Sandy Toes

Has anyone been to Sandy Toes?

Like? Dislike? We will have our kids (3 and 5) with us. Where did you book?

If you have enough time, I definitely recommend Sandy Toes. This excursion take you out to Rose Island for a half day. The island is beautiful. Snorkeling is available and lunch is included. I was considering going back this December but our ship leaves at 4 and so we won't have enough time to get back to the ship. Guess I'll be looking at other options. If you have any specific questions, I'll be happy to try to answer them.

We did Sandy Toes - Rose Island on our last stop in Nassau and loved it. We booked it direct using their site:

http://www.sandytoesbahamas.com/

They do only offer one day excursion daily that leaves around 10AM from the Paradise Island Ferry terminal just over the automobile bridge on Paradise Island. You'll then have a scenic 45 minute boat ride [restrooms, drinks/snacks for purchase on board] over to Rose Island. You will be joined by at most ~40 other passengers which is nice as at times it will seem you have the island to yourselves. The north side beach is impressive. Fine white sand and clear blue water. Beats any beach on Nassau and Paradise Island. My family enjoyed the "exciting" part of the beach which had stronger surf suitable for wave jumping. You might be more apt to take advantage of a calmer cove a short walk down the beach perfect for wading with small children. A beach bar is available for drinks [cash and CC accepted]. Restrooms and freshwater showers are also available. Hammocks are scattered about in the shade in a grove of trees above the beach. Lunch is served to all guests and is included. Grilled chicken, hot dogs, burgers, sides, etc. If you desire, you can participate in a guided snorkel along the south part of the island near the boat dock. Snorkel gear is available for use. Snorkeling just OK, I would pass next time and spend more time enjoying the beach and the great views. I would definitely return if my travels brought me back to Nassau. My only small complaint is that you get only ~4 hours time on the island. I suppose this is to best accommodate most ship departure schedules. Be sure to double check your particular cruise itinerary to verify whether you can make the 10AM ferry departure. Enjoy!

Thanks for the info!

Forgot, I had some photos to share.

Rose Island boat dock

Once on the dock, you will need to climb some steps to get to the interior of the island then take a path and walk down another set of steps to the beach.

The structure you see at the top is where lunch is served.

Beach view

Beach Bar in structure on left - note the absence of crowds

Views can't be beat - I had this part of the beach all to myself.

Ok... I'm sold!

Just need to see if the times work out with my ship!

Thanks again!

My ship times don't line up! In port 12-7. Last boat to Sandy Toes leaves at 1130!

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Gorgeous pictures, GoldenDomer. We'll have to put that on the list for our next trip!

My ship times don't line up! In port 12-7. Last boat to Sandy Toes leaves at 1130!

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Too bad the timing doesn't work this time. Start planning your next cruise that includes a stop at Nassau with more favorable timing and make sure Sandy Toes is on your itinerary.

Will do! Our time originally was 10-6. Now it is changed for some reason to 12-7. [emoji853]

Gorgeous pictures, GoldenDomer. We'll have to put that on the list for our next trip!

Appreciate your comments! I'm surprised Sandy Toes doesn't get more chatter on these boards. It really is a 'hidden gem' in Nassau from my perspective. Hope you get a chance to visit in the near future!

Appreciate your comments! I'm surprised Sandy Toes doesn't get more chatter on these boards. It really is a 'hidden gem' in Nassau from my perspective. Hope you get a chance to visit in the near future!

I think it's because of a lot of the ships' hours in port are so strange - 7 to 2 or noon till midnight. It looks wonderful.

We have sailed into Nassau three times and did not get off the ship last time. This time, we were going to go to the Bonefish Park, and Clifton Park, but a local recommended we go to Sandy Toes for nature and bird watching as well as fun.