Walking in St. John's, Antigua - What to do on Your Day in Port

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2018
  • This is a quick video of our walk through the port of St. John's, Antigua. We were on a 7 day Southern Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas. Antigua is a beautiful island. In this video we walk up to St. John's Cathedral also known as the St. John the Divine, the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of North Eastern Caribbean and Aruba. It is an Anglican church perched on a hilltop in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda. The present cathedral with its imposing white twin towers was built on a fossilized reef, in 1845, and is now in its third incarnation, as earthquakes in 1683 and in 1745 destroyed the previous structures. The iron gates on the south face of the church are flanked by pillars displaying lead Biblical figures of St John the Divine and St John the Baptist. They were taken by HMS Temple in 1756, from a French ship destined for Martinique.
    Antigua is one of the 2 major islands that make up the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. Ringed with coral reefs, the island is known for its many sandy beaches. Set along English Harbour, restored Nelson’s Dockyard, which Admiral Horatio Nelson made his base in the 1780s, includes a marina and the Dockyard Museum. Trails lead up to Shirley Heights, a former military lookout with panoramic views.

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  • @discodumpling2012
    @discodumpling2012 5 років тому +63

    I love my island home...the sweet sound of the pan the smell of the ocean, the sweet tastes of Antigua Black Pineapples and the best rum in the world! #AntiguaMeComeFram

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for your comment. We love it too! Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @Litaslist
      @Litaslist 5 років тому +2

      The best rum for sure.

    • @carolynlynch8451
      @carolynlynch8451 5 років тому +2

      R u from freemans village or have family from there?

    • @discodumpling2012
      @discodumpling2012 5 років тому

      @@carolynlynch8451 No ma'am. Greenbay!

    • @carolynlynch8451
      @carolynlynch8451 5 років тому +1

      @@discodumpling2012 I have lots of family with the last name brown from that village. So if you are in that area. Look them up because there is a saying all the browns are family.

  • @younglady2789
    @younglady2789 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful and informative video highlighting Antigua's cruise port.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      It's what we do. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @chellettepollard4211
    @chellettepollard4211 3 роки тому +2

    Thank God we can cruise again!!!! Going on this same cruise in October, 2021. Simply cannot wait!!!! Thank you so much for the video. It is the light at the end of what was a very long, dark "cruise travel" tunnel.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      We are scheduled to go to Australia and New Zealand in October. Fingers crossed! Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @CarolynMilburn
    @CarolynMilburn 4 роки тому +2

    Heading back there for our third time, in a few weeks (to an all-inclusive resort)....can't wait. I love spending a day driving around the island and an afternoon wandering around St John's. Thanks for your tour.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      It's a beautiful island. Thank you for your comments. We hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @kimlove_asseredwards7675
    @kimlove_asseredwards7675 4 роки тому +12

    I’m glad that you enjoyed some of my beautiful island ....but you only been to the city part of the island ...there’s more to my beautiful island than what you actually captured ...you should’ve took a tour and seeing the beautiful countryside we have many more to offer .....to my beautiful little island... so I think you need to take a second trip or maybe a third to actually enjoy the beautiful island ....their are 365 beaches that you should’ve had a chance to enjoy.. and many many many more places to go ...we have a lots of activities also on the island...And we also have a sister island with beautiful pink sands it’s called Barbuda..

    • @janaybetraveling4281
      @janaybetraveling4281 4 роки тому

      Im going to have to look into thir

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      One of the great things about cruising is that you visit a lot of places. One of the drawbacks is that visit is superficial. On your beautiful island we decided to walk around. We will certainly be back someday and we hope to enjoy one of your lovely beaches. Thank you for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @gardengirl7446
    @gardengirl7446 4 роки тому +6

    I love these walking around videos! So relaxing. Great for us law of attraction people who are working on manifesting travel! Keep bringing them!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you very much for your comments and don't forget to subscribe.

    • @MelissaLaura8989
      @MelissaLaura8989 Рік тому +1

      Man say it again I can’t wait to get my passport!! ✈️

  • @Alice_Lugo_Studios
    @Alice_Lugo_Studios 5 років тому +13

    I love how you created this video of the port. We spend so much money on the cruise itself that we don't always have extra money for shore excursions. I like knowing that you easily take a short walk and see quite a few things. I will definitely subscribe to your channel and hit notifications. I hope to see other port walk throughs like this one. I also appreciate you showing the map and the path you took. Very helpful.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      That's what we are aiming for. Thanks for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @BigA1921
      @BigA1921 2 роки тому +4

      So you prefer going on a cruise and not seeing anything in the island vs going to an island directly and spending time there? The main draw of a Caribbean holiday for me anyways is the nature (both on land and in water - diving hiking etc) and eating delicious local food and fresh fish. If you opt to take an expensive cruise cruise and not leave the boat you’re missing the entire Caribbean and you could literally be anywhere in the world. What’s the point?

    • @briantravelman
      @briantravelman Рік тому +2

      @@BigA1921 Yeah, I don't understand her comment. She is clearly getting what she's paying for, then complaining that she can't afford shore excursions. Don't pay for the most expensive room with a balcony or window looking at miles and miles of water, and you'll be able to afford a shore excursion. Someone told me if you enjoy sight-seeing don't do a cruise, because for most people the point of a cruise is to hang out and party on a boat. However, it's still possible to do both if you're smart about it. If you're sort of just collecting countries and don't really care about taking the place in, then a cruise might be for you. But I agree, that it's stupid to spend thousands of dollars to go to a foreign country and not even experience it. If you just want to hang out on a boat, there are cruises within the U.S. that you can take. I've been to nine Caribbean islands and didn't visit any of them by cruise ship. I would much rather island hop using the local ferries, and visit the islands I want to visit, instead of being restricted to the schedule and itinerary the cruise company sets up.

  • @VictorPrescodvnp
    @VictorPrescodvnp 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for sharing this video. I haven't been able to visit Antigua (which I considered as my second home) since 2013. I was actually there when my mother died, I returned home (to Trinidad) immediately, and haven't been back since.
    It was really good to see some familiar places, where I drove, and walked many times. I spent a lot of time in that Internet Cafe whenever I visited. Thanks again for the memories...

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому +1

      You're welcome. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @rsodeyi
    @rsodeyi 4 роки тому +3

    Good quality video. Looking forward to seeing more

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much! GoPro! GoPro! GoPro!

  • @olgakammel5216
    @olgakammel5216 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for your videos. They really gave me a good idea of what to expect and to do around the port. ❤

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      Pensioners Beach is about a 2 mile walk from the ship. We did not go there. But we enjoyed just walking around. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @gallen0769
    @gallen0769 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the video!! I will be there next week for a visit myself!!!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Glad we could help. Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.

  • @brianwanjiru1158
    @brianwanjiru1158 Рік тому +3

    Lots of love from Kenya🇰🇪. Antigua and berbuda is such a cool place ❤️❤️❤️💕

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +1

      Yes! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

    • @brianwanjiru1158
      @brianwanjiru1158 Рік тому

      Oh welcome, I will visit that awesome place one moment in this life in God willing. Cheese🤩🥰

  • @624699694
    @624699694 3 роки тому +2

    When I was younger, me and my cousins use to run up and down in the church. We also played in the towers. WOW wonderful memories

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      That must have been fun. Thank you for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @gysimeomx1
    @gysimeomx1 5 років тому +2

    thank you for sharing your vacation with us. I never been to any other island but Haiti.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

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  • @mimikarenbryant7325
    @mimikarenbryant7325 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Loved "walking along with you" to see some of the town. That was a BIG church!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  8 місяців тому

      We were there last month, and the church was all locked up. We don’t know if they’re still restoring it, or what. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @dougorr9724
    @dougorr9724 4 роки тому +2

    we are cruising in march and stopping in Antigua for the first time, let me just say thanks to you PORT MONKEYS for doing a tour of the town and NARRATING during the walk.so much more helpful in understanding what everything is that your looking at. can't stand the videos people post and don't say a word. once again thanks for the helpful info..

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much! It’s what we like to do. We hope you subscribe to our channel.

    • @dougorr9724
      @dougorr9724 4 роки тому

      @@PortMonkeys thanks for the relpy again and yes I did just subscribe to your channel

  • @Mohammed-zz6qq
    @Mohammed-zz6qq 4 роки тому +3

    thank you for your video, very descriptive.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

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  • @trbarton743
    @trbarton743 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video. I’ll be there in February 2023 on the NCL Getaway.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      That should be a great cruise. We have not been on the Getaway, we have been on the Epic and we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @onikaconstantine8861
    @onikaconstantine8861 2 місяці тому +2

    Lots of love from Trinidad and Tobago. 🇹🇹 Antigua and Barbuda is such a great place ❤❤❤💕

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 місяці тому

      It really is! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @hareshc7590
    @hareshc7590 Рік тому +2

    ❤❤
    Super great olace😅🥰💕🎶💐👍👍🙏🏻

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      Thanks for visiting. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @CIRCLEOF4TRESS
    @CIRCLEOF4TRESS 4 роки тому +2

    The video quality is awesome! Thanks for sharing 🥰

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Thanks! We use a GoPro mostly. We hope you subscribe.

    • @CIRCLEOF4TRESS
      @CIRCLEOF4TRESS 4 роки тому

      Port Monkeys Subscribed! Hope you return the love 🥰. We have awesome videos also 😀.

  • @janiceemmerson7786
    @janiceemmerson7786 5 років тому +4

    Love this place x

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      It's a beautiful island. Thank you for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel.

  • @debbiedecosta2402
    @debbiedecosta2402 11 місяців тому

    I enjoyed ...thanks

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  11 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @toddstarling5214
    @toddstarling5214 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      Our pleasure! Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel

  • @user-xu9ib9cd6d
    @user-xu9ib9cd6d 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the steel band music!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 місяці тому +1

      It was really nice. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @CelticGem
    @CelticGem 5 років тому +6

    Ty for this! We
    'll be flying into Antigua in July and staying at a resort on the east of the island. We cant wait! (Quay is pronounced "key" btw ;))

  • @beverlyfrancis8433
    @beverlyfrancis8433 5 років тому +2

    Thank you!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      You're welcome! We hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @nimasoanTHE2nd
    @nimasoanTHE2nd 5 років тому +1

    Nice video. Looks like Puerto Vallarta with uneven sidewalks and streets....Thank you for sharing.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Unfortunately we see uneven sidewalks everywhere and have tripped several times damaging ourselves and our equipment. Thanks for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @swissuz
      @swissuz 2 роки тому

      I have been to PV.....it's not even close to the beauty of Antigua. So much more than uneven sidewalks and streets. You will take back better memories from Antigua.

  • @stephenjames2665
    @stephenjames2665 5 років тому +6

    Great video clip of this very adorable island. I am sorry you didn't go further norther of the cathedral to the famous ARG Sporting Venue and also Botanical Gardens. The Musuem is also an infotmative olace to visit in St. Johns. The countryside is very picturesque and due to its very rugged coastline this island boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Next time take a boat ride over to yhr sister island of Barbuda and visit the famous Bird sanctuary.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Thank you! Those are some excellent suggestions. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @swissuz
      @swissuz 2 роки тому

      Stephen James....are you from Antigua? I wish I could visit for a few months and absorb the atmosphere. Does the Museum have a website? I would love to find some books or information about much earlier history. Is there a library?

  • @ankurarvind2967
    @ankurarvind2967 4 роки тому +1

    very good video.. felt as if i was there myself. 🙂

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

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  • @sophisticatedmm3632
    @sophisticatedmm3632 5 років тому +6

    I took this same cruise October 2017, there were some nice shops in Antigua.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      We were on this cruise the last week of October 2017! Don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

  • @anasilvestre3862
    @anasilvestre3862 5 місяців тому +1

    Nice watch ⌚

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 місяців тому

      Thanks and thank you for your comments, and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @theskirtlady7890
    @theskirtlady7890 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you for this video, I played in the grave yard at the Church when I was a little girl bless up!! Thanks for the donation.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      That sounds fun, and spooky. Thank you for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

  • @jamconnell1377
    @jamconnell1377 4 роки тому +1

    I have been to the dominican republic so not too far from here. Also cancun mexico but i plan to see a lot more in that region in the future.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Jam Connell there is a lot to see in that area. We have only seen part of it. Enjoy your travels. Thank you for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

  • @ririlife1596
    @ririlife1596 4 роки тому +2

    Home island antigua love it

  • @marthacrichard8088
    @marthacrichard8088 3 роки тому +2

    I love Antigua I spent 3 weeks there and stayed at Heritage hotel in the heart of St. John's I had a great time was about to return when covd 19 strike.😥

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      Thanks for sharing! Thank you for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

    • @tonyalias8682
      @tonyalias8682 3 роки тому

      @@PortMonkeys
      Hello, I want to know, after marriage, a woman from Antigua and Barbuda, how long does it take to obtain citizenship?

  • @ItsTheExperience
    @ItsTheExperience 3 роки тому +3

    Quay is pronounced KEY.........nice video.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      Cool, thanks. Thank you for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel!

  • @omirpbritney
    @omirpbritney 5 років тому +2

    were on a cruise that stops here in February... we want to do some excursions some days and some days just go to a beach. How can you just go to a beach to snorkle without paying in st johns or st kits or whatever?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Thanks for your comments. On St. John's, Antgua there are a couple of beaches about 2 1/2 miles away from the dock. On St. Kitt's there are some beaches about 4 miles away. We did not go to those beaches, so we cannot say how they are. We did take a tour on St. Kitt's called "Catamaran Fan-Ta-Sea to Nevis". You can watch the video here: ua-cam.com/video/GsjPrudnU4o/v-deo.html
      It was one of our favorite shore excursions.
      We highly recommend it. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

  • @stevebartley628
    @stevebartley628 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video. I think I will try a ship excursion instead

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      Shift excursions are good. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @Notodrake
    @Notodrake 5 років тому +3

    I’m at St. John rn except we took a 4 1/2 hour flight this place is awesome

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      We're sure you'll enjoy your time there. Please subscribe to our channel.

  • @chrisgleason9978
    @chrisgleason9978 Рік тому +4

    why would you go to Antigua and not visit a beach? Antigua is the island of 365 beaches... a beach for every day of the year

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +2

      We have been to Antigua many times. This time we decided to just walk through town, which we have never done. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @MelissaLaura8989
    @MelissaLaura8989 Рік тому +1

    I wonder what the nearest beach is looking like in that area? Beautiful tho🌴🍹🐠🍍🏝🌺🦋♥️

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      It is beautiful. Pensioners Beach is about a 2 mile walk from the ship. We did not go there. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @astrid4life1
    @astrid4life1 4 роки тому +28

    It literally said Antigua girls “High School” how could you confuse that with a prison 🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +5

      astrid burdon As we approached, we couldn’t read the sign. It had a look of a minimum security prison. Which many schools do. Thank you for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

    • @astrid4life1
      @astrid4life1 4 роки тому +2

      Eagle1 🖕🏼🙂

    • @ajamico
      @ajamico 4 роки тому +4

      @@astrid4life1 wow... offended easy?? you must a delicate personality

    • @dailysandwich4838
      @dailysandwich4838 4 роки тому +2

      @@astrid4life1 he said he thought it was a prison🤦‍♂️
      Wen i first saw it i thought the same.
      Wtf kind of highschool has barbed wire fences?

    • @marthacrichard8088
      @marthacrichard8088 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂🤦‍♀️

  • @swissuz
    @swissuz 2 роки тому +2

    I would love one of those black pineapples! I have family buried there but I don't know where. It's such a beautiful island. I don't know how they pronounce it on the island, but the British pronounce the word "quay" as "kee"...not "kway". Since the British colonized the island for hundreds of years, I am only guessing it's pronounced the British way.
    God bless the people of Antigua and Barbuda!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Now we know. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @theresah.1030
    @theresah.1030 6 років тому +6

    Beautiful island... I love looking at places like the cathedral, but unfortunately beings that they don't usually have ADA compliant regulations, it is very difficult for me to see a lot of those types of places...

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  6 років тому +1

      That's too bad. Thanks for your comment. Please subscribe to our channel.

  • @areohbee343
    @areohbee343 5 років тому +1

    How much does it cost to buy food with USD compared to food prices in Pennsylvania?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      Sorry this reply is so late, we didn't see it. A little bit less. Thanks for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

  • @sauveuralexis7276
    @sauveuralexis7276 5 років тому +6

    He has jamaican accent I wish I could visit one time

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      You should! Please subscribe to our channel.

  • @christineg1227
    @christineg1227 5 років тому +2

    any snorkling there that you know of? or do you have to buy an excursion?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      We did not go snorkeling here, but the water is very clear. There is a beach, Fort James Beach, 1.5 miles from the ship to the left as you get off. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @nicoe5147
      @nicoe5147 5 років тому

      christine E you can snorkel almost anywhere. It's amazing. Cades reef is a must.

  • @supertouring1
    @supertouring1 4 роки тому +1

    What are you using to record video? It's a very nice picture quality.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      For this video we used a GoPro Hero 5. Now we are using a GoPro Hero 7. Thanks for you comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @shaphanstamers9710
    @shaphanstamers9710 5 років тому +2

    My homeee!!!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Shaphan Stamers we had a great time here. Beautiful Island. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @xxwucina1
      @xxwucina1 5 років тому

      I'll be moving there soon! Any tips on where to rent an apartment or room? Thank you

  • @marcocmarcoc6804
    @marcocmarcoc6804 3 роки тому +1

    How are grocery prices on island in compare EU and North America?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      We don't really do a lot of grocery shopping while on a cruise, but we have seen prices and they are comparable to the US. Sometimes it's hard to tell because many places use the metric system. Thank you for your comments and we hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @Tress.Obsessed
    @Tress.Obsessed 8 місяців тому +1

    I loved the video and want to say this isn’t a negative comment but the camera was bouncing a lot - do you use equipment to prevent that?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  8 місяців тому

      We are working on that. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @cookofdenton4190
    @cookofdenton4190 2 роки тому +1

    Are there any bars to watch the football near the cruise port .

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому +1

      We don't know. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @analogkid4957
    @analogkid4957 2 роки тому +2

    Is there a lot of poverty in Antigua? I would like to see videos of touring your cruise ship and room and amenities. Can you do a cruise video?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому +1

      We don't really know about the poverty in the Caribbean. We're sure there is some. We have videos of all of the ships we've been on in the past few years, and the cabins we've stayed in, on our UA-cam channel. Check it out! Thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing to our channel.

    • @briantravelman
      @briantravelman Рік тому +1

      Officially YES, but having explored quite a bit of the region, poverty there looks very different. I don't really know how to explain it. There is "poverty" once you get outside the tourist areas, but you usually won't see homelesses or beggars. Some of the islands have high unemployment rates, but a lot of the people in the people are self-sufficient. They can't afford vacations or fancy shoes, but they have enough to survive. And the crime rates are also quite high. Though this is much less prevalent on the European islands. The poverty is much more obvious in Trinidad and the Greater Antilles, where you actually have shanty towns. The average tourist though will usually not be exposed to these poor/dangerous areas.

  • @wowfactorlightingantigua9255
    @wowfactorlightingantigua9255 5 років тому +2

    What Camera are you using?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      Most of the time we use a GoPro Hero 5. But also an iPhone and a small Canon camcorder.

  • @gardengirl7446
    @gardengirl7446 4 роки тому +1

    PS can you create a WALKING AROUND playlist please?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      Great idea! We're working on it now.

    • @swissuz
      @swissuz 2 роки тому

      I agree...local steel drums would be great....just a little more lively.

  • @mrc6925
    @mrc6925 5 років тому +7

    It's about time they fixed up the streets in St John's.

    • @supergenius5267
      @supergenius5267 5 років тому

      Mr C is this nice country?

    • @vernonbrowne1668
      @vernonbrowne1668 5 років тому

      Free

    • @DisconnectedRoamer
      @DisconnectedRoamer 4 роки тому

      They wanted independence and now can’t look after themselves

    • @mrc6925
      @mrc6925 4 роки тому

      @@supergenius5267 Yes

    • @mrc6925
      @mrc6925 4 роки тому +2

      @@DisconnectedRoamer Britain did little but extract from Antigua tbh. The rise in living standards before and after independence is profound - it is now a well off island. However the streets of St Johns itself are a bit of an eyesore.

  • @Sakshi_Salunke
    @Sakshi_Salunke 5 років тому +1

    Suitable weather here

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      Quite suitable. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @Sakshi_Salunke
      @Sakshi_Salunke 5 років тому

      @@PortMonkeys 👍 Okay , subscribed and I like your channel too😉

  • @archieliburd5482
    @archieliburd5482 4 роки тому +1

    I am not from Antigua I'm from St. Kitts, but the guy is not aware that the island was hit by hurricanes in recent times starting with Hurricane Hugo in 1989, hurricane George's and a few others, which could explain certain uneven areas. He seem to be a bit critical.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      We try to show the walking conditions in every port we visit. Many cities have uneven surfaces you should be wary of. Thank you for your comments and don't forget to subscribe.

  • @stefanxenarios5903
    @stefanxenarios5903 4 роки тому +2

    👍👍👍

  • @robbiegee4601
    @robbiegee4601 10 місяців тому +1

    What’s the currency in the ports?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  10 місяців тому

      Unfortunately, almost every island has their own currency. Fortunately, though, they all take US dollars. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @SkywatcherSandra
    @SkywatcherSandra 5 років тому +1

    I am seeing in the news that many folks that didn't like the cruises coming to their island are getting their wish. I just pray the island does well without the ships. GOD bless you ALL. HUGS and blessings. 👣🏝🎶😎. Ty for sharing your adventures

    • @Shem22sr
      @Shem22sr 5 років тому

      That was a LIE. Why would locals NOT want cruise business when the country's economy depends on it? Carnival was trying to bully Antigua - Point Blank, and that's the story they served to the media.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Many don't, many do.

  • @stefanxenarios5903
    @stefanxenarios5903 5 років тому +2

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Thanks! Please subscribe to our channel.

  • @swissuz
    @swissuz 2 роки тому +1

    I actually had to go back and re-watch this video. To Port Monkey...I mean no disrespect, but I am not from Antigua but I know the Caribbean fairly well. I really had to cringe at more than just a few comments. You seem to be filming this with the intent to build up your "Port Monkey" channel, but I was actually glad when this video ended. I am scanning through what jumped out at me in your commentary, and there is not a whole lot of praise for this town or island. Yes...lots of touristy things...they all have them, but you didn't say much other than point out the inconveniences. No street signs....I saw quite a few...and often they actually put a street sign on the corner of a building. I saw some signs...but you didn't read them. The broken grills....yes, will they be there in two years? Who knows....who cares? Rough streets....yes...OLD settlement going back about 500-600 years!...and who knows how many hurricanes? I remember the word "quaint" being used when I lived in Europe in war-riddled areas being restored. The church was fabulous! It was massive and had been rebuilt at least two times more recently. Thank you for making a donation! That was the best part of your video. Why point out the public facilities and then add a comment that you chose to not use them...and sounded like someone needed to? What was the name of the place you stopped and had a beer? Local beer! Was it good? I wish I had a dollar for every time you pointed out the cruise ships.....much more than complimenting the community. A visit with a local resident would have been nice.
    I'm so sorry to be so blunt.....but I don't have a desire to see another video. Take care, and think like an ambassador to where you are visiting and make your tour more upbeat and less about you.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

    • @alexspearing3191
      @alexspearing3191 2 роки тому

      The prison for girls comment is just a typical dumb American tourist comment, not surprised. Outside of the tourist area the place seemed depressing, definitely not quaint. I didnt see any litter on the streets which was nice. After seeing this video I would grab a taxi once off the ship to one of the beautiful beaches. 👍

  • @Alex.1739
    @Alex.1739 Рік тому +1

    Where to fish pls

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      Next time. We didn’t see anyone fishing. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @ryansrandomadventures
    @ryansrandomadventures 4 роки тому +1

    We tried to get the free wifi at Cheers.......It was poor, and doesn't work

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      We find that in many places. But sometimes it's better that onboard the ship. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe.

    • @ryansrandomadventures
      @ryansrandomadventures 4 роки тому

      @@PortMonkeys Thank you, I will indeed subscribe. If you would consider subscribing to us. :-)

  • @nevinjames9343
    @nevinjames9343 3 роки тому +2

    Antigua is beautiful but needs alot of work to do with the town... un even as the tourist says

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      Most places do, including our town. Thanks for your comments and we hope you subscribe.

  • @apolly0xn8474
    @apolly0xn8474 5 років тому +9

    I'm Antiguan but I don't like when those cruises go there. They push water in and our houses are on low levels so it splashes us...

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      Many ports have begun to turn some ships away. I hope it doesn't hurt your economy. You have a beautiful island! Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @cicelydavis7390
      @cicelydavis7390 5 років тому +3

      That is so stupid

    • @supergenius5267
      @supergenius5267 5 років тому +1

      Cicely Davis lmaooooo

    • @Shem22sr
      @Shem22sr 5 років тому +1

      What shit are you talking about?

  • @googleuser2609
    @googleuser2609 4 роки тому +2

    It's pronounced "key" and "Longchamp", not longchomp.
    Is English your native language?

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Ha ha ha! No, we speak American. Thanks for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

    • @swissuz
      @swissuz 2 роки тому +1

      Longchamp is an exclusive haute couture label in France. They, among many other famous brands, have outlets in many exotic duty-free locations. The locals may pronounce it differently, but the proper pronunciation is "Lon-chom"...the g and p are silent. Google how to pronounce these words if you are going to do a series of tourist videos. You are not doing the port any favors by mispronouncing names and places. Good luck.

  • @fierceimagination245
    @fierceimagination245 5 років тому +10

    "The church is 175 years old"
    "Is that all"
    Probably older that most of the buildings in the USA.
    I know this was meant to be a joke but came accross disrespectful.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +2

      I meant no disrespect.

    • @siennapeters9201
      @siennapeters9201 4 роки тому +2

      @@PortMonkeys because I live here and I felt offended

    • @007Dcastillo
      @007Dcastillo 4 роки тому

      Here in dominican republic we have 500+ years buildings

    • @ajamico
      @ajamico 4 роки тому +1

      boo hoo

    • @DisconnectedRoamer
      @DisconnectedRoamer 4 роки тому +1

      Dxtroyer Games here in uk we have buildings 1500 years old lol

  • @wowfactorlightingantigua9255
    @wowfactorlightingantigua9255 5 років тому +2

    21k views. Sickkk. I guess people are searching for Antigua.

    • @MRindependentTHINK
      @MRindependentTHINK 5 років тому

      I'm trying to decide on my vacation destination for 2019 Jamaica or antigua

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      23K now! Thanks for your comments. We hope you subscribe to our channel.

    • @cruzechevy3485
      @cruzechevy3485 5 років тому

      @@MRindependentTHINK No, Manhattan.

  • @alanfisher1949
    @alanfisher1949 Рік тому +1

    Quay is pronounced KEY.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому +1

      Good to know. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @wilson3575
    @wilson3575 5 місяців тому +2

    You are alwau😢aware if where the ships are… street smart 😊

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 місяців тому

      It’s always a good idea. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @TaintedMango
    @TaintedMango 5 років тому +1

    Antigua is truly a beautiful island

    • @ron777ish
      @ron777ish 5 років тому +4

      Yes it is.. Too bad these people missed it. A port is a port is a port. To discover Antigua you must get away from the cruise ship port. Go to the beaches, Darkwood or Jolly beach. Nelsons dockyard, the devils bridge. There is soooo much more to see.. Too bad...

    • @TaintedMango
      @TaintedMango 5 років тому +1

      @@ron777ish I agree with you 200%. Funny...I made a few videos about a few of those exact same spots that you mention. :-)

    • @TaintedMango
      @TaintedMango 5 років тому +1

      PS: The big red button has been activated :-)

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Yes it is! We would agree that a cruise is not the best way to experience a place. It does allow for one to visit many places and return to the ones you enjoy the most. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      @@ron777ish You are correct. We are going back to Antigua to see more of the island. Thanks for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel. We are subscribing to you.

  • @jazzyperson925
    @jazzyperson925 5 років тому +3

    prison for girls, you have no idea how right you are. lol (graduated from there)

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      From a distance We could not tell. Up close it did not seem that bad. Thank you for your comments. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel.

  • @clnre
    @clnre 4 роки тому +2

    Interesting film. Quay should be pronounced as 'key'

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Now we know. Thank you for your comments. We hope you subscribe to our channel.

  • @stadt2
    @stadt2 2 роки тому +2

    Quay is pronounced "key"!

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing.

  • @BigPete222
    @BigPete222 4 роки тому +3

    Quay is pronounced Key

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому

      Thank you for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

  • @raymonddixon7603
    @raymonddixon7603 2 роки тому +1

    The key, not quay.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing to our channel.

  • @DarrylBass
    @DarrylBass 5 років тому +2

    @0:22. "Hot and Humid Caribbean" No, New York is Hot and Humid. Texas and Florida is a furnace.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      The Port Monkeys home port is Los Angeles, CA, so we don't really experience humidity. Any humidity seems like a lot. Thanks for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @neneferti3887
      @neneferti3887 4 роки тому

      If you are truly island hopping you should already know the best time in the year to travel to get the coolness of the oceans. You probably hang around CA a lot which makes it impossible for you to experience a great vacation. Next time take CA air with you or stay where you are. Don't visit then use your camera to high light your complaints and misfortunes. Best HS education offered without dropouts. But you would not know that, right?

    • @swissuz
      @swissuz 2 роки тому

      @@neneferti3887 I have to agree with a lot of what you said. I've been to about a dozen different islands in the Caribbean and each place may be somewhat similar in climate, but a different jewel in the crown. A truly comprehensive and planned video itinerary with knowledge and a broader range would be a more respectful presentation. A quickie video during a day excursion to present on UA-cam isn't really beneficial to the location. I don't mean the typical tourist tours either. Hidden treasures and places the locals like mixed in with some truthful history would be worth subscribing to a channel. Take care.

  • @rajendransrinivasan7609
    @rajendransrinivasan7609 3 роки тому +1

    only church is covered!!

  • @crycryish1
    @crycryish1 5 років тому +4

    Lol... which you thought was a prison is a girls school

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому

      Honest mistake? Thank you for your comments. Please subscribe to our channel

  • @vuzzler1
    @vuzzler1 2 роки тому

    So there is nothing to do there but walk around

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому +1

      No. We walked around because that’s what we wanted to do. The island has many beaches and lots of other activities. Check it out. Thanks for your comments and thanks for subscribing!

  • @Litaslist
    @Litaslist 5 років тому +3

    That's funny, how embarrasing to be the last one on.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +1

      We see it in almost every port. Sometimes they don't make it in time.

  • @jonathandelreal540
    @jonathandelreal540 3 роки тому +1

    se dice antigua no antiga se ve que no sabes español

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  3 роки тому

      Our Español is no muy bueno. Gracias por tus comentarios y esperamos que te suscribas a nuestro canal.
      We found this on the internet (can you believe what you read on the internet): "“You've never been in the Caribbean before and you're starting with Antigua?” Friends say this when they hear about my upcoming West Indies debut, as though there's a proper order for breaking into the Antilles. “Also,” says another, “it's An-tee-guh. Not An-tee-gwuh.”"
      Encontramos esto en Internet (¿puedes creer lo que lees en Internet): "" Nunca antes has estado en el Caribe y estás empezando por Antigua? " Los amigos dicen esto cuando se enteran de mi próximo debut en las Indias Occidentales, como si hubiera un orden adecuado para irrumpir en las Antillas. "Además", dice otro, "es An-tee-guh. No An-tee-gwuh".

  • @victormoreno9382
    @victormoreno9382 2 роки тому +1

    He made one MAJOR mistake. That was NOT a prison for girls. It was a HIGH SCHOOL called ANTIGUA GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL. Next time perhaps look properly or ask a local.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  2 роки тому

      Sorry. It’s a playlist category we made on UA-cam. We maybe should have put it under ‘Life Aboard a Cruise Ship’. Thank you for your comments and thank you for subscribing to our channel.

  • @lance8080
    @lance8080 4 роки тому

    Take American vacations

  • @wolfgangshrenk6032
    @wolfgangshrenk6032 5 років тому +7

    Looks like a good place to get mugged.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  5 років тому +6

      We felt very safe as we walked the streets here. Please subscribe to our channel.

    • @willgaukler8979
      @willgaukler8979 5 років тому +3

      Then don’t dress a tourist...be aware of where you are.....just like home really.....

    • @deshinicharles7406
      @deshinicharles7406 4 роки тому +7

      Excuse me!! Antigua is NOT that kind place!!! If incidents like that happen you can literally count them on fingers LITERALLY! Antigua has the most amiable and welcoming people you will ever meet compared to where YOU come from and other parts of the world! SO GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT !!!!!!!!

    • @neneferti3887
      @neneferti3887 4 роки тому +1

      It sounds like you stay home quite a bit and have such bad experiences at your home. You should travel to places like the safari in your neighborhood. When visiting caribbean islands - sounds like you haven't yet, take a good attitude with you and breathe. BTW, Antigua should not be on your list since you won't appreciate our beautiful culture. Book a different island - like Jamaica and have FUN.

  • @seanjames6879
    @seanjames6879 4 роки тому +2

    Obviously this guy cant read, calling a girls high school a prison for girls and the sign is right infront his eyes which read high school, smh

  • @googleuser2609
    @googleuser2609 4 роки тому

    The whole place looks like one big dirty shantytown.

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  4 роки тому +1

      It's a nice, friendly town. Thanks for your comments and we hope you are a subscriber.

  • @walterhartman3275
    @walterhartman3275 Рік тому

    most boring-ist, drawn out, vastly uninformative travel video I've ever seen

    • @PortMonkeys
      @PortMonkeys  Рік тому

      Thank you for your comments thank you for subscribing to our channel.