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I visited both resorts with family - Margaritaville in 2022 and Baha Mar in 2023. 

- Margaritaville is less expensive and a short walk from the pier (did not go through RCL).   The water park is small, but fun to hang around for the day.   Beach was nice.  Food was pricey.   

- Baha Mar excursion was more than Margaritaville (but less than Atlantis) --- I booked through RCL -- with transportation included.  BIG water park!  We loved the many slides and the wave pool --- beach seemed small.  Food was expensive, BUT a lunch was included.  Try the Mediterranean chicken wrap -- it was incredible.   

Both are good -- if you are looking for laid back/relaxing -- Margaritaville will check the boxes and not break the bank.  Baha Mar is larger and a lot more to do.   (I never visited Atlantis, so I cannot compare).   

Something interesting --- I think they are ALSO renting the 2nd floor separately (max of 4 people). "Turquoise Bay All-Inclusive Ocean View Cabana". I thought it was the entire cabana originally.   

 

I did this excursion last year.  YES there is a beach -- small.  It was not as nice as CocoCay.   The water park was GREAT!  (especially the aqua coaster and raft slides)

Also -- ours (through RCCL) included a free lunch.  The Mediterranean chicken wrap beat out the burger big time....it was amazing.    

Thank you YET AGAIN.   

I love the Beach Club at PDCC but the Cabanas are almost $4k for my cruise.  Mid August is one of their busy times---so dynamic pricing is intense.   I think the Turquois Villas do not have a lot of press and have not been selling, so they are being discounted ($1300 currently) - I think the VIP passes have increased.   

We debated when in Star class whether to even get off the ship!       This August we are trying Sky Class on ICON.   Ship will be at capacity, so any extra space with a big family would be helpful.    

THANK YOU!   That is the MOST information I have seen about the Villas.  (Quite odd -- you would think they would advertise it more)

About the resort---how is the water/beach?   Is it like CocoCay? 

ALSO -- is it 4 hours THERE or 4 hours with the bus trip included.  

And the food was  not great....but how were the drinks?  (I may need a few lol)  

I reserved it for a decent price -- not much of a difference from the VIP ticket + have your own bathroom/shower.   

 

BTW - I was in 9730 (same as you---diff ship) on Oasis 8/22.   Its a magical room!    Derrick was our Genie --- What an AMAZING Experience.   I can see how island food does not compare when you are a STAR!    

I just reserved this for 6 people in August.   There is still not much on this excursion.  Has anyone tried this or been to the resort recently?   (2 kids, 2 adults, 2 grand parents).