bostonbill Posted April 23, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I was told by a family member that Nassau was a big dud for a port to visit....boy was she wrong!!! Me and my teenagers had a blast!!! Got off the boat about 10am walked thru some shops on our way to Junkanoo beach, hung out for a couple of hours, went back to the ship for lunch(all the paces to eat were packed!) then did a great power boat excursion, Then to Senor frogs for drinks and apps and some serious shopping for my daughter.....our boat operator offered to take us to an authentic Bahamian bar for REAL Bahamian Conch fritters and cold beer but the kids wanted to do Senor Frogs.....Great Port....Friendly people!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurelius180 Posted April 23, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I think a lot of people do the shorter cruises more frequently which hits Nassau so they may get burned out from going. I've been there 3 times so far with a 4th coming up and had a good time every time. Then again, I'm easy to please! :p:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancersp119 Posted April 23, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I was told by a family member that Nassau was a big dud for a port to visit....boy was she wrong!!! Me and my teenagers had a blast!!! Got off the boat about 10am walked thru some shops on our way to Junkanoo beach, hung out for a couple of hours, went back to the ship for lunch(all the paces to eat were packed!) then did a great power boat excursion, Then to Senor frogs for drinks and apps and some serious shopping for my daughter.....our boat operator offered to take us to an authentic Bahamian bar for REAL Bahamian Conch fritters and cold beer but the kids wanted to do Senor Frogs.....Great Port....Friendly people!!!! did you book the excursion through ship or independently??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonbill Posted April 23, 2012 Author #4 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Independently....I used Island Mkting but he is available thru his own website bahamaboattours.com....I almost always go thru the ship but we were in port until 11:30pm so I knew there was no chance we's miss the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted April 23, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I think a lot of people that say that are the ones that get off the boat, walk down the street and turn around and come back...many that don't like it never make it more than a few blocks...we love it there and have been I want to say 8 times...coming up on number 9 in October... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyhon Posted April 24, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Where should I go for the serious shopping? This is the port I want to get the souvenirs in. :) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonbill Posted April 24, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted April 24, 2012 If you can't find it on Bay St you won't find it anywhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvcruzing Posted April 24, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'll be in Nassau next month, sailing solo. I've been thinking about walking to the free Junkanoo Beach. Do you think it's safe walk for a solo female? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonbill Posted April 24, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted April 24, 2012 absolutly safe........there will be small groups of people walking back in forth from the beach all day...if you are tentative at all just kind of tag along behind one of the groups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvcruzing Posted April 24, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 24, 2012 absolutly safe........there will be small groups of people walking back in forth from the beach all day...if you are tentative at all just kind of tag along behind one of the groups Sounds great! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolRoy Posted April 24, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 24, 2012 How was the beach and water at Junkanoo? Is the water rocky? Would you need water shoes? How long did it take to walk there? Is it easy to get there? Will be there next week on Carnival. 2012 – Carnival Miracle – April – E. Caribbean 2012 – Carnival Conquest – Feb. – W. Caribbean 2011 – Westerdam HAL – Dec. – E. Caribbean 2011 – Nieuw Amsterdam HAL – Oct. – Mediterranean 2011- Carnival Miracle – May – E. Caribbean 2010 – Nieuw Amsterdam HAL - Dec.- W. Caribbean 2010 – Celebrity Summit – Sept. - Bermuda 2010 – Serenade of the Seas - March - S. Caribbean 2009 – Crown Princess – W. Caribbean 2009 – Golden Princess - Alaska - Inside Passage 2009 – Coral Princess - Panama Canal Transit 2008 – Caribbean Princess - New Eng. & Canada 2008 – Serenade of the Seas - S. Caribbean 2007 – Explorer of the Seas - W. Caribbean 2006 – Golden Princess - S. Caribbean 2004 – Serenade of the Seas - S. Caribbean 2002 – Star Princess - Mexican Riviera 2002 – Dawn Princess - S. Caribbean 2000 – Carnival Inspiration - S. Caribbean 1999 – Carnival Paradise - W. Caribbean 1996 – Majesty (private) - Key West 1989 – Sovereign of the Seas - E. Caribbean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttdelellis Posted April 24, 2012 #12 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'll be there Sat.... can't wait!!!! would you say do the beach 1st or shop 1st we get to port @ noon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolinamamasita Posted April 24, 2012 #13 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I was told by a family member that Nassau was a big dud for a port to visit....boy was she wrong!!! Me and my teenagers had a blast!!! Got off the boat about 10am walked thru some shops on our way to Junkanoo beach, hung out for a couple of hours, went back to the ship for lunch(all the paces to eat were packed!) then did a great power boat excursion, Then to Senor frogs for drinks and apps and some serious shopping for my daughter.....our boat operator offered to take us to an authentic Bahamian bar for REAL Bahamian Conch fritters and cold beer but the kids wanted to do Senor Frogs.....Great Port....Friendly people!!!! Are you able to post any pics ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingee Posted April 25, 2012 #14 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Where is this beach you are talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonbill Posted April 25, 2012 Author #15 Share Posted April 25, 2012 The beach is called Junkanoo....just follow the signs..its no more than a 15 minute walk, beach is sandy, both water and beach are very clean. It's not a resort beach but it is probably the nicest 'city' beach I've ever been to. We shopped both coming and going to the beach...you'll end up doing the same...I haven't figured out how to get my pic's on here yet....feel free to go to my Facebook page( Bill Elder) I can make those pictures available to the public Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooraq Posted April 25, 2012 #16 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Junkanoo looks like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/robynalman/6512656375/in/set-72157628367367775 I can't believe it took me many cruises to Bahamas to finally walk over here. Nice relaxing beach, nice bar for drinks, beautiful view. When I go back with my best friends who have never cruised before - we're going here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurelius180 Posted April 25, 2012 #17 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Junkanoo looks like this: I can't believe it took me many cruises to Bahamas to finally walk over here. Nice relaxing beach, nice bar for drinks, beautiful view. When I go back with my best friends who have never cruised before - we're going here! That's a really great picture! Thanks for sharing. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare noshoobie Posted April 25, 2012 #18 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Junkanoo looks like this: I can't believe it took me many cruises to Bahamas to finally walk over here. Nice relaxing beach, nice bar for drinks, beautiful view. When I go back with my best friends who have never cruised before - we're going here! I agree with previous poster, that is such a beautiful picture. You should enter that in a photo contest! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracyanns Posted April 25, 2012 #19 Share Posted April 25, 2012 How was the beach and water at Junkanoo? Is the water rocky? Would you need water shoes? How long did it take to walk there? Is it easy to get there? Will be there next week on Carnival. I would bring water shoes...I have heard of some broken glass on some parts of the beach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gingee Posted April 26, 2012 #20 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Interesting that that beach is that close. I don't remember seeing a beach the last time we were there in 2003. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfgcyp Posted April 26, 2012 #21 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I'll be in Nassau next month, sailing solo. I've been thinking about walking to the free Junkanoo Beach. Do you think it's safe walk for a solo female? I was just there on April 16th, Very dissapointed, there are like 3 sections to the beach the first one that you see in pictures has very soft sand is crowded. the middle section has a very course sand full of bottle caps and broken glass, and as you get closer to the beach there are very rough shells that you would need water shoes to walk on. There was a couple of huts that sell beer and alcohol fairly cheap and restrooms that would make you hold it until you walk the 1 mile back to the ship. We had a very large group (15) and was looking to save some money. We had done Atlantis before and didnt want to spend 25-40 dollars to swim at a beach hotel. If i was with a smaller group of 4-6 i would spend the money. Not worth the trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted April 26, 2012 #22 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Thanks for the review. We enjoy Nassau and the numerous choices for excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshhawk Posted April 26, 2012 #23 Share Posted April 26, 2012 I too love Nassau. I've done the Blue Lagoon, the Blackbeards Cay and the Sheritan, via the Jitney, and of all of them I'd go back to the Sheritan. Nassau didn't revolve around Atlantis until 10-15 years ago, see no reason for everyone to think that is the absolute Nassau destination. People are freindly, and the island beaches are great.:) Thanks for a positive review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchelle77 Posted April 30, 2012 #24 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'll be in Nassau next month, sailing solo. I've been thinking about walking to the free Junkanoo Beach. Do you think it's safe walk for a solo female? I walked around solo while my husband and daughter were off doing a boat excursion. Absolutely safe! Plenty of people around, you can tell most were tourists. The day I went the beach was EMPTY. Maybe 3 small groups at the beach spread out. I stopped for fritters and beer right at the cement pier, close enough to hear the music, but far enough to not have it be so in-your-face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodogkisses Posted April 30, 2012 #25 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I was just there on April 16th, Very dissapointed, there are like 3 sections to the beach the first one that you see in pictures has very soft sand is crowded. the middle section has a very course sand full of bottle caps and broken glass, and as you get closer to the beach there are very rough shells that you would need water shoes to walk on. There was a couple of huts that sell beer and alcohol fairly cheap and restrooms that would make you hold it until you walk the 1 mile back to the ship.We had a very large group (15) and was looking to save some money. We had done Atlantis before and didnt want to spend 25-40 dollars to swim at a beach hotel. If i was with a smaller group of 4-6 i would spend the money. Not worth the trip I also was in Nassau on 4-16-12 (Carnival Fantasy) and DH and I thought we'd walk down to Junkanoo Beach and spend some time. But, we lasted only long enough for DH to buy an ice cream bar and off we went. We've been to Nassau at least 8 times and love this port. It was our first time at Junkanoo and our last. We also were very disappointed with this beach. I couldn't walk barefoot at the water's edge--very rocky/glassy. It just wasn't our kind of beach. But, it looked like a lot of people liked it and we were the minority. For us, it's either the Sheraton or BCH or even Cabbage Beach from now on. One more thing--I feel very safe in Nassau, however, if I wouldn't advise going over to Junkanoo alone. Seriously. Spend $55 and go to the BCH and have a nice lunch and relaxing day on their property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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