Willy T's? Pirate's Bight? Worth it?

[lawmom]

We are venturing to STJ in January for our second trip and are considering Willy T's...and Pirate's Bight..

Anyone out there with any opinions on them?

Husband and I are 40 and like a good time but we don't party ike rock stars..just looks like it would be a fun experience..

[GraysonDave]

Well I'm 50 and my best partying days are behind me but we had fun. Pirate's makes a fantastic bushwacker. And I got video of me jumping off the top deck of the Willy T so that was cool. Couple it with snorkeling at the caves and Indians and it's definitely worth a trip.

[iowaguy]

Ditto what Grayson Dave said. Its a pretty, castaway setting, beautiful water, you have a boat and some island cocktails---its all good. The party reputation at Willie Ts is a bit overblown, at least during the day, in my experience. I did jump off the plank last time---I might be getting too old for that soon.

[Beesmom]

We went to Willy T's for lunch last summer, with a 5, 8, and 11 year old (they all jumped, but from the lower deck). They still think the best part of the trip was having lunch on the 'pirate ship'.

-Sandy

[lazylane]

here's the view from Pirate's Bight!! Yea, it's worth it!! Good food at Willy T for lunch too!

[Nancy_B]

We are very early 40's also and I concur with the other posts. I'd say go for it.

We'll be there in January also - can't wait!

[lawmom]

Thanks, y'all. At first we thought of renting our own powerboat for a day, but I've got an email into Palm Tree Charters,to get his take on it.

[GraysonDave]

We were with Palm Tree Charters when we went. A visit to Norman Island is part of his favorite itinerary I think. Of course he'll go wherever you ask him to.

When you look at the cost of renting the boat vs the cost of the charter, I would say the cost of having a responsible captain along is definitely "worth it".

[surfnh]

don't forget your passports.....

[ccasebolt]

If you're into hiking, Spyglass Hill is a good one. You can pick up the trail behind Pirate's; the view at the top is sensational. And Pirate's is the perfect spot for a drink and a bite when you're finished