Bahamas Balmoral, Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon Balmoral, Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon By Valmoisy, September 24, 2016 in Bahamas Share Valmoisy 147 Then I will let you know the truth: is Pearl Island better than Blue Lagoon?! I've been multiple times. But if you are just looking for a good old beach day or some other more unique experience around Nassau, I would look elsewhere. It was very crowded in the non VIP area the day I was there. No one checks! It's open sea, not interior protected lagoon. By Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. Read more about our adventures byclicking here. The beach is small but nice and they have lots of water toys (kayak, paddleboard, trampoline) that you can use in the equally small roped off swimming area. Posted August 10, 2018. 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 We took the Blue Lagoon ship excursion this past November. i was leaning towards Pearl until I read it was not ready for visitors. And as tide went out, it got more and more shallow as the day went on. I'm between pearl island and blue lagoon as those two are offered by the cruise line. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Beach shoes need outside the actual beach. Nassau is the first day of the cruise so I don't want to get baked and have problems. Pearl Island package from Nassau: Escape the crowds. I'm going in November and would like an honest review. We ended up booking Pearl Island via the cruiseline. It also made for some really good INSTAGRAM photo spots! LauraS You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By There is one area that is quite deeper and thats where youll find an inflatable water play area. Visit Mahogany Beach in Roatan On Your Carnival Cruise, What To Expect on a Caribbean Cruise: Ultimate Cruising Tips, Review of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort in Nassau. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I was told there were 26+ dolphins in total that were bred in captivity for the purpose of performing. Get answers to your questions about Nassau, Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, SLS Baha Mar - need help deciding (option 2 is the Reef), Grocery delivery or shop yourself on Nassau, Global Entry- Enrollment on Arrival at NAS. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. You cannot paste images directly. But dont worry if you have older kids, there is a deeper section to swim in by the inflatables if they want to snorkel or jump in the water. But at least the food was good. I wish I had time to do them allbut alas, no. Valmoisy, September 24, 2016 in Bahamas. Do we need to take sn excursion? You will be salty for the rest of the day, just get used to it. I don't do those, so I did just the beach. Explore our cruise itineraries and choose from a variety of rooms depending on your needs and budget. Its a great combination of things to do for your kids and relaxing time for the adults. As for Pearl, I've been by it multiple times by boat but have never actually visited it. Telephone: (242) 698-1300 If we are going to interact with animals, its going to be a unique experience. The excursions in Nassau don't sound great and Atlantis is too expensive for time you get. It also has several decent sandy beaches and a calm lagoon area for the smaller children or if the waves are rough that day. We waited in a very long, slow line just off the ship for our tickets. Started June 21, 2021, By We won't share your email address. There are good and bad parts to pearl island. Round out your day by cruising on a kayak or standup paddle board, and let the current sway as you explore the islands shores before taking a dip in the warm Bahamian water and catching a boat back to Nassau. There is an Aqua Park, a games area and also snorkeling. I've never been there.but from what I heard & seen on pics, I wanna goooooooooo!!!!!!! This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Was there much shade on Pearl Island? Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. LauraS The Blue Lagoon Island in the Bahamas is a wonderful beach day excursion for families. WebBlue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay, has been an interesting part of The Bahamas history for centuries. Blue lagoon has easy access to all. T.: +1.242.698.9970. We are only there from 7-2:30, so trying to decide what to do. And by the time we arrived, most of the lounge chairs where filled and we had a really hard time finding a place to lay out. I stayed at Atlantis Royal Towers. The kids loved the inflatables and shallow water of the lagoon to play in. The Blue Lagoon operation is top notch and offer many options to relax as well as many activities -- for young and old alike. Another beach is located behind the pavilion. Combined with tasty local Bahamian food and drink. It was $299 for 2 people (We are on the Carnival Dream) Very excited . Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and up) Child Price: $64 (ages 3 to 9) Infant Price: $0 (ages 0 to 2) I'm not sure when you're going but I'll report back after my trip to let you know how Pearl Island was. CC Help Jenn First of all, we did just the pearl island snorkel, not the pearl island snorkel w/ treasure hunt. Looking at the pictures, I just worry about being able to cover up. 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. looks like a pretty island. Thank you. I posted a review and pictures on my blog. Our Offers. Also, the ONLY way you are allowed to visit BL is by using their excursion and their boats. 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. The Blue Lagoon Island is, in fact, named Salt Cay but since it became a tourist attraction has become known by its main feature. BahamasLocal.com is a user-friendly search engine with exclusive listings on businesses and community organizations in The Bahamas. Be sure to bring lots of sunscreen -- there are plenty of shaded areas, but the sun is strong this time of year. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. We did not do the dolphin experience at Blue Lagoon and still loved every minute of being there! Expert architecture and design solutions for private carriers, next-generation metro and long-haul optical networks, ultra low-latency networks, and Internet backbones. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hello! Frequently called the real Bahamas, Blue Lagoon has The majority of the lagoon is on a sandbar and very shallow. JSJ. The staff from BL seemed very disorganized, but people were patient for the most part. I searched on youtube videos to see which one i'd like better before booking. New Providence, Bahamas Let me just say that the gear isn't the best. Includes a delicious barbecue lunch. more, New Providence Island Destination Experts. Whether it renting a boat and exploring or just going on one of there tours. I believe the BL day would be much better suited for your crew. I think I'm going to do Pearl Island. 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 It left a ton of sand and beach area to run an play and crystal clear water to splash in. You will be salty for the rest of the day, just get used to it. You are welcome to visit the marine park to see all these animals in their natural marine habitat. Balmoral would be my choice. I just got off a cruise and we snorkled at pearl island. We arrived right on time and were promptly told that our 10am ferry had been canceled and there wouldnt be another one until 11 am. At the Blue Lagoon the possibilities are endless. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. 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. I have only been to Blue Lagoon out of the 3. WebPearl island is generally flat concrete with a few steps to the beach. But, unfortunately, you are there for about 3 and a half hours. 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. Pearl island has a rocky beach with little sand at times -- luck of the draw. Option 1: Pearl Island offers a beach break and snorkel (lighthouse climb). Once there, your three grandkids will have a blast. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Blue lagoon island was great I did swimming with the dolphins which was amazing. Started June 21, 2021, By Treasure Island. Don't expect a wide variety of beer.they only have Kalik, the "beer of the bahamas", affectionately nick-named "cow-lick" by Americans. 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 Has anyone been to Pearl Island in 2017? They have a concierge that can book you directly on several tours around the Bahamas. And lets be honest, there are tons of beaches around Nassau! This incredibly beautiful island has had a fascinating past and continues to be the number one attraction in Nassau/Paradise Island for activities with families and is wonderfully enlightening and educational excursion suited for children and adults alike. We booked the VIP beach pass. :). Was looking at Blue Lagoon - ordinarily I like to plan mu pwn excursions, but I'm worried about timing with such a short day. 43 Reviews Full Details Excursion Size:Small Excursion Type:Active, Water/Beach Food/Beverage:Not Included Activity Level:Moderate Excursion Duration:3+ Hours Taste of Nassau Cuisine and CC Help Jenn I did the snorkel package. Experience the warm, secluded cays of Treasure Island (also called Blue The beach I was on was in the ocean lagoon section. It was already about noon so the first thing we did was try to find some lounge chairs. CC Help Jenn Visibility is awesome if you can get the cheap mask to seal to your face good enough to stay under for longer than 20 seconds. We are doing the Dream at the end of March. info@pearlislandbahamas.com. It's very family friendly and the inner lagoon makes it safe swimming for the kids, no matter what the weather conditons. After we finally boarded the ferry, we zipped across the blue water for about 30 minutes before arriving at Blue Lagoon. Im leaving for Nassau in 10 days!! The current price for the day pass is $115 per adult, $45 for children 3-12 and under 3 years old is free. We origionally booked our day at the Atlantis. We enjoyed Blue Lagoon and didn't find the water to be all that shallow. Is the popular Nassau excursion Pearl Island better than Blue Lagoon Island? I hear da beach & food is off da chains.Wapps dat ga get beat bad buddy!!!!! By If it were me, I would go on a private excrusion with someone like Stuart Cove. I just got off a cruise and we snorkled at pearl island. It is the most powerful Internet-based resource in and for the Bahamian market. This took approximately 30-40 min. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Drink package included in the price with unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. We saw some people snorkeling there the last time we were there. Error, please try again. Thanks. That gives me some very good insight. Leaning towards blue lagoon. Did anyone make it to Pearl Island? Started August 27, 2021, By Note- moot point. I have Given that Atlantis also has beach access and a dolphin experience on its property, would you say its a day trip to Blue Lagoon is worth it? WebBlue Lagoon Island Beach Day (4.5 - 7.5 hours) Unwind in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea or enjoy the soft white sands and crystal waters of the Blue Lagoon. Blue Lagoon Island is a small, private island located just off of Nassau, Bahamas. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. And they say you only get one, but the nice guy at the drink station had no problem giving us refills. Started August 27, 2021, By We ended up booking Pearl Island via the cruiseline, You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By We were then loaded into a boat - packed shoulder to shoulder, no social distancing and some guests refusing to wear their masks even though it was required. 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. I want the most beautiful beach, don't care about swimming with dolphins but have an 11 yr old girl and a 6 yr old boy both very active. +The Atlantis, Bahamas Review The Good and the VERY Bad+What Its Really Like on an Alaskan Cruise+Review of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, 2023 See Mama Travel - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP, How To Book Two Cruise Cabins For the Price of One. which one did you like better for beauty and scenery and overall excursion enjoyment? We enjoyed the beach area and the food was amazing. 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, This is a birthday cruise, so the idea of a VIP cabana sounded nice as a celebration, We usually travel with friends, not often it's just the two of us, and since it's a 2 person cabana, now seemed like a good time, Reviews online regularly repeated that people like the food at Pearl Island more than Blue Lagoon, At BL, I'd probably be most interested in either the dolphin swim or sea lion encounter, and I can do both of those in the Florida Keys, so less of a push to try it in the Bahamas. Totally agree with ScubaJC on BL. Disappointed? The water is protected within the lagoon, crystal clear, not terribly deep, flat, and just perfect. WebThe crystal clear waters surrounding Pearl Island is the perfect venue to explore these natural wonders. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. 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. Blue Lagoon has more activities and more space. Beach Escape incl. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Lots to see and do! This is a dangerous and controversial practice and those operators should be avoided. We are Jen and Abby, a single mom and daughter traveling the world on a budget. For anyone who's been to these, what are the main differences? November 25, 2021 in Shore Excursions. So if you are set on swimming with dolphins, then definitely book the Blue Lagoon day excursion. Option 1: Pearl Island offers a beach break and snorkel (lighthouse climb). Its also very costly so probably not something we are going to do every time we travel. CC Help Jenn We didnt really have anywhere else to be so we sat and waited. I wan swim & play wit da dolphins. Also, you can spend the day enjoying one of the most secluded 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. It was a relatively inexpensive excursion, about $45 a person I think. 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. The weather was a bit too cool for swimming and the waves were rough. I have some pictures of both excursions below. Of course ANY day at the beach is wonderful so I won't be too worried. If one or both are worth giving a try, which of the two would you recommend? The most recent was a few months ago. Your email address will not be published. Great tour! Thanks for any input. This will be our first time to Nassau as well, so great question. 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