Bahamas Beach Pass Advice Needed

Hi,

I'm going to be doing a cruise the first week of November, and I've got a couple of questions. First of all, below are the ports I'll be visiting and the times I'll be in each port:

Nassau - 9AM-6PM

Half Moon Cay - 8AM-4PM

Grand Turk - 11AM to 6PM

Given that information here are my questions:

1. First of all, I want to spend some time at the beach, and would like to book a beach pass so that I'll have access to a beach chair/umbrella etc. I also want to spend some time sightseeing and doing other things. Given the places I listed, and the amount of time I'll be in each place, at winch port should I buy a beach pass, and at which ports should I spend time doing other things?

When I do sight see, I don't plan to book excursions. I'm hoping to just do some things independently.

2. Which places sell a beach pass that you would recommend? (I don't need a place that includes alcohol, I'd just like access to beach chairs/umberallas for those I'm traveling with, and maybe access to a pool and non-alcoholic drinks)

Those are the two main questions I've got at the moment. I'd appreciate any help veteran cruisers can provide!

You will probably get more answers if you post in the Bahamas forum:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=58

Hi,

 

I'm going to be doing a cruise the first week of November, and I've got a couple of questions. First of all, below are the ports I'll be visiting and the times I'll be in each port:

 

 

Nassau - 9AM-6PM

 

Half Moon Cay - 8AM-4PM

 

Grand Turk - 11AM to 6PM

 

Given that information here are my questions:

 

1. First of all, I want to spend some time at the beach, and would like to book a beach pass so that I'll have access to a beach chair/umbrella etc. I also want to spend some time sightseeing and doing other things. Given the places I listed, and the amount of time I'll be in each place, at winch port should I buy a beach pass, and at which ports should I spend time doing other things?

 

When I do sight see, I don't plan to book excursions. I'm hoping to just do some things independently.

 

2. Which places sell a beach pass that you would recommend? (I don't need a place that includes alcohol, I'd just like access to beach chairs/umberallas for those I'm traveling with, and maybe access to a pool and non-alcoholic drinks)

 

Those are the two main questions I've got at the moment. I'd appreciate any help veteran cruisers can provide!

At Nassau, I'd suggest taking a taxi across to Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island - no "beach pass" needed and a number of vendors with chairs/umbrellas.

Half Moon is a cruise line-owned spot - no pass needed, just check on board ship for cabana/chair rentals.

At Grand Turk there is a pretty good beach right next to the pier - again chairs/umbrellas available.

You might want to walk around Nassau a bit before or after beach trip.

If you don't want to stray too far in Nassau, the British Colonial Hilton is only about a ten minute walk from the cruise pier. They have a nice little beach here, nice view of the ships in the harbor. The pass also includes a credit for lunch.

We stopped by this hotel for a Pina Colada, nice to place to relax for a bit.

Jonathan

Hi,

 

I'm going to be doing a cruise the first week of November, and I've got a couple of questions. First of all, below are the ports I'll be visiting and the times I'll be in each port:

 

 

Nassau - 9AM-6PM

 

Half Moon Cay - 8AM-4PM

 

Grand Turk - 11AM to 6PM

 

Given that information here are my questions:

 

1. First of all, I want to spend some time at the beach, and would like to book a beach pass so that I'll have access to a beach chair/umbrella etc. I also want to spend some time sightseeing and doing other things. Given the places I listed, and the amount of time I'll be in each place, at winch port should I buy a beach pass, and at which ports should I spend time doing other things?

 

When I do sight see, I don't plan to book excursions. I'm hoping to just do some things independently.

 

2. Which places sell a beach pass that you would recommend? (I don't need a place that includes alcohol, I'd just like access to beach chairs/umberallas for those I'm traveling with, and maybe access to a pool and non-alcoholic drinks)

 

Those are the two main questions I've got at the moment. I'd appreciate any help veteran cruisers can provide!

Half Moon is a beach stop and so is GrandTurk so no need for a beach pass.

In Nassau I would do a snorkel tour.

Beach passes not needed for Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk. Great beaches

on each island and Grand Turk also has a big pool at the pier.

In Nassau, we like to get a day pass for the Melia on Cable Beach. See their website.

Nassau has far more "site-seeing" than the other two. Lots of options. We have done a walking tour which we downloaded Online and really enjoyed.

Grand Turk and Half Moon Cay you have access to free beach, beach chairs and umbrellas.