EXCURSIONES EN TIERRA

OVERVIEW

Sample a variety of iconic Bahamian foods and drinks and tour places where they were produced. Rum has been distilled in the Bahamas since the 17th century and it is an essential ingredient in more than just cocktails. After touring a factory that makes rum cakes enhanced with flavors ranging from caramel to amaretto, you will sample a slice of this delectable dessert. You will also visit John Watling’s Distillery, which crafts its premium rums with molasses from hand-cut sugarcane. There, you will be served a sample freshly mixed piña colada and after one taste you will recognize the rum’s superior qualities. Similarly, following an eye-opening tour of Tasty Teas Bahamas, you will enjoy a sample of organic tea along with sampling of conch fritters and deep-fried cracked conch, a snack similar to calamari. A traditional lunch at the Bahama Grill – a favorite among locals – will round out this culinary adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy insider tours of a rum distillery, rum cake factory and tea store.
• Sample rum cake, conch fritters and fried cracked conch, all before lunch.
• Enjoy a refreshing piña colada and a cup of organic tea.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Admire landmark after landmark on this all-encompassing driving tour of Nassau and Paradise Island with a stop at the John Watlings Distillery. Highlights include palm-dotted Rawson Square, lovely government buildings such as the Supreme Court and the pink-hued House of Assembly, and the mega-resort and theme park Atlantis on aptly named Paradise Island. Other iconic sights include the Prime Minister’s residence, historical Graycliff Inn and Fort Charlotte. Built in 1788, the fort features a waterless moat, dungeons, underground passageways and dozens of cannons that have never been fired in an act of aggression. Continuing on, you will also visit a beautiful 18th-century estate downtown that is now home to a distillery named for buccaneer John Watling. The small-batch rum produced here is said to capture Watling’s bold spirit of adventure. You can sample their signature drink of the day’ .

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: NAS_A2 ACCESSIBLE Mobility Equipment- Nassau Forts & Fish Fry.

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.

This Accessible Nassau Shore Excursion begins at the cruise dock, enjoy a picturesque highlight driving tour of downtown Nassau. Your first stop of the day will be Fort Montague. Built in 1741 of local limestone, Fort Montague is the oldest fort still standing on the Island of New providence. It is at the eastern end of Nassau harbor along the waterfront. Next you will visit Fort Fin castle. Then you’ll see the famous Queens Staircase from the bottom. Commonly referred to as the 66 steps, it is a major landmark made from solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794. Your guide will share the fascinating history and anecdotes unique to this site with you during your visit here. Your next stop of the day is a visit to John Watling’s Distillery. At the distiller, you will have an opportunity to sample the rum produced here and learn more about the distillery process that takes place there. After your visit to John Watling’s Distillery, you will get a chance to visit and enjoy a delicious authentic island lunch at the popular Fish Fry location.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the fascinating Fort Montague
• Enjoy an authentic Bahamian lunch on your own at Fish Fry.
• Sample Run at John Watling’s Distillery.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.

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 30", L 48", H 60".

Those guests that are companions, use a cane or walker, or have limited mobility issues must book the companion tour code: NAS_A1 ACCESSIBLE Companion: Nassau Forts & Fish Fry.

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.

This Accessible Nassau Shore Excursion begins at the cruise dock, enjoy a picturesque highlight driving tour of downtown Nassau. Your first stop of the day will be Fort Montague. Built in 1741 of local limestone, Fort Montague is the oldest fort still standing on the Island of New providence. It is at the eastern end of Nassau harbor along the waterfront. Next you will visit Fort Fin castle. Then you’ll see the famous Queens Staircase from the bottom. Commonly referred to as the 66 steps, it is a major landmark made from solid limestone rock by slaves between 1793 and 1794. Your guide will share the fascinating history and anecdotes unique to this site with you during your visit here. Your next stop of the day is a visit to John Watling’s Distillery. At the distiller, you will have an opportunity to sample the rum produced here and learn more about the distillery process that takes place there. After your visit to John Watling’s Distillery, you will get a chance to visit and enjoy a delicious authentic island lunch at the popular Fish Fry location.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the fascinating Fort Montague
• Enjoy an authentic Bahamian lunch on your own at Fish Fry.
• Sample Run at John Watling’s Distillery.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.