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Best way to get to Horseshoe Bay IMO is minibus. These are readily available right at the port and run pretty frequently. If memory serves me right, it is $7/per person each way. The bus is air conditioned and the drive is lovely. I definitely wouldn't waste money on an excursion there, it's usually just the same transfers you can get at the port if you're willing to wait a few minutes for the bus to fill up (the minibus drivers will wait for an adequate number of passengers before heading out). If you're in a time crunch, taxi fare is $32 total each way to Horseshoe Bay. The advantage of this is that you do not have to wait for the bus to fill up and can usually schedule a pickup time. If you're directionally savvy, I know there are public bus routes that can get you relatively close to the beach itself. It really is just a few dollars more to do the direct minibus and saves the headache of having to walk from the bus stop and figure out the bus routes, so I wouldn't use the public buses unless you are trying to go to Warwick Long Bay. It is easy to purchase ferry tickets at Dockyard, just look for the small circular building that says "Visitor Information Center" right outside the port gates. You can also pay in cash as you get on the ferry, if you don't have time to purchase a ticket/token. There is free wifi at the Visitor Center, too! We didn't rent mopeds, but everyone who I spoke to that did rent mopeds agreed that unless you have a decided route beforehand, it just gets confusing to try and navigate the island that way.

We really enjoyed our day at Margaritaville Beach Resort in Nassau. It is about a 10 minute walk from the port. It has a beautiful stretch of beach and a "mini water park" with a lazy river and some slides. The drinks and food are on the pricey side, but delicious. We're in our early 20s, so having an excursion where we could drink and lounge but also have access to something young and fun (like "cliff diving" into a deep plunge pool!!!) was a plus.

Sailing on Adventure 7/2023 and still no listings for the Cabana...the most I would pay for it is maybe $2000 (split between the 3 other parties we are traveling with). $3500 is outrageous. Not gonna lie, I find CocoCay to be a snooze and will probably just stay on the ship that day if the cabana is unaffordable.

I LOVE BERMUDA!!! My favorite port I have ever traveled to. Highly recommend Bermuda Byways tour. This isn't an excursion booked through RC, but Heidi is a 6th generation Bermudian and gives an incredibly comprehensive tour of the island. She will personalize the tour based on what the group wants, so no two tours are the same. For instance, my group didn't care to stay long in St George's, but she made a stop for all of us at the Swizzle Inn to try the original, legendary rum swizzle. Her tours give you a good sense of the island and its historical background for an incredibly good price. I cannot recommend her enough. Royal Naval Dockyard (the port town) has tons to see, if you're in a crunch for time. Make sure to grab a bite at Frog and Onion!! It's in a historic building and the drinks and eats are fantastic. Though it is "touristy", Horseshoe Bay is stunning and does not feel crowded. If you get there and walk left past the first set of "rock formation", you'll fine some seemingly unspoiled stretches of beach...all while being a 5-10 minute walk from the main drag/easy access back to the port/a tasty beach shack with food and drinks. Warwick Long Bay is worth a stop, if you have the time, but HB has that characteristic pink sand and is much easier to get to from Dockyard. Take the ferry to Hamilton, time permitting. It's a nice ride, and some of the best shopping on the island is there. You won't find much authentic Bermuda merch in Dockyard, you'll want to save the shopping for Hamilton or St George's. HAVE FUN!!!

A bit of an early start for this roll call, but I wanted to establish a place to connect! The FB group for this cruise is not very active- I decided to take matters into my own hands and start our own roll call here! Looking forward to meeting y'all. What a great itinerary we have to look forward to... ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY