Also, you can spend the day enjoying one of the most secluded Any recent reviews or opinions on these 3 locations? For the Blue Lagoon input, it was nice there as well. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Thanks! But if you are visiting the Bahamas on a cruise and only have one day to experience Nassau, I dont think the Blue Lagoon should be at the top of your list. :). Looking at the pictures, I just worry about being able to cover up. I've read that the pool isn't complete and there is a lot of construction still happening. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. 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. We had a fatal shark attack not far from Pearl Island a few days ago as a result of the tour operator putting food in the water to attract turtles. The buffet lunch served was delicious and the service very good. My snorkel didn't even fit in my mouth! Any updates or details would be appreciated. Pearl Island package from Nassau: Escape the crowds. Powered by Invision Community. I loved reading your reviews. Sales & Marketing: (242) 698-1300 Telephone: (242) 698-1300 We won't share your email address. LauraS The lighthouse is cute and the views of the beach and water are nice from the top. We are in Nassau a short time so sticking with ship excursions that port. Bye-Bye Beach Tower - Hello 'Somewhere Else'? The pictures and website for Pearl Island look great but I saw quite a few negative reviews saying that the area is just not ready yet. Overall it was a nice day. 0 people have marked this place as a favorite. We also took the kids over to watch the dolphins swim. The beach was crowded as a good number of people opted for VIP. By Blue Lagoon offers life vests of different sizes so kids and adults can use them to swim to the inflatable area. Thank you. Valmoisy, September 24, 2016 in Bahamas. Pearl island is a tiny coral island with a minuscule beach. Pearl If Balmoral is the beach next to Sandler, it is beautiful. I have only been to Blue Lagoon, but it was AWESOME! I talked to Blue Lagoon and they were neither helpful nor apologetic about the delays. I've never been there.but from what I heard & seen on pics, I wanna goooooooooo!!!!!!! It was already about noon so the first thing we did was try to find some lounge chairs. If it were me, I would go on a private excrusion with someone like Stuart Cove. Were you satisfied? I never booked a cabana there, I didn't find any need to after my excursion there. The lunch was BBQ flavored chicken and some sides. The lagoon is really shallow andyou can basically walk across the enitre thing to the other side. But there was no shade or hammocks. Bringing three grandchildren (7,10, 12) on a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Powered by Invision Community. Pearl Island Bahamas East Bay Shopping Centre East Bay Street Nassau, The Bahamas. Thanks for your excellent review which look very fair and together with other review I read ,some previous experience and a little big of common sense lead me to take a great decision (and smart ). Another beach is located behind the pavilion. 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. This incredibly beautiful island has had a fascinating past and continues to be the number one attraction in Nassau/Paradise Island for activities with families and is wonderfully enlightening and educational excursion suited for children and adults alike. is Many times, both cruise travelers and cruise lines refer to this excursion by the most sought after activity in the Blue Lagoon Island - Dolphin Interaction or Swim and Sea Lion Encounter. Read More How To Book Two Cruise Cabins For the Price of OneContinue, Read More Junkanoo Beach, Nassau Everything You Need to Know!Continue, Read More Visit Mahogany Beach in Roatan On Your Carnival CruiseContinue, Read More What To Expect on a Caribbean Cruise: Ultimate Cruising TipsContinue, Read More What To Do In Nassau With KidsContinue, Read More Review of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort in NassauContinue, Jenny: Thanks for the great Atlantis Bahamas review, etc. It was the best day of my whole trip and we didn't even "book" anything special, just layed out on the beach. we are going for 11-14 June and your review will help me maximize my time and save money. Advice needed. We too are trying to decide before the sale ends. There is one area that is quite deeper and thats where youll find an inflatable water play area. T.: +1.242.698.9970. You can take a segway ride around the island or just spend some time being lazy in a hammock. 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. BL has more options, ranging from about $94 for the stingrays and beach day, up to $500 for the VIP dolphins and beach day (and several price points between the two. The snorkel and mask are the basics - bring your own if you have them. The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. The beach is small but nice and they have lots of water toys (kayak, paddleboard, trampoline) that you can use in the equally small roped off swimming area. One of the best beaches in the Bahamas can be found at Blue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay. Bahamas Local 2023. We are on the March 26th sailing. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. I just got off a cruise and we snorkled at pearl island. I put some Bahamas Coconut Rum in my Hydroflask and added some juice when I got to Blue Lagoon. It is the most powerful Internet-based resource in and for the Bahamian market. WebLocated just across the water from Paradise Island, about 3 miles northwest of Nassau, Blue Lagoon Island offers plenty of opportunities for rest, relaxation and fun in the sun. I posted a review and pictures on my blog. LauraS WebThe 8 Night Southeast Coast & Bahamas visits Baltimore, Maryland; Orlando, Florida; Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Bimini, Bahamas and Baltimore, Maryland. What are the advantages of Blue Lagoon in your opinion? But if you are just looking for a good old beach day or some other more unique experience around Nassau, I would look elsewhere. The water is clear and shallow - perfect for our 4 and 1 year olds. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hello! Check current weather conditions, enjoy scenic views of the beaches, and discover the best places to visit. CC Help Jenn But we did end up finding 2 chairs really far down the beach. You are welcome to visit the marine park to see all these animals in their natural marine habitat. Clear editor. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114753850', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise in September. 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 The weather was a bit too cool for swimming and the waves were rough. So if swimming with doplhins in on your list of things to do, then visiting Blue Lagoon would be a good option. I know they have snorkeling so there must be a deeper area on the other side for that. Good luck in making your decision! Blue lagoon island was great I did swimming with the dolphins which was amazing. Lunch. Having only been to Pearl Island, I can only say that I really enjoyed it there. BahamasLocal.com is a user-friendly search engine with exclusive listings on businesses and community organizations in The Bahamas. 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 I loved the Bahamas when I went 2 years ago. See All New Providence Island Conversations. We arrived right on time and were promptly told that our 10am ferry had been canceled and there wouldnt be another one until 11 am. I have Combined with tasty local Bahamian food and drink. Which makes it the perfect relaxing beach day when visiting the Bahamas. Even the kids found enough to eat and not complain (for once!). Started August 27, 2021, By Was there much shade on Pearl Island? We're looking at doing the Sting Rays on Balmoral, but the few reviews I've found are not great/mixed. On 11/10/2018 at 7:36 AM, vacationlover_mn said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Note- moot point. We made lots of memories there, but wouldn't choose to do it a second time. However, if its right in there faces..of course they will want to do it. The beach I was on was in the ocean lagoon section. Mobile ticket. Upload or insert images from URL. Balmoral is much smaller than Blue Lagoon. The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. Paste as plain text instead, Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and up) Child Price: $64 (ages 3 to 9) Infant Price: $0 (ages 0 to 2) 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. We were there in January and did the Segway tour. Not that Pearl Island does, but they are very close to areas that the tour boat operators use. WebPearl Island Activities. The beach itself is beautiful and there are plenty of loungers. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. Junkanoo Beach, Nassau Everything You Need to Know! It's shared with Sandals. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Blue lagoon is more of a relax at the beach day. The island is beautiful and the people are nice, don't get me wrong. How To See The Famous Swimming Pigs of The Bahamas, Where You Can Hold a Sloth on Your Caribbean Cruise, Visiting Grand Cayman Island on a Cruise: Things To Do In Port, Visit Mahogany Beach in Roatan on Your Caribbean Cruise, The Atlantis, Bahamas Review The Good and the VERY Bad, What Its Really Like on an Alaskan Cruise. Started August 27, 2021, By It is a beautiful area, with plenty of fish and other assorted ocean life. I wish I had time to do them allbut alas, no. By LauraS Thanks for your review. Has anyone been to Pearl Island in 2017? It starts out like that but gets to above my waist out as you walk out further. The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. It's also a recent entry into the excursion business. So if you are set on swimming with dolphins, then definitely book the Blue Lagoon day excursion. We were then loaded into a boat - packed shoulder to shoulder, no social distancing and some guests refusing to wear their masks even though it was required. First of all, we did just the pearl island snorkel, not the pearl island snorkel w/ treasure hunt. The only negative is that I wish it was a longer stay. Your email address will not be published. And, DH needs an umbrella it seems like the VIP pkg at lagoon is the only way to ensure umbrella? We are only there from 7-2:30, so trying to decide what to do. Blue Lagoon Island is a small, private island located just off of Nassau, Bahamas. On the ride pack to port they will slow down and point out the waterfront homes of the rich and famous and historical sights. When seeing the dolphins in captivity - it was quite sad to see them circling around and around their small pens waiting to come out or be fed. Escape to an unforgettable day! Blue lagoon has easy access to all. To make your day truly memorable, add on swim or encounter. Our Offers. more, New Providence Island Destination Experts. It was the most amazing place I have ever stayed at and enjoyed it very very much. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By info@pearlislandbahamas.com. Former City Market on Cable Beach Now Open, Just Used Nassau Grocer Delivery Service at Harborside. Once you get the Pearl Island, you can get all your gear (a mask, snorkel, fins, and a vest). But at least the food was good. Food is expensive, 4 or 5 dollars for hamburgers and hotdogs and 7 or 8 dollars for bbq chicken. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. Pearl island is a tiny coral island with a minuscule beach. The unpaved area is rocky and jagged. Beach shoes need outside the actual beach. All views expressed on this post are posted by the users and do not represent the opinions of BahamasLocal.com, its management or staff. If any of the Business Information is incorrect, please let us know and we'll update the information. Explore the reef on a guided snorkel adventure. There is an Aqua Park, a games area and also snorkeling. I do. I stayed at Atlantis Royal Towers. 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. If you had your choice between Pearl island or Blue Lagoon for a 5 hour beach excursion with lunch which one would you prefer and why? We are doing the Dream at the end of March. I'm going in November and would like an honest review. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. It also has several decent sandy beaches and a calm lagoon area for the smaller children or if the waves are rough that day. Here is a recap of our experience and then you can decide if its a good option for you. 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. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. I just got off a cruise and we snorkled at pearl island. more. Powered by Invision Community. It was a relatively inexpensive excursion, about $45 a person I think. The most recent was a few months ago. 2018 Petabit Scale, All Rights Reserved. WebBlue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay, has been an interesting part of The Bahamas history for centuries. 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