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canarymoon · 08-04-2007, 02:36 PM

If I wanted to know everything I could possibly find out about Princess Cays, what would you tell me, other than what is on the Princess web site? (copied below)

Princess Cays, Bahamas

The tiny island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas is home to the private beach party hosted exclusively for Princess guests. A full day of fun in the sun offers something for every member of the family from snorkeling, kayaking, sailing and floating to lingering over drinks and a delicious barbecue.

Princess Cays
Princess Cruises' private beach serves up a good time, including a coral reef with schools of tropical fish, a special area dedicated to children's activities, water sports equipment, relaxing music, bar facilities, and lunch!

Island Activities
Hit the beach and clear waters with snorkeling gear or a floating mattress. Join a basketball game or the action around the volleyball court. Check out the seaboards, aqua bikes, Hobie Cat sailboats, Sunfish sailboats, paddle wheelers, Banana Boats or transparent hull kayaks at the water sports pier. Climb the Crow's Nest Tower for panoramic views, or shop for local handicrafts.

Beach BBQ
Three bars and live music compliment lunch and the authentic Bahamian barbeque on the beach. Feast on hamburgers, chicken, bratwurst, salads, and fresh fruit. Water, tea and lemonade are available at the picnic area for no additional cost, and a full staff of drink servers is on hand to serve cocktails and soda.

djgifford · 08-04-2007, 03:19 PM

Sheila, when we were there, we opted for the "house" Cabana...they provide soda, and fruit...nachos...each little house had their own waiter/waitress...it was quite a hike, as these are pretty far down the beach...but we had our own private beach area...snorkling was pretty good right off of the beach...

It was worth the price, IMHO

canarymoon · 08-04-2007, 03:47 PM

That sounds like something right up our alley!

Was there coral there?
Were there lots of different kinds of fish?
Sting Rays?

beth n rod · 08-04-2007, 05:03 PM

I want to know too. We get to stop there in December!

Ziggy7 · 09-15-2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by djgifford

Sheila, when we were there, we opted for the "house" Cabana...they provide soda, and fruit...nachos...each little house had their own waiter/waitress...it was quite a hike, as these are pretty far down the beach...but we had our own private beach area...snorkling was pretty good right off of the beach...

It was worth the price, IMHO

Wow, that sounds like HMC, when we were at Princess Cays in 2005 we didn't see those (not on our maps either), would have liked to try them, any pics ???

Ziggy7 · 09-15-2007, 02:50 AM

Ziggy7 · 09-15-2007, 02:53 AM

Here is my pictures we took when there in 2005 We did a B2B so got 2 days there of the 14.

Caribbean Princess 5/21/05 - 5/28/05 Princess Cay's 5/22 , 1st Sea Day & 1st Formal 5/23 pictures from cruises photos on webshots

canarymoon · 09-15-2007, 08:46 AM

Zig -
ARe those glass bottom boats I see in the one picture?

canarymoon · 09-15-2007, 08:54 AM

Second questoin for you, Ziggy -
On the second of the two maps (these are great, btw!) I see something called "Bridge to Mainland."

What is the mainland?
Would that be Eurethra?

Is Princess Cays actually a little island or penninsula jutting off from Euretha, or is it a part of Euretha proper . . . just a private area, like Labadee??

Ziggy7 · 09-15-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by canarymoon

Zig -
ARe those glass bottom boats I see in the one picture?

No, Those are the tenders off the ship