Nassau excursion questions

[branv]

My first post, been lurking all dang day!

DH and I will be Anniv. cruising in January, and we're contemplating what to do in Nassau. Blue Lagoon looks lovely (all those hammocks!), but not certain of the scheduling logistics...what time the boat departs, how long the trip to BL takes. Also, does anyone know what the earliest boat we can take back from Blue Lagoon is? Kind of weird to feel trapped on an excursion if we grow bored/tired. DH has that pale freckly skin so the sun has been known on occasion to sneak up on him and wear him out. Plus, wondering if there was an early enough boat back, if we'd still have time to just go sneak a "look" *cough * at the Atlantis Casino

Anyone does the two snorkeling excursions: catamaran vs. the Caribbean Queen Boat one? I noticed the Queen is alot shorter an excursion then the catamaran. Wondering which one simply has the best snorkeling.

Though I read, I believe, that both snorkeling excursions require you to wear a floatation vest, which can be a little frustrating for those of us who want to get a little closer.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[mketting]

We did the Blue Lagoon excursion last year. THe ferry ride was about 40 min. the water was pretty rough so the trip was slower than normal I think. The Island was very lovely, lots of area to walk around with some very pisturesques spots, in one area you have to sorta climb down a hill, you cannot swim in that spot but if you want to just sit and relax in peace it was great.

When we went there were 2 returning ferries, I think they were at 2 and 4 or 2:30/4:30. We came back on the early ferry, looked around the straw market a bit and then headed back to the ship. My DD had time to swim in the mickey pool for awhile and then we got ready for dinner. It was a very day nice for us.

When we snorkeled with the stingrays at blue Lagoon and on CC I simply took off my life vest and held onto the strap (so it didn't float away) while I dived down for that closer look.

 

[musicgirl]

We did the Blue Lagoon day. it was very nice, very peaceful. The ferry ride is kind of long. There is snorkeling and water craft (non-motorized) available for rent.

We did the Catamaran the next year. It was great as well. The snorkeling was definitely better, but no beach.

If I had to choose between the 2, I would do the Catamaran. The sail was nicer than the ferry ride. Also, we were back around 1 to eat, clean up and head back into Nassau for a quick tour.

On the blue lagoon, the 1st ferry didn't go back until 2 (there is a 2nd at 4). By the time we got back it was after 3 and it made for a very long day.