There is no beach here and the space between the hotel and ocean is very limited. I didn't see any volleyball going on except in the pool. Most activities are water oriented.

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If you're staying at the Palace, arrange transportation with them. They will pick you up and transport you to the Palace in a shuttle van (usually a van) and free of charge if you are a guest staying there. They will need times of arrival, etc. in order to arrange this as they don't just sit there and wait. If you want to arrange for other transportation, taxis, etc., they are parked there at the ferry pier and it is about a 10 minute ride (if that!) to the Palace. If you take a taxi, it shouldn't be more than $6-8.00 for the ride. Been there three times and most rides in taxis are seldom more than $8.00 anywhere on the main part of the island.

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Unfortunately, there are too many excursions to name without their schedule. From dolphins to stingrays, to the ancient ruins on the mainland, beach excursions, snorkeling and scuba diving, etc. Most guests will schedule their excursions upon arrival with the Palace representatives on the first day. There, you will be explained the excursions and the costs, along with credits.

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Children your age may find the kid's club too young for them. Most of the children I've seen there are at the pool, or snorkeling, paddle boarding, etc. This is really not a "young child" friendly sort of place, unless they like to do those activities, and eat, and there is plenty to eat at the Palace. There really is nothing there like on a cruise ship with the different levels of adolescent entertainment venues, music clubs, activities, etc. But yes, there are other activities that the entertainment directors will often do, usually pool side in the form of games, competitions, etc. Check with them and get their schedule. The problem is, is that they are short (the activities, not the kids)! So, to keep them entertained, I would strongly recommend taking in the nearby excursions like the dolphin swim, stingray swim, and the nearby beaches which have a ton of activities for kids their age; you need to check out Chankanaab and Paradise Beaches. Both really have a lot for younger children, such as the jumping balloons and ramps/trampolines over the water, zip-lines, etc. The only down-side to these beaches is that they are also the excursions that the cruise ships make with their guests, so they can get busy and crowded. I would recommend that if you do go to one or both of these beaches, go early and claim your spot!

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