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We just returned from our cruise aboard the Wonder. For our day in Nassau, we got off the boat, headed to Bay St. to set out looking around and turned around and went right back to the boat. Nassau was gross. Stay on the boat!!! My mother-in-law was with us and had been asked by a friend to pick up some liquor in Nassau which she did, that's the only thing we did, however, the ship's prices were better on what she bought.
I did the Walking Tour with Dave on the MouseFest Cruise in December and that was interesting. After that I went back to the ship. Next time I will probably only get off to go get some of the color changing nail polish my kids love so much!
I have zero desire to visit Nassau again. We'll probably stay onboard the ship next time, although I hope not to cruise with all of you since we'll all be on the boat!
My MIL2B has made it very clear that she plans on staying on board and booking spa treatments all day. My DH2B and I have talked about just going in to walk around and shop for a couple of hours, getting back on board for lunch, then I go off to the salon to get ready for our wedding on board that evening.
Glad to see so much feedback from others so I can pass on the wisdom to our other guests coming along.
OH my goodness! And I was so excited about Nassau. This is my first cruise and was interested in doing the dolphin encounter. But, is it worth the money? I would want to venture out for a bit to see Nassau but if I only have 3 days on board and Nassau is that bad; Maybe my DH and I should just stay onboard. I am so conflicted now! Being a first time cruiser, what do you guys think?
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I really disliked Nassau since we didn't have a tour planned, we were only going to walk around. Getting hounded every 30 feet for either a hair braiding session, a taxi, a tour, a horse carriage ride, or some such, wasn't fun at all. I didn't think there was much to see there and the merchandise wasn't all that spectacular. Just my $.02 worth!
OH my goodness! And I was so excited about Nassau. This is my first cruise and was interested in doing the dolphin encounter. But, is it worth the money? I would want to venture out for a bit to see Nassau but if I only have 3 days on board and Nassau is that bad; Maybe my DH and I should just stay onboard. I am so conflicted now! Being a first time cruiser, what do you guys think?
Well, we did the dolphin encounter the last time we went on a cruise and it was fun, but we were doing the 4 night cruise, so we had an extra day to piddle on the boat. The encounter is pretty short and you don't actually swim with the dolphins. Still, it was cute for my then 6 year old son to kiss a dolphin. It's not great enough for us to do it again, though. I'm fairly certain that we will just stay on the boat this time since nothing else is just knocking my socks off for an excursion. I don't know how to answer your question, though. I think I would be really torn to leave the boat if I was only on there for a 3 night cruise. Good luck!
I have. Thom gambled at Atlantis on our last trip, but I don't think he'll be doing that again. I am one of those people though who would be happy cruising to nowhere. I just love being on the ship.
Ok, now I'm concerned. We also only have a 3night cruise and although had no intention of booking a tour we were planning on going to the Fort, Queens Staircase and a couple other spots that sounded interesting in Frommers guide. Zero interest in Atlantis but looking for conch fritters.
The actual port area is nothing new and doesn't bother me - try going to Ocho Rios (port, shopping, hanging in the bus windows). However wondering if this is not the best cruise/port for first timers (DH and DS have never been on one). DS (18) will not want to hang around the pool all day -not his thing nor mine really - and don't think a spa day will of much interest to him either.
Normally you see plus and minus opinions on just about everything but this leans heavily to the "don't bother". With only 3 nights wondering if I need to look into another cruise line for a different itinerary.
There is a lot more to do than just hang by the pool during the day. But that's just me. The closest we came to that was on Castaway Cay. Otherwise we had a good time just exploring the ship.
However wondering if this is not the best cruise/port for first timers (DH and DS have never been on one). DS (18) will not want to hang around the pool all day -not his thing nor mine really - and don't think a spa day will of much interest to him either.
Normally you see plus and minus opinions on just about everything but this leans heavily to the "don't bother". With only 3 nights wondering if I need to look into another cruise line for a different itinerary.
Liz
Hmm... I don't know. The 1st cruise I did was an Eastern Caribbean one that left out of San Juan and it stopped at some really nice ports. It was on Royal Caribbean. The main reason we're doing a Disney cruise is because a.) it's Disney and my son is still at the age that makes that attractive b.) we've done one before and know that our son LOVES the kid's clubs and c.) we wanted to go to WDW anyway to use up our Disney Visa points, so just made a 4 night in WDW and 4 night cruise combo trip.
They do have things to do on the boat while at port, but maybe you should look at some of the daily Navigator sheets on Platinum Castaway Club Disney Cruise Line Information and see what you think about the activities that they do onboard and see if you think your husband and 18 year old son would like them.
Our son still loves Disney as much as we do and he really liked the idea of a Disney cruise (plus we're stopping at Epcot on the way back since we have a really late flight). He's a big history buff, loves old forts and the like so after reading about some of the history on Nassau thought it would be great place to go.
Don't want to stay on the ship all day at the only true port we'll be stopping at. Guess it's time to do more investigating. I can still cancel and get my deposit refunded at this point if need be.
We are planning on staying on baord most of the day. We might take a short walk. But we are playing it by ear as it is we have two young boys that do not want to walk much and we are doing 4 days at WDW 1st so me might need to rest.
My MIL has been there several times as says the history stuff is so worth looking at. And the Stairs are really cool. I also here great things about the Pirate exhibit there. So I think for a history guy it would be a great place to stop and see. I think every person is different and what a few don't like there is always a few that do. I would say try it you never know unless you try it.
I also here great things about the Pirate exhibit there. So I think for a history guy it would be a great place to stop and see..
I think that my DH and I will probably spend most of our time on the ship. But seeing as this is out 1st cruise, it would be a shame not to venture off a bit. When we reach Nassau, I was thinking about walking along Bay St and then visiting the Pirate exhibit. Has anyone done this? How long do you think we should plan for this? Thanks for the help!
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