What to do in Nassau

[bakerworld]

We never bothered getting off at Nassua at all. We lazed by the adult pool and enjoyed a day of complete relaxation. Even the Disney Cruise ship cautions against leaving the ship - don'e know why they stop there.

[MAGICFOR2]

What? They stop there and then tell you not to get off?

[bakerworld]

U could get off - Cruise line had safety tips for enjoying Nassau, stated a disclaimer to the effect the off-shore trips were NOT Disney driven/libel and mentioned that crime against tourists enjoying Nassau had risen of the last few years.

[MAGICFOR2]

U could get off - Cruise line had safety tips for enjoying Nassau, stated a disclaimer to the effect the off-shore trips were NOT Disney driven/libel and mentioned that crime against tourists enjoying Nassau had risen of the last few years.

Well, that makes sense from what I saw and heard. It seems like one big drug fest other than the resorts. Is this the only place with cruise ports in the Bahamas? Maybe DCL should think about another port!

[bakerworld]

My opinion: it's the cruise lines 'nod' to people with the type of excess/extra income to enjoy shopping and/or casino action.

[RoccoP72]

My opinion: it's the cruise lines 'nod' to people with the type of excess/extra income to enjoy shopping and/or casino action.

Not to mention that I firmly believe that Disney gets a cut of all the $$$ that is spent in Nassau at certain stores. That seems like a broad brush to paint, but it was just my impression after sitting in on the presentation when you first board from the woman who goes over all the places to get the best deals on jewelery, purses, souvenirs, etc. It just seemed fishy that if you went to those specific stores and presented her card you would get an additional discount. It almost seemed like she was driving people to certain stores, which in turn puts money right back into the Mouse's pocket.

[osanmike]

The best thing to do in Nassua is the Atlantis. It is very expensive through Disney ($150 each for a 4-5 hr excursion), but here is a secret my wife found & we did when we went. There is a Comfort Inn that is located next to the Atlantis that is affiliated with them. What does that mean, you book a room there for the day you are going to arrive (about $225 a night). Get off the boat & take a Taxi to the Comfort Inn (about $10). Check inn (Your room will not be ready, but you aren't going to use it anyway). Get your bracelets for the Atlantis (They get you into the Water Park & Aquarium). Walk across the street to the Atlantis (The Comfort Inn is actually closer than some of the rooms at the Atlantis). Enjoys yourself all day long in the water park & Aquarium. Take a Taxi back to the boat ($10). We had a blast & it only cost us $245 instead of $600 and we got to spend the entire day there.

[jrbdad]

The best thing to do in Nassua is the Atlantis. It is very expensive through Disney ($150 each for a 4-5 hr excursion), but here is a secret my wife found & we did when we went. There is a Comfort Inn that is located next to the Atlantis that is affiliated with them. What does that mean, you book a room there for the day you are going to arrive (about $225 a night). Get off the boat & take a Taxi to the Comfort Inn (about $10). Check inn (Your room will not be ready, but you aren't going to use it anyway). Get your bracelets for the Atlantis (They get you into the Water Park & Aquarium). Walk across the street to the Atlantis (The Comfort Inn is actually closer than some of the rooms at the Atlantis). Enjoys yourself all day long in the water park & Aquarium. Take a Taxi back to the boat ($10). We had a blast & it only cost us $245 instead of $600 and we got to spend the entire day there.

Thanks for the tip -- I'd been thinking of doing just this during our upcoming trip in July. Had wondered if we'd be better off just paying the price and staying with DCL. How far out do you book the Comfort Inn? Do you think I'd run into any snags since we are a family of five and I'd have to buy an extra day pass?

[osanmike]

Not sure how far out you would have to book it. We couldn't have called very early as we only booked our cruise maybe a month before going. As far as a family of 5, you'll just have to call the. Here is the web site for them http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-paradise_island-bahamas-BS003?promo=gcibs0003
Good luck & have fun

[jrbdad]

Mike-

Thanks for the link - I will definitely check it out.

I'm guessing it wasn't too difficult to get a can to or from?

I think it would be nice to have the room for later in the day to "freshen-up" before heading back to the ship.
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