Nassau port adventure Pearl Island vs Blue Lagoon?

[livvydo]

I think this may have been asked before, but hoping for new experiences and feedback!

I'm trying to decide between Pearl Island and Blue Lagoon as an excursion in Nassau. Has anyone a) done both and have a preference and/or b) any feedback about which would be better for a 4 year old?

 

[DisneyByMarriage]

I think this may have been asked before, but hoping for new experiences and feedback!

I'm trying to decide between Pearl Island and Blue Lagoon as an excursion in Nassau. Has anyone a) done both and have a preference and/or b) any feedback about which would be better for a 4 year old?

Following this. Deciding the same thing next year for older kids, but will say the one you tube video I watched mentioned how blue lagoon’s water didn’t go deeper than 3-4 feet (except in the blow up area where life jackets are required). We are leaning towards Pearl because of snorkeling.

 

[auntlynne]

I haven’t gone to Pearl Island due to its limited water access from a Sandy beach. In all the videos I watch, it is built on a rocky atoll, with only one sand beach.

Blue Lagoon shows more “beach”. If the water is only 3-4 feet, that’s deep enough for a 4 yo. Shady lounger area.

I would look at Margaritaville Resort water park day pass. It’s walkable from the port. Has a lazy river and beach front. If you need to bail and return to the ship, there is no waiting for the designated boat.

And there is the option to stay on the boat. Fairly common. If you have never cruised before and are doing a short cruise (3-4 days), with a 4 yo, you might enjoy using the ship’s features. A 4-day cruise only gets you 3 full days onboard.

 

[shananigans]

I haven’t gone to Pearl Island due to its limited water access from a Sandy beach. In all the videos I watch, it is built on a rocky atoll, with only one sand beach.

Blue Lagoon shows more “beach”. If the water is only 3-4 feet, that’s deep enough for a 4 yo. Shady lounger area.

I would look at Margaritaville Resort water park day pass. It’s walkable from the port. Has a lazy river and beach front. If you need to bail and return to the ship, there is no waiting for the designated boat.

And there is the option to stay on the boat. Fairly common. If you have never cruised before and are doing a short cruise (3-4 days), with a 4 yo, you might enjoy using the ship’s features. A 4-day cruise only gets you 3 full days onboard.

Is that day pass booked through Disney or ?

 

[shananigans]

We sail in Sept and have done Pearl Island and it was great. However … it was in Oct 2021 and our ship was the only one there.

On FB pages I’ve been reading Blue Lagoon has 3-4 diff cruise lines there and finding a spot is really a challenge. I’m seriously considering canceling it. The food reviews are all meh as well.

 

[auntlynne]

Is that day pass booked through Disney or ?

Just through their website. Possibly walk-up; check the website. There are videos on YouTube if you want to see it in action. Also able to see the walk to it on several of the videos.

 

[icharis]

Well blue lagoon just sank and killed a lady. I would avoid both…

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[mcd2745]

We've done both, and I preferred Blue Lagoon (recent tragedy aside)

 

[VTNuke]

First, the transport to Pearl Island would be very similar, if not the same transport company, as Blue Lagoon. I think the tragedy of that ferry should cause some concern for any transport, not just to Blue Lagoon. We've done both and Blue Lagoon is a lot better. We did the VIP area on Blue Lagoon, but Pearl didn't have that option. The food at Blue Lagoon VIP was a lot better, the beach was better, service, etc....Pearl is fine, but Blue Lagoon is better.

Not sure if the accident will change anything, but who knows.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/saw-this-news-about-blue-lagoon-ferry.3934365/