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Nassau Vacation

Discussion in 'General' started by SteveThompson, Feb 25, 2022.

  1. SteveThompson

    SteveThompson Banned by amafan

    We are going to the Bahamas in a few weeks for our daughter's last high school Spring Break. We have an AirBnB rented on the water in Nassau. We also have a car rented. We have one day planned on a boat and we should be able to snorkel right off the deck of the house.

    Is there anything else we should plan on doing? This trip has been pretty low key since we thought it might not happen.

    Has anyone dealt with the covid requirements recently? I made an account to apply for a Bahamas travel visa. I know a test is required. It's a bit confusing otherwise.

    Thanks for any help!
     
  2. Sabre699

    Sabre699 Wait...hold my beer.

    Abandon the trip at all cost...Grenada is going to invade.
     
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  3. eggfooyoung

    eggfooyoung You no eat more!

    Headed there 3/28 with the kids. I've done zero research...
     
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  4. SteveThompson

    SteveThompson Banned by amafan

    Glad I'm not alone.
     
  5. Kev59

    Kev59 Well-Known Member

    Get as much insurance on the rental car as possible. I think there is some sort of ordinance that dictates all vehicles must have at least three dented fenders.
    I often refer to Nassau as the Myrtle Beach of the Caribbean but it's still a lot of fun. From what I know about you, Steve, I'm betting you have a good plan already. You could stop by the Omega AD for laughs!
    Hopefully Captain Morgan will chime in; he probably knows more than most about that area.
     
  6. racesbikes

    racesbikes WTB a Size 50/60 Race Suit

    In December 2012 we had to have a negative Covid PCR test within 48 hours of entering the Bahamas and we were asked to show vaccine cards at Customs upon entry. Once we were there more than 5 (?) days we had to be re-tested with a quick test and test negative (or quarantine).

    This was on Exuma.
     
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  7. eggfooyoung

    eggfooyoung You no eat more!

  8. ducrcr

    ducrcr reasonably fast old guy

    Damn, 2012?!? They really were wanting to keep the 'rona out!!
     
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  9. Captain Morgan

    Captain Morgan Well-Known Member

    I live in the Bahamas, Nassau currently, pm me if you have questions. Back in fll for a week with boat issues but will be back soon
     
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  10. Captain Morgan

    Captain Morgan Well-Known Member

    If it's not to late check out staniel cay or harbor island
     
  11. Captain Morgan

    Captain Morgan Well-Known Member

    Got a friend that does exumas day trips if you want
     
  12. racesbikes

    racesbikes WTB a Size 50/60 Race Suit

    Awwwsheeet....2021.
     
  13. Steak Travis

    Steak Travis Well-Known Member

    Drink too much Carib or Kalik or whatever is down there
     
  14. L8RSK8R

    L8RSK8R Well-Known Member

    Drink errythang but the toilet wattah
     
  15. JBowen33

    JBowen33 Only fast on Facebook

    We went to Atlantis a few months ago. Took a Covid test 3 days or less to departure… did the same at the hotel 3 days before leaving. Had no issues and we aren’t vaxed

    Some of Nassau was closed still like the shops area and they are Nazis with masks when you are inside of buildings. Every time we exited the building on return they took your temperature
     
  16. hank748

    hank748 Well-Known Member

    Timely thread as I was just informed that we are going to Exumas for a week in May... A buddy will have his 65' boat there with his wife and kid for a month and they want some company.

    I have zero knowledge of the area, so any tips are appreciated.
     
  17. Kev59

    Kev59 Well-Known Member

    My wife got us in touch with a local who worked for their version of DSS. Some state employees volunteered to show tourists around the city. The lady we spent the day with took us off the beaten path. She even took us to the cemetery where Anna Nicole Smith was buried. Weird but interesting. We got to meet her former Miss Universe contestant granddaughter and cousin Orlando, who I still buy Cuban Cohibas from!
     
  18. racesbikes

    racesbikes WTB a Size 50/60 Race Suit

    The day trip to swim with the pigs is a lot of fun and pretty much a “must do” activity.
     
  19. hotnail

    hotnail Well-Known Member

    Same here last year…the Exumas have got to be the most beautiful place on planet earth imo! Wow!
     
  20. ducrcr

    ducrcr reasonably fast old guy

    If you go to swim with the pigs(I'm assuming at Big Major Spot) then definitely go snorkel Thunderball Grotto, just around the corner by Staniel Cay, very worthwhile! Also the Staniel Cay yacht club is a cool place to grab a drink and a bite.
     

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