, jacuzzi, loungers, umbrellas, showers, bathrooms and free wifi

Beautiful Garden area to tour

Shell Works giftshop for unique gifts and souvenirs.

15 minute walk from cruise terminal

http://www.palmscourtgardens.com/shell_works_stkitts

 

 

:)Enjoy!:)

 

(I also have lists like this one for St. Thomas and Nassau, if anyone wants them let me know!!)

 

I would appreciate seeing your list for St. Thomas. Will be there in 2 weeks and have nothing planned yet. Can't do a beach because I just broke my arm and will still have a cast but send complete list anyway, thanks.

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Our family did the Safari Zip line a few months ago and we won't do it again. We have done several of these over years, so we kind of know our way around them. While the equipment is excellent, the operators are reckless and cocky. Their behavior is an accident waiting to happen. More than once the operators showed off by riding the zip lines without connecting their harness to the pulley; they just held on with their hands and arms. And several tourist riders were sent down the line before the previous rider was unhooked at the other end. These zip lines aren't that long. Small things, but we have never seen such recklessness before.

 

Burt

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We will be stopping in St. Kitts and looking for a great beach to visit. We have 6 families traveling with us and looking to find information regarding pricing...cheaper to book off the cruise or go with one of the cruise excursions. We will be on the Carnival Breeze.

 

 

Once you get off the ship, you will find lots of vendors that you can negotiate with to get to the beach.

Notice that you mentioned 6 families -- how many people total? The buses are mini-vans.

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I would appreciate seeing your list for St. Thomas. Will be there in 2 weeks and have nothing planned yet. Can't do a beach because I just broke my arm and will still have a cast but send complete list anyway, thanks.

 

I would love to see the lists for St. Thomas and Nassau. Thanks in advance!

 

Here is Nassau:

Nassau 7-2 - http://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/what-to-do/

-Straw Market

local goods & sovuneirs - Bay Street

Open 8-8

http://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/what-to-do/shopping/straw-market/

 

-Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and conservation Centre - Chippingham Road

Open 9-5

$18 admission per adult

http://www.ardastra.com

 

-Fort Charlotte - Chippingham Road

Open 8-4

Admission is $5 per adult

http://www.ammcbahamas.com/runtime/fortcharlotte.aspx

 

-Queen’s Staircase

66 steps - good view - carved out of sandstone at the end of the 18th century

Free

http://www.bahamas.com/vendor/queens-staircase#zoom=14&lat=24.98271&lon=-77.45705&layers=T0B00

 

-Fort Fincastle

Close to Queen’s Staircase

http://www.ammcbahamas.com/Runtime/FortFincastle.aspx

 

-The Cloisters

Not much to do, just good photo op - looks like roman ruins.

 

-Pirates of Nassau Museum

Admission $13 for adults, will take about 45 minutes. Open 9-6

http://www.pirates-of-nassau.com/museum.htm

 

-John Watling’s Rum Distillery

Free admission - tour runs about 15 minutes.

Rum tasting available after for about $6

 

-Arawak Cay

Foodie stop - tons of seafood dishes, fish fry, conch salads

 

-The Daiquiri Shack

fresh made, good reviews

 

-Senor Frogs

Close to the cruise terminal

 

-Graycliff Chocolatier Shop

Buy Chocolate

take a tour of the facility for $10

Interactive chocolate making class available for $49 per person

1/2 mile from the terminal

 

-Junkanoo Beach -

close to cruise terminal, restaurants and bars nearby - may have vendors selling stuff

 

-Cable Beach

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147416-d555427-Reviews-Cable_Beach-Nassau_New_Providence_Island_Bahamas.html

 

-Paradise Island Beach - might be too far for a short visit

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I would appreciate seeing your list for St. Thomas. Will be there in 2 weeks and have nothing planned yet. Can't do a beach because I just broke my arm and will still have a cast but send complete list anyway, thanks.

 

I would love to see the lists for St. Thomas and Nassau. Thanks in advance!

 

And here is St. Thomas

 

St Thomas 10-7

-Mountain Top

  • Great Photo Opp
  • Drake’s Seat - stop on the way up
  • Can be added into a tour stop

 

-Paradise Point Skyride

  • $21 - through royal - refundable if not used
  • Gorgeous Photo Opportunity

 

-Coral World Ocean Park -

  • adult admission to just park $19
  • Sea Lion Swim & Coral World Adult $126
  • Sea Lion Encounter & Coral World Adult $86
  • Sea Trek & Coral World Adult $79
  • Snuba & Coral World Adult $78
  • Shark Encounter & Coral World Adult $59
  • Turtle Encounter & Coral World Adult $59
  • Semi Submarine & Coral World Adult $41
  • http://coralworldvi.com

 

-Coki Beach

  • Right beside coral World.
  • Taxis nearby so easy to get back to port.
  • Beach Chairs & umbrellas available for rent
  • Bar & Grill nearby for food & drinks.
  • Best snorkeling on St. Thomas.
  • Able to feed fish in waist deep water.
  • Jet Ski Rentals nearby.
  • Dive Company - http://www.cokidive.com

 

-Magen’s Bay Beach

 

-Lindquist Beach

  • Less Crowded than Magens Bay
  • No restaurants/bars
  • $5 Entry fee

 

-Market Square

  • Souvenirs, t-shirts, etc

 

-Palm Passage Retail Mall

  • Shopping that is less touristy

 

-Brenda & Franko’s Fun Tours

 

-Duty free shopping Downtown Charlotte Amalie

  • A.H. Riise Liquors & Tobacco
  • If you want liquor or tobacco to take home they have a large selection & will wrap the liquor up and deliver to the ship so you don’t have to carry it around the island all day.
  • http://www.**********/stthomas/shopping/

 

-Blackbeard’s Castle

  • Beautiful 360* views of St. Thomas
  • Historic Buildings to tour, lots of photo opps.
  • 3 Pools to use, as well as changing rooms
  • Easy taxi ride from the pier, about $5.00 per person
  • Not recommended for those not able to walk well
  • Seasonal hours, only Oct-May $12.50 per person, senior discounts, children free
  • http://www.blackbeardscastle.com

 

-Fort Christian

  • Address: Waterfront Highway | East of shopping district, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
  • Interesting red historic fort
  • Some reviews suggest it may be closed for renovations as of January 2016
  • Could easily be incorporated into a tour group route

-St. Thomas Synagogue

 

-Magic Ice

 

-Butterfly Gardens

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We did the island train through HAL a couple of years ago -- very good.

And it didn't cost $109 -- it was something like $59 per person.

 

Glad to hear you liked the train ride!

 

We are sailing on royal caribbean and tickets are $109 for adults, $59 for child.

 

The Railways website states that tickets have to be purchased through the cruise line.

 

That is where I got the $109 from. Im sure prices may vary among cruise lines.

 

:)

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And here is St. Thomas

 

St Thomas 10-7

-Mountain Top

  • Great Photo Opp
  • Drake’s Seat - stop on the way up
  • Can be added into a tour stop

 

-Paradise Point Skyride

  • $21 - through royal - refundable if not used
  • Gorgeous Photo Opportunity

 

-Coral World Ocean Park -

  • adult admission to just park $19
  • Sea Lion Swim & Coral World Adult $126
  • Sea Lion Encounter & Coral World Adult $86
  • Sea Trek & Coral World Adult $79
  • Snuba & Coral World Adult $78
  • Shark Encounter & Coral World Adult $59
  • Turtle Encounter & Coral World Adult $59
  • Semi Submarine & Coral World Adult $41
  • http://coralworldvi.com

 

-Coki Beach

  • Right beside coral World.
  • Taxis nearby so easy to get back to port.
  • Beach Chairs & umbrellas available for rent
  • Bar & Grill nearby for food & drinks.
  • Best snorkeling on St. Thomas.
  • Able to feed fish in waist deep water.
  • Jet Ski Rentals nearby.
  • Dive Company - http://www.cokidive.com

 

-Magen’s Bay Beach

 

-Lindquist Beach

  • Less Crowded than Magens Bay
  • No restaurants/bars
  • $5 Entry fee

 

-Market Square

  • Souvenirs, t-shirts, etc

 

-Palm Passage Retail Mall

  • Shopping that is less touristy

 

-Brenda & Franko’s Fun Tours

 

-Duty free shopping Downtown Charlotte Amalie

  • A.H. Riise Liquors & Tobacco
  • If you want liquor or tobacco to take home they have a large selection & will wrap the liquor up and deliver to the ship so you don’t have to carry it around the island all day.
  • http://www.**********/stthomas/shopping/

 

-Blackbeard’s Castle

  • Beautiful 360* views of St. Thomas
  • Historic Buildings to tour, lots of photo opps.
  • 3 Pools to use, as well as changing rooms
  • Easy taxi ride from the pier, about $5.00 per person
  • Not recommended for those not able to walk well
  • Seasonal hours, only Oct-May $12.50 per person, senior discounts, children free
  • http://www.blackbeardscastle.com

 

-Fort Christian

  • Address: Waterfront Highway | East of shopping district, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
  • Interesting red historic fort
  • Some reviews suggest it may be closed for renovations as of January 2016
  • Could easily be incorporated into a tour group route

-St. Thomas Synagogue

 

-Magic Ice

 

-Butterfly Gardens

 

Thank you for this list and the websites. I would like to see Mountain Top and think we could probably negotiate a price with a taxi driver but I don't know how far it is and what would be a fair price.

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