Bahamas Crash Course!?!?

[mom4travel]

Hi all you experts on the Bahamas!

 

Our Bermuda cruise has been diverted to Nassau for next Monday/Tuesday. I have done ALL my research for months now on what to do/where to go in Bermuda and now we are leaving tomorrow and I am having to switch gears!

 

I know all the topics I need have been discussed on this board . . but, can someone give me a crash course on the best parts of Nassau -- what to do, public beaches/snorkeling areas, transportation. . . . and where in Nassau does the ship dock (Royal Caribbean).

 

Thanks for any information/help anyone can give - -fast!!!

[Jade13]

Hi all you experts on the Bahamas!

 

Our Bermuda cruise has been diverted to Nassau for next Monday/Tuesday. I have done ALL my research for months now on what to do/where to go in Bermuda and now we are leaving tomorrow and I am having to switch gears!

 

I know all the topics I need have been discussed on this board . . but, can someone give me a crash course on the best parts of Nassau -- what to do, public beaches/snorkeling areas, transportation. . . . and where in Nassau does the ship dock (Royal Caribbean).

 

Thanks for any information/help anyone can give - -fast!!!

 

How does a cruise going to Bermuda end up in the Nassua. Which cruise/date from which port? Just curious.

[mom4travel]

Basically 2 words!! Hurricane Igor!

 

We are scheduled to leave Baltimore, Sept. 18 on the Enchantment -- and were to be in Bermuda on 20th and 21st. Now, we will go to Nassau on those days.

 

I was disappointed to learn we would not be going to Bermuda . . .but, at least we are still going to a warm destination (vs. New England/Canda)! AND, at least I will still be on a cruise ship!

[cruiseapril]

Hi- How long will you be in Nassau and what kinds of excursions do you like?

There are many choices of activities in Nassau.

[mom4travel]

Hi- How long will you be in Nassau and what kinds of excursions do you like?

There are many choices of activities in Nassau.

 

Basically just 24 hours! We arrive at noon on Monday and leave at noon on Tuesday. Which doesn't give alot of day light time.

 

Mainly interested in beach/water activities. But, also later that evening anything to do close by the ship??? I guess I should add -- safe, to do around the ship?? :)

[jensambo]

I'm in the same boat. Literally. First time I have used that line and meant it.:) My friend and I really want to hang out at a pretty beach. If the weather is good.

[mom4travel]

I'm in the same boat. Literally. First time I have used that line and meant it.:) My friend and I really want to hang out at a pretty beach. If the weather is good.

 

That one is worth using again!!! Aren't you just so glad we are still going somewhere with a beach and sunshine!

[jensambo]

That one is worth using again!!! Aren't you just so glad we are still going somewhere with a beach and sunshine!

 

Yes, I really thought we would go to Canada. I was just there this summer. I am so happy.

[glentally]

Basically just 24 hours! We arrive at noon on Monday and leave at noon on Tuesday. Which doesn't give alot of day light time.

 

Mainly interested in beach/water activities. But, also later that evening anything to do close by the ship??? I guess I should add -- safe, to do around the ship?? :)

 

There has been some good posts on the Bahama port forum. We and others have been asking the same questions

[cruiseapril]

Hi- Many threads here have mentioned The Sheraton at Cable Beach and the British Colonial Hilton right near the port.

 

The Sheraton is about 5 miles from port and a $5 van cab ride. If the weather is hot- 3 or 4 hours there will be plenty. Nice beach, good pools, and all amenities.

 

If the weather is overcast, try the Hilton. You can just walk over and check it out and have tea there- it is a beautiful building.

 

Some people take a cab over to Atlantis just to see the lobby and casino and walk around Marina Village.

 

Have a good cruise and let us know what you did in Nassau.

[jensambo]

We decided to go to Atlantis. Beach and pools by day and casino at night.

[scubagirrl]

We decided to go to Atlantis. Beach and pools by day and casino at night.

 

Don't forget, the beaches and pools close early in the fall and winter.. it's getting dark early. You'll need an all access pass for the pools ($110 from atlantis).. which included the waterpark.. which opens at 10am and closes at 5pm.

[mom4travel]

We decided to go to Atlantis. Beach and pools by day and casino at night.

 

 

We did to! Maybe we will bump into each other!! :)

 

Have a safe trip to the ship!!!