cruisejunkie76 Posted February 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hi, I will be on the Norwegian Sky sailing 24th October. First stop will be Grand Bahama. Not sure what to exprect. I heard so many different things. Is it worth going ashore? If yes, book an excursion or just walk off? sorry, will be my first time to the Bahamas and I have sooo many questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkereina Posted February 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2016 It's been a while since we've been to this port, but if memory serves, its industrial so you will need a plan when you get off the ship. No place to walk to in the immediate vicinity. We booked a snorkeling excursion but it rained that day, so we changed to a city tour on a bus which had stops at two different shopping areas. It was decent for what it was in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brunello22 Posted February 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2016 We rented a car and drove around the island. There are many beautiful and secluded beaches once you get outside of Freeport. We visited Lucayan National Park, the caverns, and enjoyed the beaches to ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilsand Posted February 12, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The port is at freeport but located in an industrial area with no where to walk nearby. Once departing the ship is a shopping , area with bars and places to eat. They have cabs which will take you into freeport town but there is very little to see IMO They have taxis which will take you to Port Lucaya ( 20 minutes away ) This is the main tourist area for Grand Bahama. It has a nice beach, shopping area , bars and even a casino. There are excursions to take you to beach and other places available through the ship or available in the areas just off the ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zubee23 Posted February 12, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 12, 2016 For my money, I would do NCL's $49 p/p beaches and caves shore excursion. Takes you to Gold Rock Beach, the Lucayan National Park and Banana Bay Restaurant. At Banana Bay you buy your own food - get cracked conch! Or something else Bahamian. Restaurant is directly on the beach. Gold Rock Beach does not have any facilities. No beach chairs - nothing. Bring blow up beach lounges! And beach towels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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