Transfer to a beach from the port Grenada

[Presto2]

Help, we have never been on a Caribbean cruise before and feel like 'newbies' 

 

We would like to do some beach transfers as well as sight seeing.

 

Is this easy to do at this this port and if so, how.

 

Thanks

[PORT ROYAL]

On 9/2/2023 at 7:23 PM, Presto2 said:

Help, we have never been on a Caribbean cruise before and feel like 'newbies' 

 

We would like to do some beach transfers as well as sight seeing.

 

Is this easy to do at this this port and if so, how.

 

Thanks

Beach = La Plywood NOT Grand Anse

 

Plenty of shops/stalls selling alcohol, brickabat, souvenirs, spices etc., within the port covered area to satisfy the most discerning of shopper.  Also there is an official taxi Despatcher Desk/Kiosk where rates are published, for Tours and the ride to Plywood.  Your outward driver will be pleased have one book them for the return.  Plywood did have bed rental, think it was $10 for two.

 

La Plywood menu prices a ECD.  As a rough calculation into USD divide by two then deduct 25%

 

 

 

Edited September 4, 2023 by PORT ROYAL
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11 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Beach = La Plywood NOT Grand Anse

 

Plenty of shops/stalls selling alcohol, brickabat, souvenirs, spices etc., within the port covered area to satisfy the most discerning of shopper.  Also there is an official taxi Despatcher Desk/Kiosk where rates are published, for Tours and the ride to Plywood.  Your outward driver will be pleased have one book them for the return.  Plywood did have bed rental, think it was $10 for two.

 

La Plywood menu prices a ECD.  As a rough calculation into USD divide by two then deduct 25%

 

 

 

Did they change the name of the beach, or is this sarcasm? I’m looking for a beach for the day and don’t want to ask for wrong beach area.

[PORT ROYAL]

1 hour ago, stunned said:

Did they change the name of the beach, or is this sarcasm? I’m looking for a beach for the day and don’t want to ask for wrong beach area.

Plywood is on BBC Beach, first section of Morne Rouge Beach

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38 minutes ago, PORT ROYAL said:

Plywood is on BBC Beach, first section of Morne Rouge Beach

Oh, gotcha! Is this the place to be? 

[PORT ROYAL]

12 hours ago, stunned said:

Oh, gotcha! Is this the place to be? 

It’s nice quiet shabby chic place, away from Babylon and T’erds of Grand Anse, with great views, tasty food and local gin shots, where one’s custom is valued.
If this is what one wishes, then it’s a go to place.

However, some like the Babylon masses of Grand Anse and all that goes with it, therefore GA is their go to place.

 

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2 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

It’s nice quiet shabby chic place, away from Babylon and T’erds of Grand Anse, with great views, tasty food and local gin shots, where one’s custom is valued.
If this is what one wishes, then it’s a go to place.

However, some like the Babylon masses of Grand Anse and all that goes with it, therefore GA is their go to place.

 

Sounds like my place to be.

[PORT ROYAL]

15 minutes ago, stunned said:

Sounds like my place to be.

Little tip.

From about 4 in the afternoon liquid sunshine sometimes appears.  So, before leaving on a cruise purchase some cheap plastic disposable Ponchos, for the pocket.  Always take to a Caribbean Beach, if not used, then have for next time.

If experiencing Liquid Sunshine then one can shelter in the bar (hardship) awaiting cab.  Sadly, those on GA will have a Lemming stampede to the sea shuttle and have to Q in the rays.

 

Edited September 5, 2023 by PORT ROYAL
Poncho

[grimpil]

Can i get a reasonably priced massage at La Plywood beach?

[PORT ROYAL]

16 hours ago, grimpil said:

Can i get a reasonably priced massage at La Plywood beach?

No personal knowledge, but know Plywood could arrange.  Give them a face message or call.

[knitdiva]

First time in Grenada in January. I’m guessing taxi to La Plywood? How much? How long is the trip? There will be 5 or 7 of us. Also do they have chairs, umbrellas, shade? Looked online and saw pics of the restaurant and beach but saw no chairs or umbrellas. 

[PORT ROYAL]

41 minutes ago, knitdiva said:

First time in Grenada in January. I’m guessing taxi to La Plywood? How much? How long is the trip? There will be 5 or 7 of us. Also do they have chairs, umbrellas, shade? Looked online and saw pics of the restaurant and beach but saw no chairs or umbrellas. 

No idea on the price of a minivan taxi for one’s party, but think $35 e/w plus tip would more than cover it. 
Journey about 12/15 minutes, but allow 20 for the return in case of very heavy port traffic.

Beds used to be $10 per pair.  But best to message for private bed/umbrella group setup together with current prices, plus let them know the date, numbers etc. for the booking.

One’s custom will be valued.  
A small gratuity would be appreciated by servers.

Outward driver will be happy for a return booking at one’s time request.  Driver will usually arrive early to put one’s mind at rest.

 

Enjoy….