On my last cruise I really wanted to do something that I haven’t done before while visiting Nassau, Bahamas. I mean I’ve been there a couple dozens times and my liver and wallet can only handle so much Senior Frogs.
This time I did a little research before my trip and found the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Casino. They have a day pass program starting at $30 per person (cheaper for kids).
Getting there
Getting there was easier than I thought. Soon as the cruise ship docked I walked to the Festival Plaza (cruise terminal with free wifi) and hailed a cab to Cable Beach.
Cable Beach is a popular area for cruise passengers so there are a lot of cab and shared ride options to get to there. We opted for a single cab and it was $7 per person to get there and a 10-15 minute ride (whatever comes first). It took 15 minutes with cruise passenger congestion.
Beachside view from the Sheraton Nassau.
First impressions
The cab dropped us off right in the front of the Sheraton and it was very simple to get checked in. They had multiple front deck check-in areas. You pay, get a wristband and get the lay of the land. Once you’re told where to go you have free run of the place.
There was a full service Starbucks in the lobby. I thought that was a good touch, even though in the middle of the summer coffee wasn’t the first thing I was thinking – but a lot of people were!
Starbucks in the lobby of the Sheraton Nassau.
Resort area
Walking outside the resort there are five pools and a wide open beach to choose from. I was like a kid figuring out which pool I wanted to go in first but after seeing the swim-up bar I knew where I was going to go first.
The beach area had dozens of chairs and a roped off swim area for safety. You could also get drink service out by the pool and head under an umbrella to relax. The beach was practically waveless, which was nice. Also the crystal clear water made it that much better.
Beach area at Sheraton Nassau.
One of the added bonuses was the non-motorized watersports that were included, like kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. To rent a kayak in Jacksonville is $60 per day, so this was an added bonus for me.
Returning to the ship
There were a line of cabs in front of the hotel to take us back to the ship. For some reason the cab ride was $2 more per person on the way back but I figured it was because we were the only two in a shuttle bus.
For more information about the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort and Casino you can check out their day pass page on their website.
Final thoughts
While the Atlantis Resort in Nassau is not that much more expensive, it’s worth the peace and serenity at the Sheraton Beach Resort and Casino. One of the islands biggest draws is the Atlantis, so I always try to stay as far away as I can. That place gets swamped with cruise passengers.
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