What's at the Princess Cays?

[A Sixth?]

We're cruising the Sun Princess this January and the only stop I don't know anything about is the privite island in the Bahamas. I believe the island is really Little San Salvador, is that right?

 

What's there? I see that the ship rents toys, are there any local haunts and places to rent tour on your own?

[MichTraveler]

Princess Cays has beach, snorkeling and land picnic. There are a few shops but it is mostly Princess stuff. I don't know of any non-Priness rentals.

[A Sixth?]

Thanks for the quick reply MichTraveler

 

So by the sounds of it, there is no 'town" or anything like that. Were there locals selling beer and rum and such, or is everything controled by Princess?

 

Also, how was the snorkeling.

[MichTraveler]

Princess Island, not much private stuff. Snorkeling was fair -- we did see some colorful fish around the rock structures. Water was a nice temperature in March. We enjoyed it enough to plan to snorkel there again next time.

[snrlnd]

I have been to Princess Cays numerous times. Other than a few little shacks of junky stuff sold by locals it is all controlled by Princess. They have numerous bars spread up and down the beach as well as Princess bar staff hawking drinks on the beach. The only food available is Princess. It is burgers, chicken, etc. and is at no charge. Typical private island fare. There are plenty of beach chairs to go around but keep in mind that 80% to 90% of the passengers go to the private island so a secluded spot is hard to come by. Snorkeling if fair, water is warm and clear. You can rent anything from floats, snorkel gear, banana boat rides, etc. Check your shor excursion info for more rentals. They also have organized kids activities supervised by Princess staf. fLots of palm trees on the beach so if you want to get out of the sun for a while you don't have to go far. The tenders from the ship run non stop all day. If you wait until it is time to get back to the ship expect a long line. Enjoy your time there!

[A Sixth?]

Thanks snrlnd & MichTraveler for the response. What is the place actually called though? Is it the same island that Holland America uses? (Half Moon Cay aka Little San Savador)

[Boo's Mom]

Princess Cays is a true asset to the Princess Cruiseline.

 

We thoroughly enjoyed the stop there.

[A Sixth?]

The south tip of Eluthera