3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions?

nitaworm · 10-11-2007

Hello, this is my first time on this cruise. Taking my 4 kids and hubby. Since me and hubby been to Bahamas and kids are so young (4,6,10,12) and the cruise is so short we are thinking of skipping the Bahama excursions and spend time enjoying the ship. If we stay on the ship, what is there to do? We are definately doing Castaway Cove though?

floridaorange19 · 10-11-2007

i say experience it all, whether you've been to the bahamas previously or not. different trip, different memories to have... just sayin'

rlcarmichael · 10-11-2007

Go to Atlantis or just hang on the ship.

E&B's Mom · 10-11-2007

We went on a 6 day cruise, and wished we had done Nassau differently. All we saw was the straw market before DH was too hot and hungry to do anything else, so we headed back to the ship.

Our original plan was sto go to a resort and use their facilities. There are many right near the dock that charge you $15 to use their beach and pool.

timkelmom · 10-11-2007

Just returned from there and I think you would do fine either way. If you plan an excursion, you will probably enjoy Nassau. I have heard nice things about Atlantis and some of the other excursions.
However, if you stay on board there is plenty to do and the ship is generally less crowded.

We did what you did previously, we shopped a little, went to the straw market and returned to the ship for a late lunch.

Either way, enjoy your cruise.

woohoo · 10-11-2007

I say do an excusion to blackbeards island- you can do skin diving or just swim- its a boat ride there and they serve you lunch while there as well. They also offer swimming with the stingrays which was by far my favorite part! The kids will love that!

MrDisneyfan1 · 10-11-2007

Last time we did not do an excursion, but rather went to the beach at a hotel. I'll check the name, but it was a high end hotel, and for $10 a person, $5 for kids, we got beach rights and pool rights. It was not crowed, and had a nice bar, beach chairs, toys and rafts for the kids. It was about a 10 minute walk from the ship.
We did try the local beach once, but it had no chairs, and more important, there was glass all over the beach.
The first trip we did the island excursion to a beach, which was ok, but you can save over $125 and do the resort...very relaxing too!!

rlcarmichael · 10-14-2007

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Originally Posted by MrDisneyfan1

The first trip we did the island excursion to a beach, which was ok, but you can save over $125 and do the resort...very relaxing too!!

I was really disapointed with the excursion we went on (sunshine glass bottom boat) and felt it was a waste of time and money. Very little to see. DW doesn't care if see goes back to Nassau again or not, but I think I've convinced her that we made a mistake hanging around cruise terminal area.

Next time I think I'll do some indepentant research into Nassau and pick some other things to do like renting a scooter and seeing the island.

MrDisneyfan1 · 10-14-2007

For about $15 dollars we took a nice horse carriage ride around town for about 45 minutes. We saw alot of sights and enjoyed it. I think many of the excursions are overated, and I feel like you just following the pack. Unless it something special that you can not do on your own, like the dolphin experience.

jk8 · 10-14-2007

I would just stay aboard the ship. Your cruise is so short and the kids will enjoy swimming when it is less crowded.

**MissDisney** · 10-15-2007

Your kids are at a perfect age to enjoy all those aquariums at Atlantis! Wow, they would love that underground part called The Dig, right? And those tubes you walk through, that go right through the aquariums? Cool!!!

DVC-JP · 10-23-2007

We are going on the 3 day cruise in a few weeks. We decided to skip Nassau and just get off on Castaway Cay. There is so much to do on the ship, I can't imagine a family would be better off spending the day in Nassau. My kids are 3,8, and 10. So, I guess we're in the same boat. (Get it??)

nitaworm · 11-11-2007

Well decision is made. I am staying on the ship with the 4 and 6 yr olds and DH is going on a tour with the 10 and 13 yr old. Whew...

nitaworm · 11-11-2007

Thanks everyone, you helped me make the decision as it was a hard one. I figured the older ones would get much more out of the excursion that little ones, and the little ones would get more out of enjoying a less crowed pool and having mommy all to themselves.

jk8 · 11-11-2007

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Originally Posted by nitaworm

Well decision is made. I am staying on the ship with the 4 and 6 yr olds and DH is going on a tour with the 10 and 13 yr old. Whew...

That sounds like a great choice! The younger ones will love being able to swim in an un-crowded pool.

10-11-2007	#1 (permalink)
nitaworm Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 404	3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? Hello, this is my first time on this cruise. Taking my 4 kids and hubby. Since me and hubby been to Bahamas and kids are so young (4,6,10,12) and the cruise is so short we are thinking of skipping the Bahama excursions and spend time enjoying the ship. If we stay on the ship, what is there to do? We are definately doing Castaway Cove though?

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floridaorange19 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 606	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? i say experience it all, whether you've been to the bahamas previously or not. different trip, different memories to have... just sayin' __________________ STEP AWAY FROM THE CATNIP AND NOBODY GETS HURT My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Here I Come!!!

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,709	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? Just returned from there and I think you would do fine either way. If you plan an excursion, you will probably enjoy Nassau. I have heard nice things about Atlantis and some of the other excursions. However, if you stay on board there is plenty to do and the ship is generally less crowded. We did what you did previously, we shopped a little, went to the straw market and returned to the ship for a late lunch. Either way, enjoy your cruise. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER

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woohoo Newest DVC Neighbor!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Twains World Parytime Excellent Posts: 3,752	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? I say do an excusion to blackbeards island- you can do skin diving or just swim- its a boat ride there and they serve you lunch while there as well. They also offer swimming with the stingrays which was by far my favorite part! The kids will love that! __________________ avitar a day at the castle with Mama "Dorkman" and her little "dorkmans" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW Easter Basket Bonanza 123 days 21 hours 5 minutes

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MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? Last time we did not do an excursion, but rather went to the beach at a hotel. I'll check the name, but it was a high end hotel, and for $10 a person, $5 for kids, we got beach rights and pool rights. It was not crowed, and had a nice bar, beach chairs, toys and rafts for the kids. It was about a 10 minute walk from the ship. We did try the local beach once, but it had no chairs, and more important, there was glass all over the beach. The first trip we did the island excursion to a beach, which was ok, but you can save over $125 and do the resort...very relaxing too!! __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

10-14-2007	#9 (permalink)
MrDisneyfan1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,287	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? For about $15 dollars we took a nice horse carriage ride around town for about 45 minutes. We saw alot of sights and enjoyed it. I think many of the excursions are overated, and I feel like you just following the pack. Unless it something special that you can not do on your own, like the dolphin experience. __________________ As a Connecticut Annual Pass Holder some of our highlights were: Port Orleans - Engaged Wilderness Lodge - Honeymoon Dolphin & boardwalk Treehouse Villa (great free upgrade!) Old Port Royal & Animal Kingdom Lodge Cabins & The Disney Wonder Disney Wonder & PC 2004 Disney's Grand Californian 2005 DISNEYLAND HONG KONG 2006 BEST DISNEY MOMENT: Navigating the Mark Twain throught the Rivers of America at Disneyland and sounding the whistle!!

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? I would just stay aboard the ship. Your cruise is so short and the kids will enjoy swimming when it is less crowded. __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 129 days 13 hours 1 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? Your kids are at a perfect age to enjoy all those aquariums at Atlantis! Wow, they would love that underground part called The Dig, right? And those tubes you walk through, that go right through the aquariums? Cool!!! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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DVC-JP Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 106	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? We are going on the 3 day cruise in a few weeks. We decided to skip Nassau and just get off on Castaway Cay. There is so much to do on the ship, I can't imagine a family would be better off spending the day in Nassau. My kids are 3,8, and 10. So, I guess we're in the same boat. (Get it??) __________________ 75 Off-Site 87 Grosvenor 01 Polynesian 03 Wilderness Lodge Villas/AKL 05 Boardwalk Villas - Jan 05 Old Key West - Dec 06 Wilderness Lodge Villas 07 Broadwalk, Beach Club, Disney Wonder 08 Saratoga Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: First time at Bay Lake Towers Riding Small World for the tenth time today!!

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nitaworm Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 404	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? Well decision is made. I am staying on the ship with the 4 and 6 yr olds and DH is going on a tour with the 10 and 13 yr old. Whew...

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nitaworm Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 404	Re: 3-Day Cruise- Should I do Bahama Excursions? Thanks everyone, you helped me make the decision as it was a hard one. I figured the older ones would get much more out of the excursion that little ones, and the little ones would get more out of enjoying a less crowed pool and having mommy all to themselves.

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