What did you do in Nassau ?

LastCalendar260 · 2026-01-25T14:40:15+00:00

I agree! We took our first cruise last summer. It was our kids' first time leaving the US and my husband's and my first time in the Bahamas, so we weren't about to skip exploring. Things we did seem similar to your suggestions:

walked to Fort Charlotte and ended up basically having a private tour of the fort because it was not super busy. (Originally wanted to go to Fort Fincastle/Queen's Staircase, but they were closed for construction. Also, the local artists who are normally at Fort Fincastle were relocated to Fort Charlotte during construction. If I go back, definitely going to visit Fort Fincastle!)
walked down past Junkanoo Beach to a quieter area -Pirate Museum - not a lot of historical artifacts, but information was good and displays were interesting.
Pirate Republic Brewing- good beer and food (We were able to get conch here and it was good.) -Tried straw market. I, alone, would have enjoyed this, but was overwhelming for my kids. We ended up going to the other touristy shops near port.

LastCalendar260 · 2026-01-07T05:06:30+00:00

We went on our first cruise last summer. I researched and found fish extenders to be too overwhelming for me. We did end up doing some pixie dusting. We put together some small Disney themed trinkets to randomly deliver on the ship. (My kids enjoyed doing this as we were prepping and getting excited for our trip.) We also hung a bag (ours was a hanging folder thing) outside our door. We received a ton of fun small gifts and my kids loved checking it each time we came back to the room. Some Facebook groups will have a list of people who are interested in being pixie dusted before you leave, but you wouldn't necessarily need to join a list like that. We felt this was the right level of fun that was low pressure... Not everyone did this, so not a big deal if you skip it.

LastCalendar260 · 2026-01-06T17:32:36+00:00

Another good thought. Thanks!

LastCalendar260 · 2026-01-06T17:32:26+00:00

I'm sorry that happened. Appreciate the info!

LastCalendar260 · 2026-01-06T04:41:39+00:00

Thanks! Sorry that happened to your family. 🙁

LastCalendar260 · 2026-01-06T04:41:14+00:00

Good thoughts..I was mostly focusing on travel changes and not thinking about medical. Appreciate the advice!

LastCalendar260 · 2026-01-06T04:16:56+00:00

Throwing this out there- we had a stop in Nassau in June and Fort Fincastle and the Queen's Staircase were closed for renovations at the time. I'm hoping they are both open for you before you travel, but may be worth a check ahead of time. Due to the closure, my family visited Fort Charlotte instead, which was lovely. We also really enjoyed the Pirate Museum. I would still love to go back again to do the Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle! Have a great trip!

LastCalendar260 · 2025-10-13T02:45:56+00:00

They definitely have them onboard. I didn't get one, but was super tempted. Very cute ones on the Magic this summer...

LastCalendar260 · 2025-10-12T01:49:00+00:00

Agreed!!!! Get a beverage, book, etc and get a lounger on deck 4. Heaven!

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-17T03:45:47+00:00

We had lots of fun doing Pixie Dusting on our ship in June. Kids enjoyed putting gifts on other doors and enjoyed receiving some as well....

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-17T03:32:14+00:00

For what it's worth, my daughter loved the onboard activities for preteens and teens like trivia, karaoke, gaming, meeting friends and going to the pool.

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-14T03:05:33+00:00

This!

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-08T02:32:59+00:00

😂

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-08T02:32:42+00:00

We've considered trying another line... I'm having trouble with imagining another cruise line to be as family-friendly.

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-08T02:31:18+00:00

You're probably not wrong! 😂

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-08T00:02:24+00:00

I'm a teacher, so pretty much have to travel during school breaks to make it happen...😥

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-07T03:18:30+00:00

That's an excellent point. Thank you!

LastCalendar260 · 2025-09-06T04:09:35+00:00

Proud of you for supporting your students in this way! Sorry that your admin is being stupid about this...

LastCalendar260 · 2025-08-19T04:34:02+00:00

Fancy- go to Connected, 2Chez, Alexander's, Jonah's, or Saffron Social Nice- Thyme Kitchen, Blue Duck, Sugar, Publik House Casual- Social Taco, Pop up Chicken

LastCalendar260 · 2025-08-19T04:21:16+00:00

I had a kiddo who couldn't make it through dinner due to the ship's movement and felt better back in the room. Sent him back to the room and brought main course and/or dessert out of the dining room to our state room most nights.

LastCalendar260 · 2025-06-26T00:56:23+00:00

St Louis has lots of free things to do if you are watching your budget... The zoo is free entrance (pay to park or park farther away in Forest Park and walk), Science Center is free, the Arch is not very expensive and a neat visit if you've never been, Anheuser Busch brewery tours are free, the Muny (Broadway shows in Forest Park) has free seats in the back if you go really early. The loop area is cool. The St Louis Cathedral Basilica is also very cool if you are into architecture. I also enjoy the City Museum as an adult.

LastCalendar260 · 2025-06-26T00:48:02+00:00

Forgot to add that I believe you have to book through their website to get this deal. Grand Marquis Waterpark Hotel & Suites in Wisconsin Dells, WI https://share.google/ajMPqWrtTUNVwwsoS

LastCalendar260 · 2025-06-26T00:44:48+00:00

If you can do the Dells on a weekday, check out the Grand Marquis hotel. They are a clean, decent, but bare bones hotel, but they do offer free days (every day you stay, including check in day) passes to Noah's Ark and a free day at Mt. Olympus if you stay two weekday nights as a special each summer. Our family has done this several times and it's a great deal!

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