kimberussell Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 My mom and I are sailing on the Enchantment in just a few weeks. I'm 45, Mom is ... old enough to be my Mom. Anyway, a crappy accident this summer left mom with a broken hip that was replaced in July. She's in outpatient PT and doing well, but still a slow/cautious walker. She might still be using a cane when we go. I booked the cruise for us because I'm looking for a summery vacation at a no-pressure pace. In Coco Cay we rented the 2 loungers with sunshade for a relaxing beach day. In Key West we are doing the Conch Train hop-on/hop-off tour so we can do Key West at our own pace. Which leaves Nassau. Initially, I didn't book anything for us because all of the non-strenuous excursions take us away from the ship for a long period of time or put us at the mercy of a tour bus. We planned on staying on the ship and chilling by the pool or on the deck. Maybe bingo, some fruity drinks, etc. But now I'm staring at this ALL-DAY stop and feeling like we're just going to be parked there and wondering what easy things we can do on our own if the mood strikes us. The Straw Market looks okay. Paradise Island looks to be an easy ferry away. Senor Frogs? ;) Basically, I'm looking for suggestions from the easy-going crowd, or reassurance that we won't regret just relaxing on the ship all day. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 There's nothing wrong with staying onboard the ship while in port. Certainly an argument can be made that of all your port stops, Nassau is the one to do it on. Personally, I like to get off the ship, even for a little bit. The area outside of the port has plenty of shopping and dining that is an easy walk. No stairs, and pretty even paving for a few blocks. In terms of what to do, there is a Senor Frogs pretty close (10 minute walk) to the port. I really like the British Colonial Hilton. It's right past Senor Frogs, but offers I think a very relaxing day. Here's a look at my day there: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/04/03/excursion-focus-british-colonial-hilton-nassau-bahamas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 +1 for staying on the ship in Nassau Geema 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted October 2, 2017 Report Share Posted October 2, 2017 Only reason we get off the ship is to go to the poop deck. Its a restaurant (about a $4 cab ride) on the water. A guy I work with family owns the place. Good fresh seafood, a little pricey but we enjoy it and it gets us out for a while. Geema 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann quinn Posted October 4, 2017 Report Share Posted October 4, 2017 We chose not to purchase an excusion. I found Nassau to be like an urban city, a little shady, I didn't feel completely safe. The water taxi ride to Atlantis was horrible. Next time I would stay on the ship Geema 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted October 5, 2017 Report Share Posted October 5, 2017 Don't worry about staying on the ship..sounds like your other two stop will be busy, and there is LOTS to do on the ship when she is docked anyways and some great view of Nassau from the ship as well usually. However, there is lots to do within a easy 10-15 min walk of the ship....from pubs to restaurants to shopping to some beach area.....I ALWAYS do my own thing and explore when in Nassau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whenismynextcruise Posted October 7, 2017 Report Share Posted October 7, 2017 I am with WAAAYTOOO on Nassau. Stay on the ship. You wont miss anything. rjac and Geema 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbk999 Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I was going to say do a Frommer's type walking tour until I read the whole post and saw the mobility issues. Stay on the ship, or at least, wait for the initial wave of people to disembark, then head out for a walk around the shops, maybe grab some ice cream. I'd treat it like a sea day (hopefully there will be a breeze). We did that same cruise back in April and the only thing missing was a sea day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quadrophenic Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 I vote for staying onboard as well. There’s often port day specials in the spa that might be worth checking out. Geema and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koz Posted October 18, 2017 Report Share Posted October 18, 2017 Is getting Mom rip-roaring drunk at Senor Frogs out of the question? ellcee and ann quinn 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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katjoe Posted October 21, 2017 Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 LOL. For those of you who've been there, how is the walkable beach? Is it ok and is it free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 On 10/20/2017 at 11:28 PM, katjoe said: LOL. For those of you who've been there, how is the walkable beach? Is it ok and is it free? Here's a review from a few years ago: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/01/29/excursion-focus-junkanoo-beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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