Water too cold in January?

[RdhAnd mom]

going On a Dis cruise in a few wks. Thinking about doing a snorkeling tour in Nassau when we're there for the day. Thinking the water might be too cold to enjoy. Anybody experience this?

[RdhAnd mom]

staying at a non disney hotel night before cruise. Unsure if I should take a shuttle from the airport or have a shuttle pick us up from hotel. I don't want a tour around Orlando though. I'd like to get to the Port early. Anyone know of a reliable shuttle service that comes to the hotel? Obviously staying very close to the airport. Thanks for your input.

[Ex techie]

Average water temps for Nassau in January are between 78 and 72 degrees.

If thats too cold for you, do they offer wetsuits?

 

http://www.seatemperature.org/central-america/bahamas/nassau-january.htm

 

ex techie

Edited December 28, 2014 by Ex techie

[OCruisers]

Water temperatures in Nassau in the winter are rather chilly!

LuLu

[moki'smommy]

Water temps are a matter of perception as well as reality. We've had January and February cruises where the water at Castaway was pleasant and others where it seemed freezing. I think the real difference was the sun or lack of it. If you come up from the water and the air is cold, the water seems just that much colder.

 

As to transportation, cost of a private limo/towncar service is about the same as DCL transportation for 4 people. This will save you the hassle of returning to the airport, will leave on your time schedule, etc. Good services include Fl Tours, Happy Limo, Southern Elegance, and MANY others. Many will price match! For fewer than 4, it will cost less to return to the airport.

 

Also, many airport area hotels offer cruise packages that include hotel, breakfast, and round trip transportation to the terminal. The pricing is generally such that if you only ride one way, it is still a good deal. Hotels with these deals in 2014 included the Hyatt Place (different from Hyatt MCO,) Hampton, Wyndham, etc. You do not ride around Orlando--you go directly from the hotel to the port area. You MIGHT stop at more than one cruise line's terminal depending on the day. The Hyatt Place is my favorite, but I heard that they might discontinue the program.

 

Another obvious choice would be a one way car rental.

[RdhAnd mom]

Thanks everyone.

[ZaWeible]

Just got off the wonder Dec 21 sailing. I went snorkeling at Castaway, it was in the lower 80s that day and the water was a bit chilly. I had a chill shock when I got in the water but it was fine after a minute or less, quite relaxing actually.

 

 

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[cb at sea]

If you're from Canada, it will be warm to you. If you're from Georgia or SC, it will be rather chilly....it's all about perception!

 

You may find it doesn't actually get hot enough to need to get in the water!