Jost Van Dyke Excursion

[NanaPam00]

The day we were there Soggy Dollar had really long lines from a Carnival excursion that had arrived before us.  We much preferred the quiet atmosphere and shade at Hendo's - the food was good there, too.

[volk904]

You don’t have to take a Royal Excursion to get to JVD. Check the other Excursion companies there is several that offer excursions at most ports world wide.  Excursioneer is one of the. We just found some others off our ship on the cruise board for our cruise and did a group charter.  Cost less and we got 5 hours instead of 3.  Check with Aristocrat.  

[Cruise till you drop]

I just received the cancellation email and contacted Celebrity customer service by the chat function and learned it was supposed cancelled by the tour operator.  And I have the credit issued already.

 

This excursion was for a Jan 2025 cruise

 

I guess we are now on plan B

 

Thanks for everyone’s feedback 

 

 

Edited December 21, 2023 by Cruise till you drop

[ILgirl]

I am booked on www.Kuralu.com for my January 2024 Ascent cruise.  Good reviews on TripAdvisor.

[KatherinePaynter]

Hey guys! For those of you who booked through shore excursion group and went on Jan 17th…how was it? Details please! Thanks so much! How long did it end up being from start time to back to port? Thanks in advance! 

[KatherinePaynter]

On 12/18/2023 at 12:41 PM, Julma said:

We are using this company mid January.  There are a large group from our cruise that booked it.  I will be sure to let you know how it was when we get back.  I've been to Jost Van Dyke and it is a lot of fun.  

Hey Julma! How was shore excursion group to JVD? Would love details before I book! From the chosen start time to back to port what did the total time end up being? Thanks in advance! 

[KatherinePaynter]

On 12/18/2023 at 7:29 PM, richczarnecki said:

We booked with this company since the Celebrity option was sold out.  It sounds like the exact same tour.  Our tour date is Jan 17, 2024.  No e mail about cancellation yet.

 

Are you on the Jan 17 tour?  We are.

Hey Rich! 
 

How was shore excursion group to JVD? Would love details before I book! From the chosen start time to back to port what did the total time end up being? Thanks in advance! 

[richczarnecki]

56 minutes ago, KatherinePaynter said:

Hey Rich! 
 

How was shore excursion group to JVD? Would love details before I book! From the chosen start time to back to port what did the total time end up being? Thanks in advance! 

Book it. Sea Excursions. We left the dock about an hour late and were back to ship around 4. Such a beautiful beach! Drinks and good not overpriced like some other excursions 

[KatherinePaynter]

6 minutes ago, richczarnecki said:

Book it. Sea Excursions. We left the dock about an hour late and were back to ship around 4. Such a beautiful beach! Drinks and good not overpriced like some other excursions 

what original time slot were you on? Our port time is 645am - 230pm so a little worried we won’t be back. 

[richczarnecki]

37 minutes ago, KatherinePaynter said:

what original time slot were you on? Our port time is 645am - 230pm so a little worried we won’t be back. 

Supposed to leave 915. That could be tight.

[KatherinePaynter]

1 minute ago, richczarnecki said:

Supposed to leave 915. That could be tight.

well darn! It’s listed as 4 hrs so I assume we would have time. 

 

47 minutes ago, richczarnecki said:

Book it. Sea Excursions. We left the dock about an hour late and were back to ship around 4. Such a beautiful beach! Drinks and good not overpriced like some other excursions 

what original time slot were you on? Our port time is 645am - 230pm so a little worried we won’t be back. 

[richczarnecki]

1 hour ago, KatherinePaynter said:

well darn! It’s listed as 4 hrs so I assume we would have time. 

 

what original time slot were you on? Our port time is 645am - 230pm so a little worried we won’t be back. 

915

[Cruise till you drop]

49 minutes ago, richczarnecki said:

915

That works well for us as our port time is 8am until 5pm

 

I think the tour duration is 4 hours including transportation time to and from the port so I assume we’ll be back to the port by 1:30pm ish

Edited January 21 by Cruise till you drop

[Lovey Life]

On 12/18/2023 at 9:00 AM, luv2camp04 said:

We used this company in March of this year and it was great!:

 

Aristocat Day Sails

I second this company….. a bucket list trip to Soggy Dollar in 2022.  Soooo fun!!!!

[Cruise till you drop]

12 hours ago, Lovey Life said:

I second this company….. a bucket list trip to Soggy Dollar in 2022.  Soooo fun!!!!

1) How long did you get to stay at JVD?  I assume about 3 hours

 

2) What is the cost to rent 2 chairs and an umbrella on White Bay beach ?

Edited January 23 by Cruise till you drop

[Lovey Life]

Sounds about right…… I don’t remember exactly….. we had  plenty of time to explore the beach, swim, shop, have lunch and of course drink a couple of pain killers!

There wasn’t a charge for the chairs, the beach wasn’t busy….. we just sat right down.