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Nassau, Bahamas - Walking to Junkanoo Beach - What to do on Your Day in Port

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Port Monkeys
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👁️ 147K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 17:33

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a walking excursion from the Ovation of the Seas in Nassau, Bahamas, to Junkanoo Beach. The journey begins with a comparison of transportation options, noting that while Cabbage Beach requires a cab, ferry, or an hour long walk, Junkanoo Beach is accessible via a twenty minute walk from the port. During the walk, the creator navigates through streets featuring various landmarks, including the Margaritaville Beach Resort and several hotels. Upon arriving at Junkanoo Beach, the creator observes the public nature of the sand, the availability of drink vendors, and the rental costs for chairs and umbrellas. The creator also notes a lack of public bathrooms or showers at the beach location. After testing the water temperature and observing the clarity for potential snorkeling, the group returns toward the ship. The excursion concludes with a tour of local shopping areas, including Salty Dog Souvenirs and various alleyways filled with shops and restaurants, before finally returning to the cruise ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Ovation of the Seas
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Ovation of the Seas
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're gonna try to uh walk to junkanoo beach and then do some shopping

it's not been more than 10 minutes i don't think and here's the margarita hotel

this is this is it of course you probably already noticed the ship is right there

twenty dollars for two chairs and an umbrella for all day is is reasonable

Creator's Tips & Advice

Walk to Junkanoo Beach from the port, it's about 20 minutes.
Bring towels from the ship as there are no bathrooms or showers at the beach.
Consider renting chairs and an umbrella for the day if staying long.
Be aware of public beach access issues due to hotel fences.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

finding the beach from the portFollow the streets down from the port; it's a straightforward walk.
cost of beach amenitiesRent chairs and umbrella for $20 for the day if staying long.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do on a day in port in Nassau, Bahamas?
QHow to get to Junkanoo Beach from the cruise port?
QWhat are the costs for transportation to other beaches?

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