alleah913 Posted September 2, 2005 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Hi! has anybody done this yellowbird tour excursion? It's supposed to be a three hour tour-- riding the catamaran to take you to a beach (doesn't say which beach) so you can go swimming. Rum punch are available with live music which sounds fun. Looking at the thumbnail of the catamaran it looks old. If anybody had done this excursion please give your comment. We'll be sailing next week and I haven't booked any excursions. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted September 2, 2005 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Here's some pictures of the boat and PEARL ISLAND.. the island that the tour will take you to. The beach is small, but fun, there's a grill, daiquiri bar, stingrays (you can pay extra), snorkeling (Extra) etc. You can rent a chair for $5, no shade on the beach, but plenty of palapas along the pathway. The water is crystal clear and calm. On the way back, there's a DJ/band, with local line dances and limbo contests.. it's really quite fun for all ages. The boat has 3 decks, both inside and out, so you can find a nook to relax in if you choose not to participate in the fun. http://www.bahamas-treasures.com/bahamas/images/yellowbird2.jpg http://www.bahamas-treasures.com/bahamas/images/YellowBird.jpg http://www.bahamas-treasures.com/bahamas/images/Pearl_Island_lighthouse.jpeg http://www.island-helicopters.com/photo/safari/1e.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrots In Paradise Posted September 2, 2005 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2005 We did the Yellowbird on our 1st cruise. It was pretty much a big party boat, most everyone was there for the unlimited drinks. We had an awesome time, but got quite sloshed. However, our 2nd cruise we decided to actually see Nassau, and went on a few tours instead!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted September 2, 2005 #4 Share Posted September 2, 2005 We did this tour on our first cruise. We thought it was fun. The band was good and entertaining. There was a nice lady on board selling coverups, necklaces and hair braiding. She wasn't at all pushy - just a nice lady. Rum punch flowed freely - easy to get without lines or waiting. As a native south Floridian, the "beach" wasn't authentic but it was still clean and clear. I prefer a little wildlife along the rocks - fish or sea urchins or something. It was pretty much cleared out of the ocean creatures and netting farther out keeps things from swimming in or moving back on the rocks which might scare the tourists. :) It was a really fun excursion though. I don't think the tiny island was even finished yet when we were there because it sounds even nicer now. Parts were roped off and under construction when we were there. There is a tip can at the exit of the boat. The entertainment was definitely worth it to me. It was fun to watch the guests dance who had been drinking too much, coaxed along by the man who sang and danced with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alleah913 Posted September 3, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Thank you all for your opinions. I decided to book this trip today. I'm not a good drinker so is DH but if they have good music i'm for it..and DH is all about the beach. This tour sounds like fun. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted September 3, 2005 #6 Share Posted September 3, 2005 It is a fun tour even if you don't drink. Just watching the drinkers get into their end of the dancing is a huge part of the entertainment on the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margie4233 Posted September 3, 2005 #7 Share Posted September 3, 2005 we will in nassau oct 2.. first timers.. what is the apporiate dress code for the island.. not sure what we`re doing there yet, definately shopping at straw market & maybe going to blue lagoon. any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frequent Floater Posted October 19, 2005 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Does anyone have a web page for this tour to book privately? I have a large group that its interested. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted October 19, 2005 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Yellowbird doesn't have a webpage, and to my knowledge, doesn't book thru agents. They book thru cruises and private local charters. They don't advertise, so I have no number for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frequent Floater Posted October 20, 2005 #10 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Scubagirl can you tell me if there is any other tour operators that have a party type boat tour for a group of 50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted October 20, 2005 #11 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Anyone know if this tour leaves right after docking - or is there time to tour the area first? Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogram Posted October 26, 2005 #12 Share Posted October 26, 2005 It depends on what time your ship gets into port. We arrived at 10:00 am and had plenty of time to shop in town, have lunch and the group for the Yellowbird met on the dock at 2:00. A guide then walked all of us to the 3 level Yellowbird and the fun began. We were back in Nassau just after 5:00. Definately a fun excursion! Watch out for the rum punch - it's much more potent than it seems! There was a couple on our tour a couple of weeks ago that were dancing and having a good time one minute and passed out cold the next. I wouldn't want that hangover! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted October 26, 2005 #13 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Since Yellowbird is a cruiseline charter, times can change. There are some charters that leave at 9am for some ships, but generally, the daily tour is at 1pm. They ocassioanally leaves at 2pm to accomodate other ships arrivals. Frequent Floater As for other tour boats, you might look into the booze cruise http://www.boozecruisebahamas.com or http://www.seaislandadventure.com 242 325-3910 Barefoot Sailing 242.393.5817 Flying Cloud 242 363-4430 or contact Majestic Tours http://www.majesticholidays.com/tours/excursiont/excursiont.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frequent Floater Posted October 26, 2005 #14 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Thanks for the sites I'll check them out to see if my crazy bunch is interested in what they offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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