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We were in Nassau on the 27th of March. We did get a change to get some of the conch fritters at one of the restaurants in the shopping area, they were pretty good. Our first time trying them. They were I think 8.99 per order of 6. But they were large I could only eat 3. Took about 15 minutes for an order of 2 batches. I'm with you on junkanoo Beach it was a bit run down. But the water was beautiful.
I really appreciate this video and was trying find something fun to do off the boat for me and my im going on a cruise in November to Nassau….what does a day at margaritaville cost for two
I'm from the Bahamas. When in Nassau try the pirate museum, The Queen's staircase, rum tasting brewry, art museum and eat local at The Fish Fry located next to Junkanoo beach.
Hi Raquel, I will definitely check the pirate museum out! Since you are from the area, do you happen to know whether there is a cheaper/better way to get to Exuma beach to swim with the pigs? Like are there locals that can take you there for a fee? I’m going on Margaritaville at Sea Cruise line but I have heard they only let you stat for about an hour and I would like to be there without a time constraint.
@@wendyperryman7693 yes it is we are mostly sunny 😎 and bright all year round but keep in mind it is the height of hurricane season just keep up with the weather report during those times
This really SHOULD have been titled “Margaritaville Review.” I can’t believe I just sat through most of this waiting for a review of the rest of Nassau🤗
We've been on 3 different cruises that stopped in Nassau and we always get off the ship and walk to Junkanoo Beach for the day. There are different vendors you can rent chairs from that offer different packages and some are nicer than others. The biggest and first you'll come across is Tiki Bikini Hut. We rented from them our first trip to Nassau and had a great day but it is the most popular and crowded part of the beach. There is a restaurant on site that serves conch fritters. Now we walk farther down to Crab n Tings where it's quieter. I think we paid $35 (Oct 2021) for 2 chairs, an umbrella, and it came with a couple of drinks. The staff was very nice and took good care of us. It wasn't anything fancy but all we wanted was a place to sit and enjoy the beach. There's plenty of space down that end of the beach to find a spot without having to rent anything if you want. All three times we've been the beach has always been clean and we had no issues with aggressive vendors trying to sell us things. We are from Rhode Island where the sand is rocky and the ocean is cold so we won't miss a chance to enjoy the warm turquoise water and white sand beach. With the right expectations Junkanoo Beach can make for a great and inexpensive beach day.
We were just in Nassau last Sunday on our first cruise! We visited the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas. It is a very short, quiet, non-touristy walk from the port and was only $5 for admission…also a nice cool break from the heat. It has two floors of exhibits in two beautiful historic connecting buildings and an outdoor trail/exhibit/amphitheater as well. Highly, highly recommend! Then we went to Shenanigan’s to eat and it was enjoyable too!
On my port day in Nassau last September, I walked to Fort Charlotte - the largest British fort on the island. It's about a mile outside of downtown along the main beach road. A local named Julian showed me the way and we found out we attended rival universities. Unfortunately, the fort was closed, but I walked around the grounds and got a coconut from a beach vendor. I enjoyed my expedition and got some conch fritters on my way back to the ship.
We took a ship's fabulous foodie tour in Nassau! In fact, there were only 3 couples on it. We went to 3 places to eat great food with drinks included. I would do this one again! We've been to Nassau many times and gone on lots of tours. This foodie tour was the BEST tour in Nassau!
@@kittyku6619 This was an excursion booked through our Celebrity ship. It's called Flavors of Nassau Food Tour. Look at TripAdvisor for the high ratings.
I was astounded at the number of obese people on our recent cruise. AND the amazing amount of food wasted by people. Every black woman over 20 years of age was at least 50 pounds overweight.
I live in Nassau. The best excursion is Exuma power boat if you on the island long enough. The reality is that Nassau is small and has very few things to offer. A tour of the island is great the first time you stop here. Downtown is literally one street. So you cannot get lost. So if you are looking for an experience = power boat. If you are looking for a resort feel - Margaritaville. DO NOT RENT A SCOOTER! EVER! They are not kept in good condition. They keep breaking down and you spend your day waiting for somebody to come get you. Driving on the other side of the road is also not the easiest. And yes, you do need to have a card in most places, such as hotels, resorts, basically every place on Paradise Island. You also need to have cash because card machines are down frequently. USD is on par with BSD.
I enjoyed walking around Downtown Nassau. We took a local boat to the paradise island with a guide that opened my eyes to the what tourists see and the local reality as he kept talking about “them” as “the rich people”. I hope locals can enjoy their piece of paradise in peace.
In Nassau, there is a great Pirate Museum within walking distance from the cruise port. There is a fee to get in but it is great and kids will love it. Been there several times. Worth it!
My family just took our first cruise and Nassau was the first port. We went snorkeling at Pearl Island and had a great time. This included lunch, paddle boards, kayaks and a tour on the way back to port. While In Nassau we walked around the streets and tried the conk at Sharkeez, best pina colada I’ve ever had!
We just returned from Bimini and Nassau. We paid a local driver to take us around giving us all the rich history and showing us key landmarks. It was the most enjoyable day.
Thank you SO much for making this. Taking my FIRST cruise and whenever I ask for suggestions in my cruise group, everyone is “Anti-Nassau”. In my head, I paid to go here, I want to experience it!
If you like art, visit the National Art Museum of the Bahamas. Only $5 and a short(ish) walk from the port! We quickly escaped the crowded areas and absolutely loved our day in Nassau last week! Got some great pics in front of colorful homes, gates, etc. First time cruiser here too!
Thank you for this information. We canceled our excursion and booked with the resort for our Carnival cruise this coming week with our grandchildren. They are going to love it and they get to see the beach and water, and that is what I really wanted for them.
We are going on our very first cruise in March 2023 and Nassau is our first port day, we really want to get off the ship and walk to a beach and Margaritaville sounds like the perfect way to spend the day. Thanks for all your advice on so many cruise related topics it really help us plan our cruise. Thanks 🛳
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Nassau! We were unable to dock at Great Stirrup due to weather unfortunately, which meant we got to dock in Nassau a day early and have an overnight. Instead of a night on the ship, we opted to head over to Atlantis, then spent the next day wandering around the town - we had a ball!
I was just in Nassau on my cruise in May 2022. You can just walk into Margaritaville for free and go drink at the bar and walk around! You could even probably slip into the lazy river too-no one was really checking. My friends decided to rent beach chairs when they got there and that was only about $12 a chair. Just FYI in case anyone wants to check it out but doesn't want to take the plunge buying tickets.
We were there in March. What we did was rent beach chairs & an umbrella from the Margaritaville Resort. It was $10 per chair and $10 for the umbrella so $30 total for me & hubby to have a nice beach day (like you said, they only accept credit card). This included the towel service from the resort, so I didn't have to lug my towel from the ship. The portion of Junkanoo Beach in the area of the Margaritaville Resort was very clean, which was one of the reasons we chose to rent chairs there...If you went further down the beach, they charged $10 for a chair too, so it was the same price.
Loved This Island Nation!!!! My Wife and I Got Married and had our Honeymoon at the grand Bahamian Resort in Nassau back in October 2000. We always have enjoyed stopping there on our many October Anniversary cruises... Love the people and the Island!!! Great Memories. Thanks for posting this video Life Well Cruised!
We’ve been to Nassau 7 times. The first time we walked to Junkanoo beach with our two small kids. The beach had bottle caps and broken glass and we didn’t stay. Our last time there we stayed on the ship. We had the drink package and decided to spend the day onboard while the kids used the slides. Thanks for showing Margaritaville. I’ve stayed at one in Florida and it was gorgeous. It looks looks a decent excursion option in Nassau.
Very fun! I’d probably consider doing the same if I had a lot of ports, but we stayed on in port Canaveral. Junkanoo beach unfortunately wasn’t super clean, but yes margaritaville was gorgeous (even the beach)
@@LifeWellCruised I don’t see the option to purchase your excursion on the carnival sunrise app or hub app . Now I don’t want to go that rocky bottle caps beach, I want an clean beach or pool like you was on. I’m on the carnival sunrise in November 3023
We got off the ship twice in 1 day. Early in the morning we went shopping.. we had to go back to the ship to come back later that morning for a wedding on the beach. I have never been that hot in my life. I said that if I ever go back, I would enjoy being in the shopping area a little longer.
My favorite excursion in Nassau was the land and sea tour on Celebrity. The boat took you on a tour on the water and then an air conditioned bus took you on a tour of the land. Highly recommended!
Thanks so much to Ilana and Life Well Cruised... we SO enjoyed our first cruise Carnival Elation August 2023! For our Nassau port, daughter wanted to do the "Swim with Pigs" but I found out that Carnival was cancelling that excursion. I found the same excursion with Bahamas Jet Boats. We walked through the NEW port turned left and walked 10 minutes to their lobby. The excursion was SUPER! I even reviewed it on Trip advisor, hoping to help out their company. The folks were very nice and a few 'extras' free bottled water, chips, water tour of Atlantis, pig island pictures, feeding and shelling. Then the most beautiful Snorkeling reef I've ever seen. We brought our own snorkels but they had some as well. Fantastic day and the most memorable on our cruise. Thanks again for all the planning assistance and advice!
I'm assuming that purchasing your tour from the shore rather than the cruise ship was cheaper. I'm travelling from Australia in Dec/jan and deciding whether to purchase tours on board or try off shore.
We went to Nassau 3x. Twice we went to the Blue Lagoon. My husband & I did the jet ski. We even took a picture with the dolphin for $20.00. We were able to touch the dolphin & his tongue. So cute!! Another time we did the Atlantis excursion. We enjoyed ourselves. Nice aquarium. No charge. We walked around by ourselves. We felt safe.
My first cruise was back in April and we stopped here. Im a shopper so if shopping is your thing you should really hit up all the local shops. But we lead our own selves up to Queens staircase which was a nice walk and got to see all the old houses and passed all the colorful government buildings on our way. I was also told the next time I go to check out the pirate museum. We did have to get back on the ship early because my niece got sick from the heat. Also stop in a local market shop and grab you a Goombay punch they are the local Bahamas own brand soda if you will and it is amazing.
I’m so glad you shared this! Now I can quit avoiding cruises that go to Nassau. 😆 Almost all the weekend CocoCay cruises stop here, and Since I’ve been several times and I hate getting hassled at the gate, I have said I’ll stay on the boat, but this gives me hope for a quick weekend cruise.
@@LifeWellCruised we went to CocoCay in April and want to go back so badly, but can’t give up vacation days. I’m envious you get to cruise and tell us about it for a living!
Cruising out of Galveston (I live close) I've been to Cozumel about 6 or 7 times. It has not changed much so it's more fun to stay on the ship and sit on the top deck while having a Pina Colada and watching the "Bataan Death March" of cruisers slowly walking the 200 hundred yard pier to get back to the ship!!
Every time we’ve cruised to Nassau we get off and take a 15 minute walk or a $10 cab ride to Junkanoo beach. Good clean sunny free beach. Drinks in coconuts or pineapples. You can rent chairs cheap. It was safe. We asked the cab driver to come back and pick us up, no problem at all!
@@ladarafrancois4251 we left about an hour after they started letting people get off, to avoid big crowds. Walk to the port entry right out side the entrance there will be officers. We asked one to help us with a cab/cabbie. He took us to Junkanoo Beach. We asked him to pick us up 2 hours before we were due back on ship, we told him 2pm. He was right on time. We rented chairs for $10. Bought delicious drinks in Pineapples, swam in the ocean and had a relaxing fun time! Hope this info helps!!
Your knowledge and insights have truly been instrumental in helping me make informed decisions and ensuring that my trip will be a memorable one. Your recommendations on must-visit attractions, local customs, and hidden gems have given me a deeper understanding of the destination. Your firsthand experiences and advice have undoubtedly enhanced my excitement and anticipation for this upcoming adventure. I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you invested in sharing your wisdom with me. Your expertise has undoubtedly saved me from potential pitfalls and ensured that I have the best possible experience during my visit to Nassau
Been to Nassau many times. Favorite place is Ardastra Gardens, also enjoy the Pirate Museum, Queens staircase, Fort Fincastle. Enjoyed Baha Mar and have tried Atlantis beach/pool too. Good shopping, best watch repair is across from Diamonds International main store on the small side street. Next trip I want to check the caves!
Hubby and I went to Margaritaville for the day and were bored. There wasn't enough things for us to do there, other than the pool. Not enough restaurants for our taste, so we left early and walked to Senior Frogs and had such a fun time! They go above and beyond for us tourists.
One Time my son and I went To Atlantis and swim with the dolphins, and then we did the water park there. It was definitely very very expensive, but a once in a lifetime experience!
Thanks for sharing this video! We've been to Nassau twice and hired a driver who drove us around showing us many local spots. We enjoyed it. My favorite stop was the Queen's Staircase and John Watling's distillery had fantastic pina coladas! We are planning to go back next year and you've given us a great option! Margaritaville!
in 12 months next june i will be in nassau for my very first cruise and jon watlings and the pirate museum are my big destinations personally. i am a huge pirate history fanatic so getting to visit these places will be awesome...and of course getting to purchase and bring home a bottle of jon watlings pirate rum
We walked to the old fort on top of the hill and down the Queen's staircase, and then had drinks and played musical chairs at Señor Frog's. The next day, we went to the Atlantis Casino. It wasn't busy and I was able to take lots of pictures of the gorgeous art displays.
Leaving Friday on a solo cruise out of Port Canaveral. Porting Nassau on the 24th. Already booked a day at Margaritaville Resort. Encouraged by your video!
We docked with Royal Caribbean about two weeks ago. There were 3 other massive ships in port. The beach was severely crowded. We spend only 20 minutes in the water and after twisting ankles and risking sliced feet on the SEVERAL glass bottles in the sand in and out of the water, we returned to the ship and soaked in the solarium pool. Wasn’t a fan of Nassau’s very overloaded streets and beach.
When we stopped in on Harmony there were 3 ships in port and an MSC ship also came in shortly after us. I bet it was busy that day. We stayed on and enjoyed the quieter ship.
There is more than one beach in Nassau, there us Cabbage Beach, etc., also there's the park with flamingos and other places to see... Because they still use their colonial buildings does not mean there is only one thing to do in Nassau. Check with Ministry of Tourism for some other suggestions. There's beautiful neighborhoods...ck out Actor Sidney Poitier's home...etc.
Planning to do Margaritaville soon! Thanks for the review. They’re now charging $110 per adult, but we want to stay close to port and be on our own time, not tied to a full day beach excursion.
Just called Margaretville Bahamas. It is 100$USA per adult does not include anything but use of their property. For us it would cost us about 550$ usa for the day. We decided to scroll the downtown to local shopping and then return to the ship and have fun with the onboard activities 😊
Cruise currently planned for Nassau in November!!! I'm also one of those 'get off the boat-ers'...thanks for your tips! Looking into some neat, local options - 'The Queens Staircase' looked like it was something that would be very neat to check out...but oh man, a lazy river all day would be great too!!! 💙 Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!!
We just did a private charter with Island Time Charters in Nassau and I’m now excited to have Nassau as a cruise port on future cruises. I’ve done Atlantis twice but have landed on, “Nassau is sketchy.” On our last cruise, I was leaning toward staying on the ship as I was pretty much done with this port. However, luckily, I read great reviews about Captain Jason at Island Time on Trip Advisor and I’m SOLD on this port now. You can see the beauty and serinity of the Bahamas in a safe and special way.
We just got back from a cruise last week and did Blue Lagoon Island. It was perfect for our small children. They were able to swim without huge waves crashing on them and enjoyed how clear the water was. The only thing was because our youngest child was under the age of needing a ticket to go on the excursion, she did not get a lunch ticket and had to eat off our our plates. In the end it was fine because she did not eat as she normally does (too much excitement around!) but I couldn’t even get an empty plate to split our food with her, she had to eat off of a napkin and our plate. I think if we go back I may pay for a ticket anyways so we have plenty of lunch tickets to go around. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Heading back to Nassau in December. Thanks for the review of the resort. I wanted to take my young son to a water park without spending $400 and this fits the bill perfectly.
We just went in May and enjoyed it. The price was $59. I just checked and they raised the price and it is now $87. For $59 it was worth it but $87 is a lot for a day pass to use a pool and beach considering there are no drinks or food included.
I stayed at the Radisson Cable Beach back in the 90s. The beach was really nice. I went to the aquarium and fed the rays, went to the art gallery, I didn’t like being hassled by the hair braiders and random people who would plop down at my beach chair and say no cost for looking as the started putting bracelets on me. Margaritaville was definitely not built yet. Actually Atlantis was still under construction that is how long ago I was there
We stopped at Nassau on the brand new "Odyssey of the Seas" in Dec. 2021, but stayed on the ship, because we've been there six or more times! We didn't know about the new "Margaritaville, but would not have gone anyway, because of the admission charge! We did go to the "FREE" Margaritaville in Grand Turk in March, 2022 , on the "Carnival Freedom", which was great! Nassau needs to have more optional tours!
If you walked just a bit past down Junkanoo Beach you would've found the most amazing couch fritters at Welcome by Gloria and also the best Jerk Chicken ever. We do Junkanoo Beach and love it, and then walk a bit down for the amazing food!!
We were there in May '22 and hired a taxi to rage us to several spots including the Queen's Staircase, Fort, Umbrella Street, the Rum Cake Factory, Rum Factory & Montague Beach. Worth every penny.
I was just recently in Nassau on Carnival. We just shopped a bit and got back on the ship. I did not know that resort was there! I must go back, I love Nassau!
Margaritaville looks great. Previously went to Atlantis, day pass with a swim with the dolphins, awesome. Not cheap but awesome. Grandchild 10 years old hung on the dolphin and then went down crazy fast slides and fun lazy river. I’m a bit handicapped and couldn’t enjoy many things and no accommodations for people with disabilities, bummer.
I loved Nassau,!we shopped and met wonderful friendly people never harassed by anyone. Unlike Cozumel Mx. in December the weather was perfect and we took a water taxi to Atlantas. We saw a couple celebrities homes like Nicholas Cage and Others. We had a very fun time but lost too much money in their casino lol
We loved Margaritaville in Grand Turk. first time at a Margaritaville. So, this is great news for us and yes we will be going to check it out for sure. But what we also love especially for first timers to the island go on a horse drawn carriage ride through the town its informative and fun you get to see part of the island other may not get the change to.
Walk down to the fish fry shacks under the bridge and get some cracked conch and a Kalik sitting at one of the counters. It will be one of most economical and best times on the cruise. And, it will be the only time you see and meet the real Bahamas.
We have done Junkanoo two or three times and while we did enjoy the water, the trash and some sketchy people standing and staring at the perimeters. I've always said if you take a CERTIFIED taxi to and of the resort beaches and pay the $20 fee, you'll never know what beach you are on other than it's a glorious tropical beach. Thanks Illana
Okay, so I did exactly this on August 20th, 2023. We did pay the full amount ahead of time. I recommend just getting a taxi. It will only be like 12 dollars and my google maps had major issues finding the location and we got a lot of bad directions and it was kind of a fiasco lol Margaritaville was fantastic! The only downside is the beach is right next to the free section so its VERY busy. We ended up just going back up to the pool area which was quiet and relaxing. The Lazy river is AMAZING!!! If we had gotten a taxi, it would have been perfect!
another great resort that you can get a day pass to is Sandals royal bahamian.. you need to book your day pass direct with sandals on the phone, and you need to take a taxi. It is adults only, but food and drink included. We went for our honeymoon and it was the best resort i have ever been to in my life!
Been to Nassau port maybe 5 times and skipped the town last 3 times. Crusing later this month and looking forward to our ship day!! Not paying extras when the ship has everything we love at $0! 😂
Cove Beach is just North of Atlantis. It's beautiful white sand and great surf and free of charge. About a $5 cab ride. Love it and I actually walk there for the exercise when I visit Nassau.
Appreciate that you found some positives about Nassau but it is a hard pass for me. If it is on my sailing itinerary, I will make it my personal sea day. I regret getting off the ship bc I was cursed at bc I politely declined the sales pitch being yelled at me as I passed to the market area. Thats not a way to get me to spend money, feel safe or enjoy my time at port. I just cant justify paying for a resort when I still feel like the ship is the ultimate resort. However, this is good advice for those who want a better experience.
I agree with you JM R! The day pass at Margaritaville starts at $79 adult and with a cabana, add $279. Add food and drinks plus tip, additional $50 per person. For 6 hours at the max, not worth the price for me.
I have to agree that Nassau is a pass for me too. Been there last March and not only the long walk from the dock but once in the shopping area, too many vendors who are extremely pushy. Guessing that’s why they are building a new cruise terminal to try and control and keep the rift raff out.
Thanks for your comments and for sharing your experiences. I can definitely understand that there are times when choosing to stay on the ship in port makes sense
@@dearmepa1 Thanks for honestly stating the current prices and options----Life Well Cruised should have detail this factor as full disclosure of a promoted option. Sounds pricey for greasy food and sunburn.
Margaritaville looks like fun! Going to Nassau for the first time on day 2 July 4 freedom of the seas. We're doing the blue lagoon Excursion & dolphin swim. Can't wait! I would never stay on the ship especially when visiting an island for the 1st time.
Just an FYI… we visited Margaritaville on June 25th using a day pass we also booked through resort for a day, and like you side it’s hard to figure out how to get up to the infinity pool, so we walked inside and saw three staff members together and we walked up and said “we have the day pass but we don’t know how to get up to the infinity pool” and one said “no problem! I will show you” and proceeded to show us the stairs to use. We were up there for 10 minutes when a different staff member (now wearing more “official” looking gear) asked us if we were day pass and we proceeded to show our bands, he then said the infinity pool was only for hotel guests and not those who booked the day pass and he would “escort us back downstairs” he literally treated us like criminals, we tried to explain that the pool is mentioned in what’s included/a staff member showed us up there seeing our day pass bands but he kept being extremely rude saying that we must have gone past signs that say “employees only” because the only way to get up to the third floor in the hotel is to use a key card in the elevator, and while that is true bc he proceeded to show us when we got in the elevator with him, we obviously used the stairs on the outside of the resort which were not blocked as he stated. I’m not sure who was right and who was wrong in this scenario, but it definitely was not an enjoyable experience to be embarrassed. The other 4 ppl in the pool at the time were all hotel guests based on the wristband they had.
Last time in Nassau, we walked to the John Watling's rum distillery and on our way back we stopped at The Bearded clam for some conch ceviche, conch fritters and drinks!!!
Thank you…Nassau was indeed a stay-on-the-ship day, but this is a great idea. Years ago, we went to a Sandals while at port in Jamaica and it was a great day…drinks and food were included there. Wonder if other all-inclusive places are still accommodating cruise ship passengers.
Margaritaville in Nassau is brand new so will check it out next time. Frequent cruises stay on ship in Nassau because it's grimey and you run out of things to do and the water parks are big time expensive. I think Margaritaville will be a nice balanced option.
I completely agree with you, We've had 3 stops at Nassau, did three different excursions and have enjoyed each of them. I've never had any issues in Nassau, like you said, a firm but friendly "No thank you" works if you are feeling bothered by a vendor. Haven't tried Margaritaville yet, maybe next time? :)
my 1st cruise on the carnival sunshine & my 1st time visiting nassau bahamas🤦🏻♀️it was a disaster me and my husband really hated the whole experience,the water was pretty but thats about all but i cant forget ny husband got stung by stingrays🤦🏻♀️there were men kept annoying us to buy illegal stuff SMH then having to pay $40 for 2 beachchairs & an umbrella that were old and ragedy and looked to have been there for 10+ years🤦🏻♀️& still got sunburn even after getting the chairs and umbrella😡this was our 1st and last trip with carnival & to the bahamas🤦🏻♀️didnt get to experience princess kays because they wouldnt let us visit that day because of a hurricane was close by so everybody was angry about that so the captain just took a longer route for the ship to travel back to the port of charleston! we hated that whole trip hope u guys loved it tho
Loved the review! We visited Nassau in May 2022 and booked the Blue Lagoon VIP excursion. Our next cruise stopping in Nassau is December 2022 and it looks like we'll try Margaritaville thanks to this video.
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Hi, Good video, thaks for share your experience...how much did the day cost in Margarita villages per person?
@@luissolano6117 I went on their website and it said $120 per person for a day pass. Too expensive for us to go swimming
We were in Nassau on the 27th of March. We did get a change to get some of the conch fritters at one of the restaurants in the shopping area, they were pretty good. Our first time trying them. They were I think 8.99 per order of 6. But they were large I could only eat 3. Took about 15 minutes for an order of 2 batches. I'm with you on junkanoo Beach it was a bit run down. But the water was beautiful.
I really appreciate this video and was trying find something fun to do off the boat for me and my im going on a cruise in November to Nassau….what does a day at margaritaville cost for two
I'm from the Bahamas. When in Nassau try the pirate museum, The Queen's staircase, rum tasting brewry, art museum and eat local at The Fish Fry located next to Junkanoo beach.
Hi Raquel, I will definitely check the pirate museum out! Since you are from the area, do you happen to know whether there is a cheaper/better way to get to Exuma beach to swim with the pigs? Like are there locals that can take you there for a fee? I’m going on Margaritaville at Sea Cruise line but I have heard they only let you stat for about an hour and I would like to be there without a time constraint.
How far is queens staircase from port / Junkanoo beach
Hi Raquel, can you please tell me if visiting in beginning to mid October is fine? Thank you! 😊
@@carollopez5970it's less than 10 minutes right in the area
@@wendyperryman7693 yes it is we are mostly sunny 😎 and bright all year round but keep in mind it is the height of hurricane season just keep up with the weather report during those times
This really SHOULD have been titled “Margaritaville Review.” I can’t believe I just sat through most of this waiting for a review of the rest of Nassau🤗
Lol, that's exactly what I was thinking to write and there it is, nothing to do with Nassau
Fkn Americans and margaritavile 😂
Nassau has nothing good to review
@@mhart94 lol yes It does. I was there. There’s a lot of awesome places
Came here to say this lol😂
We've been on 3 different cruises that stopped in Nassau and we always get off the ship and walk to Junkanoo Beach for the day. There are different vendors you can rent chairs from that offer different packages and some are nicer than others. The biggest and first you'll come across is Tiki Bikini Hut. We rented from them our first trip to Nassau and had a great day but it is the most popular and crowded part of the beach. There is a restaurant on site that serves conch fritters. Now we walk farther down to Crab n Tings where it's quieter. I think we paid $35 (Oct 2021) for 2 chairs, an umbrella, and it came with a couple of drinks. The staff was very nice and took good care of us. It wasn't anything fancy but all we wanted was a place to sit and enjoy the beach. There's plenty of space down that end of the beach to find a spot without having to rent anything if you want. All three times we've been the beach has always been clean and we had no issues with aggressive vendors trying to sell us things. We are from Rhode Island where the sand is rocky and the ocean is cold so we won't miss a chance to enjoy the warm turquoise water and white sand beach. With the right expectations Junkanoo Beach can make for a great and inexpensive beach day.
I agree Crab and Ting is our go to. Ms Sue and Lavern are so nice and great cooks. If you eat you can sit for free.
Good information, thanks! Do you have to get a taxi to this beach?
@@najlac951020 min walk
Junkanoo is nice. Have you been to Arawat down the way?
@@najlac9510 no. It’s just to the right a few minutes after walking the pier. Don’t fall for scammers asking for money to take you!
We were just in Nassau last Sunday on our first cruise! We visited the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas. It is a very short, quiet, non-touristy walk from the port and was only $5 for admission…also a nice cool break from the heat. It has two floors of exhibits in two beautiful historic connecting buildings and an outdoor trail/exhibit/amphitheater as well. Highly, highly recommend! Then we went to Shenanigan’s to eat and it was enjoyable too!
From the Bahamas! Thank you! I'm very certain, your concerns about the beach is being worked on! You guys mean a lot to us!
God Bless!
On my port day in Nassau last September, I walked to Fort Charlotte - the largest British fort on the island. It's about a mile outside of downtown along the main beach road. A local named Julian showed me the way and we found out we attended rival universities. Unfortunately, the fort was closed, but I walked around the grounds and got a coconut from a beach vendor.
I enjoyed my expedition and got some conch fritters on my way back to the ship.
We took a ship's fabulous foodie tour in Nassau! In fact, there were only 3 couples on it. We went to 3 places to eat great food with drinks included. I would do this one again! We've been to Nassau many times and gone on lots of tours. This foodie tour was the BEST tour in Nassau!
How did you book it?
@@kittyku6619 This was an excursion booked through our Celebrity ship. It's called Flavors of Nassau Food Tour. Look at TripAdvisor for the high ratings.
I was astounded at the number of obese people on our recent cruise. AND the amazing amount of food wasted by people. Every black woman over 20 years of age was at least 50 pounds overweight.
I live in Nassau. The best excursion is Exuma power boat if you on the island long enough. The reality is that Nassau is small and has very few things to offer. A tour of the island is great the first time you stop here. Downtown is literally one street. So you cannot get lost. So if you are looking for an experience = power boat. If you are looking for a resort feel - Margaritaville. DO NOT RENT A SCOOTER! EVER! They are not kept in good condition. They keep breaking down and you spend your day waiting for somebody to come get you. Driving on the other side of the road is also not the easiest. And yes, you do need to have a card in most places, such as hotels, resorts, basically every place on Paradise Island. You also need to have cash because card machines are down frequently. USD is on par with BSD.
I enjoyed walking around Downtown Nassau. We took a local boat to the paradise island with a guide that opened my eyes to the what tourists see and the local reality as he kept talking about “them” as “the rich people”. I hope locals can enjoy their piece of paradise in peace.
My wife and I have been to Nassau three times together. I've been four, total. We enjoyed it and found something new each time.
In Nassau, there is a great Pirate Museum within walking distance from the cruise port. There is a fee to get in but it is great and kids will love it. Been there several times. Worth it!
Agree. Was so glad I visited.
Can you share the name of it please?
@@marinasully The name is Pirate of Nassau
My family just took our first cruise and Nassau was the first port. We went snorkeling at Pearl Island and had a great time. This included lunch, paddle boards, kayaks and a tour on the way back to port. While In Nassau we walked around the streets and tried the conk at Sharkeez, best pina colada I’ve ever had!
Nice to hear!
How much was it to do all that may i ask
Conch 😂
@@debraramirez782 $110.00 each. No food or drinks
We always get off the ship in ports, even if we’ve been there before. Even if we don’t like the port. Things change. Do something different.
We just returned from Bimini and Nassau. We paid a local driver to take us around giving us all the rich history and showing us key landmarks. It was the most enjoyable day.
Thank you SO much for making this. Taking my FIRST cruise and whenever I ask for suggestions in my cruise group, everyone is “Anti-Nassau”. In my head, I paid to go here, I want to experience it!
If you like art, visit the National Art Museum of the Bahamas. Only $5 and a short(ish) walk from the port! We quickly escaped the crowded areas and absolutely loved our day in Nassau last week! Got some great pics in front of colorful homes, gates, etc. First time cruiser here too!
Just a heads up it is one of the more expensive places to cruise (port tax). Beautiful & Worth seeing but not my favorite.
What group are you in? I will be taking my first cruise in 12 days
Great to hear! Yes I know many people will say this, but I’m with you - if it’s my first time visiting there I’m definitely getting off the ship
I am going on my first cruise in November, and Nassau is one of the ports. I can't wait.
Thank you for this information. We canceled our excursion and booked with the resort for our Carnival cruise this coming week with our grandchildren. They are going to love it and they get to see the beach and water, and that is what I really wanted for them.
Love your sunny disposition, both on your face and personality.
We are going on our very first cruise in March 2023 and Nassau is our first port day, we really want to get off the ship and walk to a beach and Margaritaville sounds like the perfect way to spend the day. Thanks for all your advice on so many cruise related topics it really help us plan our cruise. Thanks 🛳
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Pls share your experience, i am planning
Don’t spend your day at a damn resort full of Americans. Nassau has so much more to offer
I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Nassau! We were unable to dock at Great Stirrup due to weather unfortunately, which meant we got to dock in Nassau a day early and have an overnight. Instead of a night on the ship, we opted to head over to Atlantis, then spent the next day wandering around the town - we had a ball!
I was just in Nassau on my cruise in May 2022. You can just walk into Margaritaville for free and go drink at the bar and walk around! You could even probably slip into the lazy river too-no one was really checking. My friends decided to rent beach chairs when they got there and that was only about $12 a chair. Just FYI in case anyone wants to check it out but doesn't want to take the plunge buying tickets.
We were there in March. What we did was rent beach chairs & an umbrella from the Margaritaville Resort. It was $10 per chair and $10 for the umbrella so $30 total for me & hubby to have a nice beach day (like you said, they only accept credit card). This included the towel service from the resort, so I didn't have to lug my towel from the ship. The portion of Junkanoo Beach in the area of the Margaritaville Resort was very clean, which was one of the reasons we chose to rent chairs there...If you went further down the beach, they charged $10 for a chair too, so it was the same price.
Loved This Island Nation!!!! My Wife and I Got Married and had our Honeymoon at the grand Bahamian Resort in Nassau back in October 2000. We always have enjoyed stopping there on our many October Anniversary cruises... Love the people and the Island!!! Great Memories. Thanks for posting this video Life Well Cruised!
We’ve been to Nassau 7 times. The first time we walked to Junkanoo beach with our two small kids. The beach had bottle caps and broken glass and we didn’t stay. Our last time there we stayed on the ship. We had the drink package and decided to spend the day onboard while the kids used the slides. Thanks for showing Margaritaville. I’ve stayed at one in Florida and it was gorgeous. It looks looks a decent excursion option in Nassau.
Very fun! I’d probably consider doing the same if I had a lot of ports, but we stayed on in port Canaveral. Junkanoo beach unfortunately wasn’t super clean, but yes margaritaville was gorgeous (even the beach)
I cut my feet when I went to Junkanoo last time so yeah I won't ever go there again unless it's just to drink and eat
@@LifeWellCruised I don’t see the option to purchase your excursion on the carnival sunrise app or hub app . Now I don’t want to go that rocky bottle caps beach, I want an clean beach or pool like you was on. I’m on the carnival sunrise in November 3023
I live in the 🇧🇸Bahamas it's a pretty awesome the Waters are amazing to swim in 💙💛🖤
We got off the ship twice in 1 day. Early in the morning we went shopping.. we had to go back to the ship to come back later that morning for a wedding on the beach. I have never been that hot in my life. I said that if I ever go back, I would enjoy being in the shopping area a little longer.
My favorite excursion in Nassau was the land and sea tour on Celebrity. The boat took you on a tour on the water and then an air conditioned bus took you on a tour of the land. Highly recommended!
I wish sunrise have that excursion
Thanks so much to Ilana and Life Well Cruised... we SO enjoyed our first cruise Carnival Elation August 2023! For our Nassau port, daughter wanted to do the "Swim with Pigs" but I found out that Carnival was cancelling that excursion. I found the same excursion with Bahamas Jet Boats. We walked through the NEW port turned left and walked 10 minutes to their lobby. The excursion was SUPER! I even reviewed it on Trip advisor, hoping to help out their company. The folks were very nice and a few 'extras' free bottled water, chips, water tour of Atlantis, pig island pictures, feeding and shelling. Then the most beautiful Snorkeling reef I've ever seen. We brought our own snorkels but they had some as well. Fantastic day and the most memorable on our cruise. Thanks again for all the planning assistance and advice!
I'm assuming that purchasing your tour from the shore rather than the cruise ship was cheaper. I'm travelling from Australia in Dec/jan and deciding whether to purchase tours on board or try off shore.
It was a lot cheaper, 24 hr cancellation was free and if inclement weather, free cancellation and full credit as well. :)@@shareegoodall8203
We went to Nassau 3x. Twice we went to the Blue Lagoon. My husband & I did the jet ski. We even took a picture with the dolphin for $20.00. We were able to touch the dolphin & his tongue. So cute!! Another time we did the Atlantis excursion. We enjoyed ourselves. Nice aquarium. No charge. We walked around by ourselves. We felt safe.
My first cruise was back in April and we stopped here. Im a shopper so if shopping is your thing you should really hit up all the local shops. But we lead our own selves up to Queens staircase which was a nice walk and got to see all the old houses and passed all the colorful government buildings on our way. I was also told the next time I go to check out the pirate museum. We did have to get back on the ship early because my niece got sick from the heat. Also stop in a local market shop and grab you a Goombay punch they are the local Bahamas own brand soda if you will and it is amazing.
I’m so glad you shared this! Now I can quit avoiding cruises that go to Nassau. 😆 Almost all the weekend CocoCay cruises stop here, and Since I’ve been several times and I hate getting hassled at the gate, I have said I’ll stay on the boat, but this gives me hope for a quick weekend cruise.
Lol. We loved CocoCay btw!!
@@LifeWellCruised we went to CocoCay in April and want to go back so badly, but can’t give up vacation days. I’m envious you get to cruise and tell us about it for a living!
Cruising out of Galveston (I live close) I've been to Cozumel about 6 or 7 times. It has not changed much so it's more fun to stay on the ship and sit on the top deck while having a Pina Colada and watching the "Bataan Death March" of cruisers slowly walking the 200 hundred yard pier to get back to the ship!!
hahahaha. Bataan Death March..........Just like getting o your gate at IAH
Every time we’ve cruised to Nassau we get off and take a 15 minute walk or a $10 cab ride to Junkanoo beach. Good clean sunny free beach. Drinks in coconuts or pineapples. You can rent chairs cheap. It was safe. We asked the cab driver to come back and pick us up, no problem at all!
That’s what I want to do! What time you left the ship, I want to take an taxi , no walking for me! I work 16 hours shifts’ I just want to relax 😅
@@ladarafrancois4251 we left about an hour after they started letting people get off, to avoid big crowds. Walk to the port entry right out side the entrance there will be officers. We asked one to help us with a cab/cabbie. He took us to Junkanoo Beach. We asked him to pick us up 2 hours before we were due back on ship, we told him 2pm. He was right on time. We rented chairs for $10. Bought delicious drinks in Pineapples, swam in the ocean and had a relaxing fun time! Hope this info helps!!
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Good information. Thank you We are going month of April. Can't wait.
Your knowledge and insights have truly been instrumental in helping me make informed decisions and ensuring that my trip will be a memorable one.
Your recommendations on must-visit attractions, local customs, and hidden gems have given me a deeper understanding of the destination. Your firsthand experiences and advice have undoubtedly enhanced my excitement and anticipation for this upcoming adventure.
I sincerely appreciate the time and effort you invested in sharing your wisdom with me. Your expertise has undoubtedly saved me from potential pitfalls and ensured that I have the best possible experience during my visit to Nassau
Been to Nassau many times. Favorite place is Ardastra Gardens, also enjoy the Pirate Museum, Queens staircase, Fort Fincastle. Enjoyed Baha Mar and have tried Atlantis beach/pool too. Good shopping, best watch repair is across from Diamonds International main store on the small side street. Next trip I want to check the caves!
Hubby and I went to Margaritaville for the day and were bored. There wasn't enough things for us to do there, other than the pool. Not enough restaurants for our taste, so we left early and walked to Senior Frogs and had such a fun time! They go above and beyond for us tourists.
Where did you book from?
One Time my son and I went To Atlantis and swim with the dolphins, and then we did the water park there. It was definitely very very expensive, but a once in a lifetime experience!
How much ? Please
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Thanks for sharing this video! We've been to Nassau twice and hired a driver who drove us around showing us many local spots. We enjoyed it. My favorite stop was the Queen's Staircase and John Watling's distillery had fantastic pina coladas! We are planning to go back next year and you've given us a great option! Margaritaville!
in 12 months next june i will be in nassau for my very first cruise and jon watlings and the pirate museum are my big destinations personally. i am a huge pirate history fanatic so getting to visit these places will be awesome...and of course getting to purchase and bring home a bottle of jon watlings pirate rum
We walked to the old fort on top of the hill and down the Queen's staircase, and then had drinks and played musical chairs at Señor Frog's. The next day, we went to the Atlantis Casino. It wasn't busy and I was able to take lots of pictures of the gorgeous art displays.
We went there in February 2022 and loved it, definitely a good value. Very clean and the staff was friendly.
I understand all of the cruise ships departing to my country, because it's nice to see new faces.
Leaving Friday on a solo cruise out of Port Canaveral. Porting Nassau on the 24th. Already booked a day at Margaritaville Resort. Encouraged by your video!
We docked with Royal Caribbean about two weeks ago. There were 3 other massive ships in port. The beach was severely crowded. We spend only 20 minutes in the water and after twisting ankles and risking sliced feet on the SEVERAL glass bottles in the sand in and out of the water, we returned to the ship and soaked in the solarium pool. Wasn’t a fan of Nassau’s very overloaded streets and beach.
When we stopped in on Harmony there were 3 ships in port and an MSC ship also came in shortly after us. I bet it was busy that day. We stayed on and enjoyed the quieter ship.
There is more than one beach in Nassau, there us Cabbage Beach, etc., also there's the park with flamingos and other places to see...
Because they still use their colonial buildings does not mean there is only one thing to do in Nassau. Check with Ministry of Tourism for some other suggestions. There's beautiful neighborhoods...ck out Actor Sidney Poitier's home...etc.
Because y’all lazy as hell to actually go anywhere else on the island that’s better
Thanks for the heads up. I’m on a RC cruise in January. I’ll be sure to do the same.
Planning to do Margaritaville soon! Thanks for the review. They’re now charging $110 per adult, but we want to stay close to port and be on our own time, not tied to a full day beach excursion.
Thank you so much Ilana. I appreciate your videos so much!
Just called Margaretville Bahamas. It is 100$USA per adult does not include anything but use of their property. For us it would cost us about 550$ usa for the day. We decided to scroll the downtown to local shopping and then return to the ship and have fun with the onboard activities 😊
Happy Father’s Day to your Hubby.
Thank you! Getting in a cruise today, so he says he’s getting a cruise for Father’s Day!! Lol
Cruise currently planned for Nassau in November!!! I'm also one of those 'get off the boat-ers'...thanks for your tips! Looking into some neat, local options - 'The Queens Staircase' looked like it was something that would be very neat to check out...but oh man, a lazy river all day would be great too!!! 💙 Looks like you guys had a lot of fun!!
we really like queens staircase. it's beautiful in person!
We just did a private charter with Island Time Charters in Nassau and I’m now excited to have Nassau as a cruise port on future cruises. I’ve done Atlantis twice but have landed on, “Nassau is sketchy.” On our last cruise, I was leaning toward staying on the ship as I was pretty much done with this port. However, luckily, I read great reviews about Captain Jason at Island Time on Trip Advisor and I’m SOLD on this port now. You can see the beauty and serinity of the Bahamas in a safe and special way.
I am also cruising in November out of Charleston.
I’m cruising in November as well. I can’t find the excursion she talking about on the hub app
I’m going to Mexico in November 1!
We just got back from a cruise last week and did Blue Lagoon Island. It was perfect for our small children. They were able to swim without huge waves crashing on them and enjoyed how clear the water was. The only thing was because our youngest child was under the age of needing a ticket to go on the excursion, she did not get a lunch ticket and had to eat off our our plates. In the end it was fine because she did not eat as she normally does (too much excitement around!) but I couldn’t even get an empty plate to split our food with her, she had to eat off of a napkin and our plate. I think if we go back I may pay for a ticket anyways so we have plenty of lunch tickets to go around. Thanks for sharing your experience!
How did you go to Blue Lagoon please? Taxi? Thanks!
Did book it in advance or on your cruise ship?
You can buy food there they do have a non buffet lunch ticket menu
Heading back to Nassau in December. Thanks for the review of the resort. I wanted to take my young son to a water park without spending $400 and this fits the bill perfectly.
We just went in May and enjoyed it. The price was $59. I just checked and they raised the price and it is now $87. For $59 it was worth it but $87 is a lot for a day pass to use a pool and beach considering there are no drinks or food included.
I stayed at the Radisson Cable Beach back in the 90s. The beach was really nice. I went to the aquarium and fed the rays, went to the art gallery, I didn’t like being hassled by the hair braiders and random people who would plop down at my beach chair and say no
cost for looking as the started putting bracelets on me. Margaritaville was definitely not built yet. Actually Atlantis was still under construction that is how long ago I was there
We stopped at Nassau on the brand new "Odyssey of the Seas" in Dec. 2021, but stayed on the ship,
because we've been there six or more times! We didn't know about the new "Margaritaville, but would
not have gone anyway, because of the admission charge! We did go to the "FREE" Margaritaville in Grand
Turk in March, 2022 , on the "Carnival Freedom", which was great! Nassau needs to have more optional tours!
If you walked just a bit past down Junkanoo Beach you would've found the most amazing couch fritters at Welcome by Gloria and also the best Jerk Chicken ever. We do Junkanoo Beach and love it, and then walk a bit down for the amazing food!!
Great to know for next time
We were there in May '22 and hired a taxi to rage us to several spots including the Queen's Staircase, Fort, Umbrella Street, the Rum Cake Factory, Rum Factory & Montague Beach. Worth every penny.
I was just recently in Nassau on Carnival. We just shopped a bit and got back on the ship. I did not know that resort was there! I must go back, I love Nassau!
Margaritaville looks great. Previously went to Atlantis, day pass with a swim with the dolphins, awesome. Not cheap but awesome. Grandchild 10 years old hung on the dolphin and then went down crazy fast slides and fun lazy river. I’m a bit handicapped and couldn’t enjoy many things and no accommodations for people with disabilities, bummer.
Oh wow! Margaritaville looks amazingly fun! I would definitely try this when we make it to the Bahama's. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks Kelly! Definitely it was super nice
I loved Nassau,!we shopped and met wonderful friendly people never harassed by anyone. Unlike Cozumel Mx. in December the weather was perfect and we took a water taxi to Atlantas. We saw a couple celebrities homes like Nicholas Cage and Others. We had a very fun time but lost too much money in their casino lol
Thank you for visiting, please come back soon 🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸
We loved Margaritaville in Grand Turk. first time at a Margaritaville. So, this is great news for us and yes we will be going to check it out for sure. But what we also love especially for first timers to the island go on a horse drawn carriage ride through the town its informative and fun you get to see part of the island other may not get the change to.
Love Nassau 💜
Walk down to the fish fry shacks under the bridge and get some cracked conch and a Kalik sitting at one of the counters. It will be one of most economical and best times on the cruise. And, it will be the only time you see and meet the real Bahamas.
I’m going in November on carnival sunrise , I didn’t see her day excursion listed to buy on the hub app
We have done Junkanoo two or three times and while we did enjoy the water, the trash and some sketchy people standing and staring at the perimeters.
I've always said if you take a CERTIFIED taxi to and of the resort beaches and pay the $20 fee, you'll never know what beach you are on other than it's a glorious tropical beach. Thanks Illana
I’ve had conch fritters many times in Nassau. Mostly street vendors. Excellent every time. Eat the while they are hot!
Love Nassau.
Okay, so I did exactly this on August 20th, 2023. We did pay the full amount ahead of time. I recommend just getting a taxi. It will only be like 12 dollars and my google maps had major issues finding the location and we got a lot of bad directions and it was kind of a fiasco lol Margaritaville was fantastic! The only downside is the beach is right next to the free section so its VERY busy. We ended up just going back up to the pool area which was quiet and relaxing. The Lazy river is AMAZING!!! If we had gotten a taxi, it would have been perfect!
the free beach was HORRIBLY PACKED!! Like solid umbrellas completely touching. It was crazy! FYI
another great resort that you can get a day pass to is Sandals royal bahamian.. you need to book your day pass direct with sandals on the phone, and you need to take a taxi. It is adults only, but food and drink included. We went for our honeymoon and it was the best resort i have ever been to in my life!
I’m thinking of Margaritaville now ❤
Been to Nassau port maybe 5 times and skipped the town last 3 times. Crusing later this month and looking forward to our ship day!! Not paying extras when the ship has everything we love at $0! 😂
I’m cruising to Bahamas and will be in Nassau on the 16th. Already have our reservations for Margaritaville. Thanks for your tips.
Cove Beach is just North of Atlantis. It's beautiful white sand and great surf and free of charge. About a $5 cab ride. Love it and I actually walk there for the exercise when I visit Nassau.
Loved the Margaritaville Resort! I'm looking forward to your videos about Celebrity Summit since I'm sailing on her in July. Happy Cruising!
I’m so excited about this trip!!!! Ahhhhhhh!
Thanks for the Margarita details!
Great advice and beautiful views. Thanks for the great tips.
Appreciate that you found some positives about Nassau but it is a hard pass for me. If it is on my sailing itinerary, I will make it my personal sea day. I regret getting off the ship bc I was cursed at bc I politely declined the sales pitch being yelled at me as I passed to the market area. Thats not a way to get me to spend money, feel safe or enjoy my time at port. I just cant justify paying for a resort when I still feel like the ship is the ultimate resort. However, this is good advice for those who want a better experience.
I agree with you JM R! The day pass at Margaritaville starts at $79 adult and with a cabana, add $279. Add food and drinks plus tip, additional $50 per person. For 6 hours at the max, not worth the price for me.
I have to agree that Nassau is a pass for me too. Been there last March and not only the long walk from the dock but once in the shopping area, too many vendors who are extremely pushy. Guessing that’s why they are building a new cruise terminal to try and control and keep the rift raff out.
@@dearmepa1 wow, thats rather expensive for me, thanks for the info
Thanks for your comments and for sharing your experiences. I can definitely understand that there are times when choosing to stay on the ship in port makes sense
@@dearmepa1 Thanks for honestly stating the current prices and options----Life Well Cruised should have detail this factor as full disclosure of a promoted option. Sounds pricey for greasy food and sunburn.
The open air market is a lot of fun, I think. So many unique items they hand make there n the island!
Margaritaville looks like fun! Going to Nassau for the first time on day 2 July 4 freedom of the seas. We're doing the blue lagoon Excursion & dolphin swim. Can't wait! I would never stay on the ship especially when visiting an island for the 1st time.
I’m thinking of checking out Margaritaville with my boys and wife, we’re heading out on same ship/day as well!
@@omaraguilera2637 Have fun & safe travels!
Just an FYI… we visited Margaritaville on June 25th using a day pass we also booked through resort for a day, and like you side it’s hard to figure out how to get up to the infinity pool, so we walked inside and saw three staff members together and we walked up and said “we have the day pass but we don’t know how to get up to the infinity pool” and one said “no problem! I will show you” and proceeded to show us the stairs to use. We were up there for 10 minutes when a different staff member (now wearing more “official” looking gear) asked us if we were day pass and we proceeded to show our bands, he then said the infinity pool was only for hotel guests and not those who booked the day pass and he would “escort us back downstairs” he literally treated us like criminals, we tried to explain that the pool is mentioned in what’s included/a staff member showed us up there seeing our day pass bands but he kept being extremely rude saying that we must have gone past signs that say “employees only” because the only way to get up to the third floor in the hotel is to use a key card in the elevator, and while that is true bc he proceeded to show us when we got in the elevator with him, we obviously used the stairs on the outside of the resort which were not blocked as he stated. I’m not sure who was right and who was wrong in this scenario, but it definitely was not an enjoyable experience to be embarrassed. The other 4 ppl in the pool at the time were all hotel guests based on the wristband they had.
That’s too bad, we walked up from outside. It was such a beautiful view too
We're going to Nassau for the first time in November. We're going to be doing the swimming with pigs on rose Island.
You all MUST visit the Vanguard Bahamas Museum 🇧🇸 when in Nassau
Thanks for this. May I know what month did you go there?! And how is the weather?? Is the weather good in March?? Thanks
I didn't know anything about Nassau until I saw this video, very helpful indeed! I'll be visiting there soon
Last time in Nassau, we walked to the John Watling's rum distillery and on our way back we stopped at The Bearded clam for some conch ceviche, conch fritters and drinks!!!
Thank you…Nassau was indeed a stay-on-the-ship day, but this is a great idea. Years ago, we went to a Sandals while at port in Jamaica and it was a great day…drinks and food were included there. Wonder if other all-inclusive places are still accommodating cruise ship passengers.
Absolutely amazing ! Thanks for creating this content 😊
I’ve been to Nassau several times and I wished that I had viewed your video before going. Thank you for posting this.
Margaritaville in Nassau is brand new so will check it out next time. Frequent cruises stay on ship in Nassau because it's grimey and you run out of things to do and the water parks are big time expensive. I think Margaritaville will be a nice balanced option.
Thanks for posting, last time we just stayed on the ship since we'd been to Nassau so many times. Wasn't aware of that option.
I completely agree with you, We've had 3 stops at Nassau, did three different excursions and have enjoyed each of them. I've never had any issues in Nassau, like you said, a firm but friendly "No thank you" works if you are feeling bothered by a vendor. Haven't tried Margaritaville yet, maybe next time? :)
We always explore In Nassau. In any port you must always be safe.
my 1st cruise on the carnival sunshine & my 1st time visiting nassau bahamas🤦🏻♀️it was a disaster me and my husband really hated the whole experience,the water was pretty but thats about all but i cant forget ny husband got stung by stingrays🤦🏻♀️there were men kept annoying us to buy illegal stuff SMH then having to pay $40 for 2 beachchairs & an umbrella that were old and ragedy and looked to have been there for 10+ years🤦🏻♀️& still got sunburn even after getting the chairs and umbrella😡this was our 1st and last trip with carnival & to the bahamas🤦🏻♀️didnt get to experience princess kays because they wouldnt let us visit that day because of a hurricane was close by so everybody was angry about that so the captain just took a longer route for the ship to travel back to the port of charleston! we hated that whole trip hope u guys loved it tho
I went to Atlantis it was a child hood dream come true. Nickelodeon in the 90s the main prize was always a trip to Atlantis.
I feel you need to get off the ship to support the local economies. Actually enjoyed just waking around. The pirate museum was good as well.
Loved the review! We visited Nassau in May 2022 and booked the Blue Lagoon VIP excursion. Our next cruise stopping in Nassau is December 2022 and it looks like we'll try Margaritaville thanks to this video.
How was the VIP experience? I have that excursion booked for an upcoming cruise
We just got back from Nassau !!!
I love Nassau, I generally just explore the town and venture out on my own there.
Great info on Margaritaville I’ll have to look into it!
awesome video, you shed so much insight for me thank you.