It's pricey but was a nice day. Rose Island, Pearl Island, or Blue Lagoon, Re: Rose Island, Pearl Island, or Blue Lagoon, Get answers to your questions about Nassau, Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, Global Entry- Enrollment on Arrival at NAS, Blue Lagoon with 1 Year Old and 6 Year Old. It did take about 30 mins to get there, but I did not find it to be too long myself. I would caution you that for me, at least, it is too cold to get into the water in Nassau during the winter months. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? I guess I prefer it more on the shallow side as I just want to hang out in the water and it's a great depth for kids. Posted November 7, 2020 We quite enjoyed Blue Lagoon. I ended up booking the Pearl Island excursion for my March 5th cruise. First of all, we did just the pearl island snorkel, not the pearl island snorkel w/ treasure hunt. which one did you like better for beauty and scenery and overall excursion enjoyment? I'm looking at shore excursion and wondering if I should pick the Blue Lagoon Island Deluxe Beach Break or the Peal Island Beach Day with lunch. Blue Lagoon has several options as Dusty mentioned. There is a quieter section of beach with loungers and shade, but its at the furthest point from where the boat docks. Option 2: Blue lagoon offers beach I searched on youtube videos to see which one i'd like better before booking. It's also a recent entry into the excursion business. WebIts one of the best beaches in the Bahamas for an elegant, relaxing day out in the sunshine. I did the BlueLagoon Beach excursion a couple years ago. Beautiful and clear water. Is that the cruise you are booked on? November 25, 2021 in Shore Excursions. The boat ride from the cruise port to Blue Lagoon is included in the fare, which is usually around $85-100. You had to submit a ticket and were watched in case you tried anything fancy. Powered by Invision Community. But looking into all 3, I'd say Blue Lagoon has the best beach - as it has a lagoon! WebBlue Lagoon Island, The Bahamas If youre deciding between The Bahamas vs. Bermuda, travel time may be a factor, especially if you only have a few days for your getaway. Once there, your three grandkids will have a blast. The beach is excellent with great facilities, too. WebAbout. It is a beautiful area, with plenty of fish and other assorted ocean life. Also have my 80 yr old father in law(whose more like 60)so want to have something for all to do. Let me just say that the gear isn't the best. Good luck in making your decision! But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. Photographer @ the Atlantis for family picture? There are visitor reviews of both excursions here at TripAdvisor. The beach was just a lagoon and not great. (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? It did take about 30 mins to get there, but I did not find it to be too long myself. This is a dangerous and controversial practice and those operators should be avoided. What was really neat is they brought up a small starfish, and let us hold it briefly, amongst other sea life that lives on the floor of the ocean. I never booked a cabana there, I didn't find any need to after my excursion there. Which is better Pearl Island snorkel or Blue Lagoon Snorkel? I noticed a Sail and Snorkel one in Nassau that may be fun as well. Wow, that's crazy, we've been 3 times, never had it be that shallow. If one or both are worth giving a try, which of the two would you recommend? The unpaved area is rocky and jagged. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-92655585', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Rose Island did seem to have a lot of steps - you had to take steps to get from the boat up to the main part of the island, and then again to/from lunch. Thank you so much for coming back and updating us! This took approximately 30-40 min. I'll let you know. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. As I recall hotdogs and hamburgers so your basic cheap lunch. I had planned to stay on the ship next time I was in Nassau but it's been so long since I've cruised that now I booked Blue Lagoon, it had some decent reviews and was a good price. Advice needed. Blue Lagoon vs Pearl Island? Pearl island has a rocky beach with little sand at times -- luck of the draw. 3 NIGHT BAHAMAS & PERFECT DAY. We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I think that will be a better bargain all around. It's shared with Sandals. It also has several decent sandy beaches and a calm lagoon area for the smaller children or if the waves are rough that day. Does anyone have any input on either or both of these islands? If you have any other questions in refrence to Pearl Island, don't hesitate to ask - I'll be more than happy to let you know anything else that I didn't cover. Re: Rose Island, Pearl Island, or Blue Lagoon 4 years ago Save I have only visited Blue Lagoon. The other beaches at BL had only a handful of people. The boat ride was the best part. The lunch was laughable, they had pre made burgers and not much more, oh I forgot the orangeade. The only kudos for this tour goes to the employees of the island, and ferry. What are the advantages of Blue Lagoon in your opinion? Drink prices etc I remember were about $6 or so for Kaliks and $7 or so for imports such as Coors light etc. The snorkeling itself is nice, there is an area that is MUCH large enough for all the people to swim in, and you won't run into people or get kicked by someone else's fin. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. And if your 10 year old is not a strong swimmer, he may be happier in the calmer and shallower lagoon area. Is Pearl island less busy? Many are hardier than I so maybe you could do it. The beach itself is relaxing with loungers. The Blue Lagoon operation is top notch and offer many options to I just got off a cruise and we snorkled at pearl island. Thanks. The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. Any help is greatly. Definitely choose Blue Lagoon over Pearl Island. The pictures and website for Pearl Island look great but I saw quite a few negative reviews saying that the area is just not ready yet. Blue Lagoon has a nicer view, imho. Has anyone been to Pearl Island in 2017? Pearl Island seems more "adultish" in the video. 1. Pearl island is a tiny coral island with a minuscule beach. But there was no shade or hammocks. We enjoyed Blue Lagoon and didn't find the water to be all that shallow. I am debating renting the VIP Cabanas, I wish someone who's tried them would let me know if they are worth the high price. Food is expensive, 4 or 5 dollars for hamburgers and hotdogs and 7 or 8 dollars for bbq chicken. Paste as plain text instead, By Enjoy! Once you get the Pearl Island, you can get all your gear (a mask, snorkel, fins, and a vest). The beach itself is beautiful and there are plenty of loungers. No stairs involved. We are cruising in on the Celebrity Reflection Oct. 21, 2021. Ultimately decided to book the VIP Cabana for 2 at Pearl Island. The snorkel and mask are the basics - bring your own if you have them. Very colorful and fun, and more than enough room for everyone. Also, if anyone has done the all inclusive sail, swim and snorkel excursion for Nassau? Be sure to bring lots of sunscreen -- there are plenty of shaded areas, but the sun is strong this time of year. Just an update on the Blue Lagoon tour. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. The most recent was a few months ago. You can definitely bring you Were you satisfied? Has anyone been to Pearl island to give their opinion? Im going in 30 days and need advice between the two. Ive seen comments say Blue Lagoon was $ 237. view 1 date. We are cruising in on the Celebrity Reflection Oct. 21, 2021. And if your Jan 4, 2023, 1:05 PM. Round out your day with a paddle on a kayak or try your hand at stand-up paddleboard, explore the fun waterpark and take one last dip in the warm crystal-clear Bahamian waters before catching the ferry back to Nassau. We have 3 boys (18, 15, 11). We waited in a very long, slow line just off the ship for our tickets. Thanks! Very colorful and fun, and more than enough room for everyone. The island is small, but everyone seemed to be spread out and it never seemed crowded at all. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Thanks. The beach is in bad need of grooming with many tree roots and debris exposed through the sand. Aqua blue water and nice sittings. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The snorkel and mask are the basics - bring your own if you have them. Balmoral is much smaller than Blue Lagoon. But, unfortunately, you are there for about 3 and a half hours. At BL, I'd probably be most Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? Your previous content has been restored. Another beach is located behind the pavilion. Im trying to decide between Balmoral Island and Blue Lagoon. It also has several decent sandy beaches and a calm lagoon area for the smaller children or if the waves are rough that day. The lunch was BBQ flavored chicken and some sides. The island is beautiful and the people are nice, don't get me wrong. Read them to help you decide. The staff was not friendly. Lunch was finetypical bbq from what I remember. Blue Lagoon might be a better option, I don't recall really any need for stairs there. We had a fatal shark attack not far from Pearl Island a few days ago as a result of the tour operator putting food in the water to attract turtles. larry_s_taco, July 11, 2021 in Bahamas. WebBlue Lagoon has a nicer view, imho. Blue Lagoon Island is another small island north of downtown Nassau. However, if its right in there faces..of course they will want to do it. That gives me some very good insight. Please advise on what would be the best excursion for our situation. Any tips for either of these excursions? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. I'm going in November and would like an honest review. Which is the better beach day excursion, Balmoral Island, Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon? Just an update on the Blue Lagoon tour. The lagoon itself was nice, but it is very small. The beach is in bad need of grooming with many tree roots On the ocean side of the island (not in the Lagoon), you can snorkel around the rocks. Option 3: Other Nassau excursions? LOL. I'm looking at shore excursion and wondering if I should pick the Blue Lagoon Island Deluxe Beach Break or the Peal Island Beach Day with lunch. These are the ones listed in the Cruise Planner. We are on the March 26th sailing. larry_s_taco, July 11, 2021 in Bahamas. Clear editor. WebAug 8, 2021 116 Dislike Share Save Always Be Vacationing 588 subscribers Subscribe Excursion | Freedom of the Seas | Royal Caribbean We have a review of the VIP Blue Lagoon Island Excursion! You are ready to leave the island within an hour and a half. Beautiful beach. But it's an experience nonetheless. I'm not sure when you're going but I'll report back after my trip to let you know how Pearl Island was. We saw some people snorkeling there the last time we were there. Pearl Island seems to offer some decent reviews, but I've not been there since the island opened as such, but have spent much time on it long before the tourist operation began. Also, the ONLY way you are allowed to visit BL is by using their excursion and their boats. There is an Aqua Park, a games area and also snorkeling. Travel to the Blue Lagoon Island where you can enjoy the beach, swim or float in a kayak. The beach itself was beautiful but what I didnt like was it took us one hour to get there and I think they were just taking their time because coming back it only took 20 minutes. Looks like on the excursion to Pearl people complained that they were only allowed a short period of time. (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Visibility is awesome if you can get the cheap mask to seal to your face good enough to stay under for longer than 20 seconds. The stringray excursion and the treasure hunt are all also at Pearl Island, so there are a lot of people on the island, although you don't notice that many. Pearl island is generally flat concrete with a few steps to the beach. Balmoral maybe? Great tour! The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. I'd like to know too. :). Lucayan National Park & Cave Tour ($80.00) Discover Nassau and Atlantis ($65.00) Dolphin Encounter ($130.00) Nassau Catamaran and Snorkeling excursion ($69.00) Freeport Garden of the Groves and City Tour ($70.00) Freeport Taino Beach Resort Day ($66.00) Leaving on the Edge on the 20th of this month. Powered by Invision Community. Balmoral and Pearl Island seem less expensive. Has anyone been to Pearl island to give their opinion? Did anyone make it to Pearl Island? Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. For beach time, it's greatbut not in the waterat least, for me. So we usually just stay on the ship in Nassau, but for our upcoming cruise next week I was considering doing either Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon. Having only been to Pearl Island, I can only say that I really enjoyed it there. WebPearl island is generally flat concrete with a few steps to the beach. Do you have more pics of the island in general. They didnt take In rescue dolphins due to risk of disease. Blue Lagoon has more activities and more space. Having grown up goign to Blue Lagoon Island when ti was merely Salt Cay, it's a much nicer island and offers more swimming and beach options, inclyding a protexted lagoon if the weather is a bit rough on the day you arrive. Nice, but not a sweeping ocean view. No steps except the restrooms Report inappropriate content Jessie B Maine Level Contributor 234 posts 18 reviews 16 helpful votes 3. If Balmoral is the beach next to Sandler, it is beautiful. We're booked for the Pearl Island Treasure Hunt, which includes a meal, did you run into anyone who took that excursion? Thank you so much for coming back and updating us! We're looking at doing the Sting Rays on Balmoral, but the few reviews I've found are not great/mixed. The beach itself is relaxing with loungers. There were 4 ships docked in Nassau when I was there as well, and it was fine. I want the most beautiful beach, don't care about swimming with dolphins but have an 11 yr old girl and a 6 yr old boy both very active. Balmoral would be my choice. WebBlue Lagoon has more activities and more space. Is Pearl island less busy? You can snorkel for as long as you like, but upon getting out of the water, don't even think about needing a fresh water shower or jumping into the pooleverything on the island is salt water, including faucets in the bathroom, etc. :). Im going in 30 days and need advice between the two. There was even pieces of broken concrete at the water line in multiple places. Thanks. That gives me some very good insight. As much I love (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? By Powered by Invision Community. They assign groups to different areas of the beach, so it shouldn't feel too crowded. Has anyone been to Pearl island to give their opinion? Re: Pearl Island OR Blue Lagoon Island. It's a rockier islands with few spots to "hide" from any kind of weather if It's got ocean facing as well as inner lagoon facing, and even the lee side bay facing areas, so you're actually spoiled for choice! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Don't expect a wide variety of beer.they only have Kalik, the "beer of the bahamas", affectionately nick-named "cow-lick" by Americans. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Thanks. awestover89, February 13, 2022 in Bahamas. If you have any other questions in refrence to Pearl Island, don't hesitate to ask - I'll be more than happy to let you know anything else that I didn't cover. - Bahamas - Cruise Critic Community. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. I posted a review and pictures on my blog. ANNOUNCEMENT: Explorers Wanted ~ Sponsored by Quark Expeditions. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Up again to lunch and down a flight to the beach. Reviews online regularly repeated that people like the food at Pearl Island more than Blue Lagoon. How was pearl island? I cannot. Given the short day, probably looking to do just a beach excursion - no dolphin experience (though my kids would love it). Lots of loungers (at least the day I was there) and a basic lunch. We made lots of memories there, but wouldn't choose to do it a second time. Powered by Invision Community. When are you sailing? The beach is small but nice and they have lots of water toys (kayak, paddleboard, trampoline) that you can use in the equally small roped off swimming area. I guess it depends on when you are going - sounds like it will be nice but it's not there yet. It's a nice ferry ride over. Definitely choose Blue Lagoon over Pearl Island. Cruises to Bermuda leave from the New York area and last for seven to ten nights. You will be salty for the rest of the day, just get used to it. The lighthouse is cute and the views of the beach and water are nice from the top. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-104277943', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Nassau at the end of the month on a cruise and thinking about spending the day at either Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon Island. We are sailing 08/07/21 and we're going to try Pearl Island, hopefully that's not such a rip off. LOVED blue lagoon when I did the excursion in 2019. A very calm and relaxed day at the beach. Beautiful and clear water. Lots of loungers (at least I recently visited Nassau Option 1: Pearl Island offers a beach break and snorkel (lighthouse climb). We are cruising in on the Celebrity Reflection Oct. 21, 2021. We made lots of memories there, but wouldn't choose to do it a second time. WebThese cruises are selling out fast, get them while you can. Does anyone have any input on either or both of these islands? You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Get answers to your questions about Nassau, Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, Global Entry- Enrollment on Arrival at NAS, Blue Lagoon with 1 Year Old and 6 Year Old. Pearl was my 1st choice until I saw some bad reviews. Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Most of the activities on (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? This will be our first time to Nassau as well, so great question. Any help is greatly. Please give your opinions. I will let u know what we do..I am sure you could always change if I find something worth going too..I will let u know. Everyone we met wasvery friendly, helpful, and courteous. If you have your own, no need to borrow gear from BL. Get answers to your questions about New Providence Island, Last Minute Hotels in New Providence Island, Browse all 25,275 New Providence Island topics , Marriott Member - Cove vs The Royal vs The Reef, Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report. What a disappointing day. Does anyone have any input on either or both of these islands? We were there in January and did the Segway tour. WebEnjoy a unique pirate adventure while sailing the beautiful Bahamian waters. The stringray excursion and the treasure hunt are all also at Pearl Island, so there are a lot of people on the island, although you don't notice that many. It is a great experience, but now that I have experienced it, I probably wouldn't do it again. The beach is in bad need of grooming with many tree roots and debris exposed through the sand. Bring your own gear and enjoy the BL -- lots to do and see for adults and ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-98291420', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise lines, BahaMar and Sandals. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. By This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. There are 2 sides to the Blue Lagoon. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-98290395', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Nassau is a stop on our upcoming cruise. The most recent was a few months ago. As I recall hotdogs and hamburgers so your basic cheap lunch. Let me just say that the gear isn't the best. And it's cheaper than (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? -ADD A TOUCH OF LUXURY- Choose your Cabana -YOUR OWN LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE- Our Cabanas Cabana Area Cabana Area Group-Cabana Cabana Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, http://susancrow.blogspot.com/2016/01/breezes-nassau.html, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. LOL. WebYou can claim your own little piece of paradise, by settling into a shaded cabana with amazing views of the lighthouse and, of course, the impeccable service Pearl Island is known for. I looked into these as well as we were just in Nassau last week. The only negative is that I wish it was a longer stay. Pasted as rich text. We too are trying to decide before the sale ends. The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. Balmoral is a small island off the coast of Cable Beach (Sandals, melia etc). Do you have any children with you? By PhillyGirl3180, June 19, 2007 in Bahamas. Not that Pearl Island does, but they are very close to areas that the tour boat operators use. Display as a link instead, Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase. No steps except the restrooms Report inappropriate content Jessie B Maine D Alt I've read that the pool isn't complete and there is a lot of construction still happening. I have only been to Blue Lagoon out of the 3. They had a BBQ lunch provided. But would appreciate first hand accounts from anyone who has been to these places. I do. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-92655626', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Rose island. Drinks are expensive also, but WORTH IT, because the frozen drinks are very good. Valmoisy, September 24, 2016 in Bahamas. Curious as well. I am debating renting the VIP Cabanas, I wish someone who's tried them would let me know if they are worth the high price. Thanks! The staff on the ferry going over were very informative, and entertaining. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114753850', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise in September. Does anyone have any input on either or both of these islands? You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. You can snorkel for as long as you like, but upon getting out of the water, don't even think about needing a fresh water shower or jumping into the pooleverything on the island is salt water, including faucets in the bathroom, etc. Beach shoes need outside the actual beach. Any help is greatly appreciated. There was even pieces of broken concrete at the water line in multiple places. Last time we went to Blue Lagoon the water was only 6 inches deep. Any and all details about each island would be helpful. The lunch thats included is just OK nothing special. more. Pearl Island looks smaller, so it may be less crowded. Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and up) Child Price: $64 (ages 3 to 9) Infant Price: $0 (ages 0 to 2) Blue lagoon is more of a relax at the beach day. I left feeling really sad and disappointed that the cruise line endorsed this type of entertainment. Balmoral uses the south side/ Sandals the North. We did the Pearl Island beach and snorkel excursion in October. We are use to the mediocre food provided on the islands, and expected the same. My thoughts going into that decision: We just booked the Pearl Island private cabana excursion. Not sure about the other excursion that is relatively new. A very calm and relaxed day at the beach. I just got the beach day with lunch. The beach was crowded as a good number of people opted for VIP. The food was far worse than the other island buffets we have been to. The lagoon itself was nice, but it is very small. I'll let you know. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, This is a birthday cruise, so the idea of a VIP cabana sounded nice as a celebration, We usually travel with friends, not often it's just the two of us, and since it's a 2 person cabana, now seemed like a good time, Reviews online regularly repeated that people like the food at Pearl Island more than Blue Lagoon, At BL, I'd probably be most interested in either the dolphin swim or sea lion encounter, and I can do both of those in the Florida Keys, so less of a push to try it in the Bahamas. PI is 5 hours, vs 4 hours at BL. It was a relatively inexpensive excursion, about $45 a person I think. Blue Laggoon sounds great but a little short. You cannot paste images directly. That gives me some very good insight. We are in Nassau a short time so sticking with ship excursions that port. You are ready to leave the island within an hour and a half. more. Many posters here like Blue Lagoon. I did the BlueLagoon Beach excursion a couple years ago. The beach is in bad need of grooming with many tree roots and debris WebBahamas Tours. My 10 year old son and I really just want a nice beach day but much prefer open ocean- Blue Lagoon is sheltered with no view? BL has more options, ranging from about $94 for the stingrays and beach day, up to $500 for the VIP dolphins and beach day (and several price points between the two. Thrilled? Any recent reviews or opinions on these 3 locations? Get answers to your questions about Nassau, Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, Global Entry- Enrollment on Arrival at NAS, Blue Lagoon with 1 Year Old and 6 Year Old. Totally agree with ScubaJC on BL. It's very family friendly and the inner lagoon makes it safe swimming for the kids, no matter what the weather co WebPearl island is generally flat concrete with a few steps to the beach. Once at the BL those with VIP wrist bands walked to our designated beach down a winding path and we were handed a rum punch of sorts. Just an update on the Blue Lagoon tour. It's also a recent entry into the excursion business. It's not a bad little trip for the money (considering how expensive everything else is). Nassau is the first day of the cruise so I don't want to get baked and have problems. We saw a lot more fish than we expected including several schools of fish. Not the open ocean. But, unfortunately, you are there for about 3 and a half hours. Web255 21K views 1 year ago #nassau #cruisevlog #celebrityedge Is the popular Nassau excursion Pearl Island better than Blue Lagoon Island? Thank you so much for coming back and updating us! I don't do those, so I did just the beach. Having grown up goign to Blue Lagoon Island when ti was merely Salt Cay, it's a Paste as plain text instead, Balmoral is on a private island shared by Sandals Royal Bahamian. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Bahamas? Definitely choose Blue Lagoon over Pearl Island The island is beautiful and the people are nice, don't get me wrong. Thanks! Once you get the Pearl Island, you can get all your gear (a mask, snorkel, fins, and a vest). LOVED blue lagoon when I did the excursion in 2019. November 2, 2020 in Shore Excursions. Visibility is awesome if you can get the cheap mask to seal to your face good enough to stay under for longer than 20 seconds. 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