WebPearl Island Activities. By Another beach is located behind the pavilion. I've read that the pool isn't complete and there is a lot of construction still happening. You are ready to leave the island within an hour and a half. CC Help Jenn To learn more about our resort and villas, call 1-800-310-5148. I just got the beach day with lunch. It left a ton of sand and beach area to run an play and crystal clear water to splash in. 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. we are going for 11-14 June and your review will help me maximize my time and save money. Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and up) Child Price: $64 (ages 3 to 9) Infant Price: $0 (ages 0 to 2) But we did end up finding 2 chairs really far down the beach. The island is beautiful and the people are nice, don't get me wrong. 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. 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. But we were smart and decided to just wait an hour and by 1 pm, we were able to walk right up and get anything we wanted. We are only there from 7-2:30, so trying to decide what to do. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. The buffet lunch served was delicious and the service very good. You can cancel your pass up until 11:59 p.m. the day before your arrival on their website, however, you can cancel by email up until 10 a.m. the day of your arrival. Once there, your three grandkids will have a blast. Food is expensive, 4 or 5 dollars for hamburgers and hotdogs and 7 or 8 dollars for bbq chicken. 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. Pearl Island Bahamas East Bay Shopping Centre East Bay Street Nassau, The Bahamas. No one checks! Any and all details about each island would be helpful. Experience the warm, secluded cays of Treasure Island (also called Blue Balmoral uses the south side/ Sandals the North. Great tour! My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. Leaving on the Edge on the 20th of this month. Looks like on the excursion to Pearl people complained that they were only allowed a short period of time. So if you are set on swimming with dolphins, then definitely book the Blue Lagoon day excursion. What are the advantages of Blue Lagoon in your opinion? 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. It was the best day of my whole trip and we didn't even "book" anything special, just layed out on the beach. I'm between pearl island and blue lagoon as those two are offered by the cruise line. We are Jen and Abby, a single mom and daughter traveling the world on a budget. At the Blue Lagoon the possibilities are endless. Drink prices etc I remember were about $6 or so for Kaliks and $7 or so for imports such as Coors light etc. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. WebThe 8 Night Southeast Coast & Bahamas visits Baltimore, Maryland; Orlando, Florida; Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Bimini, Bahamas and Baltimore, Maryland. Your link has been automatically embedded. Enjoy your own private cabana with personal server. Blue Laggoon sounds great but a little short. I'm going in November and would like an honest review. 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. Blue Lagoon does not have very many food or drink options (okay, they technically only have one!) 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. Some other guest we talked to said they loved it and had a great time. Did anyone make it to Pearl Island? I wish I had time to do them allbut alas, no. 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. They have a beach bar (extra price) and a lunch (included) that was very tasty. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. However, if its right in there faces..of course they will want to do it. Nassau is the first day of the cruise so I don't want to get baked and have problems. Started August 27, 2021, By Which makes it great for kids to run and play on without it getting too deep. It was a relatively inexpensive excursion, about $45 a person I think. We easily booked the night before and were instructed to arrive at the Blue Lagoon Island office at 9:15 am for a 10:00 am ferry ride. November 25, 2021 in Shore Excursions. Any recent reviews or opinions on these 3 locations? There is an Aqua Park, a games area and also snorkeling. 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. 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. The island is small, but everyone seemed to be spread out and it never seemed crowded at all. You will be salty for the rest of the day, just get used to it. Offered in: English. There were 3 baby dolphins that I could see . Im debating between the two. 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. The Blue Lagoon operation is top notch and offer many options to relax as well as many activities -- for young and old alike. Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? Was there much shade on Pearl Island? Lots to see and do! The island is beautiful and the people are nice, don't get me wrong. WebThe crystal clear waters surrounding Pearl Island is the perfect venue to explore these natural wonders. Thrilled? i was leaning towards Pearl until I read it was not ready for visitors. WebBlue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay, has been an interesting part of The Bahamas history for centuries. Please give your opinions. If you have your own, no need to borrow gear from BL. LauraS Is that the cruise you are booked on? Last time we went to Blue Lagoon the water was only 6 inches deep. Beautiful beach. Powered by Invision Community. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-104277943', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Nassau at the end of the month on a cruise and thinking about spending the day at either Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon Island. But dont worry if you have older kids, there is a deeper section to swim in by the inflatables if they want to snorkel or jump in the water. We're booked for the Pearl Island Treasure Hunt, which includes a meal, did you run into anyone who took that excursion? 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. D Alt HELP PLEASE!! I'm not sure when you're going but I'll report back after my trip to let you know how Pearl Island was. info@pearlislandbahamas.com. Enjoy! Wanted to see if there are any updates about Nassau Beach excursions? It's very family friendly and the inner lagoon makes it safe swimming for the kids, no matter what the weather conditons. Balmoral and Pearl Island seem less expensive. Reviews online regularly repeated that people like the food at Pearl Island more than Blue Lagoon PI is 5 hours, vs 4 hours at BL At BL, I'd probably be most We didnt really have anywhere else to be so we sat and waited. But, unfortunately, you are there for about 3 and a half hours. This is a dangerous and controversial practice and those operators should be avoided. Not that Pearl Island does, but they are very close to areas that the tour boat operators use. We origionally booked our day at the Atlantis. The water is clear and shallow - perfect for our 4 and 1 year olds. And they say you only get one, but the nice guy at the drink station had no problem giving us refills. We waited in a very long, slow line just off the ship for our tickets. Clear editor. PO Box CB-11567 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. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By It was the most amazing place I have ever stayed at and enjoyed it very very much. But, unfortunately, you are there for about 3 and a half hours. I looked into these as well as we were just in Nassau last week. If I ever go again, I'd probably drag a chair from the lagoon side to the beach side anyway. Next time I'll proof read before sending [emoji849]. Heather have you been to Pearl Island? We have our own snorkeling equipment, but cant figure out if you're allowed to snorkel on your own in either of these islands? 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 WebPearl island is generally flat concrete with a few steps to the beach. But beware they are just like everything else in the Bahamasexpensive! Ultimately decided to book the VIP Cabana for 2 at Pearl Island. It was a relatively inexpensive excursion, about $45 a person I think. The lunch was BBQ flavored chicken and some sides. Is the popular Nassau excursion Pearl Island better than Blue Lagoon Island? You also get a choice between fresh water, lemonade or fruit punch to go with your meal. Overall, Im glad we went and checked it out. It is a short trip. The staff from BL seemed very disorganized, but people were patient for the most part. Do you have more pics of the island in general. Photographer @ the Atlantis for family picture? 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 ). Looking at the pictures, I just worry about being able to cover up. The beach itself is beautiful and there are plenty of loungers. Balmoral would be my choice. The snorkel and mask are the basics - bring your own if you have them. The beach area as mentioned by Va4fam has several paddleboards, kayaks, and other water things. CC Help Jenn It also has several decent sandy beaches and a calm lagoon area for the smaller children or if the waves are rough that day. It was, afte rall, a beach. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2604951, https://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2548890. Good luck in making your decision! 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. It is a beautiful area, with plenty of fish and other assorted ocean life. The water is protected within the lagoon, crystal clear, not terribly deep, flat, and just perfect. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Telephone (USA): 1-305-677-6594. At Dolphin Encounters, you have the once in a lifetime opportunity to play with dolphins before marveling at their spectacular leaps and bows, and meet amazing sea lions. You are welcome to visit the marine park to see all these animals in their natural marine habitat. Totally agree with ScubaJC on BL. Even the kids found enough to eat and not complain (for once!). They are doing some work on one of the docks so there is some construction there too but if you go left off the dock, you can easily get away from it. They have a concierge that can book you directly on several tours around the Bahamas. Here is a recap of our experience and then you can decide if its a good option for you. 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 left feeling really sad and disappointed that the cruise line endorsed this type of entertainment. Here is a full review of our fun day at Blue Lagoon Island. On 11/10/2018 at 7:36 AM, vacationlover_mn said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Note- moot point. Posted October 2, 2018 Blue Lagoon is an island that you can only get to on Blue Lagoon's ferry. Thanks for your review. And Blue Lagoon does NOT feed the fish/stingrays, like some other excursions do. Just looking for the best beach. Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Bahamas? We enjoyed Blue Lagoon and didn't find the water to be all that shallow. Powered by Invision Community. Good luck in making your decision! ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114753850', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise in September. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hello! Your email address will not be published. Our Offers. 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. Very colorful and fun, and more than enough room for everyone. You are ready to leave the island within an hour and a half. Disappointed? Definitely choose Blue Lagoon over Pearl Island It starts out like that but gets to above my waist out as you walk out further. Pearl island has a rocky beach with little sand at times -- luck of the draw. Aqua blue water and nice sittings. The kids loved the inflatables and shallow water of the lagoon to play in. Thank you so much for coming back and updating us! With Blue Lagoon, much of the attraction for people is the animal shows etc. Balmoral is much smaller than Blue Lagoon. And, DH needs an umbrella it seems like the VIP pkg at lagoon is the only way to ensure umbrella? We took a small stroll and walked around to some other areas where there were noother poeple and the views were amaing. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. All views expressed on this post are posted by the users and do not represent the opinions of BahamasLocal.com, its management or staff. Were you satisfied? We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? By then, a crowd of people was waiting and not very happy. The lighthouse is cute and the views of the beach and water are nice from the top. Also have my 80 yr old father in law(whose more like 60)so want to have something for all to do. It also made for some really good INSTAGRAM photo spots! I don't do those, so I did just the beach. We are on the March 26th sailing. WebBlue Lagoon has more activities and more space. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Which should YOU choose on your next visit to Nassau and the Bahamas?#celebrityedge #cruisevlog #nassau I just got off a cruise and we snorkled at pearl island. My snorkel didn't even fit in my mouth! You can only get there by Ferry and there are no vehicles on this small We booked the VIP beach pass. The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. It's also a recent entry into the excursion business. I would do Blue Lagoon again "only" if Pearl Island was sold out. awestover89, February 13, 2022 in Bahamas. I guess it depends on when you are going - sounds like it will be nice but it's not there yet. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. Option 1: Pearl Island offers a beach break and snorkel (lighthouse climb). Given that Atlantis also has beach access and a dolphin experience on its property, would you say its a day trip to Blue Lagoon is worth it? I am going on Celebrity next April. When are you sailing? But at least the food was good. Bring your own gear and enjoy the BL -- lots to do and see for adults and kids alike. The only negative is that I wish it was a longer stay. Beach Escape incl. 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 We made lots of memories there, but wouldn't choose to do it a second time. When we first arrived at Blue Lagoon it was right around noon and they line for the food buffet was insanely long. Let me just say that the gear isn't the best. Choose one of our exciting Beach Escape Packages and experience the perfect tropical getaway! Nassau Explore the reef on a guided snorkel adventure. Your message has not been sent. Not sure if either is worth visiting, or if we should continue our tradition of staying on the ship. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. Your email address will not be published. :). Shirley Street If you have smaller kids than Blue Lagoon will be a GREAT place to visit. There are 2 sides though and we didn't really know. The lagoon is really shallow andyou can basically walk across the enitre thing to the other side. CC Help Jenn It was very crowded in the non VIP area the day I was there. We took the Blue Lagoon ship excursion this past November. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you want a relaxed beach day and something a bit unique, I'd take Blue Lagoon for sure. More activities at one for example? You can post now and register later. We're looking forward to it and hope that it's worth the money. Basically walk across the enitre thing to the other side there yet and. 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