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I will be there along with 3 of my friends.  It will be those 3 first cruise.  Then on 15-22 Dec I am going on NCL Prima to compare NCL to RCL.  Anyone join the two Facebook groups for this cruise? Also, reservations are open to make.

Thank you all!

You are already booked at the one I always recommend, and the only one I know of that has shuttles to the port and airport. It doesn't offer a free shuttle back from the port, FYI.
Anything closer to the port is likely more $$ plus paying for shuttles. You may be better off paying to Uber to get food/shopping or using the shuttle to the airport and taking the train and light rail around from there. Really depends on where you want to hit up for food and shopping and how much time you have.

We've done Blue Lagoon Island twice - once with the Dolphin Swim and once just for a beach day. Both times we really enjoyed it. The island seemed super clean and well maintained, the staff was all very friendly and helpful and there were tons of umbrellas for shade. Just keep in mind that you have an approximate 30 minute boat ride to/from, so factor that in to your day. Sometimes if the ship is in Nassau for a shorter period of time it may not be worth the time it takes to get there and back.

We did the RIU in December, 2018 and we loved it. It's within walking distance of Atlantis. Keep in mind that the RIU is adults only and it's booked thru a third party. You may or may not be able to do this depending on when your next cruise is and/or what the ships rules are pertaining to outside excursions when we start cruising again.

Thank you all for the recommendations. Very helpful. This is why I am a fan of RC Blog.
 

Thank you all for the recommendations. Very helpful. This is why I am a fan of RC Blog.
 

Thank you all for the recommendations. Very helpful. This is why I am a fan of RC Blog.
 

Thank you all for the recommendations. Very helpful. This is why I am a fan of RC Blog.
 

Thank you all!  Let's just hope my Dec 28th sailing will still take place.

Thank you all!  Let's just hope my Dec 28th sailing will still take place.

Thank you all!  Let's just hope my Dec 28th sailing will still take place.

Thank you for the information Matt.  It is awesome how you get this information out to all of us.  I did see the amplification was not done, but I am still looking forward to it!

Thank you Matt for all the Royal Caribbean blog information and videos on YouTube.  Since on the videos you say you do not work for Royal Caribbean then how do you get all of this information not related to sailing itself? Also, have they ever reached out to you to work in the PR department or anything?  Keep up the good work.  I am looking forward to my first cruise on Royal Caribbean Dec 27th on Explorer of the Seas.  I have cruised on a Carnival ship before, but my wife has not cruised at all.  How is Explorer of the Seas?

Thank you Matt for all the Royal Caribbean blog information and videos on YouTube.  Since on the videos you say you do not work for Royal Caribbean then how do you get all of this information not related to sailing itself? Also, have they ever reached out to you to work in the PR department or anything?  Keep up the good work.  I am looking forward to my first cruise on Royal Caribbean Dec 27th on Explorer of the Seas.  I have cruised on a Carnival ship before, but my wife has not cruised at all.  How is Explorer of the Seas?

Thank you Matt for all the Royal Caribbean blog information and videos on YouTube.  Since on the videos you say you do not work for Royal Caribbean then how do you get all of this information not related to sailing itself? Also, have they ever reached out to you to work in the PR department or anything?  Keep up the good work.  I am looking forward to my first cruise on Royal Caribbean Dec 27th on Explorer of the Seas.  I have cruised on a Carnival ship before, but my wife has not cruised at all.  How is Explorer of the Seas?

I was able to book the UDP on my 5 night in Dec on the Explorer of the Seas

I was able to book the UDP on my 5 night in Dec on the Explorer of the Seas