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So you need to be on the ship 1 hour earlier?

@blue_water This is so helpful! Thank you! I know this is st. Thomas but do you have familiarity with Nassau Bahamas? We are there on 4/11  from 7:00-3:00. My plan is to see the following and do the beach a bit. Because of time I was wondering if we could do cable beach without a pass or if I should stick to junkanoo? We probably wouldn't stay any place long.

Queens Staircase

Government house

Greycliff Manor (Chocolate Factory/cigar rolling)

John Waltings Rum Factory

Lunch

Junkaroo Beach

Brewing Company

Thanks! It looks like as of now we are in CB. I am on the Oasis of the seas

Thanks! So we can beach for a bit, then do the shopping? Which area has the best shopping?

also, is sapphire a hastle to get to from the port royal (oasis) will dock in? looks like there aren't too many ships in port on our day 4/13. We are there from11:00-6:00 and also want to shop.

On 1/14/2022 at 10:24 AM, blue_water said:

Ok so yes, a pretty busy port day with 3 ships at Havensight, and your ship and another RCCL ship at Crown…

 

How do you know how many ships are at a port?

Hi! We are in Nassau from 7:00-3:00

These are my plans so far...

• Queens Staircase
• Government house
• Greycliff Manor (Chocolate Factory/cigar rolling)
• John Waltings Rum Factory
• Lunch
• Beach
• Brewing Company

Will I have time for this? Which beach should we do? I know Junkanoo is the most convenient, but is it gross? I hear about tons of trash floating. I would like Cable but is that hard to access, particularly without getting a day pass?

Thanks!

Hi! I am deciding between Coki/Sapphire/Magens. I am struggling to find info that is more recent on these 3 beaches. Which has the best beach overall, best snorkling, access to water sports like jet skiing or kayaking? Also, which is the easiest to get to from port? Lastly which has the best food options and restrooms? Will be with kids 11 and 8, and husband.

Thanks!!! 

22 hours ago, MisterOJ2 said:

 

We've taken our two kids to Nachi Cocom 6 or 7 times now over the past 10 years or so. They've always had a blast there. It is laid back, but between the ocean and the pool and ordering all the strawberry smoothies they can drink - my two daughters have always loved it. The snorkeling isn't great, but there is one area of rocks in the water where some fish hang out. And you can snorkle around the pier and always see plenty of fish there - though they're not always the vibrant colored fish you can find around reefs. We've also seen a stingray there a couple times.

 

And they do have a vendor that offers water sports - including parasailing - if you want to do that for an additional price.

My only issue with Nachi is the cost, particularly if we don't want to spend the whole day...

On 2/11/2020 at 2:07 PM, JohninDC said:

Howdy neighbor! 😃

 

Chankanaab sounds perfect for your team - nice beach, separate snorkel area, sea lion shows, everyone can see the dolphins - swimming with or "meeting" the dolphins costs extra - small pool, water toys, typical beach food/drinks, etc.  Taxi will be about $12 each way and adult admission is about $20 each.  Leave when you  have had enough and head downtown or return to the ship.

 

Welcome to the boards and have a great cruise! 😎

Thanks! is the $20 each inclusive of snorkel equipment rental? Is the beach really nice?

23 hours ago, rdhed said:

The current plan is just to go shopping and eat lunch in the downtown area, we are doing a beach day on our first stop the day before in Costa Maya.  

Just one beach day? We need all the beach days! Actually we might do falls in Jamaica.

9 minutes ago, rdhed said:

I am no real help but had to laugh when I saw your screen name here:)  For what it's worth my neighbor said Playa Mia was her favorite with her kids. 

HAHAHA - You are all going to Cozumel too, right? What are you doing? 

We will be in Cozumel in April off of the RC Oasis. We will have 2 adults and 2 kids (6 and 9). My daughter has expressed interest in dolphins, though I am not sold on this... She also expressed interest in parasailing. 

We would love a wonderful beach to hang on, maybe bring some snorkel gear to snorkel, enjoy some lunch, and drinks, and just relax. We are very much beach people, but pools are important to the littles. On my list are Nachi Cocum (worried it won't be kid friendly), Paradise Beach, Chankanaab Park (worried the beach isn't the nicest), and Playa Mia (worried it is too little kid friendly). 

We also are thinking that would would spend the day on the beach, but then leave and maybe explore 8th street, and wander. Because of this, I am not sure a full day AI option is best. We don't need to be back to the boat until 7. 

Not interested in ruins... went to riviera/tulum area for a week 2 years ago and did that 🙂 

Please help plan our day!