Just off the Freedom

[Payd]

We are just off our Freedom cruise. Had a great time!!

 

The ports were excellent (Nassau wasn't the greatest) and weather perfect.

 

Any ?'s

[seajayg]

I am new to this site please excuse me if I mess something up. We are cruising Freedom Feb 28. I have heard another negative comment re Nassau. What should we expect? Cruising w/ DH and 4 teens 13,16, 18 & 18. Thanks

[kimberly1949]

On the mexican food station, what do they offer? Tacos, burritos, etc.? We are going in september and was wondering what was offered.:)

[kyrisong1]

I also hate Nassau, the port was dirty, the people pushy and the straw market , ick.

I see Nassau as a really nice spa day, since you get great prices in port;)

Carole

[seajayg]

Would you have a recommendation for a nice day at the beach?

[letsgocruz1]

Would you have a recommendation for a nice day at the beach?

 

We took the jitney (their public bus system) for $1 around to the Whyndam hotel, walked thru the hotel and played on the beach there. (We did NOT use their chairs). It used to be though that they would let you use their pool and chairs if you purchased some food or drink; not sure what the rules are now, as its been a while since we've been to Nassau. I know that there is a public beach entrance near the Atlantis hotel as well. You would have to take a taxi to get there.

 

Have you checked out the Bahamas message board??

[vacruizer]

Glad you had a great time - we were on the Glory and I have video of you guys sailing from St. Thomas making the turn and the horn battle. I'm uploading it now and will post a link for you. We also stopped in Nassau and had the same opinion. We were there on Sunday and nothing was open, town seemed deserted and dirty, and the people acted as if they had "given up." With two ships in port you would have thought they would see a money making opportunity. We went back to the ship for about 20 minutes - next time we'll just stay onboard.

[JTRose123]

How was the Sushi bar?

 

Did they have spicy tuna rolls?

 

How busy was the sushi bar?

 

Am I going to have to kill someone to get my sushi in a timely manner?

[defualtman]

I am new to this site please excuse me if I mess something up. We are cruising Freedom Feb 28. I have heard another negative comment re Nassau. What should we expect? Cruising w/ DH and 4 teens 13,16, 18 & 18. Thanks

 

 

Seajay.....Come to the Carnival roll call and meet some people on your sailing of the Freedom

[Heirloom]

.....don't feel the same negatives. Bargaining is fun and doable in straw market.....and we like the casino at Atlantis.

 

For those with interest, we've heard that the Atlantis Aquarium is very nice !

[1tuckersmom]

Seajay.....Come to the Carnival roll call and meet some people on your sailing of the Freedom

 

You beat me to it, I was just about to say the same when I read your post.....;)

[LizaMM]

I am wondering if anyone in your group spent time in the Piano Bar?? If so i would love to hear how it was!!

[vacruizer]

Here's some video of you sailing out of St. Thomas. Warning - it's about 10 minutes long. :o

 

[PaulMedik]

Here's some video of you sailing out of St. Thomas. Warning - it's about 10 minutes long. :o

 

 

 

Vacruizer,

 

Thank you for uploading.

 

I just watched her full screen with my headset on and it was almost like I was there with you. :)

 

Freedom's horn is definately a bit deeper and louder than most eh?

[richfret]

As for Nassau, we always go to Atlantis. It is a great way to spend 3 or 4 hours and it can be practically free except for the taxi to get there (about $5). If you buy a meal or any thing in the shops, then it is pricy. There is plenty to see and the free part of the aquarium is amazing. You can walk all around the hotel at no cost and you will be amazed at what you will see (Fountains, murals, pictures, glass sculptures, etc). I never saw another Hotel like this. There is also a Casino.

[kcparrothead]

I'm so happy to finally see a post from someone who was on the Eastern Itinerery! Wondering what you did during the evening in San Juan, and what did you do in Antigua and Tortola? Thanks!!

[secretv2]

I'm so happy to finally see a post from someone who was on the Eastern Itinerery! Wondering what you did during the evening in San Juan, and what did you do in Antigua and Tortola? Thanks!!

 

Can't wait to read more of your review!

[duhe98]

How was the water temp in Nassau?

[Payd]

I had a chance to post at FLL airport just before we caught our flight home. Got home around 1:30 this morning.

 

Just wanted to say sorry for being the shmo that posted and ran. Now I'll go through and answer the questions!

[Payd]

I am new to this site please excuse me if I mess something up. We are cruising Freedom Feb 28. I have heard another negative comment re Nassau. What should we expect? Cruising w/ DH and 4 teens 13,16, 18 & 18. Thanks

 

We did the "Frommer's Walking Tour", printed it off the internet and explored on our own.

 

I was expecting preserved buildings, stately architecture, something somewhat "grand". We saw "tired" buildings that we poorly maintained. It was a nice walking tour, but most of the time I commented on what I thought was a tired town in serious need of upkeep (paint job on all buildings, trash pickup...). I don't want to give the impression that Nassau was awful though - just not what I expected.

 

If we ever go back we'll go to Atlantis or stay on the ship.

 

You might also expect some very persistent vendors at the straw market, polite but persistent.

 

I hope your family enjoys the time spent in Nassau!

[Payd]

On the mexican food station, what do they offer? Tacos, burritos, etc.? We are going in september and was wondering what was offered.:)

 

Shrimp ceviche (good), quesadilla's, tacos, chips and lots of fresh salsa's (4 varieties).

 

Great Mexican station - quick too.

[Payd]

I also hate Nassau, the port was dirty, the people pushy and the straw market , ick.

I see Nassau as a really nice spa day, since you get great prices in port;)

Carole

 

That straw market was unreal - persistent vendors stacked one on top of the other - all of them selling the very same things.

[Payd]

Would you have a recommendation for a nice day at the beach?

 

Cable or Paradise got positive reviews from the people we talked to. Check out the Bahamas port of call threads for more info.

[Payd]

Glad you had a great time - we were on the Glory and I have video of you guys sailing from St. Thomas making the turn and the horn battle. I'm uploading it now and will post a link for you. We also stopped in Nassau and had the same opinion. We were there on Sunday and nothing was open, town seemed deserted and dirty, and the people acted as if they had "given up." With two ships in port you would have thought they would see a money making opportunity. We went back to the ship for about 20 minutes - next time we'll just stay onboard.

 

It was pretty cool seeing the Carnival ships in a line in port that day. Can't wait to see your link.

[Payd]

How was the Sushi bar?

 

Did they have spicy tuna rolls?

 

How busy was the sushi bar?

 

Am I going to have to kill someone to get my sushi in a timely manner?

 

Usually we are at the sushi bar almost every night.

 

This eight day cruise only once.

 

It was crazy busy, probably a 15 minute wait (don't hurt anyone).

 

Yes to the spicy tuna!