Tortola: BREWER'S BAY BEACH - Report - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

LuLu · 01-28-2007, 10:17 PM

Often called "Secret Beach - Brewer's Bay" as an excursion by the ship. Prox 4 hours - $49 pp. Our excursion time was listed from 1 - 5 in the afternoon.

We (21 of us) met at the pier at 12:50 PM and were on our way in a roomy Open-Air-Safari-Truck for the "Scenic Drive" to Brewer's Bay by 1 o'clock.

People pay big time money at amusement parks for THRILL RIDES much tamer rides than this one was! OUR DRIVER WAS FEARLESS! He didn't allow the very narrow poorly maintained rut-filled steep (like going straight down) roads over mountains (1,500 ft.above sea level) and back down again again to the bay to keep him from maintaining his BRISK speed! (It's about a 30 "thrill-a-minute" drive.)

WOW! The NATURAL beauty of this place was awesome -- a very LARGE palm & sea grape lined cove with a white sand beach and clear gentle blue water!! Easy to feel as if it looked about the same hundreds of years ago when it was first discovered!

The VERY clean beach area -- gentle slope into crystle clear water -- was totally free of sea grass, etc. Rather good snorkeling could be found toward one edge of the cove ... especially, lots of large fish. Beach chairs were rented for $5 ea. with ample room to place on this UNCROWDED beach ... either in the sun or shade.

"Brewer's Bay Bar & Grill" (rustic beach bar) was the only establishment (very COLD beer ). NO motorized water sports/toys and No Pesty Vendors!!!

Our driver told us that since we didn't have to be back until 5:30 (ALL ABOARD 5:30 ... Sail at 6:00), he'd pick us up at about 5:10 so we could have as much time as possible at the beach. Because it was a ship's excursion, a tender was waiting when we returned at 5:45 ....

The BAD thing about this excursion (horrid roads) actually is a GOOD thing (keeps many away)!

Would we do it again? YES - YES - YES!!!

cruiseshmooz · 01-28-2007, 10:23 PM

Hi Lulu! What ship were you on? We are going on the Galaxy and they list Cane Bay Beach (I think that's the correct name.) The roads are also Treacherous! We plan to take a taxi. Hope they know how to drive!!! Was there a lot of transportation at the pier? Did you notice?

And I assume Brewers has decent bathroom facilities?

Thanks for all your help!

jackel1618 · 01-29-2007, 06:38 AM

Very nice review...We will be going to either Brewars Bay or Canes Bay...They both are on the oppisite side of the Island...With this we can also get some Great photo's...We go in Dec. so Please give a review of Canes Bay.......So far the ICE COLD BEER SPOT is WINNING....

LuLu · 01-29-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cruiseshmooz

Hi Lulu! What ship were you on? We are going on the Galaxy and they list Cane Bay Beach (I think that's the correct name.)

We were on SEA Princess ... however, we have sailed on GALAXY (very nice ship).

Yes, Cane Garden Bay Beach is right. We went to Brewer's Bay Beach which is a different place. Both are on the other side of the inland from where ships dock...

The roads are also Treacherous! We plan to take a taxi. Hope they know how to drive!!! Was there a lot of transportation at the pier? Did you notice?

There are LOTS of taxis ... you'll have no problem!

And I assume Brewers has decent bathroom facilities?

It's a rather RUSTIC beach bar ... the bathroom facilities are as well! Can't remember about Cane Garden Bay Beach.

Thanks for all your help!

Hope this helps a bit. If you think of anything else, please don't hesitate to ask.

LuLu · 01-29-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jackel1618

Very nice review...We will be going to either Brewars Bay or Canes Bay...They both are on the oppisite side of the Island...With this we can also get some Great photo's...We go in Dec. so Please give a review of Canes Bay.......So far the ICE COLD BEER SPOT is WINNING....

Thanks for your comment! You'll have plenty of excellent PhotoOpts and will be in need of an ICE COLD BEER after that drive!

Krazy Kruizers · 01-30-2007, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the report. Really Great!!

For Tortola HAL offers only Cane Bay Beach.

Don't know if we would want to venture on our own.

jackel1618 · 01-30-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Krazy Kruizers

Thanks for the report. Really Great!!

For Tortola HAL offers only Cane Bay Beach.

Don't know if we would want to venture on our own.

Venture Venture....LOLOLOLOLol

cruiseshmooz · 01-30-2007, 09:27 AM

We will venture on our own. We will go about 1/2 hour before the tour so that we can set ourselves up in a shady spot. We will be the only ship in port, so hopefully it won't be too crowded.

canarymoon · 01-30-2007, 10:25 AM

Wonderfull report, Lulu - great information included!

FRUS to you!

Cruise Cat · 02-13-2007, 12:25 AM

We are only in from 7:00 to 2:00. I will see if this is offered though. Thanks LULU!