5 hrs what to do

[Tradizney]

Will be in Nassau in Jan. Looking for ideas of what to do.

 

Thanks

Tracey

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

There are a lot of choices. Please scan through the previously posted threads because nearly every option from sightseeing to shopping to beach activities are posted. If you can narrow down what you're thinking, we can answer with more specifics if you have questions.

 

BobK/Orlando

[Tradizney]

We are interested in seeing the forts, pirate museum, pompey museum.

 

Like historical stuff. What's best mode of transportation. Any private guides?

[scubagirrl]

Grab a map when you get off the ship.. They are all within walking distance.

(except fort montegue). There is also a walking tour available from the visitors center, or you can do it yourself.

http://www.bahamas-treasures.com/bahamas/Walkingtour.html

http://www.bahamas-on-line.com/npi.html

http://www.pirates-of-nassau.com/location.htm

[CaribbeanBound]

Get out and see the island. The ship berths at a pier. We opted to take it easy and just walk around and enjoy some shopping. We started with a very pleasant horse and buggy ride for $10 per person. It was a nice way to start the morning. The old Straw Market burned down. The current location is a bit crowded. Most of the vendors appear to be selling the same merchandise (or junk, depending on your point of view). You can easily get 20% to 30% off the original asking prices if you don't appear too interested in anything you want to buy. Being Sunday, many shops were not open. The ones that were, did a fairly brisk business with 3 ships in port. Postage stamps can be bought in machines in the pharmacies. 68 cents worth of Bahaman stamps for $1 US. You can drop your postcards in the red PO boxes on the street. Several passengers caught taxis and water taxis to the Atlantis Casino. The water taxis will wait until they're way overloaded before sailing, despite the captain's warning that "we are getting full and are leaving right now". We saw one taxi bob precariously to and fro under the weight of the upper deck passengers. We thought it would tip over for sure, but it did not. We bought a cool embroidered t-shirt, made with the new photosensitive thread that changes from white to vibrant colors in the sun, at one of the shops.

 

Complete details:

http://www.lavasurfer.com/info/westerncaribbean.html