mncruiser64 Posted January 28, 2007 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2007 We are sailing on the Carnival Elation on 2/8 with our 3 yr old son. I do not want to leave him on the ship on the port days. We will be in Nassau (only from 7am-2pm) and then in Freeport the 2nd day. Suggestions for good excursions we could take him on? We like to snorkel but at least the ship sponsored snorkel excursions do not allow you to take children. Do any of the independent companies let you take them with (my DH and I could maybe take turns)? Any other suggestions for excursions or activities (either independent or ship-sponsored) would be much appreciated! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamsmom Posted January 29, 2007 #2 Share Posted January 29, 2007 You could always find a beach and snorkel there. Or, I would suggest getting a day pass for Atlantis. Check the Nassau board for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewitchedwitch Posted January 29, 2007 #3 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I think your three year old would love Atlantis. You would have access to all the pools and waterslides as well as being able to see all of the aquariums (my 3 year od DD loves them) as well as the 'Dig' (the newest aquarium there). Besides that you also have the beach right there if you want to hang out there a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mncruiser64 Posted January 29, 2007 Author #4 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I thought I had read you cannot always get a pass to use the Atlantis facility? Even if you can I think I read it is over $80? Is that really worth it if we are only in Nassau from 7am-2pm? What time does Atlantis open? Also, do you have to pay to see the Aquarium, and/or the "dig"? (are they one and the same)? Thank you for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mncruiser64 Posted January 29, 2007 Author #5 Share Posted January 29, 2007 One other thing - any ideas for Freeport? I have heard there is not much to do there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted January 29, 2007 #6 Share Posted January 29, 2007 When we went on Elation (I took my 2 and 6 year old) we stayed in Nassau for 2 days, so I booked a night at Atlantis. If I just had to do the pass, I would NOT do it. My kids had the absolute BEST time at Atlantis but they were allowed on the slides and treated like guests. We ran through the dig quickly and it didn't phase them. So if you don't have 2 days there, then the cost isn't worth it. BUT, in Freeport you can go on the close dolphin encounter through Carnival and Unexso. The do accept 2 year olds. http://www.unexso.com/ This is me and my 2 year old at Freeport's Dolphin Encounter [url=http://www.unexso.com/][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinmama06 Posted January 29, 2007 #7 Share Posted January 29, 2007 hmmm, sorry it didn't post the pic, trying again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewitchedwitch Posted January 29, 2007 #8 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Well, I used to live on Paradise Island and I have heard of numerous people getting a 'day room'. Yes, you actually pay for a hotel room there for the day and the cost (max of 4 people) is $200 for the day. I don't know how much the cruise lines charge for their Atlantis excursions and how long they are for, but this might be worth it to some people, especially if you are able to use the room to shower and get changed at the end of the day, before returning to the cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewitchedwitch Posted January 29, 2007 #9 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I thought I had read you cannot always get a pass to use the Atlantis facility? Even if you can I think I read it is over $80? Is that really worth it if we are only in Nassau from 7am-2pm? What time does Atlantis open? Also, do you have to pay to see the Aquarium, and/or the "dig"? (are they one and the same)? Thank you for the info! I'm sorry, I forgot to answer some of your questions. Atlantis is basically open 24/7 and by the time you got to Atlantis that morning, the pools would be open already. For the price you pay, everything ~ pools/slides/beach access/'the dig' aquarium etc. is included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosi Posted January 30, 2007 #10 Share Posted January 30, 2007 We went to this hotel in July with our six year old. Lovely calm beach, NO VENDORS!!!, beach toys, paddle boat etc. There are umbrellas and lounges. I think we paid around $10 or $15 per person and they didn't charge anything for our son. It is a very easy walk from the cruise port so you can come and go at your leisure. Next time we go to Nassau we plan on going here again. Yes it lacks a lot of the glamour of the Atlantis, but we just wanted a quiet beach day and that is exactly what we had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natalun Posted January 31, 2007 #11 Share Posted January 31, 2007 We are just arrived home after our cruise with our son (he's just a few weeks shy of 3). In Nassau we went to Ardastra Gardens on our own. It was easy to get to, not busy and enjoyable. We spent about 2.5 hours there. http://www.ardastra.com/ He especially enjoyed feeding the parrots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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