needmycruise Posted August 5, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 5, 2015 The online day passes for the British Colonial Hilton are sold out for the date my upcoming cruise is stopping in Nassau. I have been there several times and love the convenience, food and ability to snorkel all day. My dh and I are looking for something similar as far as the price, the ability to snorkel from the shore and see quite a bit of tropical fish, nice ambiance at the resort, safe area and good food that is not expensive or included in the price. I would be willing to spend up to $100 per person (food included) for a good quality experience. I have looked at the Melia and the Riu. From what I can tell, the best bet is the Melia as far as the snorkeling part goes. Does anyone have any input on one resort or the other, or would you recommend a different one altogether? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erby2283 Posted August 5, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 5, 2015 The online day passes for the British Colonial Hilton are sold out for the date my upcoming cruise is stopping in Nassau. I have been there several times and love the convenience, food and ability to snorkel all day. My dh and I are looking for something similar as far as the price, the ability to snorkel from the shore and see quite a bit of tropical fish, nice ambiance at the resort, safe area and good food that is not expensive or included in the price. I would be willing to spend up to $100 per person (food included) for a good quality experience. I have looked at the Melia and the Riu. From what I can tell, the best bet is the Melia as far as the snorkeling part goes. Does anyone have any input on one resort or the other, or would you recommend a different one altogether? I cant see from my mobile phone but when are you going? You could try Sandals; but it's $110. I just read another thread about it today. We're trying to decide where to go ourselves. We'll be there on the 29th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHAM1 Posted August 5, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 5, 2015 They only had 2 passes available for our date too and we needed 8! Now I am looking for something else fun and economical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascott318 Posted August 6, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Walk down the street a bit and go to Junkanoo Beach. I've been to both, Junkanoo is free and just as nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erby2283 Posted August 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Walk down the street a bit and go to Junkanoo Beach. I've been to both, Junkanoo is free and just as nice. Yes but with 5 ships in port, I imagine quite busy! I'm hoping that by paying to go to Melia, Breezes or Sandals, it will help with crowd control and increase our enjoyment. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPurcell58 Posted August 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2015 did you try bahamascruiseexcursions.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbits67 Posted September 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Junkanoo beach is a zoo right now. We were just there a few days ago. Five ships in port and so much construction at Junkanoo and on the way there. Not worth it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmabelle Posted September 7, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I've been to Junkanoo and to Cable. I thought Cable was 10 times better. Junkanoo is the only beach that I've been to from a cruise ship that I didn't feel safe at. JMHO ;):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanyasAura Posted September 7, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hello everyone, My friend and I are looking at the Melia too. We'll be there late September during a week day. Any chances the day passes will be sold out? What website can I go to to see how many and which ships are in port at the same time we will be there? Thank you in advance and Happy Cruising! Tanya :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mawvkysc Posted September 8, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hello everyone, My friend and I are looking at the Melia too. We'll be there late September during a week day. Any chances the day passes will be sold out? What website can I go to to see how many and which ships are in port at the same time we will be there? Thank you in advance and Happy Cruising! Tanya :cool: I like http://m.cruisett.com/p/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCAT48 Posted September 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Was just in Nassau and stopped at BCH they are doing a lot of construction said their pool area is closed and they are shipping their hotel guests somewhere else for pool service. Went to Junkanoo with 5 cruise ships in port that day was very busy but we got there around 8 and left about 1. Was a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCCC Posted September 21, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2015 How long is the construction at BCH supposed to last? We are supposed to be there in 3 weeks. I bought day passes already ( months ago).. hope it is done soon! If the pool is closed I think I will see if I can cancel and get refund. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnAnne Posted September 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 25, 2015 How long is the construction at BCH supposed to last? We are supposed to be there in 3 weeks. I bought day passes already ( months ago).. hope it is done soon! If the pool is closed I think I will see if I can cancel and get refund. Did you find out how long the pool we'll be closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCCC Posted September 26, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I sent an email to Island Marketing (I got passes through them). They said pool was closed from Aug 31 - Sep 19 and would be open when we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbluvstocruz Posted September 27, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 27, 2015 I sent an email to Island Marketing (I got passes through them). They said pool was closed from Aug 31 - Sep 19 and would be open when we were there. That's good news! :) When you return will you please let us know how you enjoyed your day at BCH? We will be there in Dec. Thanks! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMQueenie Posted September 28, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Walk down the street a bit and go to Junkanoo Beach. I've been to both, Junkanoo is free and just as nice. Is this within walking distance from the cruise port? How far of a walk and in which direction?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted September 28, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Is this within walking distance from the cruise port? How far of a walk and in which direction?! 15 minutes tops? You can easily see it from the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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