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I've searched the board and can't find my answer. Nassau Atlantis question
I recall reading a post a very long time ago that spoke of reserving a hotel room at a hotel across the street from the Atlantis that included the armbands for the water park. This was a much more economical way to do the park. While on our first cruise I wasn't familiar with Nassau (other than the airport) We are now on our 4th Disney Cruise and we recently stayed a long weekend at Atlantis for a wedding. That being said I feel comfortable "going on my own" to the resort and making it back to the boat on my own. (I'm a flight attendant and am used to going on my own in foreign places). I just can't find the information on the hotel that offers the armbands. I realize we will have to get cabs and so forth. But with a family of 4 to do it through Disney will be over 800$. I am sure that there has to be a more economical way to do this. Thanks for any input.
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Thanks so much for the speedy response. How quickly does that hotel book up? I'm considering just waiting and getting the room the day of our arrival so that we can not risk a change in itinerary. Have you done that before? I checked the price online and it's 200 but there is 18% sales tax and an 20$ per person fee. So we are at a little over 300$ which is still way better than 800. I have a friend that works for that hotel chain and am considering asking for a friends and family discount to see if I can come out even cheaper.
Thanks so much for the speedy response. How quickly does that hotel book up? I'm considering just waiting and getting the room the day of our arrival so that we can not risk a change in itinerary. Have you done that before? I checked the price online and it's 200 but there is 18% sales tax and an 20$ per person fee. So we are at a little over 300$ which is still way better than 800. I have a friend that works for that hotel chain and am considering asking for a friends and family discount to see if I can come out even cheaper.
I can't really answer your questions as I've only stayed at the hotel on a land-based vacation. In all of my 16 cruises, I've never had Nassau on the itinerary.
If the Atlantis water park is important to you, I would book in advance. If nothing else, I would verify that the day you're looking at isn't one that requires a two night minimum stay, which it sounds like you've already done.
If memory serves, each room is limited to four individuals. Children over a certain age (12?) also are required to pay the housekeeping and other surcharges.
Nassau doesn't get skipped too often, but if it does then you are out the money for the room unless you have travel insurance, so there is some risk involved.
Must you book the room for the night before the day you want to use your pass or the night of the day you are staying? we are cruising Jan 20 and I am trying to figure this out and get reservation if we plan on doing this. I am a little confused
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Last edited by richele24; 01-05-2013 at 07:33 PM..
I would book in advance (and you'd book for the night of your day in port). We did this and there was a crowd of Disney folks all checking in when we were. We did a shuttle can from the pier, there are folks inside the area who are approved taxi drivers, and the stop at Comfort Suites and Atlantis. I want to say it was maybe $7/person for the ride? We dropped off at Comfort Suites, and it is then an easy walk to Atlantis.
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Yeah, I guess we could try that. Ive heard that they sometimes run out of day pass availability. I guess that happens when many cruise ships are there at once. That third kid is always making things difficult!
Another option is to just send one parent. We have split up a couple of times to do things and saved money as a result. I love alone time with my kids. My husband loves to veg out with a book, so it worked out for us. Just depends on how onfortable you are with going alone with kids. Ages of the kids is a big deal also, of course the older they are the easier it is,
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