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| Freeport District | Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 08:43 PM UTC
Hi, we're considering going back to Freeport soon but are really interested in the better fishing and snorkeling sights. We went to high rock last time but unfortunately if was mostly high tide while we were there and of course as is with most cruises our time was very limited. The best part of our trip strangely enough was our taxi driver (Marco Roberts 242-442-8372 #458) who also acted as an excellent tour guide, but we really already had our minds made up about the beach instead of asking if he knew any better places to snorkel that time of day. Does anyone have any information on the best places to snorkel at high or low tide on the island? Deals on fishing trips, etc?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Mon April 16, 2012 06:17 PM UTC
I am arriving on Bahamas Celebration cruise ship to the Grand Bahama Island soon and the last time I arrived I only saw that their were taxi's availible to get to the mainland that were very expensive. Is there bus transportation from the port to the mainland that I might have overlooked last time I was there. I hear that there is bus transportation on the Island but Im not sure if it is available at the port. Please help me and my friends save a few pennies so we can have more fun with the drinks once at the mainland. Kevin
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| Lucaya | Posted: Thu January 5, 2012 05:00 PM UTC
My husband and I are planning a trip to Lucaya from Florida. I heard that you can travel there by cruise ship (air is too costly and we dont really care to go on a typical cuise. I heard discovery cruise use to take passengers there and back to Florida. is there a different company that offers the same commute to freeport?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Tue January 3, 2012 11:15 PM UTC
We will be cruising at the end of February and one of our stops is Freeport. Are there any beaches close to the port that my family and I can enjoy or will we need to get to the Port Lucaya Marketplace area?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Mon January 2, 2012 06:00 PM UTC
We have visited your beautiful island many, many times the last was Oct 2010. We are planning another trip in June 2012 and are having trouble finding transportation. We have flown when we lived in GA, but we now live in FL and the cost for 3 of us to fly is $1384 which is insane. We used to take the Discovery cruise but they are out of business we understand. Is there another ferry service or ship that we can take, stay our week in Freeport and return to either Fort Lauderdale or Miami?
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| Freeport City | Posted: Mon July 25, 2011 03:57 AM UTC
We'll be visiting Freeport in November & are looking for things to do other than snorkelling & diving. My travelmate is not a fan of being under water than long, so looking for something very fun!
We're up for pretty much anything that will last our time in port. Thanks in advance for any replies!! |
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Wed June 29, 2011 11:24 PM UTC
We are a party of 6 and I am wondering what would be the most economical and easy way to get from the Freeport Airport to the Viva Wyndham. Is the taxi price that I have seen posted of $15, per person?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Thu October 21, 2010 02:43 PM UTC
Hi; nest week we will go to Grand Bahama with a ship cruise. Our plan is to go to the Golden rock beach. I would like to ask if anybody know if is low tide in the morning ar in the afternoon. Thanks a lot!
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Sun September 5, 2010 06:52 AM UTC
I have a written prescription from a doctor in the USA can i use it in the Bahamas?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Sun September 5, 2010 01:06 AM UTC
Can you use American prescriptions in Freeport?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Thu July 9, 2009 09:30 PM UTC
I am coming to Freeport on a cruise ship 7/15/09 at 8am.
What is my most "economical" means of transporation? I have to get from the port to Superior Watersports-Port Lucaya Marina by 9:00am. Thanks, Shelley |
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| Freeport District | Posted: Tue November 4, 2008 04:18 PM UTC
Our cruise ship gets into Freeport early in the morning and I've selected the glass-bottom boat tour with my mother for the morning. The tour ends around noon. What to do after that? Can someone tell me if A)Does the tour end anywhere near the shopping areas or B)if not, does the tour end anywhere near where we can hop a local bus to the shopping area? Dont' want to spend $$$ on taxis...
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Sun August 17, 2008 10:46 PM UTC
I just booked a trip for my boyfriend and I to go to Grand Bahama Island in early January. What is the average temperature that time of year for that particular island? I've been told that since it's one of the northernmost points of the Bahama island chain that it can be kind of chilly...We're from Minneapolis, Minnesota so anything beats 20 below zero but I would like to know what to expect as far as air and water temp. Thanks.
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Thu July 24, 2008 11:52 PM UTC
I'm flying into Ft. Lauderdale during Labor day and I want to know if my best option to get to the Bahamas is to take the Discovery Cruise over to the island? If not, what are the best options. I will be traveling alone so what are the best hotels to stay at once I arrive in the Bahamas. What are my travel options to get to the hotel from the port?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Fri June 13, 2008 02:58 PM UTC
I've read there are cheap busses that run all over the island. I'd like to check out the less touristy places, like the e. end, lucaya nat. park, gold Rock & Barbary beach. I'll be a single female traveling alone. Is this safe? If so, do the busses go to these places?
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| Freeport City | Posted: Thu October 18, 2007 02:40 PM UTC
I am going to Freeport in 8 days. I was wondering if you knew if there was restaurants near our hotel. we are staying at the royal palms suites. also, is there anything that delivers, like dominos or such a place. i am really concerned that not having a vehicle will be a terrible thing and we wont have any place to eat for 3 days.
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| Freeport District | Posted: Thu June 28, 2007 10:55 PM UTC
Fellow Travelers,
Are there any retiree's living on the island that can give me some insight on living there? I have visited the island several times, and I am seriously thinking about retiring there. Thank you, James |
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Wed March 7, 2007 01:41 AM UTC
My friend and I are headed out to Grand Bahama Island in June and I was wondering if you could let me know the best ( and safest) places for two 25 year old girls to meet some fun people and have some fun on the island. I have been reading some of the reviews and I am seeing that the nightlife is not the greatest compared to the other islands and I was wondering if you had any good tips or places you could suggest. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks, char
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Sat December 9, 2006 11:44 AM UTC
We will be traveling to the Westin Our Lucaya Resort for New Year´s Eve, is ti a good time to go or will it be cold? should we expect rain?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Fri December 8, 2006 11:10 PM UTC
We will be traveling to the Westin Our Lucaya Resort for New Year´s Eve, is ti a good time to go or will it be cold? should we expect rain?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Fri December 8, 2006 02:21 PM UTC
We will be traveling to the Westin Our Lucaya Resort for New Year´s Eve, is ti a good time to go or will it be cold? should we expect rain?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Tue December 5, 2006 03:14 PM UTC
We are going to be on Grand Bahams Island for New Years Eve. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to go, what to do, etc, for that evening?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Fri July 14, 2006 03:44 PM UTC
What are some alternate ways to get from Continental US to GBI? Boat? My daughter is getting married there and I have to transport my whole family there so I am looking for the least costly way to do it. TIA
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| Lucaya | Posted: Sun July 9, 2006 08:50 PM UTC
I need a timeshare or 2 bedroom condo March 17-24 near the Our Lucaya complex.
Please let me know if you can help me. |
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Sun June 4, 2006 03:47 AM UTC
I have been to Grand Bahama twice through Discovery cruise and between the parking, the early morning rush, and the long boat ride I need a change. Does anyone know of any other cruise lines that operate in August that run on a saturday? I'm pretty sure that Bahama Florida Express does not exist any more. I read that the Cloud X out of Palm Beach is discontinuing operation and also Fred Olsen does not operate anymore as well. I prefer to leave from Fort Lauderdale, however if there is anything better I would love to know!
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 02:02 PM UTC
We are planning to travel to the Grand Bahamas in mid August. I've been reading alot about the weather, and i am still abit confused. Is it recommended to visit during this time, and should we expect rain or even hurricane weather??
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 02:37 PM UTC
when is the best and worst times to travel to grand bahama island, weather wise? Is the island palms resort a good place to stay?
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Sun January 15, 2006 05:11 PM UTC
NEED HELP! I don't want to stay at an all inclusive but it seems that is all there is. I would like to stay in the Lucaya area. I want to be on the beach. I don't want to spend a fortune on the hotel, but I would like a nice room for about $130.00 per night. Then again...how far am I from the local restaurants? When I eat out at home I spend between $40-$60 for a meal.
I have read about the taxes. What is a per person charge...is it a charge for extra people in the room, or is it an additional tax. Do they charge a tax to leave the island...I read that somewhere...I am not sure where. How about cabs...are they as expensive as I have read in reviews? How did the hotels fare this year during hurricane season? Is everything up and running or is it slow in coming back to life? THANKS IN ADVANCE! |
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Thu December 15, 2005 03:57 PM UTC
Hello, we are going to the Viva Fortuna Beach over x-mas. We are a little scared after all the reviews, especially about the rooms since some of them seem to be nice but others really crapy with mold etc. We've booked a garden view room. Can anyone tell me which rooms are the nicer ones??? I guess some have been renewed and others haven't.
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| Grand Bahama Island | Posted: Wed November 16, 2005 07:53 PM UTC
Can anyone suggest the name of a budget airline (eg like JetBlue or SouthWest) that fly from any New York airport to Grand Bahama? We're after a return flight leaving NYC on 27th March and returning 1st April. Not particurly fussed about where in the Caribbean we go, but some of the hotels on GB look quite good.
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