Junkanoo Clean or Dirty?

I have seen folks on here recommending Junkanoo Beach. When my son and his girlfriend walked there, they reported it was pretty dirty. They said there was a lot of broken glass on the beach and a good bit of trash. I already understand that it is a public beach. We are not expecting pristine conditions, just not horrible ones. My son visited in October 2013, so it has been awhile. Seeking first hand accounts of the current status of the beach. Trying to decide if it is worth walking to or if perhaps we should just pay for an excursion. Looking for any helpful advice. Thank you.

I have the same question. I'm considering buying day passes to the Hilton just to use their private beach. I don't want to be hassled by vendors selling junk.

If you don't want to be hassled by vendors, then don't go to Junkanoo. There is a TON of beach options in Nassau.

- Take a cab to Love Beach and hang out at the Nirvana Beach Bar

- Book an excursion to Blue Lagoon Island (beach break)

- Get day passes to Atlantis

- Day pass to the Melia

and really, the list can go on and on.

I am not too worried about the vendor issues. Really just looking for answers to the question about condition of the beach. Anyone?

It's lovely this time of year

I am not too worried about the vendor issues. Really just looking for answers to the question about condition of the beach. Anyone?

Time of year will factor in the answer.

some times it looks awesome. others way too crowded.

sometimes the beach is white== sometimes its brown

sometimes the water looks blue and others look like its murkey brown

Google? Junkanoo beach nassau then click on images and you will see what i mean

It's lovely this time of year

 

This is NOT Junkanoo beach.. or even the Bahamas...

This is NOT Junkanoo beach.. or even the Bahamas...

Thanks "scubagirrl" for the correction. NO, it is not Junkanaoo Beach.

This is NOT Junkanoo beach.. or even the Bahamas...

Thanks "scubagirrl" for the correction. NO, it is not Junkanaoo Beach.

It's not a joke when folks are looking for real information and have never been there..

In reality, Junkanoo Beach is only as dirty as the last set of cruisers left it.

trash removal is done several times a day and the beach is cleaned in the morning,''

It can get pretty dirty throughout the day with trash and litter from fellow cruisers.

Thank you, Subagirrl. We will be there in Oct and will walk over early so perhaps it will be okay.

I am not too worried about the vendor issues. Really just looking for answers to the question about condition of the beach. Anyone?

Your concerns are a non-issue. The beach is very clean and nice. It's not the nicest beach in Nassau but it's the closest and more than adequate to enjoy the day. Tiki Bikini Hut is the popular spot if you want to get drinks, loungers, umbrella, etc. You'll have a great time.

It's not a joke when folks are looking for real information and have never been there..

 

In reality, Junkanoo Beach is only as dirty as the last set of cruisers left it.

trash removal is done several times a day and the beach is cleaned in the morning,''

 

It can get pretty dirty throughout the day with trash and litter from fellow cruisers.

Exactly .... Not a joke for people looking for REAL information!

The Hilton is good and not far from the cruise pier.

We were there at the end of March. Its a public city beach so the sand closer to the road/side walk can be dirty. But down by the water was clean.

You can see some pictures in my review:

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2620634&page=2

I also wanted to add that we were only approached by vendors when we first entered. One person offered us loungers and told us about their food options. No one bothered us the rest of the day.