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bobsfamily

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You are welcome... we had great conch fritters at a shack called Robinson's (or close to that)in the food area. There were about 5 people in there cooking, breaking fresh conch out of the shell and frying it up - it was full and busy in there. Wonderful food and reasonable. I have been to Bishops out towards the East End for some great conch and this rivaled it. Again unless the beach or gambling is your destination the pier area will fill most needs now... hopefully it will grow bigger! There is a beach within walking distance but a restaurant that is famous for the shark feeding is near, so not sure I would go in!

 

If a pool/casino went it there would be no need to leave the pier area...

 

Hi Bobsfamily,

Do you know the name of the beach that is walking distance from the port?

Also, is Senior Frogs a regular size restaurant at the port like the one in Nassau?

Thanks for all of the information.

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The beach really has no name that I know and again it's NOT for getting in. The water is at the mouth of the port, a restaurant(Pier 1) nearby does a shark feeding daily with leftover scraps of fish.

 

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You can see by the map how far it is, beach is near Pier 1. Great for walking, NO SWIMMING! It is the same beach you see coming into the port if you are on the starboard(right) side of the ship. Not sure if Pier 1 is open now, it goes thru periods of open and then closed.

 

Senor Frogs is a "regular" size with the same craziness as the one in Nassau, probably more as those who go are a "captive audience". There are several other bars (will try to add them after Sept. 4th) to choose from with one near SF that seems to be in direct competition for the same "clientele"... YeHAA!!

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bobsfamily

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We were in Freeport yesterday!! Did the jeep excursion and loved it.

 

Fyi Señor frogs gives 2 4 1 coupons good in Nassau today.

 

 

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We do Nassau first, wonder if the Nassau one gives 2 4 1 coupons for Freeport?

 

Did you go to the east end on the jeep excursion?

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We do Nassau first, wonder if the Nassau one gives 2 4 1 coupons for Freeport?

 

Did you go to the east end on the jeep excursion?

 

The Nassau Senor Frogs was advertising them last week for the cruisers who were to be in Freeport the next day. Sadly, we were not among that fortunate group but it appears the 241 coupons are working both ways. :D

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The Nassau Senor Frogs was advertising them last week for the cruisers who were to be in Freeport the next day. Sadly, we were not among that fortunate group but it appears the 241 coupons are working both ways. :D

Thanks!

Just got back from Freeport last week and we had a great time there. The port area is 200% better than the last time I went in 2009. Port Lucaya area was great. Loved my time there. It beat out Nassau for me this time.

Glad to hear you had a good time, will be there in 3 weeks(and a day)...

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Did you go to the east end on the jeep excursion?

I really don't know We went to the south shore and into the piney woods and drove out on clough's jetty road. Wound up at Taino beach for an hour of swimming in the surf.

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The Nassau Senor Frogs was advertising them last week for the cruisers who were to be in Freeport the next day. Sadly, we were not among that fortunate group but it appears the 241 coupons are working both ways. :D

 

 

i loved your review, very detailed and lovely pics. I was wondering what that desert was that was white and looked like a chain link? Looked good whatever it was!

thanks for the review

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Mad Capn Bob

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You are welcome... we had great conch fritters at a shack called Robinson's (or close to that)in the food area. There were about 5 people in there cooking, breaking fresh conch out of the shell and frying it up - it was full and busy in there. Wonderful food and reasonable. I have been to Bishops out towards the East End for some great conch and this rivaled it. Again unless the beach or gambling is your destination the pier area will fill most needs now... hopefully it will grow bigger! There is a beach within walking distance but a restaurant that is famous for the shark feeding is near, so not sure I would go in!

 

If a pool/casino went it there would be no need to leave the pier area...

 

 

On my Oct 2011 (Stormtober) cruise, I got my first tasted of cracked conch at Robinson's Seafood Delight...came with salad and a very frosty bottled water, which was welcome, since it was hot and muggy, even for the Bahamas. I found the Robinsons very friendly, and their food very good. Wish we had conch here in Northeast Ohio...

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Great info! Thanks! My boyfriend and I will be on our first cruise Oct 18th. Can't wait!! We haven't booked any excursions bc we don't really want to spend that kind of money. We've been hoping we could still enjoy Freeport and Nassau on our own without doing the excursions! :-D

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Great info! Thanks! My boyfriend and I will be on our first cruise Oct 18th. Can't wait!! We haven't booked any excursions bc we don't really want to spend that kind of money. We've been hoping we could still enjoy Freeport and Nassau on our own without doing the excursions! :-D

 

You can have a wonderful time in both ports without purchasing a excursion. Like bobsfamily has said the area at the port in Freeport is fun~you can eat local food have a nice cold beverage and see some local flair!

In Nassau there is a nice beach within walking distance but I am partial to Graycliffs and John Watlings Rum Distillery.

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Just got back from Freeport last week and we had a great time there. The port area is 200% better than the last time I went in 2009. Port Lucaya area was great. Loved my time there. It beat out Nassau for me this time.

 

How much did you pay for the taxi to Port Lucaya? Did you do it as a round trip or did you get one going and one heading back? I will be there in 3weeks and was thinking of going to the beach and staw market....

 

 

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How much did you pay for the taxi to Port Lucaya? Did you do it as a round trip or did you get one going and one heading back? I will be there in 3weeks and was thinking of going to the beach and staw market....

It is $5pp each way in a shared cab. Which can mean about 12 people in a van. They want you to pay for the return trip when you get out of the cab at Port Lucaya. If you do they give you a "ticket" for the return trip. I generally decline, give them their money for the ride over and then when ready I pay for the trip back. Not a big deal but I just prefer to do so.

Have a wonderful cruise!

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bobsfamily

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Is the beach near Pier 1 worth going to? Meaning, decent sand, clean, reasonable amount of beach. We will probably walk there anyway to check it out, but just wondering since you've familiar with it.

 

I would never swim by Pier One! They've been feeding sharks there for years! Better to spend $5. each way and head to beaches in Port Lucaya.

I would rather buy lunch than be lunch!

The beach is beautiful, you pass by it while entering the port. It's on the same side of the island as Port Lucaya.... BUT as zubee says - NO Swimming! Please! Great to wander but not to swim... even a bit....

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Port Lucaya area is fine. The area by Pier One is the only place I would not swim in Grand Bahama. Shark feedings have been going on at Pier One for years. I'm not against feeding the sharks - just don't want to be their dinner!

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