Skipping nassau on allure

[vacation_junkie]

Some of us don't like being coralled up on Coco Cay or Labadee. If you don't particularly want to go to the beach those stops could be considered a waste too.

 

 

Exactly. My DH is not a beach go-er and while we enjoyed Castaway Cay on our last cruise he did not. We rarely do excursions when we cruise we usually just sight see and shop around the ports.

 

 

 

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[Sky616]

Definition Of Nassau

 

Complete waste of time and money. Not enough time to do anything worthwhile while in port' date=' I really wish RCCL would consider changing their itineraries and visit Coco Cay or Labadee, instead of this port. Don't get me wrong, great port if you have the time to do something worthwhile, otherwise a WASTE.[/quote']

 

Yes it could be nice to visit Labadee but there is no way they could go there and still visit St. Thomas and St. Maarten and make it back to Port Everglades in seven days. Labadee is on the western route. Never been to Coco Cay but hear it is missed many times due to weather/ high seas.

[Ocean Boy]

Yes it could be nice to visit Labadee but there is no way they could go there and still visit St. Thomas and St. Maarten and make it back to Port Everglades in seven days. Labadee is on the western route. Never been to Coco Cay but hear it is missed many times due to weather/ high seas.

 

But it is included on the 8 night eastern route that Independence does. You are right about it not working on a 7 nighter.

[Sky616]

But it is included on the 8 night eastern route that Independence does. You are right about it not working on a 7 nighter.

 

Yes you are correct on the Independence doing that on the 8 night. Would like to do that itinerary on that ship some time.

[Ocean Boy]

Yes you are correct on the Independence doing that on the 8 night. Would like to do that itinerary on that ship some time.

 

Then you had better do it this season coming up as I think it is the last one for Indy doing the 8 nighter. I'm not sure if another ship will pick it up or not but I don't think so.

[FLACRUISER99]

Definition Of Nassau

 

Complete waste of time and money. Not enough time to do anything worthwhile while in port' date=' I really wish RCCL would consider changing their itineraries and visit Coco Cay or Labadee, instead of this port. [b']Don't get me wrong,[/b] great port if you have the time to do something worthwhile, otherwise a WASTE.

 

Some of us don't like being coralled up on Coco Cay or Labadee. If you don't particularly want to go to the beach those stops could be considered a waste too.

I think you are one of the folks that "got it wrong" The poster is saying the time is to short there not that is anything wrong with the port itself. Or maybe I'm the one that has your post wrong.:confused:

[cruisegirl1]

Looks like we are in the minority when it comes to Nassau. We've been there countless times ( probably at least 30) and still get off the ship to do something. It might be stop at a bar, go to the beach, snorkel, visit Atlantis, have lunch ( or dinner) , see a sight, visit a casino, etc. We know the bus system better than the bus system in our home city and can easily get around in Nassau.

 

Seems we will have the town to ourselves on the next cruise as so many report that they stay on board.

 

M

[Clarea]

Looks like we are in the minority when it comes to Nassau. We've been there countless times ( probably at least 30) and still get off the ship to do something. It might be stop at a bar, go to the beach, snorkel, visit Atlantis, have lunch ( or dinner) , see a sight, visit a casino, etc. We know the bus system better than the bus system in our home city and can easily get around in Nassau.

 

Seems we will have the town to ourselves on the next cruise as so many report that they stay on board.

 

M

Pretty much the same as us Marci.:)

[FLACRUISER99]

Add me to the folks that like Nassau although I do think the short Oasis/Allure stays are way to short!

[Clarea]

Add me to the folks that like Nassau although I do think the short Oasis/Allure stays are way to short!

I agree with that. We had to choose between the Daquiri Shack and the Fish Fry. Rather do both, or even add Potter's Cay, but not enough time.

[cruisegirl1]

I agree with that. We had to choose between the Daquiri Shack and the Fish Fry. Rather do both, or even add Potter's Cay, but not enough time.

 

I go with the shack! We are "on the wall"

 

Marci

[Clarea]

I go with the shack! We are "on the wall"

 

Marci

Yes, I've seen you guys there. I think I have a photo of your photo someplace.:D

[cruisegirl1]

Yes, I've seen you guys there. I think I have a photo of your photo someplace.:D

 

blackmail? I hope not!

Marci

[Ocean Boy]

Add me to the folks that like Nassau although I do think the short Oasis/Allure stays are way to short!

 

RCI does the same thing with stops in San Juan. I think they are way too short also.

[BillOh]

Labadee is on the western route. Never been to Coco Cay but hear it is missed many times due to weather/ high seas.

 

Labadee used to be part of some eastern itineraries, but I think they have to go a little faster to make all the ports and that cost more.

 

My first cruise was Miami to St Thomas, San Juan, and Labadee with a Sea Day going back to Miami on Voyager. The San Juan stay was short, something like the stay's at Nassau.

Edited August 6, 2014 by BillOh

[BillOh]

I agree with that. We had to choose between the Daquiri Shack

 

Daquiri Shack? I'll have to try that next time, whenever next time is. I'm considering doing the B2B on Majesty if the rumored last voyage occurs. That would be 2 visits to Nassau in one cruise, however, at least on Majesty there is enough time to do something.

[Clarea]

Daquiri Shack? I'll have to try that next time, whenever next time is. I'm considering doing the B2B on Majesty if the rumored last voyage occurs. That would be 2 visits to Nassau in one cruise, however, at least on Majesty there is enough time to do something.

Take the #10 (not 10A!) bus to Cable Beach. Tell the driver Daquiri Shack. Takes 10-15 minutes. Costs $1.25 each way.

[BillOh]

Take the #10 (not 10A!) bus to Cable Beach. Tell the driver Daquiri Shack. Takes 10-15 minutes. Costs $1.25 each way.

 

Thanks Bob, I'l tuck that away for future reference.

[Ramblin' Ma'am]

Then you had better do it this season coming up as I think it is the last one for Indy doing the 8 nighter. I'm not sure if another ship will pick it up or not but I don't think so.

 

Navigator is doing this in 2016--think it's St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Labadee and San Juan. That one caught my eye--thinking of doing it in 2016. :)

Edited August 6, 2014 by Ramblin' Ma'am

[Ocean Boy]

Navigator is doing this in 2016--think it's St. Maarten' date=' St. Kitts, Labadee and San Juan. That one caught my eye--thinking of doing it in 2016. :)[/quote']

 

I didn't know that. We did it on Navigator the season that it was put on the 8 night itinerary in place of Indy. Maybe 3 years ago?

[Ocean Boy]

Take the #10 (not 10A!) bus to Cable Beach. Tell the driver Daquiri Shack. Takes 10-15 minutes. Costs $1.25 each way.

 

When I first read this I thought it was $1.25 each daiquiri! I was going to look into flying down for the weekend!:p

[Clarea]

When I first read this I thought it was $1.25 each daiquiri! I was going to look into flying down for the weekend!:p

Funny.:D I believe they charge $6 per Daiquiri.

[hmm33502]

I agree also. We've never been to Nassau on our 5 cruises and would be disappointed if we missed it on our November 29 Oasis cruise. I've read lots of negative comments on Nassau on here. I guess we will be the judge of that in November. Not many people like Jamaica either but we love it.

 

OP: Sorry about missing a port! We are on the Allure in a few days and I'm really hoping that we don't have the same issues!

 

 

My last trip to Nassau, I got to swim with sharks so I think Nassau is pretty fun, but I really haven't been to a port that I just didn't like.

[BillOh]

Navigator is doing this in 2016--think it's St. Maarten' date=' St. Kitts, Labadee and San Juan. That one caught my eye--thinking of doing it in 2016. :)[/quote']

 

Thanks for mentioning that one. My 2016 cruise is still up in the air, I'll keep this one in mind.

[OllieMom]

Even though I am not a huge fan of the Bahamas, I would be quite upset if I missed out on it on an upcoming cruise.

 

For some people, visiting the Caribbean and/or Bahamas is a lifetime aspiration - it's something a lot of people work for. Also, I regularly hear something like "If it's good enough for the celebrities, there has to be something there worth going for."

 

I try and use this mentality every time I go on vacation / get off the ship in certain ports. We are very lucky really.

 

 

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I like your comment. It's also important for cruisers to realize that to color the Bahamas with just Nassau or Freeport as your point of reference is extremely sad. The beaches in the Out Islands are to die for and far exceed what the big cruise stop islands have to offer.

 

However, Nassau's Paradise Island beach is a lovely place to spend an afternoon, although it may be crowded, it gives someone on a cruise their first taste of the beauty beyond the popular islands. The Out Islands offer miles of gorgeous beaches all to yourself. I keep wishing for an excursion that could take me to nearby Eleuthera or Harbour Island and get me back to the ship on time!