LauraS I'm going in November and would like an honest review. Thanks. Please do let me know what you thought of the other excursion. I left feeling really sad and disappointed that the cruise line endorsed this type of entertainment. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. The beach I was on was in the ocean lagoon section. Telephone: (242) 698-1300 Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Pearl was my 1st choice until I saw some bad reviews. Thanks for any input. Pearl island is a tiny coral island with a minuscule beach. The unpaved area is rocky and jagged. Beach shoes need outside the actual beach. It is a beautiful area, with plenty of fish and other assorted ocean life. I've been multiple times. As for Pearl, I've been by it multiple times by boat but have never actually visited it. Blue Lagoon offers life vests of different sizes so kids and adults can use them to swim to the inflatable area. And, DH needs an umbrella it seems like the VIP pkg at lagoon is the only way to ensure umbrella? Scroll down to Day 3. http://susancrow.blogspot.com/2016/01/breezes-nassau.html, I have a full review of Blue Lagoon in my signature line with TONS of pictures if you are interested. Just looking for the best beach. What a disappointing day. The beach area at Blue Lagoon is what really makes this place perfect for families. Whether it renting a boat and exploring or just going on one of there tours. With Blue Lagoon, much of the attraction for people is the animal shows etc. Disappointed? info@pearlislandbahamas.com. But at least the food was good. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. We are doing the Dream at the end of March. Note- moot point. We made lots of memories there, but wouldn't choose to do it a second time. Required fields are marked *. WebBlue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay, has been an interesting part of The Bahamas history for centuries. The Blue Lagoon operation is top notch and offer many options to relax as well as many activities -- for young and old alike. The two concerns I have are: Pearl Islands chairs seem to be not on the beach are they still scenic and peaceful? I think I'm going to do Pearl Island. Mobile ticket. The lunch was BBQ flavored chicken and some sides. We are Jen and Abby, a single mom and daughter traveling the world on a budget. When planning out your Bahamas getaway itinerary, be sure to include a ferry ride to Blue Lagoon Island. Good to know! When are you sailing? The beach area as mentioned by Va4fam has several paddleboards, kayaks, and other water things. We are on the March 26th sailing. which one did you like better for beauty and scenery and overall excursion enjoyment? But looking into all 3, I'd say Blue Lagoon has the best beach - as it has a lagoon! I've never been there.but from what I heard & seen on pics, I wanna goooooooooo!!!!!!! You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By And they say you only get one, but the nice guy at the drink station had no problem giving us refills. The snorkel and mask are the basics - bring your own if you have them. Reviews online regularly repeated that people like the food at Pearl Island more than Blue Lagoon PI is 5 hours, vs 4 hours at BL At BL, I'd probably be most If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Your email address will not be published. We did the Pearl Island beach and snorkel excursion in October. We are on a mission to travel as often as our time and budget allow us. Upload or insert images from URL. WebLocated just three miles from Nassau, private Blue Lagoon Island is also the home to dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and nurse sharks. Escape to an unforgettable day! Blue lagoon island was great I did swimming with the dolphins which was amazing. The beach is excellent with great facilities, too. The kids were getting bored and when I tried asking where the ferry was, no one knew. Just an update on the Blue Lagoon tour. The lagoon itself was nice, but it is very small. The beach is in bad need of grooming with many tree roots You will be salty for the rest of the day, just get used to it. Is Pearl island less busy? On the ride pack to port they will slow down and point out the waterfront homes of the rich and famous and historical sights. If you have any other questions in refrence to Pearl Island, don't hesitate to ask - I'll be more than happy to let you know anything else that I didn't cover. All views expressed on this post are posted by the users and do not represent the opinions of BahamasLocal.com, its management or staff. You can only get there by Ferry and there are no vehicles on this small Pearl Island Bahamas East Bay Shopping Centre East Bay Street Nassau, The Bahamas. Balmoral is much smaller than Blue Lagoon. Read More How To Book Two Cruise Cabins For the Price of OneContinue, Read More Junkanoo Beach, Nassau Everything You Need to Know!Continue, Read More Visit Mahogany Beach in Roatan On Your Carnival CruiseContinue, Read More What To Expect on a Caribbean Cruise: Ultimate Cruising TipsContinue, Read More What To Do In Nassau With KidsContinue, Read More Review of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort in NassauContinue, Jenny: Thanks for the great Atlantis Bahamas review, etc. So if you are set on swimming with dolphins, then definitely book the Blue Lagoon day excursion. I've done both and my choice would definitely be Pearl Island which I've done now about 4X's only for the fact that it is limited to about 200 guests per day so it never felt crowded. Powered by Invision Community. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. The most recent was a few months ago. You can definitely bring you If you have your own, no need to borrow gear from BL. The excursions in Nassau don't sound great and Atlantis is too expensive for time you get. WebYou can claim your own little piece of paradise, by settling into a shaded cabana with amazing views of the lighthouse and, of course, the impeccable service Pearl Island is known for. Shirley Street We did walk down to the area and were able to watch the other guests interact and swim with dolphins (which was really nice because Atlantis charges you $35 just to view it) and it looked like a lot of fun. They are doing some work on one of the docks so there is some construction there too but if you go left off the dock, you can easily get away from it. Is Pearl island less busy? Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. Valmoisy, September 24, 2016 in Bahamas. Also note that if you take the yellowbird party boat (booze cruise), it goes to pearl island (but these people have a much better time because they get all-you-can drink alcohol and a meal that is all paid for). The lighthouse is small, it takes maybe 2 flights of stairs to get to the top. We ended up booking Pearl Island via the cruiseline. Beach Escape incl. Blue Laggoon sounds great but a little short. How was pearl island? The weather was a bit too cool for swimming and the waves were rough. Balmoral and Pearl Island seem less expensive. Thank you so much for coming back and updating us! Even the kids found enough to eat and not complain (for once!). And I would "only" do the VIP Beach Break again, due to it not being crowded in their VIP sections and their lunch upgrade was good. You can only get there by Ferry and there are no vehicles on this small island. Experience the warm, secluded cays of Treasure Island (also called Blue I have only been to Blue Lagoon, but it was AWESOME! You can definitely bring your own snorkel gear to BL. Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. Balmoral is on a private island shared by Sandals Royal Bahamian. Powered by Invision Community. Option 2: Blue lagoon offers beach and Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Start planning your next cruise vacation by selecting a It wasnt the most exciting thing we did during our stay, but we did like it. If you had your choice between Pearl island or Blue Lagoon for a 5 hour beach excursion with lunch which one would you prefer and why? But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. Its a great combination of things to do for your kids and relaxing time for the adults. Hello, HELP PLEASE!! My Tip: bring some of your own water bottles with a little alcohol in them to save some money. The Blue Lagoon Island in the Bahamas is a wonderful beach day excursion for families. Ferry from Miami or Fort Lauderdale to Nassau. Option 3: Other Nassau excursions? I wish I had time to do them allbut alas, no. XoXo :). It was very crowded in the non VIP area the day I was there. CC Help Jenn Drinks are expensive also, but WORTH IT, because the frozen drinks are very good. I just got the beach day with lunch. Nice, but not a sweeping ocean view. Given the short day, probably looking to do just a beach excursion - no dolphin experience (though my kids would love it). Combined with tasty local Bahamian food and drink. I've done both and my choice would definitely be Pearl Island which I've done now about 4X's only for the fact that it is limited to about CC Help Jenn The most recent was a few months ago. Thanks for your excellent review which look very fair and together with other review I read ,some previous experience and a little big of common sense lead me to take a great decision (and smart ). Aqua blue water and nice sittings. The beach itself is beautiful and there are plenty of loungers. Former City Market on Cable Beach Now Open, Just Used Nassau Grocer Delivery Service at Harborside. It also made for some really good INSTAGRAM photo spots! 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