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13 minutes ago, Matt_75 said:

Second Bahamian Cooking. Was there last week and thoroughly enjoyed. 

How do you get there from the port? How long of a walk is it? ty!

Tell me everything! and go......................!

anyone recommend a good place walking distance from the port and safe for a solo female to get to with good authentic local food? I realize i might be asking alot but figured you all might know!  thanks in advance! 🙂

Hi , i want to go to a beach or resort! What do you recommend , how did you get there? I would like the beach to have a bar/restaurant as well.. is this something they have? Thanks for any and all advice!  

1 minute ago, OCruisers said:

 

Yes, but it's VERY close and a totally safe SHORT walk.  

awesome thank you!

18 minutes ago, OCruisers said:

Very close to where the ship docks.  The pool is free for your use but people normally buy drinks.

It's quite entertaining.

Enjoy!  

Do you have to leave the port area to get there?

please tell me all the things! is it close to where the ship (carnival) docs? is the pool free? is it fun? thanks!

The room rental is for a maximum of 4 people. They will only give you 4 passes to the island. The rates vary, depending on the season. I've read on other sites where people are showing up at 6:30 in the morning to try to get passes and are being turned away.

 

We've stayed at Renaissance several times. There are six Flamingos on the adult side. They are not native to Aruba, and have their wings clipped. Children are only allowed on that side between 10 -11 am. I've seen many families run off by security.

 

In my opinion, and this is just my own two cents, I don't think that the private island is all that special. It is nothing like Coco Cay or Labadee. I think that Eagle Beach and Palm Beach are better. If it wasn't included in our Renaissance stay, I wouldn't pay for it.

great info! thank you!!

We assume you are already aware this is a private island owned by the Renaissance Resort. While its primarily a place for their guest, they do sell Guest Day Passes for $99 per person which does include the boat ride, lun, etc. It takes less then 10 min to get to the island via the resort's boat. The last I heard, the Hotel does not accept reservations and you must contact them the day you arrive. You can simply walk over to the resort once you get off the ship..and inquire.

 

Hank

thank you! i have also seen that you can book a room at the hotel for the night and its cheaper than $99 a person. Wonder if thats better :)

What can you tell me? How much was it? How did you get there? How far from the port? Best way to book it? Thanks for any and all info!

Favorite thing about her and where is your favorite place in the Bahamas to visit? thanks!:)

AI Day passes can be bought to many of the hotels in all price ranges.

do you have any recommendations for these said hotels? i dont want to just pick one, i really want other people experiences!thanks!

Awesome, good choices!

Looking for an all inclusive that is amazing! Please share! Pics welcome!!

Thanks all! Interior it is!

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1965624

Thanks!!! I'm closer to the front but still in lido! Appreciate it!

I got off the Breeze on Saturday. I had a Spa Balcony and I used the balcony for a grand total of around 40 minutes all week. You will be fine with an interior. Enjoy!

Thanks!

Have you considered a regular outside cabin? Cheaper than a balcony, but you still get to see the ocean.

Personally i could not do an inside (too claustrophobic) but can live with just a window:)

I have but honestly don't want to be on the lower levels

You will be just fine. We booked three balconies in a row and then opted for an interior on our last cruise and have now booked an interior for our next one. We had no problem with an interior.

Truly the only thing that concerns me is not having the couch although didn't use that either. I guess I just like they layout of the balcony but I'm sure I'll be ok! Thanks!!

Thanks guys!

Haha 6 days. Was on the magic last year in a balcony and only used it twice so...

Please convince me why my interior room on lido deck will be just fine!! The thought of upgrading to a balcony keeps happening but I realllllllly don't want to spend the money. Soon my interior will be JUST fine, RIGHT?!

No it's not a tender port

Use You Tube and search. Someone did a nice video tour of the port area not too long ago.

GREAT idea!!!

A lot of shops as well as a Margaritaville.

 

I recommend a ship sponsored excursion if you choose to go outside of this port area......

Noted! Thank you!