Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #151 Share Posted June 27, 2018 My View: Week 1, Day 5: Nassau Bahamas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #152 Share Posted June 27, 2018 We had never done an excursion in Nassau. Since this was my parents’ first opportunity to visit this port, we decided to do a ship excursion. We chose the “Charm and Beauty of Nassau and Paradise Island”. We booked it ahead of time for $39 per person, which I think is a good price for a 3-hour tour. On the ship, the cost was $52, so we saved a good $13 per person by booking ahead on the cruise planner. Our tour van - Nicely air conditioned! Our tour guide was Henry, and he was excellent! Our first stop was Atlantis. We got to walk around for 15 minutes to see the aquarium and area: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #153 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Inside views: The aquarium: People snorkeling (or snuba?) in the aquarium: I saw a spotted stingray too, but could not capture a picture. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #154 Share Posted June 27, 2018 A few more views outside: A view of our ship from the bridge to Paradise Island: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #155 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Our next stop was at Fort Charlotte, which was not included in the tour. I did not ask about admission price, as we only had 15 minutes. My mom got to shop a bit. Views from the fort area: Grandeur of the Seas was also in port: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #156 Share Posted June 27, 2018 The tour included a stop at the Rum Distillery. The rum tasting was really only a small sip of Piña Colada. I could not even taste the rum. It was more oike a flavored ice. It was definitely not a sales technique (or maybe a failed one). The tour was interesting though, and very well presented by the tour guide. They had two huge roosters at the distillery: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #157 Share Posted June 27, 2018 A few views from our tour van: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #158 Share Posted June 27, 2018 More Views from our Tour Van: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #159 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Interesting facts: All government buildings in the Bahamas are painted pink and white, while all police stations are painted green: This is a government owned vegetable and fruit garden. Any resident is allowed to pick free fruit and veggies from this garden. Tip: When you are in the Bahamas... If you get a taste for some fruit, you are allowed to pick any ripe fruit that hangs over the fence of any private residence. If it hangs over the fence toward the street, it is considered public property. At least, that is what Henry told us. [emoji16] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #160 Share Posted June 27, 2018 We drove past the new Baha Mar, which is supposed to be competition for Atlantis. Although some aspects are impressive, I do not think it can be compared with all the bells and whistles of Atlantis. Baha Mar: Beautiful wall with a waterfall... It has crystals in the wall that allows it to sparkle at night: Their golf course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and consists of 72 holes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #161 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Our last stop on the tour was Junkanoo Beach. It has changed a lot since our first visit. It is still beautiful, but there were some sharp pieces of broken glass on the beach. This used to be an aquarium, but it went bankrupt after Atlantis opened: Ships in port: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #162 Share Posted June 27, 2018 A few views of the ships: My favorite view: My family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #163 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Day 5 Compass: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #164 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Adventure Ocean Day 5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #165 Share Posted June 27, 2018 My View: End of Week 1, Day 5: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted June 27, 2018 #166 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Excellent review How many people were on the Nassau tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 27, 2018 Author #167 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Excellent reviewHow many people were on the Nassau tour? Thank you! There were only 19 on our van. I thought it was a good size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted June 28, 2018 #168 Share Posted June 28, 2018 I have added this to my list. [emoji846] Thank you so much, I owe you an adult beverage! (If you don’t get a chance on this leg of the cruise, next week is totally cool [emoji106]) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted June 28, 2018 #169 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Stupid phone, disregard Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted June 28, 2018 #170 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Disregard Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare perfect match Posted June 28, 2018 #171 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Thanks for all the great photos from Nassau. On our last visit there we were booked to snorkel in the aquarium at Atlantis. Unfortunately, it was cancelled due to thunderstorms in the area. I wish they had offered us a chance to reschedule a bit later in the day, as the storm passed quickly and the pools were reopened right after they finished processing our refund. At the time we booked, only snorkeling was offered in the aquarium, but that was in 2014. I don't know if they have added a snuba option since then. I completely agree with your thoughts on Coco Cay. I'm willing to give it a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquashark Posted June 28, 2018 #172 Share Posted June 28, 2018 APDMOM - thanks for this terrific review, and we look forward to joining you tomorrow at the sailaway party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 28, 2018 Author #173 Share Posted June 28, 2018 Thank you so much, I owe you an adult beverage! (If you don’t get a chance on this leg of the cruise, next week is totally cool [emoji106]) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [emoji846]Rain check[emoji846] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 28, 2018 Author #174 Share Posted June 28, 2018 APDMOM - thanks for this terrific review, and we look forward to joining you tomorrow at the sailaway party! [emoji106]See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare APDMOM Posted June 28, 2018 Author #175 Share Posted June 28, 2018 My View: Week 1, Day 6: At Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now