The average price of a 7-day trip to Shoal Bay is $4,110 for a solo traveler, $7,382 for a couple, and $13,838 for a family of 4. Shoal Bay hotels range from $117 to $421 per night with an average of $262, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are between $613 and $1,063 per person for economy flights and $1,924 to $3,336 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $93 to $148 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Shoal Bay, AI
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SXM and stay in a Shoal Bay hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- August 6th to December 16th (except the weeks of November 5th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shoal Bay is usually late September.
Average Shoal Bay Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $1,950-$6,924($279-$989 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $93 to $148 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $914 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $245 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $679 to $829 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $3,416-$9,172($488-$1,310 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $296 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,828 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $245 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $679 to $829 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $6,024-$14,766($861-$2,109 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $372 to $592 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,656 for economy
Lodging: $296 to $490 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $1,019 to $1,161 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shoal Bay
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shoal Bay? The cheapest trip to Shoal Bay is about $185 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $140 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $96.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $1,295-$2,610($185-$373 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $914 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $117 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $2,014-$4,140($288-$591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,828 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $117 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $4,028-$7,632($575-$1,090 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $176 to $352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,656 for economy
Lodging: $192 to $234 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $252 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Shoal Bay cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shoal Bay Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shoal Bay.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $4,029-$16,948($576-$2,421 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $186 to $266 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,143 to $2,486 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $421 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $6,474-$21,296($925-$3,042 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $372 to $532 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,286 to $4,972 for first class
Lodging: $264 to $421 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,100 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shoal Bay for a week is $12,948-$37,552($1,850-$5,365 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $744 to $1,064 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,572 to $9,944 for first class
Lodging: $528 to $842 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,360 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shoal Bay Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shoal Bay is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Shoal Bay due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Shoal Bay Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Shoal Bay hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Shoal Bay.
Flight Costs to Shoal Bay
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,063 average in late December to a low of $613 in late September. Median flight price is $675. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shoal Bay our data includes 193 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shoal Bay from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $7,014 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Juancho E. Yrausquin (SAB) in Saba (the Caribbean Netherlands) at an average of just $208.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Shoal Bay, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $450, so you can easily save about 73% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Shoal Bay can easily cost $660 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $44 per person. Private tours can cost $1326 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.