Help me decide: BCH or Junkanoo?

[beachlover777]

We are cruising in December and are only in port from 7-3. We have an almost two year old and would like a beach for him to just play at for the day. I thought I was set on BCH, but am wondering if Junkanoo is a better deal since its free and we can buy local food/drinks. In guessing we won't even make it off the boat until 8ish and will need to head back to the ship around 1:30ish to give us plenty of time to board. Any advice? There are three adults on the toddler. Also, will I need to bring a bucket and shovel or do the beaches have them?

[aisahunterrider]

Go, my son loved it. He just learned to snorkel (6 years old) and stayed in water all day.Its not fancy by any means but as a mom the bathrooms were clean, water calm and clear, umbrella available.(August 2013). Going back in 3 weeks I'm sure we will go back. I like that we can walk there. The taxi drivers in Nassau drive me crazy.

[beachlover777]

Go, my son loved it. He just learned to snorkel (6 years old) and stayed in water all day.Its not fancy by any means but as a mom the bathrooms were clean, water calm and clear, umbrella available.(August 2013). Going back in 3 weeks I'm sure we will go back. I like that we can walk there. The taxi drivers in Nassau drive me crazy.

 

 

 

Thank you for the advice. With my son so young, I am trying to have a nice time and avoid taxis as well (don't trust their driving and we aren't carrying a car seat). Sound like this will be a good option for us.

[mominva]

We just went to Junkanoo beach and had a fun time with my 3 teenagers. The water is beautiful and calm. We took lots of pretty pictures. My recommendation is to take water shoes. My kids and husband weren't bothered but I got a little worried about some glass shards I saw. I think the bottom was also a little rocky. Like I said, only I was bothered, so it couldn't have been that bad.