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Gracie Dean · 05-26-2009, 06:56 PM

We are flying to Miami on Sunday and boarding a cruise ship Monday for the Bahamas

Nassau, Bahamas; Cococay, Bahamas; Key West, Florida; Miami, Florida

Usually we take the Western Caribbean route, but this time it is just a short little 4 night jaunt in honor of our daughters HS graduation.

We actually won free round trip airline tickets at an air show this last summer so all we had to pay for was the cruise itself.

If anyone has been that route, what is it like in Nassau?

Mr. Plow · 05-26-2009, 07:34 PM

Nassau rocked. Was there just last month. Straw market was pretty cool - but every damn "shop" had the exact same things it seemed. Plus, there was an overwhelming stench of shit as you walked through the market.

You can walk around with a beer. Stop in one of the many liquor stores, buy a single and drink away.

Also, right off port is a Senor Frogs. Great drinks - and was a lot of fun. Expensive though.

Gracie Dean · 05-26-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Nassau rocked. Was there just last month. Straw market was pretty cool - but every damn "shop" had the exact same things it seemed. Plus, there was an overwhelming stench of shit as you walked through the market.

You can walk around with a beer. Stop in one of the many liquor stores, buy a single and drink away.

Also, right off port is a Senor Frogs. Great drinks - and was a lot of fun. Expensive though.

hubby will like that info...last year he tried to sneak a bottle on board in our luggage and they snagged it...

What kind of things will we find at the Straw Market?

Spott · 05-26-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Nassau rocked. Was there just last month. Straw market was pretty cool - but every damn "shop" had the exact same things it seemed. Plus, there was an overwhelming stench of shit as you walked through the market.

You can walk around with a beer. Stop in one of the many liquor stores, buy a single and drink away.

Also, right off port is a Senor Frogs. Great drinks - and was a lot of fun. Expensive though.

It's normally about 120 degrees inside that straw market, too. If you walk outside of Senor Frogs when it gets dark, there are locals that openly try to sell you "nose candy" and hookers that look like Mr T in a dress.

Mr. Plow · 05-26-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spott

It's normally about 120 degrees inside that straw market, too. If you walk outside of Senor Frogs when it gets dark, there are locals that openly try to sell you "nose candy" and hookers that look like Mr T in a dress.

LOL. We went daytime and yes it was hot as **** in that tent. We were back at our hotel by night time, so we didn't have to deal with the drugs & Mr T hookers.

Mr. Plow · 05-26-2009, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by noswad

hubby will like that info...last year he tried to sneak a bottle on board in our luggage and they snagged it...

What kind of things will we find at the Straw Market?

All sorts of shit. Purses, trinkets, etc. I bought myself a Rolex for $30. I ****ing ripped them off. A REAL Rolex for that much....damn I'm good.

JOhn · 05-26-2009, 07:51 PM

NO,

But I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express recently.

**Rain Man** · 05-26-2009, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by noswad

we really love cruising...more than any vacation we have taken before.

this is just a new route and we have no idea what the islands will be like. Should be fun and new.

I'm a huge fan as well.

I actually just like being on the ship, though. The stops kind of stress me out because I'm always thinking, "Gotta get back on the boat. Can't get left behind. Can't be late." I think I'd prefer a cruise where you just float around and eat and watch the ocean.

Spott · 05-26-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm a huge fan as well.

I actually just like being on the ship, though. The stops kind of stress me out because I'm always thinking, "Gotta get back on the boat. Can't get left behind. Can't be late." I think I'd prefer a cruise where you just float around and eat and watch the ocean.

I damn near got left behind Cozumel because I had wayyyy too much to drink at some place called Carlos and Charlies. Luckily some members of my group found me and basically carried me back to the ship. I've skipped the excursions on a couple of cruises just to hang out on the boat or just walk around and do my own thing.

wutamess · 05-26-2009, 08:15 PM

Majesty of the Seas... been on that cruise twice.
Great times. Swam with the dolphins for one of the most awesome experiences on earth.

Gracie Dean · 05-26-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

Majesty of the Seas... been on that cruise twice.
Great times. Swam with the dolphins for one of the most awesome experiences on earth.

That is the boat we are taking..

Ironically it is the first boat we ever took too

**Rain Man** · 05-26-2009, 08:36 PM

My initial guess is that Hal wasn't the valedictorian of his class in high school.

**Rain Man** · 05-26-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wutamess

Majesty of the Seas... been on that cruise twice.
Great times. Swam with the dolphins for one of the most awesome experiences on earth.

I kind of figure that the dolphins are saying the whole time, "A-a-a-a-a-h, we know-ow-ow-ow where the sunken treasure-ure-ure-ure ship is-is-is-is. Bring us fish-sh-sh-sh and we'll bring-ing-ing-ing you gold-ld-ld-ld," and you're swimming around saying, "Look at the cool dolphins. They're almost as smart as humans."

**banyon** · 05-26-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Nassau rocked. Was there just last month. Straw market was pretty cool - but every damn "shop" had the exact same things it seemed. Plus, there was an overwhelming stench of shit as you walked through the market.

You can walk around with a beer. Stop in one of the many liquor stores, buy a single and drink away.

Also, right off port is a Senor Frogs. Great drinks - and was a lot of fun. Expensive though.

If you want to stay away from stuff like this, Little Abaco and Eleuthra are very quiet and beautiful. Or at least they were 15 years ago.

wutamess · 05-26-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hal Newhouser

No, I haven't been to the Bahamas. I won't give my hard earned money to a country of nig/gers.

Why am I not offended?

wutamess · 05-26-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I kind of figure that the dolphins are saying the whole time, "A-a-a-a-a-h, we know-ow-ow-ow where the sunken treasure-ure-ure-ure ship is-is-is-is. Bring us fish-sh-sh-sh and we'll bring-ing-ing-ing you gold-ld-ld-ld," and you're swimming around saying, "Look at the cool dolphins. They're almost as smart as humans."

Actually 2 of them were flipper (from the series) one was named fat man and I forgot the other one. So I guess there could've been some subliminal messages in there. My dumbass didn't pick up on them

05-26-2009, 06:56 PM
Gracie Dean MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	Any one ever been to the Bahamas? We are flying to Miami on Sunday and boarding a cruise ship Monday for the Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas; Cococay, Bahamas; Key West, Florida; Miami, Florida Usually we take the Western Caribbean route, but this time it is just a short little 4 night jaunt in honor of our daughters HS graduation. We actually won free round trip airline tickets at an air show this last summer so all we had to pay for was the cruise itself. If anyone has been that route, what is it like in Nassau?
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05-26-2009, 07:34 PM	#31
Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $2007391	Nassau rocked. Was there just last month. Straw market was pretty cool - but every damn "shop" had the exact same things it seemed. Plus, there was an overwhelming stench of shit as you walked through the market. You can walk around with a beer. Stop in one of the many liquor stores, buy a single and drink away. Also, right off port is a Senor Frogs. Great drinks - and was a lot of fun. Expensive though.
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wutamess MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Lee's Summit Casino cash: $5401637	Majesty of the Seas... been on that cruise twice. Great times. Swam with the dolphins for one of the most awesome experiences on earth. Last edited by wutamess; 05-26-2009 at 08:20 PM..
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