BroadwayGirl Posted August 27, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Seeing a lot of mixed things online about what is included and not included when doing "a sunny day at beach 360" which is 64.99 a couple. This is the only excursion other than the overpriced "cabanas" showing up for Bimini right now on the Pride sailing I'm on. I've seen so many comments about if the pools are included or not in the Sunny Beach excursion...folks have had both experiences from all the reviews I've found. Carnival doesn't even list the "Beach Club" one for 39.99 a person anymore on their Bimini port page that people have mentioned from early sailings that potentially distinguished access. Interested in burning some OBC so opting out of the "free beach" experience this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matymil Posted August 27, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Also interested in hearing experiences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nina_930 Posted August 28, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I love that you put cabanas in quotes! LOL. Those are not proper cabanas. I debated getting one because there was nothing else and decided against it. Way too much money and not even complete shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayGirl Posted August 28, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 minute ago, nina_930 said: I love that you put cabanas in quotes! LOL. Those are not proper cabanas. I debated getting one because there was nothing else and decided against it. Way too much money and not even complete shade. Exactly. Let’s call it what it is! I’d rather have my 64.99 umbrella for two. We just want to be able to use the pool too so hopefully some other Pride cruisers can let us know if offerings update or they find more out on board 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matymil Posted August 28, 2021 #5 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Ive heard that theres basically nothing by the port. Is there anything to see or maybe any stores nearby if you just wanted to get off the ship for like 45mins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNY1 Posted August 28, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, matymil said: Ive heard that theres basically nothing by the port. Is there anything to see or maybe any stores nearby if you just wanted to get off the ship for like 45mins? We were just there on Wednesday on the Magic. There is absolutely nothing near the port. We rented a golf cart for the day and explored the entire island. There are many pristine and quiet beaches to stop at and a small straw market area. Had a wonderful day. Do not be fooled by the taxis that will "take you into town" for $5 a person. They will only bring you to that small straw market. To anyone looking for a beach dont spend the money on the Resorts World beach...save a bunch of money and rent the golf cart and drive as far as you can go on the only road and you'll find a perfect beach. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisehappyinJune Posted August 28, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, CentralNY1 said: We were just there on Wednesday on the Magic. There is absolutely nothing near the port. We rented a golf cart for the day and explored the entire island. There are many pristine and quiet beaches to stop at and a small straw market area. Had a wonderful day. Do not be fooled by the taxis that will "take you into town" for $5 a person. They will only bring you to that small straw market. To anyone looking for a beach dont spend the money on the Resorts World beach...save a bunch of money and rent the golf cart and drive as far as you can go on the only road and you'll find a perfect beach. Did you reserve a golf cart in advance or just walk off the ship and find a rental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matymil Posted August 28, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, CentralNY1 said: We were just there on Wednesday on the Magic. There is absolutely nothing near the port. We rented a golf cart for the day and explored the entire island. There are many pristine and quiet beaches to stop at and a small straw market area. Had a wonderful day. Do not be fooled by the taxis that will "take you into town" for $5 a person. They will only bring you to that small straw market. To anyone looking for a beach dont spend the money on the Resorts World beach...save a bunch of money and rent the golf cart and drive as far as you can go on the only road and you'll find a perfect beach. Awesome thanks for the feedback. Since we have a little one we will stay on the ship then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbatkins Posted August 28, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2021 32 minutes ago, CentralNY1 said: We were just there on Wednesday on the Magic. There is absolutely nothing near the port. We rented a golf cart for the day and explored the entire island. There are many pristine and quiet beaches to stop at and a small straw market area. Had a wonderful day. Do not be fooled by the taxis that will "take you into town" for $5 a person. They will only bring you to that small straw market. To anyone looking for a beach dont spend the money on the Resorts World beach...save a bunch of money and rent the golf cart and drive as far as you can go on the only road and you'll find a perfect beach. Was there a casino at the Resorts World? How far from the port area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailin_Pirate Posted August 28, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 28, 2021 From my reading the beach for the excursion is one of the stops for the free tram. If you don't want that stuff go free 🙂 You're paying $65/couple for what is listed below What’s Included: A welcome drink (Bahama Mama or non-alcoholic beverages). Two beach chairs and an umbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted August 28, 2021 #11 Share Posted August 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, Sailin_Pirate said: From my reading the beach for the excursion is one of the stops for the free tram. If you don't want that stuff go free 🙂 You're paying $65/couple for what is listed below What’s Included: A welcome drink (Bahama Mama or non-alcoholic beverages). Two beach chairs and an umbrella. We did the 65 dollar deal, what a rip off, could have gone on the free tram to the same beach and got a chair and umbrella that was empty, no one was checking wrist band or anything,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EngIceDave Posted August 28, 2021 #12 Share Posted August 28, 2021 I haven't been there in a couple years and I seriously doubt the place added any real additional acreage....LOL It is a small, SMALL island. Look it up on Google Maps https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bimini,+The+Bahamas/@25.7379095,-79.298383,13144m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x89278c1e853e0031:0x23127e6831bca34b!8m2!3d24.6415325!4d-79.8506226 That whole eastern side in like mangrove....it's wetland It's a tiny island. A ship of people swamps it. The Hilton hotel is nice. The casino is tiny and closed during the day. It's essentially one road. I'd get off, search for some conch fritters and would go back on board believing my mission accomplished on Bimini. Love conch fritters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor_Poke Posted August 28, 2021 #13 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Any good snorkeling spots to be found even if we need to rent a golf cart to get there? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EngIceDave Posted August 28, 2021 #14 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Razor_Poke said: Any good snorkeling spots to be found even if we need to rent a golf cart to get there? There are some wade off spots, but a lot will depend on tide. I'd consult a local guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolaletu Posted August 28, 2021 #15 Share Posted August 28, 2021 20 hours ago, cruisehappyinJune said: Did you reserve a golf cart in advance or just walk off the ship and find a rental? We will be in Bimini in about two weeks. There seems to be a lot of Golf Cart rentals. Can you give me an idea about the price for a rental for half a day - nobody seems to be giving out prices on their website. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted August 28, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Some pictures of Bimini a week and a half ago. Many jellyfish. U can just take free tram to beach and u do not have to buy loungers or anything. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renza Posted August 28, 2021 #17 Share Posted August 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, lolaletu said: We will be in Bimini in about two weeks. There seems to be a lot of Golf Cart rentals. Can you give me an idea about the price for a rental for half a day - nobody seems to be giving out prices on their website. Thanks. $65 for the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNY1 Posted August 29, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 29, 2021 23 hours ago, cruisehappyinJune said: Did you reserve a golf cart in advance or just walk off the ship and find a rental? Walked to the end of the long pier and a guy was renting them right there. Asking $60 for the whole day and negotiated to $50. Didnt even take my name or anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CentralNY1 Posted August 29, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Just wanted to add that there is a small bar that sells juices and frozen drinks at the back of the straw market. By far the best Pina Colada I've ever had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagegarage Posted August 29, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Start here, and scroll down to Day 5 if you are only interested in Bimini.: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2785688-carnival-magic-august-7-2021/page/3/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRockCruiser Posted September 1, 2021 #21 Share Posted September 1, 2021 On 8/28/2021 at 9:33 PM, CentralNY1 said: Walked to the end of the long pier and a guy was renting them right there. Asking $60 for the whole day and negotiated to $50. Didnt even take my name or anything. Someone else mentioned that in a different thread a couple weeks back, and you saying it again made me think it through: the island isn't big enough to steal it, and if you wreck it it will be very obvious to all the locals. So this almost makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cruiser Posted September 1, 2021 #22 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Does anyone know if you can get a day pass at the Hilton Resorts World? Can you get chair and umbrella rentals anywhere else without doing the $65 cruise package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EngIceDave Posted September 1, 2021 #23 Share Posted September 1, 2021 3 hours ago, ProgRockCruiser said: Someone else mentioned that in a different thread a couple weeks back, and you saying it again made me think it through: the island isn't big enough to steal it, and if you wreck it it will be very obvious to all the locals. So this almost makes sense. That was my thought "Where ya gonna take it?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayGirl Posted September 1, 2021 Author #24 Share Posted September 1, 2021 33 minutes ago, Lee Cruiser said: Does anyone know if you can get a day pass at the Hilton Resorts World? Can you get chair and umbrella rentals anywhere else without doing the $65 cruise package? I found a day room there but that was crazy expensive. No day passes that I’ve seen. I was looking too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXgalSAM Posted September 8, 2021 #25 Share Posted September 8, 2021 On 8/29/2021 at 9:16 AM, vintagegarage said: Start here, and scroll down to Day 5 if you are only interested in Bimini.: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2785688-carnival-magic-august-7-2021/page/3/ Your pics for Bimini, Nassau, and Half Moon Cay were fantastic! I was on that cruise but now I feel like I really missed some things. Thanks for encouraging me to step out more on my next cruise. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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