Who's been to Grand Turk since they reopen?

[matymil]

We are heading back next month. Just wondering if their have been any noticeable changes to alot of peoples favorite port? Are non vaccinated children still not able to get off the ship, even with a bubble tour? Not my favorite spot but im sure some people in my cruise group would also like to know if Jacks shack has reopened. TIA 

[mondello]

5 hours ago, matymil said:

We are heading back next month. Just wondering if their have been any noticeable changes to alot of peoples favorite port? Are non vaccinated children still not able to get off the ship, even with a bubble tour? Not my favorite spot but im sure some people in my cruise group would also like to know if Jacks shack has reopened. TIA 

We were there 12/28. Not sure if they had any bubble tours available. Jack's Shack is open and well worth the walk down the beach. Way less crowded. $10 for umbrella and chairs. Bar was busy. Great conch fritters, a little spicy with the sauce. Food was pricy but good and you are paying for oceanfront dining. There is a ski boat down there that has a choice of a double banana boat or a Beast half moon raft that seats four. $25/person to ride and kids loved it.

[matymil]

19 hours ago, mondello said:

We were there 12/28. Not sure if they had any bubble tours available. Jack's Shack is open and well worth the walk down the beach. Way less crowded. $10 for umbrella and chairs. Bar was busy. Great conch fritters, a little spicy with the sauce. Food was pricy but good and you are paying for oceanfront dining. There is a ski boat down there that has a choice of a double banana boat or a Beast half moon raft that seats four. $25/person to ride and kids loved it.

Thanks for the info. Im guessing your kids are over 5? We are cruising with a 3 year old

[Pellaz]

2 hours ago, matymil said:

Thanks for the info. Im guessing your kids are over 5? We are cruising with a 3 year old

 

Reports have indicated that the pool at Margaritaville is open, but the Flow-rider there is not currently operating.  The poolside cabanas may not be available.  

Apparently the "local operators" who used to sell close-up chairs and umbrellas at the M'Ville beach area are gone; this is a feature and not a bug.   The remaining chairs and umbrellas are free to use, first-come first-serve.  

[matymil]

48 minutes ago, Pellaz said:

 

Reports have indicated that the pool at Margaritaville is open, but the Flow-rider there is not currently operating.  The poolside cabanas may not be available.  

Apparently the "local operators" who used to sell close-up chairs and umbrellas at the M'Ville beach area are gone; this is a feature and not a bug.   The remaining chairs and umbrellas are free to use, first-come first-serve.  

Have you seen any reports about only vaccinated allow to get off the ship?

[mondello]

5 hours ago, matymil said:

Thanks for the info. Im guessing your kids are over 5? We are cruising with a 3 year old

Correct, he's a teen terror now, 13. I was thinking even without great bubble tours, your family would probably have a chance at using onboard pools or splash pads. Especially with reduced capacity and so many guests off in ports.

Edited January 9, 2022 by mondello
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[matymil]

So has anyone been there since the restart know if kids still arent allowed on the island?

[matymil]

Any updates? Im finding it hard to find info on GT after they reopened