The kids loved the inflatables and shallow water of the lagoon to play in. I'm not sure when you're going but I'll report back after my trip to let you know how Pearl Island was. Your email address will not be published. Like when we held a sloth in Honduras, or swan with the pigs of Exuma. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, http://susancrow.blogspot.com/2016/01/breezes-nassau.html, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. All views expressed on this post are posted by the users and do not represent the opinions of BahamasLocal.com, its management or staff. Error, please try again. Your email address will not be published. The snorkeling itself is nice, there is an area that is MUCH large enough for all the people to swim in, and you won't run into people or get kicked by someone else's fin. The boat ride over is nice but they do may a quick stop at Margaritaville to pick up a few more passengers. It was the best day of my whole trip and we didn't even "book" anything special, just layed out on the beach. Drink package included in the price with unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. Thanks for any input. Let me just say that the gear isn't the best. I guess I prefer it more on the shallow side as I just want to hang out in the water and it's a great depth for kids. Enjoy your own private cabana with personal server. Also, you can spend the day enjoying one of the most secluded We were there in January and did the Segway tour. we are going for 11-14 June and your review will help me maximize my time and save money. There is one area that is quite deeper and thats where youll find an inflatable water play area. They have a concierge that can book you directly on several tours around the Bahamas. I left feeling really sad and disappointed that the cruise line endorsed this type of entertainment. Balmoral is a small island off the coast of Cable Beach (Sandals, melia etc). We are only there from 7-2:30, so trying to decide what to do. The beach itself is beautiful and there are plenty of loungers. CC Help Jenn Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Blue Lagoon does not have very many food or drink options (okay, they technically only have one!) It is a short trip. The lagoon is really shallow andyou can basically walk across the enitre thing to the other side. Looking at the pictures, I just worry about being able to cover up. No steps except the restrooms Report inappropriate content Jessie B Maine I will let u know what we do..I am sure you could always change if I find something worth going too..I will let u know. WebYou can claim your own little piece of paradise, by settling into a shaded cabana with amazing views of the lighthouse and, of course, the impeccable service Pearl Island is known for. Also note that if you take the yellowbird party boat (booze cruise), it goes to pearl island (but these people have a much better time because they get all-you-can drink alcohol and a meal that is all paid for). You cannot paste images directly. There are 2 sides to the Blue Lagoon. Thats great flexibility if the weather happens to be bad. The stringray excursion and the treasure hunt are all also at Pearl Island, so there are a lot of people on the island, although you don't notice that many. In this video I will show you what a day at Pearl Island is like - including the beach, the free lunch, and the lighthouse. You are welcome to visit the marine park to see all these animals in their natural marine habitat. Don't expect a wide variety of beer.they only have Kalik, the "beer of the bahamas", affectionately nick-named "cow-lick" by Americans. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? It was a relatively inexpensive excursion, about $45 a person I think. Food is expensive, 4 or 5 dollars for hamburgers and hotdogs and 7 or 8 dollars for bbq chicken. Get answers to your questions about Nassau, Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, SLS Baha Mar - need help deciding (option 2 is the Reef), Grocery delivery or shop yourself on Nassau, Global Entry- Enrollment on Arrival at NAS. We did the Pearl Island beach and snorkel excursion in October. Frequently called the "real Bahamas, Blue Lagoon has been an interesting part of The Bahamas' history and is one of the most well known of Nassau's natural attractions and tours. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. The most recent was a few months ago. You can definitely bring you Not that Pearl Island does, but they are very close to areas that the tour boat operators use. Is Pearl island less busy? They have a beach bar (extra price) and a lunch (included) that was very tasty. Balmoral is much smaller than Blue Lagoon. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114753850', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise in September. The island is beautiful and the people are nice, don't get me wrong. I guess it depends on when you are going - sounds like it will be nice but it's not there yet. If Balmoral is the beach next to Sandler, it is beautiful. It's also a recent entry into the excursion business. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. There are good and bad parts to pearl island. As far as alcohol there is a small bar where you can grab some drinks like local beer or Bahama Mamas (my never favorite drink!). I snorkled at blue lagoon last year and there isn't that much too see. The kids were getting bored and when I tried asking where the ferry was, no one knew. You are ready to leave the island within an hour and a half. Thank you so much for coming back and updating us! Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I had planned to stay on the ship next time I was in Nassau but it's been so long since I've cruised that now I booked Blue Lagoon, it had some decent reviews and was a good price. Looks like on the excursion to Pearl people complained that they were only allowed a short period of time. Good to know! I posted a review and pictures on my blog. First of all, we did just the pearl island snorkel, not the pearl island snorkel w/ treasure hunt. Totally agree with ScubaJC on BL. It's very family friendly and the inner lagoon makes it safe swimming for the kids, no matter what the weather co 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. We are in Nassau a short time so sticking with ship excursions that port. Overall it was a nice day. I wan swim & play wit da dolphins. If you are staying in the Bahamas for several days, then I highly recommend you check out the Blue Lagoon for a day. You can take a segway ride around the island or just spend some time being lazy in a hammock. We saw a lot more fish than we expected including several schools of fish. Thanks for your review. Your link has been automatically embedded. Your message has not been sent. If you want a relaxed beach day and something a bit unique, I'd take Blue Lagoon for sure. CC Help Jenn This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. But looking into all 3, I'd say Blue Lagoon has the best beach - as it has a lagoon! Posted August 10, 2018. LauraS Thanks! When we first arrived at Blue Lagoon it was right around noon and they line for the food buffet was insanely long. Is the popular Nassau excursion Pearl Island better than Blue Lagoon Island? CC Help Jenn I've done both and my choice would definitely be Pearl Island which I've done now about 4X's only for the fact that it is limited to about Also note that if you take the yellowbird party boat (booze cruise), it goes to pearl island (but these people have a much better time because they get all-you-can drink alcohol and a meal that is all paid for). Which makes it great for kids to run and play on without it getting too deep. The beach area as mentioned by Va4fam has several paddleboards, kayaks, and other water things. And by the time we arrived, most of the lounge chairs where filled and we had a really hard time finding a place to lay out. The weather was a bit too cool for swimming and the waves were rough. Upload or insert images from URL. Do we need to take sn excursion? The snorkel and mask are the basics - bring your own if you have them. But we did end up finding 2 chairs really far down the beach. We didnt really have anywhere else to be so we sat and waited. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. Whether it renting a boat and exploring or just going on one of there tours. Located just three miles from Nassau, it is now the home of the dolphins and sea lions of Dolphin Encounters and is owned by a local family. You can snorkel for as long as you like, but upon getting out of the water, don't even think about needing a fresh water shower or jumping into the pooleverything on the island is salt water, including faucets in the bathroom, etc. I like that Balmoral is 5.5 hours long but my kids are so spoiled and swam with the dolphins so many times, its not even special to them anymore. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Balmoral maybe? Started August 27, 2021, By We did not partake in the dolphin experince becasue my daughter has already done this on a diffenrt trip andlets be honest, its pretty much the same experince anywhere. On the ride pack to port they will slow down and point out the waterfront homes of the rich and famous and historical sights. Bring your own gear and enjoy the BL -- lots to do and see for adults and kids alike. more. I'm wondering about this as well. LOVED blue lagoon when I did the excursion in 2019. A very calm and relaxed day at the beach. Beautiful and clear water. Lots of loungers (at least At the Blue Lagoon the possibilities are endless. Blue Lagoon Island is a small, private island located just off of Nassau, Bahamas. We made lots of memories there, but wouldn't choose to do it a second time. More activities at one for example? And they say you only get one, but the nice guy at the drink station had no problem giving us refills. Read more about our adventures byclicking here. Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Bahamas? You can only get there by Ferry and there are no vehicles on this small But beware they are just like everything else in the Bahamasexpensive! So only 2 people went in the water. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. Here are some gorgeous photos of Blue Lagoon Island thatll probably make you want to check it out! I have only been to Blue Lagoon, but it was AWESOME! We won't share your email address. Pearl Island package from Nassau: Escape the crowds. WebBlue Lagoon has more activities and more space. Definitely choose Blue Lagoon over Pearl Island What are the advantages of Blue Lagoon in your opinion? Powered by Invision Community. I've read that the pool isn't complete and there is a lot of construction still happening. Not that Pearl Island does, but they are very close to areas that the tour boat operators use. To learn more about our resort and villas, call 1-800-310-5148. 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