When you get off the ship there was no clear direction for anything. Flutter your fins across the water's surface, relishing up-close views of submerged sea fans, brain coral, seagrass beds and the bounty of brightly hued tropical fish that thrive in these warm, crystal-clear waters. Many tours allow time for guests to shop or explore independently; however that time is limited and can be modified as needed during the tour. Although shore excursions meet these schedule requirements, even if you are not on a tour, you are also responsible for being back onboard the ship on time. Your tour includes a 30- to 40-minute scenic boat ride through historic Nassau Harbor on a double-decker ferry. The other beaches offer different ocean depths and views. Uncover gorgeous coral formations and vibrant tropical fish on a sail and snorkel adventure through the Bahamas. With Royal Caribbean International, you can book your shore excursions in advance up to 2 days prior to the sailing online atwww.RoyalCaribbean.com/shoreexcursions Space is limited, so we recommend you book pre-cruise in order to ensure that you dont miss out on your tours of choice. These graceful animals are fascinating to watch and interact with! Engage in a 25-minute interactive swim with bottlenose dolphins, learning the behaviors of these highly intelligent and friendly marine mammals. Do you need to book in advance to visit Blue Lagoon Island? Then relax on an in-water lounger and top it all off with a drink at the bar. Certain tours have a minimum booking requirement or must be limited to a maximum number of participants. I counted nine different tours that take you to Blue Lagoon. We created descriptions for all shore excursions available on your cruise vacation. Stopped by as one of our Carnival cruise excursions and I have to say, the dolphin/sea lion/sting ray was one of the best excursions we ever did.

Perfect Day at CocoCay Port Day: Visit the Coco Beach Club Cabana Concierge at the location indicated on the map to pick up wristbands for the whole party. 2 Days Mogadishu City Tour, The Most Memorable Travel Experiences Ever! Short & Sweet synopsis ~ Burgers, Fries, overpriced drinks, not enough seats, and someone constantly interrupting the music, yelling over microphone. 20102023Regal Sea Media LLC. There are three ways to book your excursions onboard the ship: Fill out the order form in your stateroom, Use the Interactive TV system, available on most ships. This tour is provided by an operator that has been third-party certified to meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council's Criteria for Tour Operators. Keep in mind that tours outside the United States may offer a different level of accommodation. Everything that you mentioned in the buffet minus the fried fish is actually free of gluten, so there are many options for those with an intolerance. Based on our experience, we will not be revisiting this location. If you are within the cut-off time, please be sure to visit our Shore Excursions desk to make your reservations onboard.*. Enjoy the beach before or after the dolphin program. Then we moved on to part of the lagoon with two very large dolphins and another great trainer. If you are already certified, you may know that . I would recommend you book in advance as they tend to sell out quickly. After you board your ship for your cruise, your excursion tickets will be delivered to your stateroom. We left our big bags by the lockers without issue. If for any reason a tour is delayed, the shipboard management team will await the tours return. Get your cameras ready as the Captain entices even more marine species, like sea turtles and sharks, to reveal themselves during a feeding session. There, we found a pristine beach with plenty of lounge chairs and umbrellas to enjoy. 2 Sassysewer 4 mo. Visited the Blue Lagoon Dolphin encounters as an excursion through our cruise line.

Perfect Day at CocoCay Port Day: We booked the Dolphin Encounter through our Carnival cruise and loved everything about it. Explore the stunning beauty of Blue Lagoon Island on a two-wheeled, self-balancing Segway a tour highly rated on TripAdvisor. Firstly, the land crew is very nice and hard working. You will board a ferry from the cruise dock to Blue Lagoon (I think 30 to 40 minute boat ride). 56 Posted September 1, 2022 On 8/28/2022 at 9:39 PM, CanHardlyWait said: Ok, so looked at about 20 YouTube videos on this excursion. Tee off and make your way around this Jack Nicklaus Signature course, relishing its rolling fairways, moonscapes and sweeping ocean views along the way. Please review the tour description and/or visit the Shore Excursions desk, onboard your ship, for timing on independent shopping and exploration. This was our second time doing this excursion. The location is indicated on your Cabana Map. Bring your crew to the private Pearl Island, where you'll soak in the VIP lifestyle of a luxury waterfront cabana with space for up to 8 people, complete with butler service, complimentary towels, a ceiling fan, power outlet, fully-stocked cooler, a Bahamian-style lunch, and guided snorkeling trip. * Tours with any form of air travel will follow Federal Aviation Administration requirements stating that children 2 years and older on any aircraft must occupy, and pay, a separate seat. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. He is not a picky eater so is happy with just about anything but wondering if you noticed anything about the food setup. Kayaks, standup paddle boards, beach & board games are also available. This excursion was booked through Royal Caribbean for $78/pp. Try calling them at 242-363-7180 ext. That would have been your pre-determined departure time. Extending a gratuity to your guide and/or driver is strictly optional; however in some countries, your guide may anticipate that if you are pleased with their services, you will reward them in a monetary fashion. Royal excursion in Nassau - Blue lagoon By colesc15, 47 minutes ago in Royal Caribbean International Followers 1 colesc15 2.2k November 6, 2011 #1 Posted 47 minutes ago I posted this on. Join a friendly and informative guide in the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach for a sensational ride around downtown Nassau. As you glide across dazzling turquoise Bahamian waters, youll enjoy complimentary fruit punch and also catch a glimpse of picturesque lighthouses, celebrity homes, and mega yachts. Rather just risk a burger at the main location. Not all excursions described on this website may be available during a particular sailing. The lagoon itself is very nice. Blue Lagoon Island is home to a thriving ecosystem of coral reefs and marine life including sharks, stingrays and dolphins. But then watched the same lady who told us theres no more room let additional people on on. You'll even be served snacks and lunch in your cabana, as local dishes like barbecue chicken, fish fingers, peas and rice, and coleslaw highlight the menu. Thank you for visiting Blue Lagoon Island. Cozumel is known for a great many fun ways to spend your day, including time relaxing at the beach or pool with a drink, Theres a charming small town just minutes away from one of Mexicos busiest cruise ports, and its by far my favorite, Something we discovered (and is new to us)are Royal Caribbean shore excursions that combine individualshore, Royal Caribbean informed its guests that it will no longer offer shore excursions that visit a volcano. Read our, DolphinEncounters, Guest Relations Manager at Blue Lagoon Island, responded to this review. (Aside from fries). We had to find out the hard way as did others as I said no guidance or direction that you have to sign waivers and get wrist bands prior to boarding their excursion boats. Later, take the return ferry back to your ship. Your all-inclusive package includes greens fees, a shared golf cart, golf club rental, 2 sleeves of ProV1 balls, plus a souvenir gift to take home. Can I upgrade to dolphin encounter when we arrive to the island? After your game, enjoy full-service locker rooms, showers and fruit-infused water back at the clubhouse before your luxury vehicle return trip back to the pier. (Passenger booking must be reserved in conjunction with a driver.). Reserve your floating cabana pre-cruise for the biggest savings, only available on Cruise Planner.
• The Cabana Concierge will take your tickets and provide you with wristbands for your whole party. She made sure everyone got the full experience and was very knowledgeable and friendly. As advertised, Blue Lagoon is indeed a beautiful and serene island to spend the day and delivers a relaxing beach day option. Uncover Nassaus darkest secrets on a walk through time-worn churches, graveyards, an escape tunnel, and more for a truly bone-chilling experience. The ride stops at the underwater marine park. Me and my daughter had to literally wait an hour to get two cokes and after requesting my money back because we were not going make our dolphin encounter, two hamburgers and fries. Barely spoke, never said hi or thank you. Another guest at our resort did the dolphin swim at Atlantis and after hearing about my adventure was upset that they chose Atlantis.

Bring a bit of Bora Bora to your getaway with your own Floating Cabana, plus a Full Day Pass to Coco Beach Club; for up to eight guests. Please check your tickets for your meeting location and time. How long does it take to get your pics of the dolphin swim emailed? It is a 25 minute water. Pricing is per cabana, not per person.

Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to cruising, the goal of Royal Caribbean Blog is for it to bea useful resource for keeping up to date with what's new and exciting with Royal Caribbean. Quote SpeedNoodles Moderators 5.4k Location: Minnesota Posted April 27, 2019 We were staying on Paradise Island so took the 8am ferry from the pier by Margaritaville to do the Blue Lagoon Royal Dolphin swim. Very easy! You will encounter starfish, conch, and stingrays on this unique marine adventure as you kayak your way through Cococay. The VIP tour came out to $120.99 per person.

Space is limited and may sell out, so be sure to book before your cruise. Can you request an umbrella or cabana at Blue Lagoon? Lunch was also included and was pretty good. A lunch buffet is usually included in your ticket, but lines can get quite long. Your one-hour tour culminates with a visit to The Tower, with its magnificent views of the surrounding turquoise waters. View our family of ships for vacations of a lifetime. You will be amazed at how easy it is to maneuver your transporter across pathways and sandy beaches to get to the best areas of Blue Lagoon Island. Explore different ways to experience this place. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. You'll suit up in hygienic coveralls and learn about regional cacao beans, the importance of fair trade, how beans are processed and how the final product is created. With your support, we can create more exciting content and share with everyone! They are extremely well cared for as are all of our animals. The line for lunch took about 45 minutes to get our food. Royal Caribbean Group, its employees and agents are in no way responsible for the performance of the excursion and guests participate in any activities offered by the shore excursion at their own risk. Final meeting time and place will be indicated on your excursion confirmation or excursion ticket. Was there enough seating there for all the people? * Tours involving flights, trains, special events, overnight stays, hotel stays and Private Journeys must. Your tour includes a 30- to 40-minute scenic boat ride through historic Nassau Harbor on a double-decker ferry. The lunch quality is good and plenty full. Ultimately, I settled on the VIP Blue Lagoon Island Beach Day since I did not want to do any of the animal encounters or other tours. We got ours right away maybe a day or two. Royal Caribbean International will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, injury, costs, or delays resulting from or in conjunction with your use of these services. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you have additional questions, please visit the Shore Excursions Desk onboard your ship. Your private island beach day package also includes lunch, complete with the choice of a grilled sandwich or barbecue chicken, peas and rice, vegetarian options, plus a salad bar and a choice of fruit punch, lemonade or iced tea. A professional on-site photo and video staff captures your interaction with the sea lions and gives you the opportunity to purchase these memories after your program is done. Relax on a comfortable powered catamaran, and listen as your guide provides informative and entertaining narration about the history of the Bahamas as you cruise along Nassaus harbor. Online cancellations will be returned to the credit card used and onboard refunds will be returned to your SeaPass account in USD. Forget about lunch at lunch time and a having a leisure day at the beach. Shore Excursions are operated by independent contractors and tickets are sold by Royal Caribbean Group as a convenience to guests only. Shore Excursions can be modified or cancelled up to 48 hours prior to tour port arrival without penalty. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Like what you see? 74 Posted March 16, 2019 We did the shallow interaction at Atlantis last summer and had a great time- everyone got to feed "our" dolphin 2 or 3 times, pet it, give it a high five, etc. Then return to your private relaxation refuge for a VIP take on a private island escape complete with a lush sectional sofa, chaise lounges, a Cabana Attendant, secure space for your belongings and more.

Everyone in the group got individual photos and family photos. Here youll enjoy an all-inclusive lifestyle sip complimentary Bahama Mamas as well as unlimited fruit punch, lemonade, iced tea and bottled water all day long. 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. Swimming with the dolphins was great. Instead you have everyone walk a long distance across the gang way to find out that this all need to be completed back next to your ship extending well over an hour of wait time. Instead, they did not leave the dock until after 10:25 am, arriving at the island and debarking shortly after 11 am. Only issue I had was on the ferry going to the island it was packed. Take in panoramic island landscapes and coastal breezes as you glide by boat on a 30- to 40-minute journey across Nassau harbor to the private tropical isle of Blue Lagoon. Of course the only chairs available were way down the beach. Youre miles away from ordinary but right in the center of ahh-mazing. If youre looking for adventure, youll find shore excursions like jet skiing and snorkel tours nearby. You are certain to soak up this experience and 'rays your awareness' for the protection of these beautiful creatures of the sea. My kiddos couldn't stop talking about their swim with the dolphin. VIP guests are free to wander the island and enjoy any of the other beaches. Blue Lagoon is a private island that is about a 30 minute boat ride away from where the cruise ships tender in Nassau. You will be notified of any changes to the tours you have selected unless tour arrangements were made with vendors not advertised through Royal Caribbean International. The dolphin, stingray, shark and sea lion encounters are all on the east side of the island. At John Watlings Distillery, you can enjoy a visit of the 1789 Buena Vista Estate. Staff at the dock suggested everyone leave their things if they were comfortable doing so at chairs at the beach because it would be crowded by the time we got back from our encounter. Variety: Excursions for every type of traveler. You can sunbathe on the beach or let the current take you away as you lie on your plush foam mat and enjoy a day of total leisure. From what I saw, the umbrellas are first come first serve. Enjoy the island view and learn all about the animal inhabitants in this eco system. March 22, 2022 Escape to the pristine beaches of the private Pearl Island, where you'll soak in the VIP lifestyle of a luxury waterfront cabana for two, complete with butler service, complimentary towels, a ceiling fan, power outlet, fully-stocked cooler, Bahamian-style lunch, and guided snorkeling trip. In this case, shipboard staff cannot provide assistance and Royal Caribbean International will not refund cancellations as a result of any delays. I heard the same thing when I was there a few weeks ago. The one beer I purchased was $11.65 and a hour later $13.50. Tours involving flights, trains, special events, overnight stays, hotel stays and Private Journeys must be cancelled 30 days prior to sailing to avoid cancellation penalties. Visit the Nassau caves and learned how they were formed and take photos, and have opportunities to learn about the local culture and architecture. Enjoy snorkeling at one of the untouched reefs near Spruce Cay or Athol Island, where you will dive in and discover the complex yet soothing world that lurks below the surface. Escape to the pristine beaches of the private Pearl Island, where you'll soak in the VIP lifestyle of a luxury waterfront cabana for two, complete with butler service, complimentary towels, a ceiling fan, power outlet, fully-stocked cooler, Bahamian-style lunch, and guided snorkeling trip. Your concierge will escort you to your private floating cabana so you can kick back, relax and enjoy!

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• Proceed to the South Beach Cabana Concierge. Leave your cares on the ground and soar above Perfect Day at CocoCay, crisscrossing the island on 1,600 feet of zip line. The assembly time for the ferry back was at 2:45pm so no time to really do anything else after the events. We did not sit on the lagoon side, it is much more noisy, and more of a place for kids and families. Guests can also utilize the local services. We felt it was well worth the price of the ticket. Paradise awaits you on the western side of the island, where you can spend your free time soaking up the sun and sea, and then indulging in a tasty island feast. A quick stop at the 18th-century Fort Charlotte affords you a look into the islands British-Colonial past.
• The Cabana Concierge will take your tickets and provide you with wristbands for your whole party. Go all out with the Ultimate Animal Access pass, which includes roundtrip ferry transportation and lunch. For the comfort of all guests, smoking is not allowed on any vehicles used during shore excursions. Worth it! We hope to see you back soon. Hello. Glide across the crystal-blue waters on a custom catamaran while soaking up the tropical views, sipping on cold drinks, and swaying to the sounds of island music. On this guided tour, you'll drive over Sir Sidney Poitier bridge with panoramic views of Atlantis and Paradise Island and see the historic Queens Staircase made of more than 65 steps carved out of solid coral rock. Join a specialized guide for a scenic stroll around the private isle of Blue Lagoon, where youll discover historical treasures, native plants and marine life. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Buddy-up for the multi-rider raft slides and side-by-side mat racers at Splash Summit. Even if you do not have an encounter scheduled, you can walk around the area and see the animals.

We were taken on a large tender that picked us up on the same dock where our cruise ship was. Of course, I could leave the VIP beach and enjoy a rock-free beach elsewhere, but it seems to be a waste of paying for the VIP perks.

This isnt vacation days spent its bragging rights earned. Venture to the infinity pool overlooking the ocean and find your zen, just steps from the private beach. The ferry left almost an hour earlier than our scheduled departure time, giving us more time to spend at the lagoon. more, This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Take a hike to the historic lighthouse before enjoying a 30-minute offshore snorkeling trip with a professional guide around a protected coral reef snorkel, vest and fins are all included. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. The guided portion of the tour concludes at the Entrance Tower, a timeworn concrete landmark that stands guard over the lagoon and offers spectacular views of the entire island.

Night Prior to Perfect Day at CocoCay Port Day: Beach was nice and clean. The staff invests a lot of time in taking your pictures during each event so they can charge you a big $$$ at the end. Your Cabana Attendant will escort you to your private cabana so you can kick back, relax and enjoy!

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