What to do on a cruise?

Question

I am going on a cruise in a couple of weeks with my girlfriend and we will be stopping in Freeport and Nassau both for one day. I was wondering if anyone has gone to either of these places and if so what are some fun things that i need to do while we are there?

Answer 1

Here is a link where you can get some reviews. The good & The bad of each ship and itinerary and a better idea of what to do on your cruise.
http://www.cruisesonly.com/reviews/cruise-ship-reviews.asp?home=1

Here are a few things you can do:
1- Visit Blackbeard's Cay is surrounded by crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches and swaying palm trees.
2-Check out the Stingray Adventure.
3-Go on a glass-bottom-boat tour. This is some mild fun.
4-Snorkel with the stingrays at Blue Lagoon Island.
5-Visit Predator Lagoon where you'll see sharks, barracuda and many other creatures.
6- And probably my favorite: Hop on the powerboat Thriller, Nassau's fastest ride. Enjoy Nassau Harbor, Paradise Island and many other amazing spots.

Hope this helps. Have fun on your cruise!

Answer 2

While in Nassau I suggest you visit Atlantis. It is amazing. Do not pay for the shore excursion through your cruise line, you can go there on your on by water taxi for about $4.00 per person. You will be allowed to use the beach, and walk through the lobby, use the casino and go through the "dig" and aquariums. The only thing you cannot use are the pools and slides.
We enjoyed it so much, the following year I took my daughter there for her birthday and we stayed at the resort. It was great.

Answer 3

The ship excursions are pricey and you can go to the Freeport and Nassau websites to find out what you can do on your own. Lots of good suggestions above!

Answer 4

There will be two types of activities on your cruise, those on ship and those on tours off the ship. Here's what the ship is like; this will be generic since you did not say what cruise line or ship you will be on.

Each day of your cruise you will receive in your cabin a "newsletter" listing the time, place and particulars of everything happening for you on ship. There are generally activities like demonstrations of ice carvings, napkin folding and towel folding, and cooking demonstrations. There will be organized games and other activities around the pools. In the evenings there are generally shows, one show for those with an early dinner seating and another (same show) for those who eat late. There is always food available. Usually there is a place in ship where you can go get something. Or, you can always just pick up the phone in your cabin and order from the room service menu (food is free).

All ships, except Disney, have a casino with slots and table games. Ships have movie theaters, generally small but nice, and you can also see movies in your room. They have ATM’s and a purser’s desk where you can cash a check or exchange currency if you need to. There is a tour and activities desk so you can schedule land tours and activities.

Ships have free morning exercise programs, stretching and walking, etc, and on some you can pay for other things like Spinning or Yoga. All cruise ships have gyms so you can go workout, usually any time from 6:00 AM to late at night. There is usually a walking/running track on one of the decks also. Some ships leave the gym open all night. They call the gyms Spa because they do promote getting pampered with things like wraps and massages with aroma therapy. They will also generally have a beauty salon to do hair and nails; you have to pay for these treatments

There are always pools. Some ships have more than one and the newer ships generally have an indoor pool as well as outdoor ones and all of these have hot tubs. There is generally a basketball court on the top deck, a place for scuffle board, and a mini-golf course. The newer Royal Caribbean ships have a rock climbing wall and the newest one has a pool for water surfing.

There are places on ships to play cards and board games, and the cards and games are provided. If you want to just sit and read, there’s a library where you can bring your books or select one from the shelf. Ships have internet cafes and some offer WIFI if you bring your prefer to use your computer in your cabin (some ships offer notebooks for rent). There are cocktail lounges that feature a variety of music. Some have a piano bar with jazz. There is usually a disco that starts after 10:00 PM each night and last until everyone leave. On certain days ships will have special activities like a chocolate lovers buffet, or a midnight deck party .

When you get to ports you can take ship sponsored tours and activities (for a fee) or go on your own. In the Bahamas you will want to go to the Straw market, to the beach, and in Nassau to see the Atlantis hotel and aquarium on Paradise Island. Or you can pay to do things like go snorkel, scuba, jet ski, or go on a glass bottom boat ride or booze cruise on a sail boat or cat. You can go to the web site for your cruise line and find your cruise and it will have a link to show what tours will be offered and their price.

You will be busy while cruising (if you want to be) and when you get back you will be ready to go again.

Answer 5

We went to Freeport a few years ago. took the bus to the pirate cove, swimming in beautiful waters and having fun with other travelers

Answer 6

sit by the pool, have a drink, gamble a little if you like that sort of thing, watch movies, read, meet people

cruiseclues.com

Answer 7

go visit www.cruisecritic.com... go to the Boards section and there should be ports of call. lots of poepl give lots of advise of what to do and their experiences.

Answer 8

never been there or on any cruise but you an always just stay in your cabin :)