scubagirrl Posted March 25, 2012 #76 Share Posted March 25, 2012 "We were NOT the exception. Other families had drinks and snacks too. You are nt the authority on the Sheraton,and you don't know everything. Have you ever even been to the Sheraton, or are you getting your information from a Google search? " This sounds like the likes of a "Chair Hog" or someone who's child swims in the pool with swim diapers since the rules do not apply to them. I for one am taking scubagirls advice in several areas since I have never been to the Bahamas and would like to get as much out of my 8 hours there! Esp since I'm still trying to decide on a beach day, which hotel and how I'm getting the 8 of us there! The easiest that covers most of what you need to please a group would be the Sheraton. It's $25 for adults, $12.50 for kids, and it's a quick 15 minute jitney ride to the hotel. Take the #10 jitney from George Street .. (easy walk from the cruise port) tell the driver where you are heading and pay $1.25 pp. when you arrive. Reverse to get back when you are done. Sheraton has something for everyone. From zero entry and swim up bar pools, to wide beaches, inflatables on the beach, non-motorized water sports, jet skis and parasailing vendors to rent from, towels, bar and grill, restrooms and lifeguards.. even a casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare noshoobie Posted March 27, 2012 #77 Share Posted March 27, 2012 We were NOT the exception. Other families had drinks and snacks too. You are nt the authority on the Sheraton,and you don't know everything. Have you ever even been to the Sheraton, or are you getting your information from a Google search? Every party has a pooper. . . . . . . . . .Scubagirl, you mentioned on a previous page that the day pass at the Sheraton also includes scuba gear? Did I read that correctly? Thank you for all the wealth of information you provide us statesiders :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted March 27, 2012 #78 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Every party has a pooper. . . . . . . . . .Scubagirl, you mentioned on a previous page that the day pass at the Sheraton also includes scuba gear? Did I read that correctly? Thank you for all the wealth of information you provide us statesiders :) snorkeling gear.. not scuba.. if i did say that.. it was a mistake on my part.. Sheraton has free snorkeling gear. You get to use it for 30 minutes. Enough time to enjoy the liminted sea life in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare noshoobie Posted March 28, 2012 #79 Share Posted March 28, 2012 No, my bad. I meant to say snorkel gear. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplefin Posted March 28, 2012 #80 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Wyndham had a "buffet" but I think it was closer to $30 pp. Was the buffet good? We have teenagers who like most buffet restaurants.... if I'm giving up the cruise food and paying $30 a person it had better be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted March 28, 2012 #81 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Wyndham had a "buffet" but I think it was closer to $30 pp. Was the buffet good? We have teenagers who like most buffet restaurants.... if I'm giving up the cruise food and paying $30 a person it had better be good! Wyndham is $40 pp and included the lunch buffet. Buffet is fine.. Something for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MallyMal Posted April 4, 2012 #82 Share Posted April 4, 2012 ScubaGirl, you mentioned that there are parasailing vendors at the Sheraton resort. Do you know how much they charge? Also, is it for single or tandem rides? Thanks in advance for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted April 4, 2012 #83 Share Posted April 4, 2012 ScubaGirl, you mentioned that there are parasailing vendors at the Sheraton resort. Do you know how much they charge? Also, is it for single or tandem rides? Thanks in advance for your help here's the contact info.. Captain Freddie Munroe fredlin.munroe@gmail.com 242 323 6393 or cell 242 457 0572 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammymacb Posted April 4, 2012 #84 Share Posted April 4, 2012 We'll be in Nassau on Easter Sunday with a crowd of 18,000. I was all excited about taking the jitney to the Sheraton, but I'm afraid that- A- with the crowds, and traffic, it won't be worth going. ( I believe we're in port from 8:30 to 2 ) and B- the Sheraton will be somehow sold out. ( Though I've read here that doesn't happen) Should we even go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted April 4, 2012 #85 Share Posted April 4, 2012 We'll be in Nassau on Easter Sunday with a crowd of 18,000. I was all excited about taking the jitney to the Sheraton, but I'm afraid that- A- with the crowds, and traffic, it won't be worth going. ( I believe we're in port from 8:30 to 2 ) and B- the Sheraton will be somehow sold out. ( Though I've read here that doesn't happen) Should we even go? If your worried - why not just go to Junkanoo beach .. its walkable.. and free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carly chloe Posted April 5, 2012 #86 Share Posted April 5, 2012 We plan on going to the Sheraton for a day. Are there any massages you can get on the beach or even if you walk down a little? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisinghappy Posted April 12, 2012 #87 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I may have missed the answer to a previous poster's question, so please forgive me if this is repetitive but once you've purchased your Sherton day pass, are you allowed to leave and then return? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted April 12, 2012 #88 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I may have missed the answer to a previous poster's question, so please forgive me if this is repetitive but once you've purchased your Sherton day pass, are you allowed to leave and then return? Thanks! yes... if they don't have wristbands, then keep your receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRambler Posted April 13, 2012 #89 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I will be traveling on Carnival in May with six family members, including an 80 year old aunt and a 2 year old niece! Oh, and a pregnant sister! :eek: We will have a stroller and a wheelchair. (My aunt walks well, but I'd prefer to have the wheelchair for her so she won't overdue it.) I'm concerned that we won't be able to reach the Sheraton with all of our "equipment" before we get tired! Is the Jitney and taxi handicap accessible? How far will we have to walk to get to the taxi and bus and, once there, will they allow our stroller and wheelchair aboard? Also, are there sidewalks or somewhere we can safely walk to the taxi/bus stops? I would love for the family to be able to see the beach and swim in the water, but I don't want to bite off more than we can chew!! I also thought about just going to Junkaboo, but not sure we can even make it there and will need chairs once we get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted April 13, 2012 #90 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I will be traveling on Carnival in May with six family members, including an 80 year old aunt and a 2 year old niece! Oh, and a pregnant sister! :eek:We will have a stroller and a wheelchair. (My aunt walks well, but I'd prefer to have the wheelchair for her so she won't overdue it.) I'm concerned that we won't be able to reach the Sheraton with all of our "equipment" before we get tired! Is the Jitney and taxi handicap accessible? How far will we have to walk to get to the taxi and bus and, once there, will they allow our stroller and wheelchair aboard? Also, are there sidewalks or somewhere we can safely walk to the taxi/bus stops? I would love for the family to be able to see the beach and swim in the water, but I don't want to bite off more than we can chew!! I also thought about just going to Junkaboo, but not sure we can even make it there and will need chairs once we get there. You may want to call the hotel to see how accessible it is.. I always use the stairs to go out to the beach.. don't know how else to access it. As for using a jitney.. I would pass. Not only would they not likely have room for your equipment, but then you would have to navigate getting from the bus stop to the hotel and up the gradient to the front door. A taxi would drop you at the front door. Taxi's are usually vans, so if your wheelchair folds up there would be no problem As for junkanoo.. I'd take a cab as well.. there are areas that are missing sidewalks.. or sidewalks are broken. Sheraton has chairs - day passes are $25pp. Junkanoo is free, but you can rent a chair for $5./ a few loungers for $10 when available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandToIsland Posted April 15, 2012 #91 Share Posted April 15, 2012 If you purchase a day pass at the Sheraton, can you go to Wyndham as well and use their pool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsfamily Posted April 15, 2012 #92 Share Posted April 15, 2012 If you purchase a day pass at the Sheraton, can you go to Wyndham as well and use their pool? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted April 15, 2012 #93 Share Posted April 15, 2012 If you purchase a day pass at the Sheraton, can you go to Wyndham as well and use their pool? Generally speaking .. yes.. unless there is an event taking place. It's usually easier to go from Sheraton to Wyndham than the other way around. Since sheraton is more likely to have an event. You should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstigger21 Posted April 18, 2012 #94 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hope Scubagirl is still around to answer questions. What do you know about the day passes for the Sandals resort? I haven't seen any mention of it on here. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted April 18, 2012 #95 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hope Scubagirl is still around to answer questions. What do you know about the day passes for the Sandals resort? I haven't seen any mention of it on here.Thanks!! Sandals is a couples only resort on cable beach. You can get passes from the front desk for $110pp. I believe it's from 9am - 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstigger21 Posted April 18, 2012 #96 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Sandals is a couples only resort on cable beach. You can get passes from the front desk for $110pp. I believe it's from 9am - 5pm. Perfect!! Thank you so much. I've heard it is beautiful and includes all your food and alcohol as well as the non-motorized watersports.....does that sound right? What is the best way for us to get there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted April 18, 2012 #97 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Perfect!! Thank you so much. I've heard it is beautiful and includes all your food and alcohol as well as the non-motorized watersports.....does that sound right?What is the best way for us to get there? Yes, that sounds right. To get there.. just hope on the #10 jitney and ask the driver to drop you off. It's $1.25 pp Jitneys' run back and forth every few minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mstigger21 Posted April 18, 2012 #98 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Yes, that sounds right. To get there.. just hope on the #10 jitney and ask the driver to drop you off. It's $1.25 pp Jitneys' run back and forth every few minutes. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am so looking forward to some fun in the sun next week! Thanks again for providing all of us with your inside knowledge!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammymacb Posted April 19, 2012 #99 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Well, we're back from our cruise and we ended up going to the Sheraton on Easter Sunday. We did end up using the jitney to get there. On check in, I asked a front desk employee the price if we decided to cab it back. I was told $18 for the first 2 and $3 pp for each additional. No thanks. So, when we left, we were walking back to the bus station when a cab driver pulled up and said, "Instead of taking the jitney, I'll charge you $2 per person and bring you right back to the dock." It was a steal and we took it. One thing I'll mention ( as I was surprised, I thought I remembered that adults were considered 18 and over ) I was charged full price for my 2 - 15 year old girls. Not a biggie, but an extra $25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted April 21, 2012 #100 Share Posted April 21, 2012 We did end up using the jitney to get there. On check in, I asked a front desk employee the price if we decided to cab it back. I was told $18 for the first 2 and $3 pp for each additional. No thanks. So, when we left, we were walking back to the bus station when a cab driver pulled up and said, "Instead of taking the jitney, I'll charge you $2 per person and bring you right back to the dock." It was a steal and we took it. One thing I'll mention ( as I was surprised, I thought I remembered that adults were considered 18 and over ) I was charged full price for my 2 - 15 year old girls. Not a biggie, but an extra $25. Interesting - when we were there a year ago, taxis charged $4 pp, and the day pass for children was half price ($12.50). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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