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Runaway Beach


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 76 attractions in Antigua
Traveller Description: Runaway Beach is a beautiful little beach a few miles away from the cruise ship terminal.Take a taxi (which cost about $10 for two people) to Runaway... more »
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Attraction type: Beach
Address: Located on the northwest coast
Antigua

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1 of 5 stars
Revere, Massachusetts
3 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I did my research before our cruise docked in port. We took a taxi from the port, $10 for 4 people and it was a 10 minute ride. The taxi driver mumbled something about that he did not like that beach because it smelled. It didnt click until we got out of the taxi and walked through an open beach... more

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4 of 5 stars
Kitchener, Canada
17 Mar 2009

We were on an RCI cruise Feb. 7-14, 2009 and after much research and factoring in our time considerations, I booked the RCI excursion: Beach Escape - AN54 to “Runaway Beach” before we left home. Antigua is supposed to have the best beaches in the world and “Half-Moon Bay Beach” and “Dickenson Bay Beach” are the two top ranked beaches... more

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5 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
15 Mar 2009
2
people found this review helpful

It is a great place to enjoy the beach which has low wave activity and space to enjoy some privacy. The sand is smooth and white with enough room to lay out with out being on top of someone...unless you want to! The only draw back is the beach bar! The bar that locates most of the pick up points... more

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5 of 5 stars
california
1 Jul 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Sandy smooth carpet beach. White sand. My daughter collected lots of unique shells to make neckless for her friend to give as a souvenir. Good chance to find coral pieces if you are lucky. more

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4 of 5 stars
Michigan
8 May 2006
1
person found this review helpful

I went scuba diving w/ Jamaica Scuba Divers on May 1, 2006. I was staying in Ocho Rios. They offered to pick me up at my resort for free if I purchase 2 or more tank dives. I paid $90US for two tank dives and equipment. They operate out of FDR Pebbles Resort and Royal Decameron Resort, both located in... more

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Located on the northwest coast, Antigua