Freeport - what to do?

We've been to Nassau many times but not Freeport. Does anyone have suggestions on what to do, or not do, while there on the Carnival Sunshine?

Thanks!

I want to know too!! :)

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I am planning on the Grand Lucayan. It's a resort with pools, restaurant, beach, etc. costs $15 p/p and is about a $10 roundtrip cab ride from what I understand. I have never been, but it has great reviews.

I went to Freeport last January and made the mistake of not planning anything. There is nothing to do right off the ship, except a straw market and a Senor Frogs.

We were on the Sensation over Thanksgiving break and I found Calabash Eco Adventures. You will need to book it ahead of time. We did the Blue Hole and beach tour. We have been on over 35 cruises and this was one of the best experiences we have had. The focus is on seeing the nature side of the island which is beautiful once you get away from the main tourist areas. We started snorkeling in an inland blue hole which is a collapsed cave. Next we went to Lucaya National Park and saw additional blue holes and a practically empty beach which is as pretty as I have ever seen. We finished at a local restaurant on another beach (Try the Conch!) and lunch is included in the tour. During the whole trip the guides are giving you the history and science behind the ecosystems. It was a truly educational and fun experience. They offer other tours and you can find out more on their website. When we are back in Freeport we will try on the kayaking/snorkeling that Calabash offers as well.

This is a great place.I've been a few times and I'm going again In Feb.

I suggest pat and Diane's tour. Its very popular dessert beach tour.it is amazing and the crew is the best ever.one of the best tours I've ever been on in 17 cruises

Is there a website for Pat and Diane's tour??

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We liked the Our Lucaya/Grand Lucayan area. Nice resort- lots of shops across the street.

We've been to Nassau many times but not Freeport. Does anyone have suggestions on what to do, or not do, while there on the Carnival Sunshine?

Thanks!

What do you like to do?

Beach on the Cheap?

It's a $5 cab ride to Billy Joe's on the beach.

I think its snorkelingbahamas.com or just type pat and dianes tour in the search engine. I did it already and we r doing it again. It is well worth the money

I think its snorkelingbahamas.com or just type pat and dianes tour in the search engine. I did it already and we r doing it again. It is well worth the money

We are going on the Pat & Diane excursion in Freeport next month. I've never been snorkeling on an excursion. Can you tell me - do they allow you to bring your own gear?

Thanks!

Billie Joe's is down the beach from the Grand Lucayan. Grand Lucayan has their $15 p/p day pass that gives you beach, pool and chair access. Not towels. It's right across the way from Port Lucaya Marketplace and next to the casino.

The Marketplace has shops, restaurants and bars. We were just there in November and had a great time. I posted info about the daypass but it disappeared! Have no idea why. It cost $10. pp/rt to get from the ship to Port Lucaya.

Grand Lucayan has their $15 p/p day pass that gives you beach, pool and chair access.

Could you enter and exit with the day pass? Say, if you wanted to go across to the market for lunch, then return to the resort, was that allowed? I've heard food was really expensive there. Casino.. huh. I do love a casino! Too bad im only traveling with my 9 yr old! lol

Yes, you may come and go as you please. They put a wristband on you.

If you want a beach day we took a taxi over to Junkanoo Beach last time in Freeport and had a great day. Nice beach, little restaurant/bar with shade, and a little shopping area. We would definitely go back there!

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I am interested in this myself. I guess we plan to make it a beach day. Last time I was in Freeport there was nothing around, glad to see there is now a Senor Frogs at least.

Do you have to arrange ahead of time to go to the grand Lucayan? Are there umbrella included?

Do you have to arrange ahead of time to go to the grand Lucayan? Are there umbrella included?

Real easy--very Safe!! $10 total for trip and return trip. Get some soda sandwich and go to security guard $15 for wristband -swim up bar--floating things in swim up cascade pool--hot -tub hammocks- beach chairs-and those sunshade straw things. Security to keep those who do not have wristbands--showers

We will be doing this again--Feb Ncl sky!

ONLY Credit cards for drinks--The 18% is already added-hotel rules!

if you want to have a Great -safe day-you just found it!!

I forgot---its the Grand Lucayan!! Beach chairs and shaded Straw table included

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Does anyone know if Billy Joes is open on Sunday?

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Just a few questions...

Grand Lucayan Resort:

It was said that it cost $10 round trip. How is it round trip? Does you cab wait on you while you are there and then take you back to the ship? Or do you have to pay them when they drop you off and "hope" that they return for pick up? Is this pp or for the entire cab? How long of a drive is it from the port?

Junkanoo: Where exactly is this located? When I try to look it up on google earth, it doesn't come up with anything. How far from port? How much to get there? Do they charge to enter?

Thanks in advance.

Just a few questions...

 

 

Grand Lucayan Resort:

 

It was said that it cost $10 round trip. How is it round trip? Does you cab wait on you while you are there and then take you back to the ship? Or do you have to pay them when they drop you off and "hope" that they return for pick up? Is this pp or for the entire cab? How long of a drive is it from the port?

 

 

Junkanoo: Where exactly is this located? When I try to look it up on google earth, it doesn't come up with anything. How far from port? How much to get there? Do they charge to enter?

 

Thanks in advance.

We went to Lucaya a couple of times. The cabs are vans, maybe 8 passengers,

And the fares are per person. You pay For the RT and the give you a ticket for the return. We went back to the ship soon after lunch and the vans were going back and forth all day.

We went to Lucaya a couple of times. The cabs are vans, maybe 8 passengers,

And the fares are per person. You pay For the RT and the give you a ticket for the return. We went back to the ship soon after lunch and the vans were going back and forth all day.

Thanks for the info....and how long does it take to get there? We have a limited amount of time in port (7-1am) and have to decide if we should do this port on our own and what type of time frame are we on.

Lots of vans at the port to take folks to lucaya marketplace. About 15 minutes from the dock.

We are on the Pride sailing May 3, 2015. We just booked a snorkel excursion with Pat & Diane Tours for Friday, May 8, 2015.

Tour#1 - Sea Safari Snorkeling Tour - 3 hours. They pick you up at the Port and the price was great! Great reviews. We need 14 more people to get the boat with the water slide and rock climbing wall! lol

Just a few questions...

 

 

Grand Lucayan Resort:

 

It was said that it cost $10 round trip. How is it round trip? Does you cab wait on you while you are there and then take you back to the ship? Or do you have to pay them when they drop you off and "hope" that they return for pick up? Is this pp or for the entire cab? How long of a drive is it from the port?

 

 

Junkanoo: Where exactly is this located? When I try to look it up on google earth, it doesn't come up with anything. How far from port? How much to get there? Do they charge to enter?

 

 

Thanks in advance.

I'm pretty sure Junkanoo is Nassau not Freeport :)

We went to Junkanoo in Freeport. Not a fan of the Nassau Junkanoo. But Freeports was awesome. It was a short taxi ride and if I remember right free or a small entrance fee we bought food and drink. I'll try to look through my pictures and find more info!