Sunsail ST LUCIA Relocation to Rodney Bay, St Lucia
When are we moving? Why are we moving? • The Moorings and Sunsail will be operational in Rodney Bay on Saturday 9th November. • Limited space with introduction of Sunsail fleet • No room to grow the business and expand • Better service
Rodney Bay Marina
Advantages of moving to Rodney Bay With introduction of Sunsail, we have room for combined fleets Prime Reception area within Marina and excellent berth location All berths have finger piers for easy customer access Facilities are modern, Marina is well maintained and operated Easy berthing for our customers ( given wind direction ) 24hr security and each dock has its own dockmaster Free WIFI on docks Better shower and toilet facilities for our customers Easy access for our customers to Rodney Bay Marina Village More Restaurants, Bars, Shops, Boutiques, banks…etc ( details to follow ) • Better provisioning options • More Hotel accommodation options for our customers • • • • • • • • • •
Reduit Beach, Rodney Bay 10mins by boat / 3mins by dinghy
Rodney Bay Marina
Our Customers will still get to experience Marigot Bay… • • • • •
Yes Marigot Bay is a beautiful location… Today, they experience the bay as part of the start and end process. Customer focus on day one is to get out on the water asap….day one can be stressful! Moving fwds, Marigot Bay becomes an Itinerary stop Our Customers would have completed the check out process and will experience Marigot Bay with more time to enjoy this quite anchorage.
Questions on relocation….? Taxi Transfers: • Customer arrival at Airport ( Hewanorra International and Vigie local Airport ) ? –
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Transfer Time? – –
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no change, Taxi drivers will still meet our customers as before International Airport to Rodney Bay is 30mins longer than before ( total transfer time – 1hr 30mins ) Vigie to Rodney Bay no difference in going to Marigot Bay
Cost Difference between Rodney Bay and Marigot Bay? – –
International Airport to Rodney Bay goes from 20usd per person to 25usd per person Vigie to Rodney Bay there is no difference in cost, remains at 10usd per person
Questions on relocation….? Hotel Accommodation ? – – – –
If customers have booked Marigot Bay accommodation, we can arrange transfers up to Rodney Bay at our cost. This will only apply to existing bookings. There are many hotel options up in Rodney Bay (details on page 13) Hotels up in Rodney Bay start at 90usd per night Copella in Marigot Bay per night starts at 400usd
Rodney Bay and Marigot Sailing Times? – – –
Rodney Bay to Marigot Bay is 6 nautical miles, this is approx an hour and 15 mins sail depending on conditions. Not much wind long side the coast. Marigot Bay to Rodney Bay ( is more upwind ) and there for will take approx 1 hour and 30mins depending on conditions To motor in either direction is 1hr
Start and End times? – – – – – –
There is no change to start and end times as they stand today. The Moorings start = 12noon / end = 12noon Sunsail start = 6pm / end = 11am Can customers get to Marigot Bay on night one – YES for Moorings / NO for Sunsail ( unless early boarding ) Note: this would be the same if starting from Marigot Bay and going to the Pitons as night one Can customers stay in Marigot Bay the night before returning to Rodney Bay on their last day – YES for Moorings / YES for Sunsail
Questions on relocation….? Rodney Bay Contact Details? – – – – –
Address is – The Moorings and Sunsail, Rodney Bay Marina, Rodney Bay, St Lucia, West Indies. All phone numbers and email addresses remain the same, mobiles, landlines and faxes. Simon Carey remains the Windwards Regional Operations Manager. Lene Volney remains the St. Lucia Base Manager Hours of operation – no change 8:00am – 5:00pm
Customer Service – Customer Arrival? – – – – – – – –
Taxis will drop our customers at the new reception area in Rodney Bay Marina. All arriving customers will be met at the reception entrance by a St Lucia member of staff. This will include all late arrivals Customers will go through all check out process as normal. Initially, all chart briefings will be conducted onboard the customers yacht ( new chart briefing room to be finished sometime in December ready for high season ) For Flotillas and groups we have options within the Marina to facilitate large group chart briefings Boat Orientations will be conducted on the customers yacht per normal Our new reception is prime location and a short 2min walk to our start and end docks. Our fleet ( both brands ) are on F – DOCK 24hr security and each dock has its own dockmaster/security
Provisioning? – – –
No change, all pre existing orders will be met and delivered onboard in Rodney Bay as normal. Better options in Rodney Bay Marina for customer provisioning Glass Mini Mart – 1min from our Reception, Super J Super Market – 3min taxi from our reception
Questions on relocation…..? What is there to do in Rodney Bay Marina? – – –
Between the Marina Village ( where base is ) and Rodney Bay itself ( 3mins away by cab ) there are many options. In the Marina, shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars, bank/ATM ( First National Bank of St Lucia ), Chandlery. In Rodney Bay Village, Shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars, banks/ATM’s, Hotels, Spa’s, casino, tours,
Restaurants in the Marina? Rituals Café: • Cuisine - Café / Light Bites • Serving – Breakfast lunch and dinner • Opening Times: 7.30am to 10.00pm Daily • Price under 66EC / 25usd / 15gbp • Dress Code - Casual • Seating Indoor - Air Conditioned and Outdoor Other Restaurants: - Rodney Bay Marina is pleased to be the home of an array of eateries and bars that offer guests a variety of dining and entertainment options. Visit The Bread Basket for a morning meal and return in the evening when the locale turns into After Dark featuring delicious dinner menu options. Try the bistro dishes at Bosuns. Indulge in authentic Italian gelato or have lunch at Elena's. Savor the flavors at Cafe Ole or gather with friends at Captain Mike’s bar and Grill.
Questions on relocation….? Restaurants? • Big Chef Steak House is located in Rodney Bay Village, St. Lucia\'s tourism hub, renowned for its beaches, shopping and nightlife. The restaurant is within walking distance of many of the top hotels, and a short drive from the majority of the others. • Key Largo - This iconic restaurant was established over twenty years ago and serves a thin crust, brick-oven authentic Italian pizza. Both indoor and out door seating is available and the informal, casual ambience is complimented by soft melodic music and a team of attentive, friendly staff. • The Edge Restaurant Bar & Sushi - The Edge, is one of the island’s newer restaurants and was quickly recognized as being world class. Nestled on a secluded, torch lit waters edge setting, this fine dining restaurant has an ambience so serene, you can hear distant yachts as they traverse the marinas clear waters. • Razzmatazz is a real Eastern restaurant serving traditional Tandoori Cuisine. Set in a patio garden with tables set along a covered veranda. East Indian furnishings and décor give it an authentic atmosphere • The Lime - This restaurant is revered as one of the most tried and true restaurants in Rodney Bay Village. With spacious grounds set for casual, open air dining, the Lime provides exceptionally tasting food with a relaxing ambience. An extensive bar and ample room makes it a great location for large groups. • Fire Grill & lounge - Open every day of the week the famous Fire Grill is a casual, cozy, modern restaurant owned by popular Chef Bobo Bergstrom. Situated on the active Reduit Beach Avenue, the culinary concept is a modern twist on “Food on Fire”. • Chef Xavier Restaurant & Wine Bar - After successfully running the renowned Coal Pot Restaurant for 17 years, Chef Xavier decided to launch his new venture in the Baywalk Shopping Mall in the heart of Rodney Bay Village. It is now being called the “Coal Pot in Rodney Bay". Beautifully located on the first floor of the new mall, Chef Xavier Restaurant & Wine Bar is overlooking the main thoroughfare of the area.
Questions on relocation….? Bars • Delirious - provides a brand new concept to St. Lucia with its combination of a chic and contemporary cocktail bar and open-air restaurant specializing in beautifully cooked fresh cuisine. • Rehab - Relaxing, cool and entertaining atmosphere. • The Lime - Local, and live entertainment through the entire night. • Ocean Club - Music, food and local hospitality are blended together in a spectacular waterfront setting ideal for corporate, private and social events. (located at the Rodney Bay Marina) Spa’s: • Face to Face Day Spa (Rodney Bay Marina) • GN's Body Perfect (Rodney Bay) • La Mer Spa (Bay Gardens Beach Resort, Rodney Bay) Hotel Options? • Bay Garden Inn & Beach Resort- 110USD per night • Rex St. Lucia- 123USD per night (room only) / 189USD (all inclusive package) • Coco Palm - 100USD (breakfast included) plus tax • Palm Haven Double-101.48USD plus tax, Breakfast 17USD
Questions on relocation……? Updated Flotilla Itinerary – Night 1 - Rodney Bay – Night 2 – The Pitons 18 miles – Night 3 – Admiralty Bay, Bequia 49 miles – Nights 4/5 Tobago Cays 24 miles – Night 6 - Chatham Bay, Union 6 miles – Night 7 - PSV 6 miles – Nights 8/9/10 - Free Sailing in central Grenadines – Night 11 - Mustique 23 miles – Night 12 - Blue Lagoon, St Vincent 15 miles – Night 13 - Marigot Bay 40 miles – Day 14 – Rodney Bay 7 miles Note: If customers do not want to stay in the Marina on night one, Rodney Bay itself is a beautiful bay, 10mins from our slips.
Questions on relocation….? Charter Itinerary – Night 1 Rodney Bay, St Lucia ( depends on arrival time ) – Night 2 Pitons, St Lucia – Night 3 Admirably Bay, Bequia – Night 4 Saltwhistle Bay, Mayruea/Tobago Cays – Night 5 is Blue Lagoon, St Vincent – Night 6 is Marigot Bay – Day 7 is return to Rodney Bay Note: If customers do not want to stay in the Marina on night one, Rodney Bay itself is a beautiful bay, 10mins from our slips.