Going on a cruise to key west and Nassau?

Question

I am so excited to be going on a cruise for my anniversary and also my son's 5th birthday. He turns 5 the day we leave..so its my husband and I and our 10 and 5 year old sons..What are some MUST do excursions for the whole family in Key west and Nassau..also any to stay AWAY from will be helpful..Not looking to spend a whole lot of money if we don't have to ...THANKS

Answer 1

Both are great places. I know you guys will have a great time. In Key West you can do whatever as its such a small island that their is alot of stuff to do and it doesnt matter what you do. In Nassau you can do a million things. Their is this Pirate Exhibit that your son may like, as it was quite interesting. Also I would really really recommend the Atlantis Resort excursion as it was amazing. We got a inside and behind the scenes type of tour and it was amazing. That resort is the coolest. A little pricey but I would deffinately want to stay there for a vacation. I think that it would be amazing!! The pool area was the coolest and their is an aquarium inside and it was just amazing. The sculptures in the casino were amazing and worht quite a bit of money. I would really recommend this tour as it was the best thing I have down in Nassau. It was just amazing!! There is alot of walking though but I don't think you or your son would have alot of problems wiht all that walking, bring water and sunscreen though. It can get pretty hot there and you would sweat to death, and you have to ride a water taxi over to the island so you might get wet. It wasnt that expensive though but it was well worth it. Check it out!!!!

Answer 2

I used to live in Key West.... there is the Mallory Square Street Festival that go on every night at sunset, it's free and you get to watch street performers do all kinds of things... It will be right next to where the cruise ship docks... There are the beaches, just a 15 minute walk straight down Duval Street which is also located next to the pier... Duval Street is also the main drag on Key West, lots of stores, restaurants and others.... Go check out the Mile marker 0 and the southernmost point for great picture oportunity down whitehead street which is located next to duval street and also next to the pier....there's the key west aquarium,mel fisher museum located next to the pier.... theres the lighthouse museum and ernest hemmingway's house... oh also the little white house.... there will be lots of gipsy chickens running free and remember to pack a camera, beacuse key west  very beautiful, lush green century old trees and beautiful flowers and lots of photo opportunities....

Answer 3

Definately go to Atlantis when you are in Nassau.  Taking the tour with the cruise line you will not be able to use the pools, or the big slide, but you will be able to go into the Dig and use the beach.  It is absolutely beautiful there, so much so, that after our cruise that went there, I took my daughter back for her 21st birthday and we stayed a week in the Royal Towers.  MUST SEE!!!