Balmoral Beach

[craftykitty]

Seems like this is a fairly new excursion with Carnival. Has anyone been there yet? If so willing to voice opinions? I'm travelling with my mother who is in her late 70s but is a sun lover, would this be good for her. What's the cost of umbrella rental and are they fairly available?

[Phlybice]

We were there 8 years ago. Nice little island. White sand, clear water.

 

Used to be called Blackbeard Cay.

[nodogkisses]

There are a few threads over on the Bahamas boards where people are doing reviews and talking about it.

[hillbilly cruiser]

We went last week rom the Victory. The tender ride is about 45 minutes each way. There are umbrellas between two lounge chairs that are free. There are a few buildings for shade but the beach was very hot. There were a lot of rocks in the water. Not totally but at times it was hard to walk. If you get the tour with lunch it is $10 more. Good buy considering a burger and fries were $14.25. It is not a Carnival owned island, it is exclusive. Sandles Resort is on one end. Personally I would not do it again. Just my opinon.

[Tithonus]

We paid the banana boat guy 5 bucks a person to take us over from Cable Beach. We enjoyed our day. Had drinks and a burger. Then swam and "surfed".

 

Not sure I would pay 50 bucks for the pleasure.

[craftykitty]

Thank you everyone for your opinions.