What do I do in the Bahamas?

BoatrideLover · December 20, 2003

We were in Freeport from 7am until 4pm. The only thing going on, on the ship, was a card players meet, and card playing in the library, a volleyball tournament and a silent auction of Thomas Kinkade paintings. And, of course, the pools were open.

We were in Nassau for 24 hours, but the casino still opened at 7pm. Carnival received a waiver about the casino being open while in port, since we were there for 24 hours. As for activities during the day, it was basically the same as Freeport, card playing, a volleyball tournament, and of course there's always chess, shuffleboard, and a reggae band playing by the pool in the afternoon.

Hope this helps a little!

BoatrideLover · December 20, 2003

We were in Freeport from 7am until 4pm. The only thing going on, on the ship, was a card players meet, and card playing in the library, a volleyball tournament and a silent auction of Thomas Kinkade paintings. And, of course, the pools were open.

We were in Nassau for 24 hours, but the casino still opened at 7pm. Carnival received a waiver about the casino being open while in port, since we were there for 24 hours. As for activities during the day, it was basically the same as Freeport, card playing, a volleyball tournament, and of course there's always chess, shuffleboard, and a reggae band playing by the pool in the afternoon.

Hope this helps a little!

Mebert · December 20, 2003

Thanks, Boatride Lover,

It helps a lot. I love to wander around the downtown area of the city and check out how the locals live. I love to meet, study, and attempt to understand people of other cultures. My traveling companion tolerates my wishes and I think he enjoys the interaction too.

Thanks for your time.

Mebert · December 20, 2003

Thanks, Boatride Lover,

It helps a lot. I love to wander around the downtown area of the city and check out how the locals live. I love to meet, study, and attempt to understand people of other cultures. My traveling companion tolerates my wishes and I think he enjoys the interaction too.

Thanks for your time.

Mebert · December 20, 2003

Thanks, Boatride Lover,

It helps a lot. I love to wander around the downtown area of the city and check out how the locals live. I love to meet, study, and attempt to understand people of other cultures. My traveling companion tolerates my wishes and I think he enjoys the interaction too.

Thanks for your time.

DaCruzNut · December 20, 2003

We've wound up in both ports many times, and have tired of them. However, there are a number of things you can do in Nassau that are fun, the first few times...

The horse & buggy ride ($10 p.p.) is only about 20 minutes, but it's a great way to get a peek at the town and get into the Bahamian Spirit.

The "walking" tour of town might be a little strenuous for a slightly disabled person, but has some great sights! You can take the elevator to the top of the Water Tower (50 cents, last time I did it...), the highest point on the island. The view is fantastic. At the foot of the Water Tower is Fort Fincastle, shaped like a ship (admission free). Next to Ft. Fincastle is the Queen's Staircase, carved out of the solid rock, by slaves.

You can catch the #10 jitney, on Bay Street, and head for Cable Beach. The Crystal Palace is impressive, and I prefer it's casino to the one at Atlantis, by far. If you're leary of a jitney, a taxi is a good alternative.

Freeport is another story. It is a "man-made" destination, developed for tourism because of it's proximity (64 miles) to the Florida coast. The island has very little of historical value or natural beauty. It's a flat, coral rock island with, mostly, pine foliage. It's main activities are shopping, gambling, sitting on the beach, shopping some more and doing a little more gambling...

DaCruzNut · December 20, 2003

We've wound up in both ports many times, and have tired of them. However, there are a number of things you can do in Nassau that are fun, the first few times...

The horse & buggy ride ($10 p.p.) is only about 20 minutes, but it's a great way to get a peek at the town and get into the Bahamian Spirit.

The "walking" tour of town might be a little strenuous for a slightly disabled person, but has some great sights! You can take the elevator to the top of the Water Tower (50 cents, last time I did it...), the highest point on the island. The view is fantastic. At the foot of the Water Tower is Fort Fincastle, shaped like a ship (admission free). Next to Ft. Fincastle is the Queen's Staircase, carved out of the solid rock, by slaves.

You can catch the #10 jitney, on Bay Street, and head for Cable Beach. The Crystal Palace is impressive, and I prefer it's casino to the one at Atlantis, by far. If you're leary of a jitney, a taxi is a good alternative.

Freeport is another story. It is a "man-made" destination, developed for tourism because of it's proximity (64 miles) to the Florida coast. The island has very little of historical value or natural beauty. It's a flat, coral rock island with, mostly, pine foliage. It's main activities are shopping, gambling, sitting on the beach, shopping some more and doing a little more gambling...

DaCruzNut · December 20, 2003

We've wound up in both ports many times, and have tired of them. However, there are a number of things you can do in Nassau that are fun, the first few times...

The horse & buggy ride ($10 p.p.) is only about 20 minutes, but it's a great way to get a peek at the town and get into the Bahamian Spirit.

The "walking" tour of town might be a little strenuous for a slightly disabled person, but has some great sights! You can take the elevator to the top of the Water Tower (50 cents, last time I did it...), the highest point on the island. The view is fantastic. At the foot of the Water Tower is Fort Fincastle, shaped like a ship (admission free). Next to Ft. Fincastle is the Queen's Staircase, carved out of the solid rock, by slaves.

You can catch the #10 jitney, on Bay Street, and head for Cable Beach. The Crystal Palace is impressive, and I prefer it's casino to the one at Atlantis, by far. If you're leary of a jitney, a taxi is a good alternative.

Freeport is another story. It is a "man-made" destination, developed for tourism because of it's proximity (64 miles) to the Florida coast. The island has very little of historical value or natural beauty. It's a flat, coral rock island with, mostly, pine foliage. It's main activities are shopping, gambling, sitting on the beach, shopping some more and doing a little more gambling...