Thread: CRUISE SHORE EXCURIONS

Hey Vicki! You must be cruising after your NY stop?

Been to all of those islands on cruises on NCL--good advice for cruisecritic.com but have no idea who has a zipline at those destinations.

Guide/drivers are all in the ports--some are licensed guides--most are not. Go past most of the crowds and don't be concerned about turning one down for another--ask about AC in cars, too. Often the car is nowhere nearby--you have to go and get surprised by whatever the car/van is. Some give a great price then you find yourself waiting until driver gets more pax--just be aware.
We found great driver outside the port gates at St. Lucia and same in Barbados. Unless the laws have changed all beaches in Barbados are public, so you can access them thru hotels and rent chairs/get served at some of the finest on the island.
Antigua is small--some nice beaches but not much else that you can't see walking around St. Johns--lovely old church etc.
I'm not a fan of St Thos at all--I go straight to St. John via Redhook Ferry to my fave beach--Hawksnest, but you can just go to the National Park, too and snorkel (it has facilities+entry fees) There's supposed to be good hiking on St John but it's always too hot for me (and uphills are not my heart's friend)
I adore Orient bay at St Maarten (french side--fave beach bar is the continents where Roy works--everyone should know him?)
Not much else to see on that island--butterfly place and salt beds bore me but some people really like that. Town of Marigot is interesting for people watch (many are nekked!!) Most drivers can give you the history tour on the way to the French side.
Bon Voyage!!

since you are 3 (right?) you may want to get your own taxi and driver--make a deal and see what you want to see. If you really want to see St. Thos, take swim stuff, go to see Drake's seat, do Megan's bay for a bit, have driver pick you up after a spell and go te BB's Castle (settled that issue easily)
There used to be a place called the Crew Bar just to the right (facing away from ships if you dock at Havensight Mall) where you can get a driver/car (don't take the one drinking the pina coladas--hahaha--lethal!!) but do enjoy one after your tour, provided you can still see your ship and get on before the first warning. I thought the skyride was a total waste--you can see prettier view from Drake's Seat. Get past everyone at Havensight across the street if possible!--Drivers keep their cars there and they will see you cross.

[size="4"]Hi....
I have never booked excursions on my past cruises.. just do the sites myself... but.. this June I am trying out an excursion company I read about on cruisecritic.com They are called www.shoretrips.com . Their excursions are a lot less expensive that booking thru the ship.. and less crowded. I'll post how they did when I get back, but I read all great reviews about them on the boards!
I did a cruise to St Thomas WAY back in the early 80's, loved it so much that I got married barefoot there on Magens Bay! I do love St John a lot better, and if you have time take the ferry over there. A lot less crowded and really beautiful beaches.
Have a great time!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Debbie @ Apr 26 2008, 08:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Hi....
I read about on cruisecritic.com They are called www.shoretrips.com .[/b]

Hi Debbie,

I these sites work good for you, they might be good candidates for our Services Directory. Just select "Services" at the top of the Community and then "Add New Service" from the left navigation area.

Thanks,

Chris