Just winging it in Freeport?

[WouldBeCruiser]

We have 8 hours in Freeport and can't decide whether to book any shore excursions. We're not into swimming or any water sports, but wouldn't mind finding a nice beach, and maybe taking a look around the markets. Can we just do our own thing? Will we be able to find transportation to a beach without booking something in advance through the ship ?

Something I read here in a previous post gave me the idea that we could probably just get a taxi on the pier/dock and ask the driver to take us to a nice resort.

( Of course I can't find the thread now!!!)

[firefly333]

I think it was 7 miles into town from the port. yes, you can easily catch a cab. I wouldnt do the local bus system, just me.

[sallyb]

Please look on the ports of call boards. Freeport harbor is industrial, but they do have some shops and a small straw market. We booked an independent excursion and had a wonderful day.

[golfadj]

We were there once and not impressed.

 

Go to the port of call pages and look around for activities.

[LambKnuckles]

Either plan on booking something or at least taking a taxi to town... There is nothing at the pier -- except cheesy stores and a bar.

I chose to walk around the pier stores and then the rest of the day on board... Quite pleasant!!! But, if you want port activites -- don't expect the pier to capture your interest or give you entertainment...

Now -- Nassau is TOTALLY different. I found walking straight off the ship and into town was EASY and OUTSTANDING!!!

[vacruizer]

The weather wasn't great when we were in Freeport so after a quick stroll through the market by the pier (VERY nice and friendly vendors - much better vibe than Nassau) I was fascinated by sitting on our balcony and watching the works of the port. But it's very industrial. I spent several hours watching the tugs bring in container ships, the cranes unloading, checked out an old casino ship docked nearby, the drydock facilities, etc.

 

But I like stuff like that - most people would probably want to take a cab somewhere.

[*Mach*]

We did the all inclusive at the Wyndham Viva Fortuna. Had a great time.

The cab fare as $12/pp round trip.

:)

[S.S.Oceanlover]

We have 8 hours in Freeport and can't decide whether to book any shore excursions. We're not into swimming or any water sports, but wouldn't mind finding a nice beach, and maybe taking a look around the markets. Can we just do our own thing? Will we be able to find transportation to a beach without booking something in advance through the ship ?

Something I read here in a previous post gave me the idea that we could probably just get a taxi on the pier/dock and ask the driver to take us to a nice resort.

( Of course I can't find the thread now!!!)

 

We took a cab (van) to the Westin hotel and hung out on the beach for the day.

 

Paid a few dollars for a couple chairs for my wife and myself and when I gave the guy a $5 tip he gave us another chair for free for my son.

 

Bill

[Cleveland Joe]

We paid $5.00 per person each way and took a can (van) from the port to the beach outside of the Grand Bahama hotel. It wasn't a problem at all--don't pay for the shore excursion to the beach!

[imsulin]

Just curious -is the My Lucaya resort still there? I haven't been there, but it was heavily advertised in the early 2000's as an A/I. They offered package deals with air, mainly from SE cities. TIA.