kculater Posted March 30, 2017 Author #26 Share Posted March 30, 2017 John Watling's is about a 15 minute walk from port. Seems a little longer becuse the last half of the walk is uphill! Graycliff cigars and chocolate isn't very far from Watling's coming back towards port. There is also the Nassau Pirate Museum that is just a block or so from Bay St. We're planning on hitting these 3 places and maybe also the Queen's Staircase, Fort Fincastle and maybe Government House. Thank you, I was wondering how long the walk is. Great information. Sent from my SM-T710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRW2 Posted March 30, 2017 #27 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I believe it is very warm and humid in July. You might want to take a cab to Queens Staircase, Fort Fincastle is at the top of the Staircase and to your right. Maybe take another cab to Junkanoo Beach, and then walk back to the ship when you are done at the beach. I do not know what cabs cost is Nassau, but the walk to the staircase is uphill. I'm from the south so figure the humidity won't be much worse than it is here...kind of like sticking your head in an oven. :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjmols Posted April 6, 2017 #28 Share Posted April 6, 2017 This is the walking tour we created and did last Thanksgiving. I would end the walk at Junkanoo beach bar, not worth the walk or money to go to Fish Fry. I am 63 and not the best of shape and was able to complete. At least walk to Queens Staircase and then everything else is down hill. https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Nassau+Walking+Tour/Queen's+Staircase/Fort+Fincastle/Government+House/Graycliff+Hotel+%26+Restaurant/St.Francis+Xavier+Cathedral/John+Watling%C2%B4s+Distillery/Junkanoo+Beach+(a+beach)/Goldie's+Conch+House/Straw+Market/@25.0762845,-77.3574568,15z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m62!4m61!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7d04505130c5:0xf28d547dad31a7c3!2m2!1d-77.3404288!2d25.0782955!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7d06abee5961:0x6338d56dc6c38c3d!2m2!1d-77.3378179!2d25.0738372!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7ce546d4bd2d:0xf10fbc5cdc90cf7e!2m2!1d-77.33852!2d25.0735953!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7d1caf44c6fd:0xe14903e94241c8e6!2m2!1d-77.3445849!2d25.0758295!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7d191ad5ef75:0x5054a8994ba1f6d2!2m2!1d-77.345546!2d25.075836!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7d1c72c1f705:0x29794928365647dd!2m2!1d-77.3481455!2d25.0758643!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7d1c41380a5f:0xbb69f09798099186!2m2!1d-77.3491412!2d25.0741003!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7d1bd7293e6b:0x107f4905755613a7!2m2!1d-77.349341!2d25.0789552!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f7d239ade5fdb:0x8b2219302d247d34!2m2!1d-77.3597681!2d25.0798706!1m5!1m1!1s0x892f6321140b93cf:0x61c54bcad60e3aed!2m2!1d-77.3433899!2d25.0784597!3e2 Thanks for this - I too have been wondering what to do in Nassau - shall follow your steps:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMO3CCO1 Posted April 12, 2017 #29 Share Posted April 12, 2017 When doing a self-guided walking tour, if you go too the chocolate factory, rum factory and rum cakes do you still get to try samples or do you have to book a tour to have the tastings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbuxmom Posted April 12, 2017 #30 Share Posted April 12, 2017 The walk to Junkanoo beach is less than 15 minutes. The tiki bikini hut is a great place to purchase a chair package from. They are relatively cheap and there is a package that comes with adult beverages for around $30. **** IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING THE PIRATE MUSEUM, DON'T DO IT**** That was the biggest waste of time and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscardog Posted April 12, 2017 #31 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Are there plenty of taxis at Junkanoo beach if we decide not to walk back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted April 13, 2017 #32 Share Posted April 13, 2017 I found this tour. It is inexpensive and quick. If you want to get off the ship for a little bit. If I don't do my own thing, I might do this one. https://www.viator.com/tours/Nassau/Fun-Run-Nassau-and-Paradise-island-Tour/d420-16383P1 We booked this for our May 7th cruise. There seems to be a little confusion whether or not the tour brings us back to the cruise port at the end, but I suppose we can walk or take a taxi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survivor 5th Year Posted April 16, 2017 #33 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Has anyone done the parasailing at Cabbage Beach? If so, what did you think? It's a little pricey at $80 each. They have parasailing at St. Maarten for $45 each, so would save a little money. However, we already have an excursion in St. Maarten so time will be more rushed. Thinking it might be better to pay a little more since there is really nothing we want to do at Nassau and transportation to and from Port is included. Would love some reviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsjj Posted April 17, 2017 #34 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Has anyone done the parasailing at Cabbage Beach? If so, what did you think? It's a little pricey at $80 each. They have parasailing at St. Maarten for $45 each, so would save a little money. However, we already have an excursion in St. Maarten so time will be more rushed. Thinking it might be better to pay a little more since there is really nothing we want to do at Nassau and transportation to and from Port is included. Would love some reviews! i would be interested in this as well...thanx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princesstissue Posted April 19, 2017 #35 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I found this tour. It is inexpensive and quick. If you want to get off the ship for a little bit. If I don't do my own thing, I might do this one. https://www.viator.com/tours/Nassau/Fun-Run-Nassau-and-Paradise-island-Tour/d420-16383P1 I saw this one too. It's cheaper than booking through Carnival with good reviews. Decisions, decisions.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catella02 Posted April 22, 2017 #36 Share Posted April 22, 2017 We booked this for our May 7th cruise. There seems to be a little confusion whether or not the tour brings us back to the cruise port at the end, but I suppose we can walk or take a taxi. We did this tour in Sept. 2016. It was good way for us to see Nassau for the first time. No one in our group wanted to stop at the beach when the guide went by it so we all went back to the ship. I don't think he mentioned coming back for us if we stayed at beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunnerGirlGoesOnaCruise Posted May 1, 2017 #37 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I found the rum distillery. It is John Watling's Distillery. http://www.johnwatlings.com/. The website had a map you can see the distance. I saw a couple of comments where people walked it and some say they took a cab. I saw one person said the walk was further than they thought and recommended a cab. The website said it is walking distance from the cruise ships. It is small and something quick to do. Another option for low key and inexpensive. Can you buy rum from the distillery and bring it back on the ship? And do you know if the distillery allows kids to take the tour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetchief Posted May 1, 2017 #38 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We too followed this map. Nice walking tour. Any thanks for putting it together. Ended up at the pirates bar. Only disappointment was that the cathedral was closed and locked up. But, their restroom was open. We made use of that and moved on :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kculater Posted May 1, 2017 Author #39 Share Posted May 1, 2017 According to the website, it looks like you can purchase. When you get back to ship they will store it until the end of your cruise. The distillery is part of other land tours so families would be touring the facility. I can report back after my cruise. Sent from my SM-T710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kculater Posted May 1, 2017 Author #40 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Can you buy rum from the distillery and bring it back on the ship? And do you know if the distillery allows kids to take the tour? According to the website, it looks like you can purchase. When you get back to ship they will store it until the end of your cruise. The distillery is part of other land tours so families would be touring the facility. I can report back after my cruise. Sent from my SM-T710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kculater Posted May 1, 2017 Author #41 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I saw this one too. It's cheaper than booking through Carnival with good reviews. Decisions, decisions.... I booked this tour. I can report back after my cruise. Sent from my SM-T710 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kculater Posted May 1, 2017 Author #42 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We booked this for our May 7th cruise. There seems to be a little confusion whether or not the tour brings us back to the cruise port at the end, but I suppose we can walk or take a taxi. Please let me know how your tour goes since you go before me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare firegal2539 Posted May 1, 2017 #43 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I love Nassau. They have a huge shopping area at the terminal. All locals who can be pushy but some cool stuff. There is a bus that will pick you up at your ship and bring you to the terminal. A short walk through all the vendors and you are out on the street. You can catch a taxi for around $5 to take you anywhere, they are government regulated. I always go to Atlantis because I gamble. With your early docking time nothing in the downtown area will be open until 20 am. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princesstissue Posted May 1, 2017 #44 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I booked this tour. I can report back after my cruise. Sent from my SM-T710 using Forums mobile app Awesome! Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted May 2, 2017 #45 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I love Nassau. They have a huge shopping area at the terminal. All locals who can be pushy but some cool stuff. There is a bus that will pick you up at your ship and bring you to the terminal. A short walk through all the vendors and you are out on the street. You can catch a taxi for around $5 to take you anywhere, they are government regulated. I always go to Atlantis because I gamble. With your early docking time nothing in the downtown area will be open until 20 am. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Can you take a taxi to Atlantis and just wander around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted May 2, 2017 #46 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Can you take a taxi to Atlantis and just wander around? No, you will only be allowed into the casino and marina village without a wristband. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djaesmom Posted May 20, 2017 #47 Share Posted May 20, 2017 What are some of the best purchases you've made in Nassau? Good souvenir choices ? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare firegal2539 Posted May 20, 2017 #48 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I don't buy souvenirs, my photos are my souvenirs. My friends and family don't need or want more tee shirts, magnets, etc that they won't wear or use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bittersweet1 Posted May 22, 2017 #49 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Is it safe to go out walking/exploring on your own? Looking at the prior posts and map and that looks like an interesting way to explore Nassau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted May 22, 2017 #50 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I don't buy souvenirs, my photos are my souvenirs. My friends and family don't need or want more tee shirts, magnets, etc that they won't wear or use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Same here. Have you even taken the water taxi just for harbor photos? if so, worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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