Things to do in Nassau?

[s9marti7]

I will be going on a 4 day Majesty cruise for May 28-31 and would like some suggestions for things to do in Nassau? I cruised last year on Soverign and in Nassau we took one of the 2 hour van tours and saw the Hotel with the aquarium.

 

I want to do something different this time, so what are you suggestions. I prefer something not RCCL affiliated. (No shore excursions).

 

Thanks!

 

Soveriegn of the Seas 5/2003

 

Majesty of the Seas 5/2004 (in 1 week!)

[NJBill]

We took a horse and buggy trip around nassau and it was interesting and the kids liked it too.

 

First RCCL Cruise

Grandeur Of the Seas Aug 29,2004

Disney Wonder 2003

[CaribbeanBound]

Get out and see the island. The ship births at a pier. We opted to take it easy and just walk around and enjoy some shopping. We started with a very pleasant horse and buggy ride with our driver George for $10 per person. He pointed out the important buildings around town. It was a nice way to start the morning. The old Straw Market burned down. The current location is a bit crowded. Most of the vendors appear to be selling the same merchandise (or junk, depending on your point of view). You can easily get 20% to 30% off the original asking prices if you don't appear too interested in anything you want to buy. Being Sunday, many shops were not open. The ones that were, did a fairly brisk business with 3 ships in port. Postage stamps can be bought in machines in the pharmacies. 68 cents worth of Bahaman stamps for $1 US. You can drop your postcards in the red PO boxes on the street. Several passengers caught taxis and water taxis to the Atlantis Casino. The water taxis will wait until they're way overloaded before sailing, despite the captain's warning that "we are getting full and are leaving right now". We saw one taxi bob precariously to and fro under the weight of the upper deck passengers. We thought it would tip over for sure, but it did not. We bought a cool embroidered t-shirt, made with the new photosensitive thread that changes from white to vibrant colors in the sun, at one of the shops. This is an island we don't feel a need to return to, but since our ship is going to stop there anyway we're going to Cable Beach this time.

[CW1040]

Another thing to do is have a bite to eat at the Athens Cafe. It is upstairs on a corner just up a block or 2 from the pier. Took my mom there for Conch fritters and iced tea. She loved it. Next time we will have to take a buggy ride.

Chris

 

5/22/04 NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS