Beach day in Nassau

[mom2aprincenprincess]

in Nassu, is there a beach within walking distance? Is it necessary to purchase one of the Atlantis adventures to visit the beach. Atlantis is just very expensive for my family of 5. Although I would love to tour the ruins and etc. there.

 

[Shea&Van]

Hi there,

I think we are going to try Melia. If I remember correctly, it's $30 per person but it includes just beach access. You'd have to take a cab there too. I think the Hilton is walking distance from the port. Try searching in the search box on the top right side of the page. I know I've seen posts on Nassau day passes before

http://www.disboards.com/threads/nassau-resort-day-pass.3458485/

Have a great trip!!!

 

[The Sasquatch]

there arent any beaches in walking distance. There is also a beach day at Blue Lagoon that is far more reasonable than Atlantis and its still a "Disney" excursion

 

[eskimoinparadise]

there arent any beaches in walking distance. There is also a beach day at Blue Lagoon that is far more reasonable than Atlantis and its still a "Disney" excursion

There is a public beach not more than 10 minute walk from the pier, just past the Colonial Hilton. Google Junkanoo beach.

 

[delauzons]

We visited Junkanoo Beach in September. It is around a 25 minute walk. It is a small local beach. We had fun but it is nothing special.

 

[Steve19842015]

I've been to Nassau twice. Once with just my wife and we went to Sandals. It's an adult resort and was lots of fun. Last time we went with our 4 year and 11 year old. We ended up going to British Colonia Hilton. It's about a 10 min walk from the pier. You can pre order a beach pass that comes with a food/beverage credit. It's was pretty reasonable and no stress about getting back in time or having to take a taxi.

 

[DoleWhipMomma]

We did a cruise into Nassau with our 15 month old and our 3 year old and didn't want to take a cab anywhere due to not having carseats. So we bought a day pass from the hotel right outside the straw market and spent the day at the beach there. You get access to their bathrooms and restaurants. It was a very easy walk with a toddler and a stroller. The beach was ok, not the beach I think of when I think Caribbean. So next cruise to Nassau, we might get off to just stretch our legs, but otherwise we will just stay on the ship.

 

[mom2aprincenprincess]

I'm looking into doing the Atlantis Beach Day and Tour. If I use the Atlantis website it's cheaper than going through the DCL site. The only thing that I'm a little concerned with is the 25 minute car ride. We have 3 year old and a 6 year old that require booster/car seats.

 

[ldo]

We have gotten a day pass ($30 adults/$15 under 18) for the Sheraton, then Westin, now a Melia, I believe. It is on Cable Beach and very nice. Chairs, umbrellas, pools were included. It's very nice. We used to take the jitney bus around the corner from the straw market for $1PP, but you can also take a cab. I emailed in advance to confirm they still offer them, but just paid when I got there. The lobby area is very nice also, for those who want a break from the sun/heat.