Freeport (Grand Bahama) Kreuzfahrten

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests that use a cane/walker, have limited mobility issues or for companions of those guest that have booked mobility equipment tour.

Those guests that are fully dependent on their mobility device please book: FPO_A2 ACCESSIBLE FREEPORT ISLAND TREASURES - Mobility Equipment User.

Tour includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Vehicles are adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs; therefore, guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied.

Browse a museum and a market for a look at Freeport past and present before relaxing on one of the most beautiful beaches on Grand Bahama. The open-air Farmers Market will present a genuine slice of daily life as the locals go about their business, shopping for fresh produce in particular. History is the focus of the Maritime Museum, where you will be free to peruse exhibits on topics as wide-ranging as the early Lucayan free-divers, the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and the treasures that the Spanish fleet once carried from the Bahamas. Artifacts recovered from the shipwrecked galleon Maravillas, which sunk in the Bahamas Channel in 1656, are especially revealing. Free time on Pirate’s Cove Beach will follow, during which you can relax however you please. Options include doing nothing more ambitious that basking in the sun and unwinding with a cool tropical drink in hand.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Wander about the bustling Farmers Market for a genuine look at daily life.
• Browse the Maritime Museum, whose exhibits include treasures from shipwrecks.
• Spend free time relaxing as you please at Pirate’s Cove Beach

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring and towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

This excursion is for guests who are fully dependent on their mobility device. You will be required to supply your own wheelchair/scooter. Your mobility equipment (manual or electric) must not exceed the following dimensions: W 35", L 39", H 59".

Those guests that are companions, use a cane or walker, or have limited mobility issues must book the companion tour code: FPO_A1 ACCESSIBLE FREEPORT ISLAND TREASURES.

Tour includes step-free routes, shorter distances and no stairs. Accessible restrooms with wide doors for wheelchairs are present along the tour route. Vehicles are adapted with an access ramp (or lift where available) to accommodate a limited number of wheelchairs and/or mobility scooters. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs; therefore, guests needing special assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied.

Browse a museum and a market for a look at Freeport past and present before relaxing on one of the most beautiful beaches on Grand Bahama. The open-air Farmers Market will present a genuine slice of daily life as the locals go about their business, shopping for fresh produce in particular. History is the focus of the Maritime Museum, where you will be free to peruse exhibits on topics as wide-ranging as the early Lucayan free-divers, the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade and the treasures that the Spanish fleet once carried from the Bahamas. Artifacts recovered from the shipwrecked galleon Maravillas, which sunk in the Bahamas Channel in 1656, are especially revealing. Free time on Pirate’s Cove Beach will follow, during which you can relax however you please. Options include doing nothing more ambitious that basking in the sun and unwinding with a cool tropical drink in hand.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Wander about the bustling Farmers Market for a genuine look at daily life.
• Browse the Maritime Museum, whose exhibits include treasures from shipwrecks.
• Spend free time relaxing as you please at Pirate’s Cove Beach

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring and towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy a generous beer tasting and tour of the Bahamian Brewery and spend hours relaxing at a luxurious resort on Lucaya Beach. You will see firsthand how the beers are brewed from the second-floor observation platform, after which you will sample several of the most distinctive ones. You may be served a hearty stout, a light lager and a beer flavored with pink grapefruit or guava. The variety of beers is remarkable. Following the tasting, you will head for a resort on lively Lucaya Beach, a beautiful stretch of white sand right across from the Port Lucaya Marketplace. You might spend your time basking in the sun, swimming in the sea, strolling the beach or doing nothing more ambitious than reading under the shade of a coconut palm. You are also welcome to walk across the street and shop in the dozens of stores in the marketplace.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Tour the modern Bahamian Brewery and sample several of the beers produced there.
• Spend hours luxuriating however you please at a resort right on Lucaya Beach.
• Walk across the street and shop in the Port Lucaya Marketplace, if you wish.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, hat, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Satisfy your adventurous side and completely relax by making the most of the amenities at Pirate’s Cove Zipline and Water Park at Taino Beach. Thrill-seekers will love the exhilaration of racing downhill on the ziplines, which span eight wooden towers of varying heights. From these elevated perches, the bird’s-eye views of the turquoise sea, idyllic beach and coconut palm-dotted landscape are extraordinary. You will also have plenty of time to enjoy the other generous offerings. You might bask in sun in the comfort of a beach chair, read a favorite book in the shade of a beach umbrella and take a dip in the sea whenever the mood strikes. The beach is wide and lengthy, the perfect invitation to just stroll along the shore and wade out into the shallows, if you please.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Race downhill on a zipline course that offers fabulous views of the Caribbean and beyond.
• Relax however you please at Pirate’s Cove Zipline and Water Park at Taino Beach.
• Bask in the sun, stretch out in a bear chair and take a refreshing swim in the sea.
• Join a friendly game of beach volleyball and try the challenging obstacle course.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, hat, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy a spectacular day at the beachfront Pirate’s Cove doing most anything you please. With no schedule to follow, you can genuinely relax in style at your own pace. Feel free to stretch out on a beach chair and bask in the sun or simply while away the hours under a beach umbrella. Of course, there is plenty to do if you’re looking for activities. You might take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear seas, stroll along the lengthy shoreline and admire the classic Caribbean views while wading in the shallows. If you really want to get the adrenaline pumping, and join a rousing game of beach volleyball. When you get hungry, head for Blackbeard’s Tree Bar, and enjoy a buffet lunch with unlimited Bahamian-brewed beers and spirits. With so many options, it’s no wonder this Pirate's Cove is so popular.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Relax however you please at Pirate’s Cove.
• Bask in the sun, stretch out in a bear chair, and take a refreshing swim in the sea.
• Join a friendly game of beach volleyball.
• Enjoy a buffet lunch and unlimited beer at Blackbeard’s Tree Bar.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a swimsuit, hat, towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Swim in the crystal-clear waters off Grand Bahama with a passel of cute, friendly pigs and then spend time shopping at the largest open-air marketplace in the Bahamas.

After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a scenic drive along the western tip of Grand Bahama Island. Along the way to Deadman’s Reef at Crystal Beach, you will hear about the wild pigs that inhabit this part of the island. It’s not known exactly why or when pigs were introduced to Grand Bahama, but it will become obvious that their descendants have thrived.

Once you wade into the shallow waters, you can expect the pigs to follow, knowing that food awaits. The guide will show you how to feed the pigs and the best ways to interact with them while swimming. The pigs couldn’t be friendlier, cuter or more enthusiastic about the attention. You might even learn their names, as many of the pigs are regulars.

Following this unusual experience, you will enjoy free time in Port Lucaya Marketplace, the largest open-air shopping and dining venue in the Bahamas. The marketplace has dozens of duty-free shops, two straw markets, two craft centers and a variety of restaurants.

You might shop for exquisite jewelry, designer fashions and fine leather goods. There are several art galleries well worth browsing for local paintings and watercolors. The marketplace also offers all sorts of dining options and cuisines.