Talking Safety in Nassau - What I would and Would NOT do in Nassau, Bahamas - Level 2 Travel Warning

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  • @Tippa09
    @Tippa09 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    I’m from Nassau. Born and raised. I’d say it’s the same as anywhere else. It’s just exaggerated because Nassau is supposed to be “paradise” but you’ll have such a different experience if a local accompanied you and showed you the ropes.

    • @shlomolandau2577
      @shlomolandau2577 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Would you show me around? I'd pay!

    • @sabrinaphiri7525
      @sabrinaphiri7525 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hai

    • @From-the-Boot
      @From-the-Boot 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      American who lived in Nassau for 10 years here….. I agree. Exercise the same caution you would in most places in the U.S.

    • @Tippa09
      @Tippa09 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shlomolandau2577 sure. Anytime. Just reach out to me when you’re ready.

    • @Tippa09
      @Tippa09 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sabrinaphiri7525 hello

  • @TheRiverPirate13
    @TheRiverPirate13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    I have visited Nassau Bahamas 13 times starting in 1986. I have a simple rule for those just walking around Nassau from the port. I call it the 3-street rule. Do not venture more than 3 streets deep from the Nassau waterfront. Stay along the waterfront if at all possible. You can walk to Arawak Cay (Fish Fry) with no issues traveling that direction. Walking the other direction toward the bridge to Paradise Island, it might get dicey so take a Taxi or a Jitney. If you go deeper into Nassau than 3 streets take a taxi or a Jitney. Being a Pirate 🏴‍☠ that visits Nassau often there are a few Scallywags that give the rest of the wonderful people of Nassau a bad name. If you take a water taxi or excursion on a boat in Nassau Harbor you just need to know how to swim and be able to swim fast enough (Think Olympic swimmer tryout that only has a pass or fail) to get to safety before Tiger and Bull Sharks decide your now on the menu! 🤣 Wow, Brandon you have been there 84 times! That is very impressive! I'm visiting Nassau 2 times this year! When you leave the Port Terminal look like you have somewhere to be! Don't look lost!

    • @mjdavis9570
      @mjdavis9570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi - we are stopping at Nassau in 3 weeks. We want to snorkel at Jaws & Love beaches, so I plan on renting a minivan, because there are 6 adults plus gear. My question is about parking at those beaches. Have you ever done that & do you know any good spots to park &/or see? Thank you! (Taxi too pricey for 6 adults to & fro.)

    • @mjdavis9570
      @mjdavis9570 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi - we are stopping at Nassau in 3 weeks. We want to snorkel at Jaws & Love beaches, so I plan on renting a minivan, because there are 6 adults plus gear. My question is about parking at those beaches. Have you ever done that & do you know any good spots to park &/or see? Thank you! (Taxi too pricey for 6 adults to & fro.)

    • @damienarmbrister9819
      @damienarmbrister9819 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      You know nothing , you are speaking your opinion , come here for more than 2 days and you will know a little more !

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro we literally don’t care about y’all tourist and what y’all got going on. Here in the Bahamas, hospitality is our #1 industry and the hoodlums know better than to hurt or even bother tourists. The most problem you would have from some of the people is their aggressive way to lure you in to purchase a gift or get your hair braided. Stop going off of propaganda(media stations) @the River pirate13. If you visited the Bahamas all 13 times and your experience is the same you lying big time my guy. Stop being bogus and Cyc 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@damienarmbrister9819no like fr bro. He bogus asf with this comment

  • @robertware5076
    @robertware5076 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Been 2x last 6 months. I had no issues. I walked across the bridge to atlantis.

  • @BoozeandNewswithTimandDut
    @BoozeandNewswithTimandDut 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Been there twice.
    First time was Terrible. Second time ( 2 weeks ago) was awesome. We did the dolphin excursion. Worth it

  • @adamp2384
    @adamp2384 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hi Brandon, love the video very informative and great information to be prepared and not scared, can’t wait for the next livestream

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm trying to do better with those! Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. seem to be working really well

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Scared for what ? 😂😂 kml we locals legit don’t care about y’all. As long as you be respectful you would realize we Bahamians are naturally our brothers keepers not matter the race, color or creed. We love people naturally. Stop letting the media and false narratives form your mindset

    • @adamp2384
      @adamp2384 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@beejaycee7904I agree that most people are but even here in the United States there are places and groups of people that don’t care about anyone else or what they do to anyone else, I love the Bahamas just have to let people know where not to go just like any other town all over the world

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@adamp2384ok… so where would you advise persons not to go? I would give you the Gods honest truth about that place right now. You didn’t even advise no one to not go places in your initial comment smh

  • @madlorraine16
    @madlorraine16 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank for the timely video. Going there this upcoming weekend. Happy there is an enclosed port area to walk around.

  • @bethgintx
    @bethgintx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks for the update/warning. My favorite place to eat (Athena’s Cafe on Bay Street) was the furthest I’d walk (well maybe the candy store across from Straw Market) when I am by myself. The last few times I’ve gone to Nassau I’ve either just walked the immediate area before leaving the port (very nice and safe) or just stayed on the ship. Just not worth it, in my opinion.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Athens is a very good spot! Good recommendation Beth!

  • @Howrider65
    @Howrider65 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow my girlfriend and I had no problem at all we took a private tour for $80 he took us all over the island it was great. We went to all of the tourist spots. He was just the best tour guy ever. He told us eat on the ship it's free the places on the island are too expensive and he was right. His wife ran a souvenir shop we stopped there, and he let us pick out something for free. Just a great time.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great feedback and thank you for sharing!

  • @lanezod6708
    @lanezod6708 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I agree with what your saying everyone stay cautious and walk in groups just follow what's said in the video and have a great time

  • @KingSasha_
    @KingSasha_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bahamas 🇧🇸 is absolutely awesome and Nassau is 🔥🔥🇧🇸🇧🇸 love it love it and will never stop going deh.

  • @corytynes1009
    @corytynes1009 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Its sad that people would let a warning dampen their vacation. But much respect to the folks that do their own research and decide to have fun on their vacay

  • @slimjimjimslim5923
    @slimjimjimslim5923 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Whenever I'm walking around in San Francisco, I feel like someone gonna mug me XD. But the place I actually felt my life was in danger, that was in Italy Rome 4 years ago. There's rando trying to trick tourist into following them into a alley, they all dressed up in suits with "official badges" telling you the church or site is closed and you need to get refund or reschedule and follow them. Then there are bracelet sellers outside Duomos, who actually grab your wrist trying to put a bracelet on you. That time I said no firmly, the guy tried to grab my shoulder and quickly walked away but I noticed I was followed for a good 2-3 minutes. eventually he found a new target to harass. It was freaking terrifying. All that was around 2-4pm and I was with a friend too so even then it was dangerous

  • @Dogzontop4567
    @Dogzontop4567 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We just went to Belize we did a excursion to an island and it was amazing!

  • @Solo.Female.Traveling
    @Solo.Female.Traveling 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Yes!!! The Worst part!! I was there a few weeks ago and I had 2 guys follow me for a while trying to talk me into whatever they were selling.

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      And probably the only “problem” you had over here smh 🤦🏽‍♂️ stop making it out to be a pandemic. Every country has person’s aggressively trying to sell you sonething. Visited Ft. Lauderdale swap shop and the exact same happened to me. Just say no you’re not interested and go about your day

    • @Solo.Female.Traveling
      @Solo.Female.Traveling 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@beejaycee7904 yes, every vacation desitination has people who are trying to sell you something aggressively. However, this was the first time I had 2 people, after saying NO over and over, follow me through then entire stretch of the port and stood there, still trying to convince me to go with them, while I waited for my transportation. So no, you can't always "just say no and go about your day" when they stalk you and make you feel uncomfortable. I was very thankful when my transportation got there.

    • @Rohgamu
      @Rohgamu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@beejaycee7904ikr, some of them act like there's supposed to be 0 problems, like where they coming from is perfect

    • @mattgurin6168
      @mattgurin6168 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you present yourself as a target, you may ne targeted. Doesn't sound like you travel much, and if you do travel alone you definitely have to be more aware.

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    As a frequent cruiser, I haven’t had any issues in Nassau. I’d be much more weary of places like Jamaica, where I just don’t feel safety is high on the agenda.
    That said, it’s critical to take some precautions, but this is relevant to everywhere and not just Nassau - I wouldn’t walk the streets of London solo at night, for example!
    Great video! ❤

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very true! Fraser!

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you Fraser ❤❤

    • @thefinancialconfederation
      @thefinancialconfederation 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So why are you coming to Jamaica if you feel so unsafe.Go elsewhere and I'm sure others who appreciates Usain bolt and Bob Marley's music will come here . Keep flying

    • @D0NCH33T0
      @D0NCH33T0 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@thefinancialconfederationNo need to be a butthple about it. Maybe he visited once and decided he's not going again.

  • @inkdreaper874
    @inkdreaper874 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am a Bahamian, and my wife is American. The US embassy always sends my wife emails, stating not to leave the cruise ship or Paradise Island if she travels to Nassau. Or to not travel there at all. We do not live on New Providence, the island where Nassau is. We are on Abaco. A much more calm, safe, laid-back island.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah, it is a bit unfair to lump "The Bahamas" into one bucket with 900 different islands each with their own vibe. Have never been to Abaco but have heard how beautiful it is!

    • @sdab06
      @sdab06 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      700​@@TheWeekendCruiser

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@sdab06 Apologies! You are correct it is 700! It's a lot!

  • @jeffreylevin9616
    @jeffreylevin9616 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Well that looks like a bigger stateroom than typical. You gambling again? 😅. Just kidding. Another great shirt 👕 matching the eyes perfectly. Well Done. More great info. Still haven't caught any tour of the Magnifica from you. Just the room tours. Looks like I may be going on the Celebration during Halloween. Found a Solo group on Facebook hosting it and this group allows Cabin mate finding on their board. Haven't looked yet but probably will do. Hope it would. Then maybe I can get that person to go on one of yours with me.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ha! That was a casino room but I think it was the absolute last one LOL. Takes a while to go through all the free offers that I had racked up by making stupid decisions. More MSC Magnifica content is coming! I like to stay on a ship for four or five cruises ing it so I can talk about the best practices and pro tips 🤗

  • @MikeWeida
    @MikeWeida 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We did queen's staircase pirates of Nassau and junkano beach. Was a great day!!!!

  • @garyevans2761
    @garyevans2761 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Like any city you have to know where to go but for most case's you have nothing to worry about the queens stOr case is not over the hill for the .ost part your safe

  • @abrahamclott5604
    @abrahamclott5604 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Brandon, I don't know. "Stay with a group, don't venture more than 15 minutes from the ship, don't go out at night" and you'll "probably" be safe isn't all that reassuring! I wander freely around areas at home here in NYC that I'm sure are more dangerous for tourists than Nassau but I know the streets and can read the signals.

    • @tbirdboy
      @tbirdboy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Docked in Nassau with my wife. Went downtown and grabbed a bite but was looking for something more authentic and was told the same thing, "Anything more than a 1 mile away isn't safe, stay close to the boat". From the S. Bronx, NYC myself but heeded his warning anyway.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was really conscious of the liability that would be implied if I told people anywhere was safe or there was nothing to worry about. These are all just really good to tourist practices if you're in a place or not familiar with weather Bahamas or anywhere else.

  • @bettyditillo1425
    @bettyditillo1425 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Excellent talk!

  • @OILDHANS8841
    @OILDHANS8841 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    USA state department doesn’t tell visitors to the USA where the dangerous American cities are ironic.

    • @khyreedwards1228
      @khyreedwards1228 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean how would that work exactly? We'd have to revamp how we track crime data, it's not live data.
      And we may differ on what we count as dangerous. For example I would count more guns than people as an increased risk but others would feel more safe

  • @DPinFL
    @DPinFL 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    As always, total excellence of information provided. A combination of your extensive cruise history visiting this port of call, as well as plain ol' common sense will certainly encourage future cruisers to do some extra research. At the very least, it will provide for a less stressful day, and at a maximum . . . the info could save a life. There was a moment in this video that I said a rare naughty word and had to back things up a few seconds to grasp that what I heard was actually what you said. "I walked to Baha Mar". Dang!!! That's extreme. I take a taxi, and on occasion they even get twisted around in directions, so huge Kudos on making that happen on foot. (If you've never done the mini golf courses there, they are excellent). Thanks, again, Brandon!!

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My pleasure and thank you for the very kind note! Always trying to be fair and keep things in perspective. Yes, I used to love walking around the Bahamas in my younger years b😂

  • @6toomany
    @6toomany 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Going on Freedom next week. I'll keep an eye out for you and give you a wave. (I have no idea what ship you'll be on of course... )
    We're doing the jetski tour at Coco, but walking Nassau. I grew up in the outskirts of D.C. so I'm pretty vigilant (read untrusting..) always. 😉

  • @LainIwakura-l2b
    @LainIwakura-l2b 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Born in Nassau but moved out with family in 2006 to a family island. Both my parents were born and raised there but when they got the chance they scooted on out. It’s okay to visit from time to time but I can’t see myself living there personally lol

  • @wayneking4590
    @wayneking4590 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the heads up Brandon. Street smarts go a long way with the vendors. Best place to do some early Christmas shopping at the straw market, love all the art!!

  • @zsuzsannafoti7530
    @zsuzsannafoti7530 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I live here full time. You can walk to Atlantis, you can walk to Baha Mar. It is a nice exercise. Not dangerous at all. So Please…. We got the level increase because of the inner city violence. Do not go there. Same for all cities, all countries. Do not go there. Nassau is safer than pretty much any city in the USA. Be aware of people trying to rip you off. Same as most places. They will charge what they are not ashamed of asking. You can negotiate. Always ask the taxi driver how much it will cost to go from A to B. Always ask at the terminal how much it should be. Small things like that. Do not rent a scooter.
    They are not in the best shape and you will have to drive on the wrong side of the road in traffic conditions you are not accustomed to.

  • @grannyoffive1313
    @grannyoffive1313 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Brandon👍

  • @AuthorCAL
    @AuthorCAL 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you!!

  • @Epitin
    @Epitin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve been traveling to Nassau since the mid-90s and it 💔 to see it this past November. Complete dumpster, I never felt more unsafe. It used to be AMAZING! I’d pick up some Starbucks and and a pair of new Gucci’s right at port (not Atlantis). Cruise ships need to listen to passengers and build elsewhere. There are SO many Bahamian islands with kind locals that would love our support. No need for sprawling resorts, just a rustic beach will do. 🇧🇸❤️‍🔥

    • @zidane0196
      @zidane0196 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Since the mid 90s the businesses that were downtown moved to other places in the island. Mostly due to them changing the direction of the roads for Atlantis believe it or not. Most bahamians don't even go downtown anymore unless they work there. Better shopping elsewhere. The rest of the island is fine and safe and mostly clean. Downtown Nassau is not an accurate reflection of new providence or the rest of the Bahamas. Most of downtown is owned by wealthy families who for some reason like to war with thenl government on the development of downtown.Government is contemplating forcing the private owners to either redevelop or give up the properties. So that's a bit of I fo as to why it's different from the 90s. Bahamians are have much higher standards of living nowadays bit you would have to actually leave downtown to see it😅.

  • @OxbowSummer
    @OxbowSummer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Good stuff! Heading there next month

  • @mrsk4343
    @mrsk4343 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Remember, there are wonderful family islands in the Bahamas that are safe. Exuma is beautiful.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are literally HUNDREDS of islands in the Bahamas for someone to check out. Can have many different kinds of experiences!

  • @Shanplus6
    @Shanplus6 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for mentioning all the other countries that also have level 2 travel warnings. We enjoyed Nassau but we were prepared from watching your videos!

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Try to always keep it in perspective.

  • @jarrellseymour312
    @jarrellseymour312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Nassau people never shot up a school or shot up a bank yet!!! We don't have massive kidnappings and people going missing every day. Every where got their rich side and their ghetto side... my advice when traveling is to ask where the ghetto parts is and don't go there.... every country in the world got a ghetto.

    • @HorseloverFat-ss3ff
      @HorseloverFat-ss3ff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      WHAT??????????? The Bahamas murder rate is FORTY per 100K per annum with most of that thanks to Nassau and Grand Bahama. They're only slightly less dangerous than Jamaica and Trinidad. The tourist office work very hard to suppress these facts.

    • @edwinalbino5633
      @edwinalbino5633 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice and simple also common since well said its not rocket science as people make it seem look out for your self be smart and keep your eyes open.

  • @pamjacque8640
    @pamjacque8640 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good info

  • @LizardManDaGOAT
    @LizardManDaGOAT 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a Bahamian I have to say in the recent years Nassau has become much more dangerous, there's a kid going missing every month. When you come just stay safe people

    • @corytynes1009
      @corytynes1009 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now stop that. You know thats them lil fast girls hiding by their boyfriends

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey there, would you mind sharing a few links of where kids are going missing? This is a strong statement without any supporting documents or references. I do not live in the Bahamas and honestly don't know if it is true or not but it strakes me as off on the surface...

  • @crystalmichellem
    @crystalmichellem 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello is Junkanoo beach worth going to? Is it safe? Best way to travel there from port?

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hey Crystal, it has been my experience that it is safe and VERY easy to get to. Walk off the ship and walk to the far side of the port and exit past the amphitheater. Walk along the street going by McDonalds, past Margaretville and you will be there. Probably a 15 to 20 minute walk. Safe walk but sidewalks in Nassau are not always the best.

    • @crystalmichellem
      @crystalmichellem 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheWeekendCruiser Thank you!

  • @PhillipKnight-te7wh
    @PhillipKnight-te7wh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nassau is 1000 time's safer than america Bahamian's from all walk's of life love tourist and treat them good

  • @kingston5885
    @kingston5885 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Anyone had experience with Royal at Atlantic ? What should do we when we arrive airport in Nassau ? What is the safest way to get to the resort ? We will fly to Nassau . Thank you ❤

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Kingston! The airport is great in Nassau and if you are flying back to the USA, you clear customs before you leave and saves you the hassle of having to do it once you land (need extra time). They have taxis that should offer you a flat fee to go to Atlantis and the two or three times I have done this, I had a good experience. It's further away than you think and local taxi drivers are normally able to give you a quick tour or tell you about their island and country on route.

    • @kingston5885
      @kingston5885 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheWeekendCruiser thank you 😊

  • @brantthompson199
    @brantthompson199 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good tips Brandon. We have been there a few times, last time doing your walking tour.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That is awesome! That was one of my favorite videos to make as I really do enjoy going to Nassau but you have to know where you're going.

  • @blublulady
    @blublulady 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really good info. I'm staying on the ship lol

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      hahah, you will not be alone!

    • @bundles1978
      @bundles1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you have a higher chance of catching a stray bullet in florida getting on the cruise, than anything actually happening to you in the Bahamas. why even come in the first place?

  • @machellep1
    @machellep1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Last stop there I didn’t get of the ship. First time was enough for me . After the last report of SÁ from the two women at a trusted beach resort, it’s a no go for me. I will not spend money there.

    • @bundles1978
      @bundles1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Surveillance footage showed they were lying

  • @katcalico9142
    @katcalico9142 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I mean the neighborhood my office building is in, in the US, should have a level 3 warning…in the last month we have had multiple muggings, two daytime assaults, 2 homicides and a bomb threat. You need to be vigilant and anything can happen anywhere - you just can’t relax because you are on vacation. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @CAcutie1978
      @CAcutie1978 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Bahamas ports are a cruise/vacation destination though. The people waiting outside the port to rob you know this. So, they wait to victimize you. The mentality is low. Cruisers pay port fees to these islands that need to maintain its safety and they fail cruisegoers everyday... Crime happens everywhere, but to be targeted when you get off a Cruise ship is something else.

    • @kitzotickreations1009
      @kitzotickreations1009 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There were 18 murders in the Bahamas… so

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CAcutie1978you sound lost and slow asf😂😂 police is everywhere downtown. Nobody cares to rob you

  • @CS48293
    @CS48293 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    is junkanoo safe to walk to

  • @judis4900
    @judis4900 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the update Brandon. Dropping off some family members with small children for a Disney Cruise out of Port Everglades next month and this is one of their stops.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Let me know how they like Disney! Especially if they compare it to other products.

  • @higherstandard710
    @higherstandard710 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Haiti became a level 4

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They sure did! This occurred after the making of this video

  • @nicholashall4625
    @nicholashall4625 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I have been once to Nassau and that was enough. I got off the ship for 30 minutes and then got back on. Not because I felt unsafe but because it was beyond tacky

  • @svetlanakozic5740
    @svetlanakozic5740 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I guess you are in Suite now. What ship is this with RC?

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was there with Freedom of the Seas! Just posted the room tour on Thursday of the owner Suite which was amazing!

  • @joanne26
    @joanne26 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Talking safety in Nassau saddens me.
    I know I am looking at Nassau now with ‘rose tinted spectacles’
    Nassau was a location where the cast and crew spent a lot of time filming Thunderball back in early 1965
    Also spent time at Paradise Island
    Sean Connery died at his home in Lyford Cay which he lived for around 18-20 years
    The cast and crew had a ‘whale of a time’ there and the Junkanoo
    Many behind the scenes videos from thunderball the place looked great and no way dangerous but 60 years ago
    🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those sound like some amazing memories! Thank you for sharing!

  • @LynaireGarraway
    @LynaireGarraway 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s safe but in some neighborhoods it’s not I know because I live here

  • @NatashaFerguson-ts5vw
    @NatashaFerguson-ts5vw 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes i am a bahaiman yes i guess you have to be cautious but most bahaimans are friendly with tourists

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would absolutely agree with that Natasha! All my interactions with local Bahamians have been great.

  • @emilyc9380
    @emilyc9380 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m from Benton harbor MI. Nassau is identical to my home town. Just warmer. I felt totally safe there, but I probably just have that RBF 😂😂 no problems for me! Actually every interaction I had with everyone there was all good. Their weed is fake btw lol

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kmll you got sold literally grass! Fake weed ??? Wtf ? lol whoever sold you trees got over on you. The weed produced in the U.S with no seeds is fake

  • @nikooooo7661
    @nikooooo7661 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is the baha mar hotel area safe ?

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, only because you will not walk there and they have good security. Always arrange transport to Baha Mar.

  • @lapiswolf2780
    @lapiswolf2780 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    They did this for The Bahamas after a Canadian attacked/assaulted by a Canadian.

  • @ianthiaanson3757
    @ianthiaanson3757 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The united states needs to check out their ceime over there. Bahamas is the best❤

  • @AA-eh7co
    @AA-eh7co 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I still don't understand why cruise companies don't find better locations. Safe or not, It's not that attractive.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      💲💰💸

    • @BoozeandNewswithTimandDut
      @BoozeandNewswithTimandDut 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Royal caribbean is from Nassau. Others I don't know why

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BoozeandNewswithTimandDutactually you are wrong. We don’t own any Cruiselines as a country, you bogus and thought you was speaking truth. Every cruise line is contracted with our government

  • @Subroc01
    @Subroc01 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is The New Duff still a safe walk?

    • @WestCoastCultured
      @WestCoastCultured 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Always personal preference, but I would have no issue walking there. It is in a pretty populated or traveled area

  • @gemini365ayear
    @gemini365ayear 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Are passports mandatory now?

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Passport policies have not changed. If going off in Nassau you only need your ship card and a govt issued photo ID (drivers license or ID card)

  • @jstring
    @jstring 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Has the State Department issued a level 3 warning for Chicago or Oakland?

    • @WestCoastCultured
      @WestCoastCultured 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You don’t know a thing about Oakland, sit down. 😂

    • @jstring
      @jstring 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WestCoastCultured live near San Leandro kid, off Skyline. Think I know enough about it. You got a lot of Oakland credibility yourself? Do you ask the homies if Poke Bowl is open on embarkation day too and discuss the market for VCL down on Krenshaw?

    • @CAcutie1978
      @CAcutie1978 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. These State department advisories are for traveler issues outside the USA.

    • @Mai-sx3yf
      @Mai-sx3yf 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jstringhomies? Racist much..

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean, fair question sometimes! But as another commenter mentioned, the state department is only concerned with foreign affairs. However, I think it is smart for us not to throw stones in a glass house.

  • @justincooke9676
    @justincooke9676 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Blue lagoon?

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Blue Lagoon is a great option! You board one of their shuttle boats directly from the port and never go out to the port. It is also a private island. However, in good faith I have to mention they did have a shuttle boat sink 2 months ago, killing one person. Accidents and crimes can happen anywhere.

  • @phil1506
    @phil1506 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You forgot to mention the wild dogs

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ummm, I have never seen wild dogs there and the cat died. When did they get a Fido?!?

  • @hightimes5309
    @hightimes5309 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nassau generally isn't a dangerous place. The wrong place, wrong time rule stands almost every where we go in today's world. This is coming from a 39 yr old local.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      100%%%

    • @HorseloverFat-ss3ff
      @HorseloverFat-ss3ff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The OFFICIAL murder rate is FORTY per 100K per annum. The US murder rate is about SIX.

  • @TerceroJorge
    @TerceroJorge 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's left for us in Argentina hehe😂

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha at least you all stay out of the news more than the Bahamas here in the states. LOL

  • @bobbytaggs2646
    @bobbytaggs2646 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nassau reminds me of Mogadishu, Somalia, maybe a bit Syria. It’s like navigating Chicago’s west side at 2 AM. If you dock there, do yourself a favor and stay on the ship.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm just jealous that I have not had the chance to go do Mogadishu, Somalia, or Syria yet! Would love to check them out as I am trying to get to every country but some are more difficult to get to. When were you there?

    • @bobbytaggs2646
      @bobbytaggs2646 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did a world tour last year. 200 days at the 200 most depressing places on earth. Syria, Afghanistan and Detroit were my favorites!

    • @Rohgamu
      @Rohgamu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@bobbytaggs2646I sure hope your city is lined off with gold and has the freshest air

  • @erin2094
    @erin2094 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wouldn’t go again for sure. Overall we felt unwelcome if outside fenced area.Groups of men on ATV shouting at us angrily then On our way to Queens Stairwell we got turned around and a little lost. I was traveling with my 3 under 18 girls. We were harassed by a group of female women who called us “f***ing Maggots” when we asked for directions. We were only about a 5 min walk from where we needed to be.
    On a positive we found the staircase and were able to see the local man we watched on TH-cam for years who does an amazing job telling history of the landmark.

  • @sabrinaphiri7525
    @sabrinaphiri7525 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hallo my name is Sabrina from Zambia,I want to visit Bahamas for the first time.. please can I have a one on one chat with you I need Abit of information

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Sabrina, sounds like you need more of a travel agent or someone to help you plan your trip. Apologies but I am just a guy who goes there a lot. Hope you have a great time on your trip!

  • @mattgurin6168
    @mattgurin6168 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    84 times, seems you're more about the ship than the land you're visiting

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's more about going where I can. I still have a full-time job and have limited days I can use for vacation. Weekend cruises to the Bahamas is the only way to stay within this policy and cruise frequently. :-)

  • @rustynail6819
    @rustynail6819 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Seems Haiti is a lawless total mess and RCI seems totally cool with going to Labadee because they tell people "there's a fence between the resort and the outside" LOL! RCI needs to stop going to Haiti before something happens.

    • @TheYuukiMiwa
      @TheYuukiMiwa 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I'm not mistaken, Royal canceled all port stops to Labadee until further notice.

    • @rustynail6819
      @rustynail6819 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheYuukiMiwa Correct, as of now they've stopped all port calls to Haiti. I said 10 years ago they should have divested in Haiti. As it's going now, they might not have a choice.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Luckily, they have now figured this one out and are canceling all cruises to Labadee into a further notice. I think that is a smart idea as well. Keep in mind, I'm in revenue is involved, it's not always an easy decision for companies to keep our safety in mind.

  • @tpeddyco
    @tpeddyco 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why can't they deal with them? We need to go in there - help them and clean house.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have asked a few people in the Bahamas what they think about having a poor safety reputation. They look very puzzled and don't understand how the US can call another country unsafe. They would tell you we should fix our own issues before delving into others. 🤷 It's all in the eye of the beholder in perspective.

  • @higherstandard710
    @higherstandard710 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Haiti became a level 4 with gangs breaking out 4000 prisoners and the president fled the country smh

    • @rgrateful
      @rgrateful 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      BbQ haiti gang are eating humans too

  • @matthewwindisch9449
    @matthewwindisch9449 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Ya not safe, some shady dude in a cheap suit was following my 3 daughters and I on my last cruise. I’ll never get off the ship in Nassau again.

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      With your daughters and fearful ? I imagined what would happened if you had a intruder kick down your house door, seems like you would run and leave them in the house esp if a guy in old bogus suit “followed” you making you feel unsafe. Y’all boys really have to man up and get out of your head. These people probably the most will try to finesse you for funds not to harm you my guy 🤦🏽‍♂️. Drop your 🥜 big dawg you have a family to protect

    • @Rohgamu
      @Rohgamu 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@beejaycee7904they won't respond, most of these ppl full of shit lol

  • @rackcity5981
    @rackcity5981 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ...zesty

  • @charliebrenton4421
    @charliebrenton4421 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My fellow cruisers: Nassau port day is the BEST day to enjoy the ship!!!

  • @barryhaley7430
    @barryhaley7430 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nassau, Jamaica, especially Jamaica, Roatan (Honduras), Belize City. All not worth getting off the ship.

    • @bermando8844
      @bermando8844 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      On our celebrity cruise a crew member told us that another celebrity crew.member was stabbed to death in Honduras very close to the port.

    • @barryhaley7430
      @barryhaley7430 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My daughter and son-in-law lived in Roatan for a year. I visited a few times. The crime rate and murder rates are extreme. The banks have AR-15 armed guards in the lobby with a sign requesting you check your gun before you enter.@@bermando8844

  • @andrewstephenknowles1391
    @andrewstephenknowles1391 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All our murders line about 95% of them are committed by people who know each other and had an unresolved issues between them, and some times some one who is not related to the issue can give kill if it is a drive by shooting. But we have Bahamians who love to travel to USA who are afraid to do so because you can get kill almost anywhere in USA except for the four major sports so far, The has not been a mass killing at NFL game, NHL game, or NBA game or Major League Baseball are basically the four events you can feel perfectly safe thus far but any place else you could be running for your life. But it still don't stop the tourist from going to USA does it???

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope and good news, the cruise industry doesn't seem to be slowing down either. Nassau is welcoming record numbers and they are only anticipated to continue growing. Working on the public relations to get them off the ship will be the question.

  • @anju-andrukat
    @anju-andrukat 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😑Made-up stuff....same for Jamaica.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The facts of crime happening are not made up - the media's reaction to it could certainly be considered overblown and hyped for self-promotion.

  • @andrewstephenknowles1391
    @andrewstephenknowles1391 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If do some real research you will find that the courts are very harsh on any Bahamian that commits any crime on tourist versus black on black . Black on black crime, the criminal know for all the legal offences that person will do longest time, meaning offence that has the longest but when it comes to a tourist my brother they all of them together when you ass come out jail you might be sixty or eight years old. Everyone knows avoid all crimes against a tourist. You the judge has the power to make all the offences consecutive meaning you do the time for each offence one after another, the options is concurrently you do them all the same time.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Andrew, I have always heard this too! Though, did not mention in the video because I didn't have any evidence or documentation that this is the case. Though, I will say I have never heard of a crime being committed against a tourist in Nassau after almost 100 visits. Definitely cannot say this for European ports!

  • @leonardbrown8817
    @leonardbrown8817 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was there 3 weeks ago, will never go back. Not the best place to vacation

  • @bundles1978
    @bundles1978 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The truth is, no one will mess with you in the Bahamas if you look like a tourist. You could ride your little rental scooter through the worst hood in Nassau and no one will bother you ever. Every Bahamian knows that messing with our tourism life blood will bring the full force of the royal Bahamas Police Force down on them with the intensity of a 5 star wanted level in Grand Theft Auto. the worst that can happen is you get talked into buying fake Cuban Cigars, or overpriced taxi rides.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for this comment. I have always heard the same thing that tourist are very much considered "off-limits" for crime related issues and have honestly never heard of any crime related to a tourist.

  •  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    IS IT GAY/QUEER FRIENDLY? Why go to the same port over and over again?

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey there! Sorry, this got caught in the "held for review" section. The Bahamas is a very religious nation and I would not say the government is gay/queer friendly. However, I would say there art scene including the National Bahamian Art Museum is very friendly. The business that you will frequent will also be friendly and have never heard an issue with being gay/queer in Nassau.

    • @HorseloverFat-ss3ff
      @HorseloverFat-ss3ff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@TheWeekendCruiser Man they had gay cruises dock there and the locals staged protests on the quayside. Everything you say is nonsense especially trying to downplay the crime. The Bahamas murder rate is FORTY per 100K per annum mainly thanks to Nassau and Grand Bahama. The USA is SIX.

  • @dshangomatu4306
    @dshangomatu4306 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    America had 232 murders today... Don't go to America then... I don't know why people support these types of videos. If you want to travel just travel and stay in your lane. Make videos about America Bro.. My personal opinion

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Look, I get it - America absolutely has crime just like any place. The video was meant to educate and share the same sentiment that there is crime everywhere. I tried my best to make it judgement free but at the same time pass along the information that was highly publicized in the US media. Apologies if I missed the mark.

    • @dshangomatu4306
      @dshangomatu4306 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheWeekendCruiser Yes I understand you have a job to do and this is how you make your money. But find the goodness in the places you go instead of the worst. Because no one outside America would last on this platform if they spoke negatively of your Great Country. There is a lot. Be Safe God Bless.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dshangomatu4306 Maybe we could work together on this. Is there a TH-cam channel or something I could help promote that speaks positively of the Bahamas and shares with cruisers how to enjoy their time in Nassau? I have made several videos while I am there about what to do, restaurants, walking tours, etc. but it is not dedicated to everything Nassau has to offer.

  • @javamon
    @javamon 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pro tip: Stay on the ship in Nassau! 😙

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @javamon Pro tip : stop living your life in fear, it paralyzing

    • @javamon
      @javamon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@beejaycee7904that's not the reason to stay on the ship!

    • @beejaycee7904
      @beejaycee7904 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@javamonyou are advising other persons to do so tho! If fear cripples you deal with it but you advising persons to stay on a ship because you are fearful is mind boggling. No everyone has fear in their heart like you 😂😂😂

    • @javamon
      @javamon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@beejaycee7904 LOL! I'm going to make you walk the plank.

  • @Tippa09
    @Tippa09 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    @theweekendcruiser where can I contact you?

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Tippa, there is a contact me form on the website if you want to check it out. www.theweekendcruiser.com. That works best.

  • @mikeroberts8093
    @mikeroberts8093 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    No where is safe i go jamaica every year and nothing has eva happened. Im going bahamas in sept cant wait. I always roll with the locals.

  • @HorseloverFat-ss3ff
    @HorseloverFat-ss3ff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a Brit born in Nassau but can't have dual nationality because they don't allow it (lex sanguinis rather than lex solis). But I don't care because I have property on Menorca which is the same size and shape as New Providence but no jigs and no crime.

  • @aynrandfan7454
    @aynrandfan7454 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Haiti won at level 4

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ha, again, not a competition! 😂 I think Haites increased issues have come up since the making of this video. Not necessarily the publishing.

  • @HorseloverFat-ss3ff
    @HorseloverFat-ss3ff 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Too much Brandon not enough scenery.

    • @TheWeekendCruiser
      @TheWeekendCruiser  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good feedback and I will agree with you. I need to do a better job of showing more footage while I am talking. Stick wth me and will try to improve. Thank you for the kind and honest feedback.