DebsterW Posted September 30, 2006 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2006 We are going on the Fantasy on Oct 19 and wanted to go on the Yellowbird..I thought Carnival offered that as an excursion, but I am not able to book it..I called and they said it might be sold outor they don't offer it, does anyone know how else this can be booked? Thanks for your help Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted September 30, 2006 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2006 We are going on the Fantasy on Oct 19 and wanted to go on the Yellowbird..I thought Carnival offered that as an excursion, but I am not able to book it..I called and they said it might be sold outor they don't offer it, does anyone know how else this can be booked? Thanks for your help Deb Yellowbird rarely is "sold out".. it's a huge boat. GIve them a call directly.. you can pick them up at 1pm at the downtown wharf near the ship (where all the tour boats come in).. and pay onboard. Yellowbird goes to Blackbeards Cay these days. (No longer to Pearl Island, since the PI owners increased the permit fees and pp fees). Blackbeards is a fun location with Stingrays, a nice bar and grill, free loungers, restrooms etc. You'll enjoy it. United Cruises Ltd. 242 322-1340 fax 242 322 8779 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsterW Posted October 1, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Thank you for the info...I was pretty sure it wouldn't sell out, but I thought it was strange Carnival didn't offer it. Thanks again Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted October 1, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Thank you for the info...I was pretty sure it wouldn't sell out, but I thought it was strange Carnival didn't offer it. Thanks again Deb If you are interested.. give them a call. just to make sure they are scheduled to go out that day.. and not on dry dock. This time of year a lot of the boats do repairs and maintainace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsterW Posted October 2, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I can't seem to find a website, any ideas on what it would be under? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted October 2, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 2, 2006 We are going on the Fantasy on Oct 19 and wanted to go on the Yellowbird..I thought Carnival offered that as an excursion, but I am not able to book it..I called and they said it might be sold outor they don't offer it, does anyone know how else this can be booked? Thanks for your help Deb We've done Yellow bird twice and its a lot of fun. especially the ride back. If you like to drink and party you wont be disappointed.;) Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsterW Posted October 2, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Thanks for the info....I am sure it will be a blast!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted October 2, 2006 #8 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I can't seem to find a website, any ideas on what it would be under? Thanks Yellowbird currently does not have a website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNtraveler Posted October 2, 2006 #9 Share Posted October 2, 2006 A historical note: I took the Yellowbird excursion on my first trip to Nassau back in 1985. Then, the boat took you to a beach on the southeast portion of Paradise Island, where snorkeling and parasailing (I did both) were available. It's interesting that it has progressed through Pearl Island and now on to Blackbeard's Cay. Have there been any other locations in the interim? Also, I remember reading some time back about sand flea infestations on Blackbeard's Cay -- have they been conquered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted October 2, 2006 #10 Share Posted October 2, 2006 A historical note: I took the Yellowbird excursion on my first trip to Nassau back in 1985. Then, the boat took you to a beach on the southeast portion of Paradise Island, where snorkeling and parasailing (I did both) were available.It's interesting that it has progressed through Pearl Island and now on to Blackbeard's Cay. Have there been any other locations in the interim? Also, I remember reading some time back about sand flea infestations on Blackbeard's Cay -- have they been conquered? Yellowbird has been a "boat for hire" for a long time now. It's run as a "booze cruise" to nowhere on weekend nites for the locals, and has done the Rose Island Beach trip as well as many other tours over the years. They are currently thinking of taking over the last 1/3 of blackbeards cay (Currently they are chartered for the south side, and SRB has the back side, but there's a cove on the west side) They want to clear it up and make a new beach tour of thier own, which would include some nice snorkeling. Not sure if this is going thru.. but it's certainly a good idea. As for the Sand Fleas, there's a inner Pond.. that is the culprit.. and spring and summer can be pretty bad. But they have been good at spraying this season.. and they last few times I was there the bugs were gone. (I bring along skin so soft as a precaution). Winter season.. the sand fleas are usually gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starchpoodle Posted October 2, 2006 #11 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I just noticed on the carnival excursions page they are now showing Yellowbird boat tour under nassau excursions for my upcoming trip (this week). I know it did not show this earlier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebsterW Posted October 4, 2006 Author #12 Share Posted October 4, 2006 It still is not showing on mine...I will just pay when I get there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRAZYKRITTER2000 Posted October 5, 2006 #13 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Is it cheaper to get on the Yellowbird when you get to the Bahamas or would it be best to book an excursion through the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubagirrl Posted October 5, 2006 #14 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Is it cheaper to get on the Yellowbird when you get to the Bahamas or would it be best to book an excursion through the ship? It's a few dollars cheaper, but not by much. I don't remember the exact amt, but I think it's about $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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