Splendor Bahamas what beach?

[boopsahoy]

We would like to go to a beach the day in Grand Turk and the day in Nassau, but we don't want to pay for an excursion. What beaches can we get to easily? Thanks in advance:)

[djhsolara]

In Grand Turk the beach is directly off the ship. If you are parked on the left side of the pier and your room is port, you'll see the beach. It is a very nice beach.

 

Sorry I can't comment on Nassau beaches.

[boopsahoy]

In Grand Turk the beach is directly off the ship. If you are parked on the left side of the pier and your room is port, you'll see the beach. It is a very nice beach.

 

Sorry I can't comment on Nassau beaches.

 

Great! Do they have chairs to rent?

[Mutumbojimbo]

Great! Do they have chairs to rent?

 

 

The center in Grand Turk was funded by the cruise lines, so there are chairs and they are free to use. It's beautiful.

 

People say that they've walked to Junkanoo Beach in Nassau, you can see it past Señor Frogs, but I haven't personally.

 

 

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[fourkittys]

Grand Turk is now one of two of our favorite beaches (along with Half Moon Cay). It is right at the cruise port and so beautiful. Free chairs, some shade, and beautiful fish that swim right by you as you enjoy the water. Some find the rocks troublesome. But they are very smooth and sunk in the sandy botton. I didn't even wear my water shoes and didn't mind them at all. Since the ocean is so salty I just lifted my knees and floated around like a cork, no floaty needed. Very fun, easy in, easy out.

[PAcruiser25]

Agree re: Grand Turk.

Nassau: Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island is free - next to the Atlantis. We love it. I think you can rent chairs. Watch the surf - often rough but pretty calm last time we were there. I think the cab is $5 each way.

[boopsahoy]

Agree re: Grand Turk.

Nassau: Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island is free - next to the Atlantis. We love it. I think you can rent chairs. Watch the surf - often rough but pretty calm last time we were there. I think the cab is $5 each way.

Thanks for the info!:)

[christmas]

Jukanoo Beach, Cabbage Beach or Cable Beach.

[boopsahoy]

Jukanoo Beach, Cabbage Beach or Cable Beach.

 

Where is Cable Beach? I looked it up and it looks wonderful!

[christmas]

Where is Cable Beach? I looked it up and it looks wonderful!

 

Cable Beach is in front of several hotels the Wyndham and the Sheraton is a few of them.

[boopsahoy]

Cable Beach is in front of several hotels the Wyndham and the Sheraton is a few of them.

 

I assume you need to taxi there-is it a long ride?

[christmas]

I assume you need to taxi there-is it a long ride?

 

Yes, you will need a taxi. About a 30 min ride.

[boopsahoy]

Yes, you will need a taxi. About a 30 min ride.

 

Thanks! Do you remember approximately how much it cost each way?

[2CoolCanucks]

You don't need to take a taxi to Cable Beach. You can take the bus 10a (the same one that would take you to the Sheraton ) and get dropped off at Cable Beach It's $1.25 pp per way.

Edited March 5, 2014 by 2CoolCanucks

[boopsahoy]

You don't need to take a taxi to Cable Beach. You can take the bus 10a (the same one that would take you to the Sheraton ) and get dropped off at Cable Beach (also known as Goodman's Bay beach) It's $1.25 pp per way.

 

Cool:D:D

[christmas]

Yes there is a local bus that will take you as well. I can't remember the price as it has been a few years since I was in Nassau. I just prefer the taxi.

[2CoolCanucks]

to clarify, Cable Beach starts after Goodman's beach and goes west towards the Sheraton/Melia and other hotels in that area. It is actually a long strip of beach with many hotels abutting it rather than one small specific place.

[JohnSpo]

In Nassau, Junkanoo Beach is a 15 minute walk from the pier. It can be a little crowded but you can buy good/cheap food and drinks there. If Junkanoo Beach is too crowded for you, you can continue walking for another 5 minutes and the beach will still be nice and much less crowded. Enjoy.:cool:

[boopsahoy]

In Nassau, Junkanoo Beach is a 15 minute walk from the pier. It can be a little crowded but you can buy good/cheap food and drinks there. If Junkanoo Beach is too crowded for you, you can continue walking for another 5 minutes and the beach will still be nice and much less crowded. Enjoy.:cool:

 

Great information everyone! Its very appreciated.:D

[djhsolara]

There is also a very large free form pool at Grand Turk. We like going between the beach and the pool.