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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: Ron]
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07/13/2015 06:29 PM
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: oceanview17]
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12/29/2015 12:29 PM
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Pinel sure seems a crazy expensive day now. @$50 just to get there and get a chair?
Am I misremembering that the ferry was free not so long ago?
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: Ritchard]
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12/29/2015 12:36 PM
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If you're remembering the ferry being free, that was a very long time ago. It's been at least ten or more years since we last went and there was a charge then. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: jaxon60]
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12/29/2015 06:11 PM
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I used to go to Pinel every time I went to SXM. I didn't last year, and probably won't this year. I think Dreams will carry similar cost, and be a better experience.
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: Yogini]
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12/29/2015 09:32 PM
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If you're leaving Marigot on the lowlands route heading towards Cupecoy, Dreams is on the right hand ocean side of the road in Nettle Baie and is well marked with a big sign. It would be fairly hard to miss if you're looking for it. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: Computerwise]
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12/30/2015 01:45 PM
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See, that's why there is chocolate and vanilla! Everyone's needs and wants are different. They are very different beach days, for sure. For me, I have no desire to lug my own chairs and umbrella to the beach, and I love those wonderful, comfy chairs at Dreams, and the wonderful food. They are very much "apples and oranges" kinds of experiences.
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: Carol_Hill]
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12/30/2015 01:58 PM
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And another opinion - while I love the comfy chairs at Dreams, the real draw for us is the wonderful food options. That beach itself would never be on my list of must do beaches if Dreams wasn't there.
But by the same token, while the beach area itself at Pinel is nicer, I hate being packed in anywhere like oily sardines in a can and the last few times we went to Pinel, that's pretty much the way we felt, never mind the expense of a day there.
So if I had to choose, I'd probably pack a bottle of wine in a cooler, head to Mullet down the beach from the pre-set up chairs and eat Rosies BBQ ribs and save a ton of money.
Or else, I'd try El Zafiro and see if their menu had improved! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> we thoroughly enjoyed our uncrowded and pleasant lazy days there in December.
And worse/best case scenario, if I really wanted to spend some serious dollars equal to that spent at Dreams, I'd go to the Restaurant at Anse Marcel and have the best of all of it - a roomy set-up of comfy chairs and umbrellas, a very nice and easily accessible beach and waters edge, and great food in a very scenic and nice setting.
But that's just my take..... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> and all of which has absolutely nothing to do with the Pinel ferry schedule, so for that I apologize, but after writing all that in the first place I refuse to hit delete and start my own thread. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by pat; 12/30/2015 02:11 PM.
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: jollymonsrv]
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01/03/2016 01:14 PM
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jollymonsrv said: With all due respect... Last April when US$Was 1.02/euro Captain stated 10 euro or 12.00$ us. As there were 6 of us I straight out said [censored]. No concession....we walked. Enuf already... Nothing missed by usBeen there done that... Oh We'll. Beach On <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> I figure the guy who runs the ferry gets to charge what he wants. If that makes you angry, just don't go - no need to be verbally abusive by telling him his price is [censored].
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: Computerwise]
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01/03/2016 01:23 PM
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Computerwise said:. Shallow calm water very peaceful, view of Orient is to die for. For those who are fit, rent a Kayak by the ferry launch for the day Any idea how much the kayak rental costs? I can see getting there easily, but maybe needing a ride back....lol...after a day spent enjoying food and drinking, we may not be inclined towards physical activity. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Pinel ferry schedule
[Re: Angelface]
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01/03/2016 03:14 PM
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Good plan re Anguilla, or at least as far as I'm concerned it is. I'd take a day on AXA over a trip to Pinel any day, but that's me.
Regarding Anse Marcel, when you come all the way down the hill and up to the RIU guardhouse, turn left and keep driving until you come to a cobblestone-like parking area, disregarding the signs that tell you otherwise, and you will ultimately end up in their parking area and almost at their door.
Once parked, there is generally a staff person who will help you find suitable chairs and umbrellas and will also take your lunch reservation and drink order, once you've found your beach set-up. The property opens at 10:00 if I'm not mistaken, and you can call ahead and reserve a beach set up and table if you're of a mind to. If going on a weekend or holiday, I'm thinking I would probably do this judging by its popularity. We've always gone on the weekdays and had no problem obtaining front row seats. And the set-ups are generally well spaced to give each guest a bit of room so if you can't have the 'front row' - which seems so important to many, you will most likely still have great seats.
While we were there last month, there was a very lovely young woman modeling beach attire from the shop there - eye candy for the men and a lot of wishful thinking for many of the ladies.
From trip to trip they seem to be adding to the place (or perhaps I just need to pay more attention?) and so far, all the additions have been wonderful, IMHO.
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