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Scrub Island
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03/06/2016 11:13 AM
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Ok so trying to get my ducks lined up for this trip with Newbies and looking at possibly scrub dock for Trellis FMP...
..talked with a lovely lady this morning who advises I need to call central reservations in Tampa to book this far out. ...will I be charged if plans change? ....boating, weather,....etc has a way of making you use plan B and C....never been to scrub so thought I would ask you experts...
...thanks as always <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/06/2016 11:25 AM
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Here is who did our res... Thank you, I will have this taken care of. Please contact me via email or phone at any time for further assistance. You will receive confirmation of your reservation shortly. We monitor channels 16 and 74. We look forward to having you as our guest! Enjoy your time on Scrub Island! Warmest Regards, www.mainsailhotels.com
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Mardi_Gras]
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03/08/2016 08:02 AM
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Update...yes your credit card is charged the date of booking and cancellation policy is within 30'days notice...since the reason we are going is for the FMP I can't change dates...so I will take my chances and book on day of pending all goes well and we don't need to deploy plans B one C .. will need to drop $170 for a slip and with exchange to Canadian it's well over $200... Want to make sure we get to enjoy it...
what time is " check in" for the dock? ...will,want to check out the concrete jungle since we will be there...are there any beach areas on Scrub to access? What are your fav things to,do,while there?...keeping in mind resorts are,not my thing <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Give me the scoop <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
Beyond excited to,see my ticker
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/08/2016 08:34 AM
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Kim, Scrub is one of our favorites. We stay one to two nights in a slip every trip. We have arrived at 8:00 am, that's when the harbor master arrives. There are 3 sandy beaches. One right adjacent to the marina, it has SUP's and Kayaks available for use, beach chairs and a big floating trampoline. The second beach is called honeymoon beach, accessible via kayak only. It is very small, it is across the channel from Cam Bay. The second, and our favorite, is North Beach. It is on the north side of Scrub Island. Fairly long beach, large reef, OK snorkeling. Nice pool, beach bar, lounge chairs under shade trees. You can walk to this beach or catch a ride in one of the small trucks. In the main resort area, there is an awesome infinity pool, with great views toward Marina Cay and Trellis. This pool has a swim up bar and a hot tub. The lower pool also has a swim up bar. There is a water slide connecting the two pools. The marina has very nice, large private showers, although they lack having AC. At night they turn on the underwater lights which attract large tarpon and other fish. The people we have met there, guests and staff have all been very friendly.
Tony
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Re: Scrub Island
[Re: Mardi_Gras]
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03/09/2016 07:54 AM
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Mardi_Gras said: Kim, Scrub is one of our favorites. We stay one to two nights in a slip every trip. We have arrived at 8:00 am, that's when the harbor master arrives. There are 3 sandy beaches. One right adjacent to the marina, it has SUP's and Kayaks available for use, beach chairs and a big floating trampoline. The second beach is called honeymoon beach, accessible via kayak only. It is very small, it is across the channel from Cam Bay. The second, and our favorite, is North Beach. It is on the north side of Scrub Island. Fairly long beach, large reef, OK snorkeling. Nice pool, beach bar, lounge chairs under shade trees. You can walk to this beach or catch a ride in one of the small trucks. In the main resort area, there is an awesome infinity pool, with great views toward Marina Cay and Trellis. This pool has a swim up bar and a hot tub. The lower pool also has a swim up bar. There is a water slide connecting the two pools. The marina has very nice, large private showers, although they lack having AC. At night they turn on the underwater lights which attract large tarpon and other fish. The people we have met there, guests and staff have all been very friendly.
Tony Exactly the info I was looking for...thanks...guess it won't be that bad after all <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" />
Kim
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/09/2016 12:42 PM
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"Concrete thing"? Come on, be nice. Repairs soon come.
At Scrub now. Slips pretty empty, but they were totally full for the last Full Moon party, as were Trellis and MC.
Very windy, but the sun is shining today.
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/09/2016 12:58 PM
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I just mean I'm not a fan of big resorts ... A figure of speech . Nothing bad intended .. Sorry .. It looks beautiful actually and am looking forward to my visit .
Kim
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/09/2016 07:15 PM
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We defaulted to the Scrub marina in January when Marina Cay was full (including three dinghies "holding" mooring balls). No problem getting a slip at Scrub, but it did cost $170 for a 44 foot cat. I am not a fan of the facility. It just doesn't seem like it belongs there. The lack of AC in the showers is absurd. Only bright spot was the Millennials onboard got to take the "free" ferry to the FMP at Trellis.
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/09/2016 07:23 PM
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Thansk folks...we will likely call a few days in advance and get something...
....PS. ...we are boomers ...but plan on taking the free ferry to FMP...never understood all those generational terms of endearment. ....and never could resist a good party
Kim
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/10/2016 01:16 AM
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I think you can check-in to your slip pretty much any time of day. We usually try to get there by noon so we can enjoy the pool during the afternoon. The guys on the dock are "Savio" and "Paul". In addition to 16, they can usually be reached on 74. Once your boat is secure, head to the office to check-in. Be nice and polite (of course you would be) and ask for any discounts or perks, I usually get something. She will give you towel cards for your guests and the WiFi Password. You can use your boat slip number to charge food and drinks if you like. You might see Davide and/or Cele somewhere around the property, and if you are lucky (and play your cards right) get invited up to their home.
Noel Hall "It is humbling indeed, to discover my own opinion is only correct less than 50% of the time." www.noelhall.com
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/11/2016 08:09 AM
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Got nervous about space being full for FMP so all booked . Excited for my visit. Can't wait to see you Robert and Linda ...?and hope to meet you Kristine ... Any others around drop by Reef Song for a beverage and a chat ..
.. JFK for the next 4 hours ... BVI dreamin..,
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Re: Scrub Island
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03/11/2016 01:53 PM
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Kim,
Well summarized above, just to add a few notes: We stayed one night 4 weeks ago and it seemed we got a better deal at $170 from the call center for a 48 cat than some late afternoon arrivals that didn't have a reservation. The slips were nearly full by sunset and I heard a late arriving 44 mono was paying $230 without a reservation. Marriott told us they would be flexible with a day leeway as long as they had the room to do so.
The cost was inclusive of garbage, water and power unlike VGYH. Also, don't forget the resort access and clean towels!
Of significance was the impact of the north swell that came up shortly after sunset that rocked the marina hard. The charter didn't have snubbers, so we did the best we could with all fenders out and seven dock lines. Even the 90' Hargrave was rocking pretty good.
The newbies didn't sleep well, but we sure did. Being rocked to sleep in a marina is far less restless than being rocked at anchor for the people responsible for the boat.
We did mid-trip stays for one night in Spanish town in '14 and '15, but the consensus was we would go back to Scrub next year despite the swell.
Regards, Brett
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