Rum, and Rum Cakes

[bsamps]

Anyone know where, and if I can get rum and rum cakes in Nassau? I really have enjoyed the Tortuga Rum Cakes in the past, and of course, rum...being my favorite drink. We will be on the Dream the end of this month.

 

[GoofyforDisney3]

I was wondering about the cakes. Wasn't sure if you could bring food back onto the ship. If you can, were do you buy them? I won't have a ton of time because we are doing an exclusion to Blue Lagoon that day.

 

[bsamps]

I Google'd Tortuga Rum Cakes in Nassau. Apparently there is a bakery not far from port. It's on 10 Franklin St. I'm just wondering if anyone has been there?

 

[bsamps]

I'm not sure if they can be brought back through customs or not, but honestly... I'm not even sure if those things would make it that far. I may just eat them all up on the ship.

 

[JohnDS]

Anyone know where, and if I can get rum and rum cakes in Nassau? I really have enjoyed the Tortuga Rum Cakes in the past, and of course, rum...being my favorite drink. We will be on the Dream the end of this month.

Don't know the specific locations, but it looks like they are available.

http://www.tortugarumcakes.com/tortuga_locations.html

 

[lanejudy]

Yes, they are available and yes, you can bring them onboard and home. I forget the name if the ship we went to in Nassau, but it was just up the street (maybe a half block) from the port.
Enjoy your cruise!

 

[dbarker]

We bought rum cakes in Puerto Rico last summer. We had no problems bringing them back on board. (They come in different sizes). They are made ahead of time at a factory and are sealed. There is no problem with bringing factory-made, sealed food on board.

We shared them with our table mates on our anniversary. Our servers cut them and served them. (We asked ahead of time). We had a couple left over and had no problems going through customs. (The price is way below the limit).

 

[tinkerone]

don't know about the dream but they sold them on the fantasy. in the duty free liquor shop.

 

[RweTHEREyet]

We bought rum cakes at the rum cake shop in Nassau. The store was listed on the map of Nassau that DCL will put in your cabin. You can bring them back on the ship and thru customs. Ours made it home and were given as Christmas gifts.

 

[disney1990]

As long as you don't "open" the rum cakes - they are in their original "sealed" package, they can be brought off the ship and taken home.

As Christiaan told us, if you open them, you have to finish eating them on the ship.

 

[dc1969]

We bought many the last time we were in Nassau, it's an easy walk from port. Not sure about the whole bringing them on board as we flew to the Bahamas last time

 

[bumbershoot]

On the Customs website....

We regret that it is necessary to take agricultural items from your baggage. They cannot be brought into the United States because they may carry animal and plant pests and diseases. Restricted items include meats, fruits, vegetables, plants, soil, and products made from animal or plant materials.

From http://www.aphis.usda.gov...

USDA requires a written permit for importing fresh and/or frozen fruits and vegetables (including fresh herbs and sprouts) for consumption from all foreign sources into the United States and its territories.

Fresh and frozen...not aged inside of alcohol...

And you can bring home the chocolate from the Chocolate Factory tour, too. (though eat the pineapple nearly immediately, because the pineapple starts to break down the chocolate...plus it's tasty. )

 

[Ravenne]

I've read that the nearby Straw Market can be a bit shady. Is the walk from port to Tortuga's pretty safe, especially with young children in tow?

 

[SteelersLover]

The tortuga rum cake shop is within a 2 block area not far from the dock in Nassau. The cakes are in sealed boxes and can be brought back into the Dream. I purchased some this past September with no problem. The straw market is in a warehouse type building now; not seedy but there will be folks asking if you'd like to follow them to a counterfeit purse store a few doors away. BTW those little cakes taste good

 

[iloverags2]

Yes, there is a Tortuga Rum Factory store in Nassau and it is within easy walking distance of the pier. When you exit the pier, you will be exiting onto Woodes Rodgers Walk which is the very small street running the length of the pier (and ends at Senor Frogs). Cross over and make a right onto Woodes Rodgers. Walk about a block or two to Frederick Street and make a left. Tortuga will be a couple of doors down on the left. Enjoy!

 

[NCConch]

There are a number of gift shops around the port in Nassau that sell the rum cakes. I bought a sampler six-pack.

As far as the straw market being "shady"... It's not Walmart, but I had no problem bringing my daughter in there. It is a bargainer's paradise if you like cheaply made souvenirs. My guess is that most of the stuff in there is made in China. I can remember the days of the "Bahama Mamas" sitting in there with piles of palm fronds making hats and bags. I understand that items like that cannot be brought into Fla due to plant viruses.

As far as bargaining, my wife is in Intl merchandising and sourcing and she had a field day cutting deals for souvenirs.

 

[iloverags2]

Here's a map to go with my previous post. You will exit the pier at Festival Place. Senor Frogs is to the far left on the map. I've put an arrow to the approximate location of Tortuga on Frederick Street. Hope this helps!

 

[hoffman1]

How much should I expect to pay for a cake?
Our local grocery has the small Tortuga cakes for $6.
I was wondering if they were cheaper on the island.

 

[Ravenne]

How much should I expect to pay for a cake?
Our local grocery has the small Tortuga cakes for $6.
I was wondering if they were cheaper on the island.

I'd like to know too. Their website had the 16oz cakes for $25, but that includes shipping.

 

[russ0907]

What about the purchasing of rum. Any recommendations on stores and whats you favorite rum.