eyern1 Posted January 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 23, 2017 We stopped by the resort and walked down to the beach there about 10 years ago. I remember how beautiful it was and was thinking about revisiting this cruise, but am seeing virtually no information about Crane Beach, other than a seaweed problem 2 years ago. Is it still a problem there? Can you access the beach without going through the resort (seemed like you couldn't before). I have emailed them about a day pass or access and am waiting to hear back. As far as I can tell, the taxi fare from the non-union guys would be about $20 US. Does that sound right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted January 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I just spent a long weekend on Barbados and went to Crane for 3 straight days. Here's what i can tell you: > No seaweed problem. > You can access the beach down a narrow alley without going through the hotel. > You can rent a chair and umbrella for $30BBS / $15US. > The resort now has a bar and grill on the beach. Decent fare, nothing special, not insanely priced. They take cash. > The only downside is there are a number of slightly aggressive, overly friendly vendors trying to sell crappy drinks in coconuts. They are overpriced and awful. But its no reason to not go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted January 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Just leave plenty of time to get back to the ship. Traffic back into Bridgetown can be a little crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyern1 Posted January 27, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Thank you very much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain.Pugwash Posted January 30, 2018 #5 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I was at the Crane on Sunday for brunch (28th) The beach was absolutely covered in seaweed almost up to where the sunbeds were. A few people were walking through it to the sea, but no-one was in the water. You could see the seaweed floating on top of the water. I understand the hotel has machinery to clear the beach, but no sign of it happening. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODECCIT Posted January 31, 2018 #6 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Cab ride is $20 round trip per person. Free excess to the beach is a little tricky, because you have to jump on top of the rocks like Mario from a computer game. Crane beach is on Atlantic side of the island and waves can be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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