Guineagirls2 Posted May 14, 2015 #51 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRunnerGal Posted May 14, 2015 #52 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Nassau: We have been to Atlantis a few times before and decided to just take a walk by the shops and then go to the Hilton right next to Señor Frog's. We just walked in (around 8:45am) and asked for a day pass. They said availability was based on the hotel capacity and said we were good to go. It was $65 per person and you get a $40 drink/food credit. I can't tell you how happy I am we did this. There's a gorgeous pool, beach, use of kayaks, snorkel gear and bar service on the beach. It is small and personal and makes you feel like you are more at a retreat than the big manufactured feel that Atlantis gives you. The menu is pricey but the drink special was buy 2 Bahama Mama's get one free. They were $9 each. We had three rounds of three and each ate a pretty good lunch and had a zero bill at the end of the day. I can't stress how much I would recommend doing this! (I am going to try and add some pics...had them all ready and loaded and my phone crapped out!) We have looked into this. How did you pay? Like with cash or what is accepted? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamatoJack Posted May 14, 2015 #53 Share Posted May 14, 2015 When I went to the Hilton, only credit cards were accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1volman Posted May 14, 2015 #54 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I was looking at an aerial view of the Hilton on google maps. It looks there's a really large beach just west of the Hilton, right next to Fat Tuesday's. Does anyone know if that's a free beach area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaanne7 Posted May 14, 2015 #55 Share Posted May 14, 2015 I was looking at an aerial view of the Hilton on google maps. It looks there's a really large beach just west of the Hilton, right next to Fat Tuesday's. Does anyone know if that's a free beach area? Yes. That's Junkanoo beach. Totally free and not bad for a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1volman Posted May 14, 2015 #56 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Yes. That's Junkanoo beach. Totally free and not bad for a few hours. Do you know if they offer any rentals (umbrellas, beach chairs, water toys, etc)? And are there any options for food? Other than walking to Fat Tuesday's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaanne7 Posted May 14, 2015 #57 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Only been there once for a few hours and planning to go back next month. We just sat on our towels and enjoyed the water and scenery. You're probably better off asking on the Bahamas board. I'm sure there is lots of current info there. Edited May 14, 2015 by Grandmaanne7 clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRunnerGal Posted May 14, 2015 #58 Share Posted May 14, 2015 When I went to the Hilton, only credit cards were accepted. Do you think a prepaid card would work? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3 Posted May 14, 2015 #59 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Yes. That's Junkanoo beach. Totally free and not bad for a few hours. That's where we are going to go. #RollTideFan Edited May 14, 2015 by blessed3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 15, 2015 Author #60 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Do you think a prepaid card would work? Just curious. They asked for a credit card from me but I'm sure you can give them a call and see if they will accept a prepaid card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyFlamingo Posted May 15, 2015 #61 Share Posted May 15, 2015 We have planned to do the cigar rolling at Graycliff. That beach and cabana at the Hilton looks awfully tempting! Great pics all, thanks for taking time to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 15, 2015 Author #62 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Now that I am back on dry land it's a little easier to post the pictures! Lunch at the Hilton: Drinks at the Hilton: Half Moon Cay: Villa D View from the first floor: View from the Pirate Ship Bar towards the busiest part of the beach : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 15, 2015 Author #63 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Pirate Ship Bar: Tiny Church: Hot Tub: Villa 2nd floor eating area: Food served in the Villa: Edited May 15, 2015 by kimnicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 15, 2015 Author #64 Share Posted May 15, 2015 The pictures don't donit justice: Now I know why they put this here...I didn't want to leave ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 15, 2015 Author #65 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I know this is a crazy question, but I'm one of those constantly interested in finding a way to activate the inputs so we can watch movies at night in our cabin when we're on the cruise. If you can see it, could you take a photo of the model # of the flat screen tvs carnival has in the cabins? I'm so sorry I am just seeing this now. I did happen to take a pic of the TV and will post the pic w/ the model on it. In the wall below the TV, there is a panel with the holes for the patch cords you would normally use to hook up a vcr etc. now I don't know if they are left over from the old tv's before the flat screen update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 15, 2015 Author #66 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I noticed that this ship, more than any other I have been on, had way more photo opportunities on board. On formal night my DD and decided to do them all, even if we didn't like the back ground. We had a blast and ended up with a lot of great shots! We had the any time dining and went up to take pics around 7:45pm. We really didn't have any wait for any of them and then went to the dining room by 8:45pm and still was seated right away. This is us :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmaanne7 Posted May 15, 2015 #67 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thank you so much for doing this. Your pictures were great and I'm doubly excited now for our upcoming jaunt on Fascination. Lovely shot of you and DD! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1volman Posted May 15, 2015 #68 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Nassau: We have been to Atlantis a few times before and decided to just take a walk by the shops and then go to the Hilton right next to Señor Frog's. We just walked in (around 8:45am) and asked for a day pass. They said availability was based on the hotel capacity and said we were good to go. It was $65 per person and you get a $40 drink/food credit. I can't tell you how happy I am we did this. There's a gorgeous pool, beach, use of kayaks, snorkel gear and bar service on the beach. It is small and personal and makes you feel like you are more at a retreat than the big manufactured feel that Atlantis gives you. The menu is pricey but the drink special was buy 2 Bahama Mama's get one free. They were $9 each. We had three rounds of three and each ate a pretty good lunch and had a zero bill at the end of the day. I can't stress how much I would recommend doing this! (I am going to try and add some pics...had them all ready and loaded and my phone crapped out!) I'm curious, if you had a $40 food credit. How much did that burger and fries cost? It looks awesome by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 15, 2015 Author #69 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thank you so much for doing this. Your pictures were great and I'm doubly excited now for our upcoming jaunt on Fascination. Lovely shot of you and DD! :) Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed following the thread. Have a wonderful cruise and feel free to ask any more questions if they come up before then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 15, 2015 Author #70 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I'm curious, if you had a $40 food credit. How much did that burger and fries cost? It looks awesome by the way. Off the top of my head I think it was a $14.00 platter, but big! I couldn't even finish the burger. The Bahama Mama's were one of the cheaper drinks at $9 but there were some at $14 as well. We made out because of the buy 2 get one free special. My DD had the Nacho platter and the salsa was delish. They combine the $40 pp food/drink credit, so if you are going with a group or family, the credit is all lumped together to make it easier. Here is how my bill played out~ We had an $80 credit Buy 2 get 1 $18 Buy 2 get 1 $18 Buy 2 get 1 $18 Burger $14 Nachos $14 So 9 drinks and two food platters took us to $82 and the waiter just told us not to worry about the $2 over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy524 Posted May 15, 2015 #71 Share Posted May 15, 2015 How many hot tubs are there on board? Are the burgers made to order, or pre made? How many pools are there on board? Thank you so much for doing this and answering our questions :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisexlife Posted May 16, 2015 #72 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Thanks so much for the review! I have been following from the beginning, and I really enjoyed it. Thanks so much for taking time out of your vacation to write this for us, it was greatly appreciated. It seems like you had a great time! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Cruisin Posted May 16, 2015 #73 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Love the review. Brings back great memories! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted May 16, 2015 #74 Share Posted May 16, 2015 (edited) GREAT review!! Thanks for taking the time to post it!! Just an additional note on the day pass at the Hilton. If you purchase it online ahead of time, you can save yourself $5./pp. They only require a $12./pp deposit, balance payable when you check in. resortforaday dot com Edited May 16, 2015 by Jamman54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimnicki Posted May 17, 2015 Author #75 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Love the review. Brings back great memories! Thank YOU for you're review! I read it over and over before I left and you gave me such peace of mind and helpful hints! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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