Erreyl Posted January 10, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 10, 2023 We will be on the Carnival Legend this March and will be in Freeport one day, but only from 7am-1:30pm. Doesn't look like there is much right at the port (have never been there) so I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for an excursion that would fit this tight schedule? I have checked into snorkeling, etc, but there doesn't seem to be time for it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted January 12, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Garden of the Groves is a short trip. Nice greenery and some wildlife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erreyl Posted January 12, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted January 12, 2023 21 hours ago, mskaufman said: Garden of the Groves is a short trip. Nice greenery and some wildlife. Thanks, we’ll check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted January 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 13, 2023 A couple of pictures 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erreyl Posted January 13, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted January 13, 2023 18 hours ago, mskaufman said: A couple of pictures Looks nice, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzcruiser Posted January 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I have been to Paradise Cove in Freeport multiple times, as recently as Dec 22, many times from the Pride and a few on the Legend. The snorkeling is great there. It is a small place with kayaks, snorkeling and beach. There are bathrooms and lockers and a snack shack with food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Some ships have excursions there, but in Dec on the Legend it wasn't offered, so I booked directly with the resort as I had several times in the past. All the times I have been there it was always the last stop and a short day- no problems at all. If you book with the resort, they pick you up at the pier and return you there in plenty of time for ships boarding but not a lot of time to shop- so shop before the excursion if you want to shop. If you book through the resort, there are several packages depending on what you want to do while you're there. I have my own snorkeling equipment, so I book the beach package since it includes beach chair rental. Sometimes there are also ladies offering massages on the beach but not always. It is a natural cove so unless there is a storm it is very calm. As far as the snorkeling goes there are large rocks a distance from shore where there are big fish, eagle rays , small colorful fish, lobsters etc. I am a senior female, and I can swim out there fine but if you are a hesitant swimmer, you can sometime pay for a small boat to take you out. But there are also several hundred large reef balls close to shore where even small children and nonswimmers can see lots of small tropical fish. But my favorite thing to see there is the turtles, there are lots of turtles in the grass between the reef balls and the distant rocks. It is my favorite place to snorkel in the Bahamas, very peaceful and lots to see underwater. I will be back again on the Legend in April. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erreyl Posted January 23, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted January 23, 2023 20 hours ago, xyzcruiser said: I have been to Paradise Cove in Freeport multiple times, as recently as Dec 22, many times from the Pride and a few on the Legend. The snorkeling is great there. It is a small place with kayaks, snorkeling and beach. There are bathrooms and lockers and a snack shack with food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Some ships have excursions there, but in Dec on the Legend it wasn't offered, so I booked directly with the resort as I had several times in the past. All the times I have been there it was always the last stop and a short day- no problems at all. If you book with the resort, they pick you up at the pier and return you there in plenty of time for ships boarding but not a lot of time to shop- so shop before the excursion if you want to shop. If you book through the resort, there are several packages depending on what you want to do while you're there. I have my own snorkeling equipment, so I book the beach package since it includes beach chair rental. Sometimes there are also ladies offering massages on the beach but not always. It is a natural cove so unless there is a storm it is very calm. As far as the snorkeling goes there are large rocks a distance from shore where there are big fish, eagle rays , small colorful fish, lobsters etc. I am a senior female, and I can swim out there fine but if you are a hesitant swimmer, you can sometime pay for a small boat to take you out. But there are also several hundred large reef balls close to shore where even small children and nonswimmers can see lots of small tropical fish. But my favorite thing to see there is the turtles, there are lots of turtles in the grass between the reef balls and the distant rocks. It is my favorite place to snorkel in the Bahamas, very peaceful and lots to see underwater. I will be back again on the Legend in April. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it and will look into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erreyl Posted January 23, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted January 23, 2023 20 hours ago, xyzcruiser said: I have been to Paradise Cove in Freeport multiple times, as recently as Dec 22, many times from the Pride and a few on the Legend. The snorkeling is great there. It is a small place with kayaks, snorkeling and beach. There are bathrooms and lockers and a snack shack with food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Some ships have excursions there, but in Dec on the Legend it wasn't offered, so I booked directly with the resort as I had several times in the past. All the times I have been there it was always the last stop and a short day- no problems at all. If you book with the resort, they pick you up at the pier and return you there in plenty of time for ships boarding but not a lot of time to shop- so shop before the excursion if you want to shop. If you book through the resort, there are several packages depending on what you want to do while you're there. I have my own snorkeling equipment, so I book the beach package since it includes beach chair rental. Sometimes there are also ladies offering massages on the beach but not always. It is a natural cove so unless there is a storm it is very calm. As far as the snorkeling goes there are large rocks a distance from shore where there are big fish, eagle rays , small colorful fish, lobsters etc. I am a senior female, and I can swim out there fine but if you are a hesitant swimmer, you can sometime pay for a small boat to take you out. But there are also several hundred large reef balls close to shore where even small children and nonswimmers can see lots of small tropical fish. But my favorite thing to see there is the turtles, there are lots of turtles in the grass between the reef balls and the distant rocks. It is my favorite place to snorkel in the Bahamas, very peaceful and lots to see underwater. I will be back again on the Legend in April. Which resort do you book with? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzcruiser Posted January 25, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Paradise Cove is the only thing there, not sure if we are allowed to give specific links (deadmansreef.com) but if not just google Paradise Cove, Bahamas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erreyl Posted January 26, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted January 26, 2023 19 hours ago, xyzcruiser said: Paradise Cove is the only thing there, not sure if we are allowed to give specific links (deadmansreef.com) but if not just google Paradise Cove, Bahamas Thank you, we will definitely check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted January 27, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 12:50 PM, xyzcruiser said: I have been to Paradise Cove in Freeport multiple times, as recently as Dec 22, many times from the Pride and a few on the Legend. The snorkeling is great there. It is a small place with kayaks, snorkeling and beach. There are bathrooms and lockers and a snack shack with food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Some ships have excursions there, but in Dec on the Legend it wasn't offered, so I booked directly with the resort as I had several times in the past. All the times I have been there it was always the last stop and a short day- no problems at all. If you book with the resort, they pick you up at the pier and return you there in plenty of time for ships boarding but not a lot of time to shop- so shop before the excursion if you want to shop. If you book through the resort, there are several packages depending on what you want to do while you're there. I have my own snorkeling equipment, so I book the beach package since it includes beach chair rental. Sometimes there are also ladies offering massages on the beach but not always. It is a natural cove so unless there is a storm it is very calm. As far as the snorkeling goes there are large rocks a distance from shore where there are big fish, eagle rays , small colorful fish, lobsters etc. I am a senior female, and I can swim out there fine but if you are a hesitant swimmer, you can sometime pay for a small boat to take you out. But there are also several hundred large reef balls close to shore where even small children and nonswimmers can see lots of small tropical fish. But my favorite thing to see there is the turtles, there are lots of turtles in the grass between the reef balls and the distant rocks. It is my favorite place to snorkel in the Bahamas, very peaceful and lots to see underwater. I will be back again on the Legend in April. On the website it says you have to do a snorkeling safety course with your own equipment?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzcruiser Posted January 28, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 28, 2023 It is a 10 min talk about rules (not standing on reef, touching coral, and sealife, etc) and explaining the different spots to snorkel and what to see where., and where the shallow and deep areas are. Think of it as an orientation to the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erreyl Posted January 28, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted January 28, 2023 1 minute ago, xyzcruiser said: It is a 10 min talk about rules (not standing on reef, touching coral, and sealife, etc) and explaining the different spots to snorkel and what to see where., and where the shallow and deep areas are. Think of it as an orientation to the location. Sounds good! Thanks for the additional info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisnmom3 Posted January 29, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 29, 2023 OOh thanks for the info going to check this out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela715 Posted July 30, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 30, 2023 At Paradise Cove did you add on lunch or if we wait till we get there is there more variety? Is there a bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jokesbyjen Posted October 5, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 12:50 PM, xyzcruiser said: so I booked directly with the resort as I had several times in the past. I'm travling with two young VERY picky children. I read somewhere that you're not allowed to bring your own food. Have you seen that to be true, since you've been here multiple times? I was planning just to pack some easy stuff in our beach bag like muffins, etc etc . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzcruiser Posted October 5, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 5, 2023 I have not tried to bring my own food. Barry is very responsive- if you send him a message from the website asking I'm sure you'll get an answer to your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriepta Posted October 9, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 9, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 12:50 PM, xyzcruiser said: I have been to Paradise Cove in Freeport multiple times, as recently as Dec 22, many times from the Pride and a few on the Legend. The snorkeling is great there. It is a small place with kayaks, snorkeling and beach. There are bathrooms and lockers and a snack shack with food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Some ships have excursions there, but in Dec on the Legend it wasn't offered, so I booked directly with the resort as I had several times in the past. All the times I have been there it was always the last stop and a short day- no problems at all. If you book with the resort, they pick you up at the pier and return you there in plenty of time for ships boarding but not a lot of time to shop- so shop before the excursion if you want to shop. If you book through the resort, there are several packages depending on what you want to do while you're there. I have my own snorkeling equipment, so I book the beach package since it includes beach chair rental. Sometimes there are also ladies offering massages on the beach but not always. It is a natural cove so unless there is a storm it is very calm. As far as the snorkeling goes there are large rocks a distance from shore where there are big fish, eagle rays , small colorful fish, lobsters etc. I am a senior female, and I can swim out there fine but if you are a hesitant swimmer, you can sometime pay for a small boat to take you out. But there are also several hundred large reef balls close to shore where even small children and nonswimmers can see lots of small tropical fish. But my favorite thing to see there is the turtles, there are lots of turtles in the grass between the reef balls and the distant rocks. It is my favorite place to snorkel in the Bahamas, very peaceful and lots to see underwater. I will be back again on the Legend in April. How far from the port is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xyzcruiser Posted October 10, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 10, 2023 it is on the other side of the island about 20-25 minute ride, transportation included if you book through their website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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