Dolphin excursion advice... Balmoral, Atlantis or Blue Lagoon?

[Cinderellie]

I see on NCL's excursion lists that there are 3 different dolphin experiences in Nassau, with 3 different prices. Balmoral, Atlantic and Blue Lagoon.

 

We have a party of 10... mostly college kids who have never swum with dolphins before. They would want the full encounter. That said... I have 10 people to go on this excursion. NOT CHEAP!

 

Can anyone compare the excursions for us? Best experience? Best beach afterwards? We may all not do the dolphin swim... just watch and enjoy the beach afterward.

 

Any advice you can share would be appreciated.

 

Thanks!

[Hothams]

I was wondering the same thing also if there was one which was better for onlookers who didn't wish to swim w the Dolphins....

 

 

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[mjkacmom]

I've heard better reviews for Blue Lagoon than Atlantis, where you can't use the beach.

[grwrn]

Just got back today from the Bahamas on CCL. Six of eight had purchased the Balmoral Island dolphin excursion with the other two to observe. However, it was cancelled due to high winds and rough waters. All excursions requiring small boat transportation was cancelled. Our money was refunded and we stayed overnight in Nassau again due to the conditions but we were able to choose the Atlantis excursion which included a beach day. It was not cancelled as their facility is man-made. The other two in our party was able to purchase the observer package and they actually sat behind us on the man-made beach and watched us. The real beach was closed again due to the weather and we went to the Atlantis man-made lagoon afterwards. The observer package included a free-lunch the others did not.