Your link has been automatically embedded. We origionally booked our day at the Atlantis. You can only get there by Ferry and there are no vehicles on this small island. WebBe close to the top sights and adventures of the area while having a slice of peacefulness to return to at the end of the day. Disappointed? Also, the ONLY way you are allowed to visit BL is by using their excursion and their boats. The kids loved the inflatables and shallow water of the lagoon to play in. Powered by Invision Community. I know they have snorkeling so there must be a deeper area on the other side for that. We didnt really have anywhere else to be so we sat and waited. The unpaved area is rocky and jagged. It wasnt the most exciting thing we did during our stay, but we did like it. Blue Lagoon offers life vests of different sizes so kids and adults can use them to swim to the inflatable area. Be sure to bring lots of sunscreen -- there are plenty of shaded areas, but the sun is strong this time of year. Powered by Invision Community. Is one preferable to the other? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-104277943', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Nassau at the end of the month on a cruise and thinking about spending the day at either Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon Island. Wow, that's crazy, we've been 3 times, never had it be that shallow. Telephone (USA): 1-305-677-6594. Last time we went to Blue Lagoon the water was only 6 inches deep. WebBlue Lagoon has more activities and more space. 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The stringray excursion and the treasure hunt are all also at Pearl Island, so there are a lot of people on the island, although you don't notice that many. awestover89, February 13, 2022 in Bahamas. Was there much shade on Pearl Island? I believe the BL day would be much better suited for your crew. We ended up booking Pearl Island via the cruiseline. As part of your day pass, you get a ticket for one pass through their buffet line. Offered in: English. Blue lagoon island was great I did swimming with the dolphins which was amazing. The plot of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel of the same name sounds not unfamiliar to the history of pirates in The Bahamas, and while Treasure Island in The Bahamas may not be the pirate haven of the storied novel, it is a haven nonetheless.. They have a concierge that can book you directly on several tours around the Bahamas. I recently visited Nassau onboard the Celebrity Edge and took the cruise line sponsored excursion to Pearl Island. Pearl island is a tiny coral island with a minuscule beach. At the Blue Lagoon the possibilities are endless. We ended up booking Pearl Island via the cruiseline, You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By If you want a relaxed beach day and something a bit unique, I'd take Blue Lagoon for sure. We are cruising next May and are still undecided between blue lagoon and pearl island. PO Box CB-11567 Good to know! Option 1: Pearl Island offers a beach break and snorkel (lighthouse climb). When we first arrived at Blue Lagoon it was right around noon and they line for the food buffet was insanely long. Please give your opinions. As for Pearl, I've been by it multiple times by boat but have never actually visited it. Once at the BL those with VIP wrist bands walked to our designated beach down a winding path and we were handed a rum punch of sorts. I have some pictures of both excursions below. which one did you like better for beauty and scenery and overall excursion enjoyment? I like that Balmoral is 5.5 hours long but my kids are so spoiled and swam with the dolphins so many times, its not even special to them anymore. We are Jen and Abby, a single mom and daughter traveling the world on a budget. Photographer @ the Atlantis for family picture? The snorkel and mask are the basics - bring your own if you have them. Here are some gorgeous photos of Blue Lagoon Island thatll probably make you want to check it out! Food is expensive, 4 or 5 dollars for hamburgers and hotdogs and 7 or 8 dollars for bbq chicken. Blue Lagoon does not have very many food or drink options (okay, they technically only have one!) But we did end up finding 2 chairs really far down the beach. WebOne of the best beaches in the Bahamas can be found at Blue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay. I ended up booking the Pearl Island excursion for my March 5th cruise. Choose one of our exciting Beach Escape Packages and experience the perfect tropical getaway! I did the Blue Lagoon Beach excursion a couple years ago. The beach itself was beautiful but what I didnt like was it took us one hour to get ther Former City Market on Cable Beach Now Open, Just Used Nassau Grocer Delivery Service at Harborside. It is a beautiful area, with plenty of fish and other assorted ocean life. Telephone: (242) 698-1300 Bring your own gear and enjoy the BL -- lots to do and see for adults and kids alike. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Then I will let you know the truth: is Pearl Island better than Blue Lagoon?! 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Blue Lagoon we've done 3 times now and it's great. I had planned to stay on the ship next time I was in Nassau but it's been so long since I've cruised that now I booked Blue Lagoon, it had some decent reviews and was a good price. Were you satisfied? Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? Looking at the pictures, I just worry about being able to cover up. There are 2 sides though and we didn't really know. Overall, Im glad we went and checked it out. Thanks for your review. LauraS I just got the beach day with lunch. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Welcome to Bahamas Local, Your Bahamas Online Search Engine, Exuma Kitesurfing Bahamas Kiteboarding and SUP. The lighthouse is small, it takes maybe 2 flights of stairs to get to the top. Totally agree with ScubaJC on BL. It's very family friendly and the inner lagoon makes it safe swimming for the kids, no matter what the weather co By Of course ANY day at the beach is wonderful so I won't be too worried. Is Pearl island less busy? The boat ride over is nice but they do may a quick stop at Margaritaville to pick up a few more passengers. 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). You are so close to Nassau, but you are on your own private island where you can explore and have fun and swim with dolphins etc. 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. You will be salty for the rest of the day, just get used to it. The Blue Lagoon Island in the Bahamas is a wonderful beach day excursion for families. We easily booked the night before and were instructed to arrive at the Blue Lagoon Island office at 9:15 am for a 10:00 am ferry ride. If any of the Business Information is incorrect, please let us know and we'll update the information. The majority of the lagoon is on a sandbar and very shallow. The weather was a bit too cool for swimming and the waves were rough. Months earlier I had visited Blue Lagoon during a port call to Nassau onboard the Carnival Mardi Gras. We waited in a very long, slow line just off the ship for our tickets. We made lots of memories there, but wouldn't choose to do it a second time. We spent most of our time in the water anyways. 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. And as tide went out, it got more and more shallow as the day went on. But we were smart and decided to just wait an hour and by 1 pm, we were able to walk right up and get anything we wanted. The staff from BL seemed very disorganized, but people were patient for the most part. Combined with tasty local Bahamian food and drink. I don't do those, so I did just the beach. Once you get the Pearl Island, you can get all your gear (a mask, snorkel, fins, and a vest). I think I'm going to do Pearl Island. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Pearl Island looks smaller, so it may be less crowded. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. Good luck in making your decision! Wanted to see if there are any updates about Nassau Beach excursions? We did the Pearl Island beach and snorkel excursion in October. Thanks. That gives me some very good insight. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Do you have more pics of the island in general. First of all, we did just the pearl island snorkel, not the pearl island snorkel w/ treasure hunt. CC Help Jenn The island is beautiful and the people are nice, don't get me wrong. 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 WebBlue Lagoon Island | Home of Dolphin Encounters - Nassau, Bahamas Experience the Real Bahamas on Blue Lagoon Island Home of Dolphin Encounters "Wow! You can only get there by Ferry and there are no vehicles on this small Get answers to your questions about New Providence Island, Last Minute Hotels in New Providence Island, Browse all 25,251 New Providence Island topics , Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, SLS Baha Mar - need help deciding (option 2 is the Reef). Note- moot point. I would do Blue Lagoon again "only" if Pearl Island was sold out. It left a ton of sand and beach area to run an play and crystal clear water to splash in. 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. Is Pearl island less busy? At Dolphin Encounters, you have the once in a lifetime opportunity to play with dolphins before marveling at their spectacular leaps and bows, and meet amazing sea lions. Its also very costly so probably not something we are going to do every time we travel. Frequently called the "real Bahamas, Blue Lagoon has been an interesting part of The Bahamas' history and is one of the most well known of Nassau's natural attractions and tours. I noticed a Sail and Snorkel one in Nassau that may be fun as well. The kids were getting bored and when I tried asking where the ferry was, no one knew. Pearl was my 1st choice until I saw some bad reviews. We were there in January and did the Segway tour. I have only been to Blue Lagoon out of the 3. Started August 27, 2021, By We enjoyed the beach area and the food was amazing. We saw a lot more fish than we expected including several schools of fish. I guess I prefer it more on the shallow side as I just want to hang out in the water and it's a great depth for kids. We got to the Island about 10:40-10:45. Junkanoo Beach, Nassau Everything You Need to Know! Even the kids found enough to eat and not complain (for once!). I never booked a cabana there, I didn't find any need to after my excursion there. After we finally boarded the ferry, we zipped across the blue water for about 30 minutes before arriving at Blue Lagoon. It also has several decent sandy beaches and a calm lagoon area for the smaller children or if the waves are rough that day. I'd like to know too. Another beach is located behind the pavilion. Beautiful beach. Im leaving for Nassau in 10 days!! i was leaning towards Pearl until I read it was not ready for visitors. 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