Last week I shared my highlights from Day 1 of my Bahamas vacation on Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas. If you missed it, be sure to go back and check it out!
Day 2 — Nassau
We spent the afternoon of our 2nd day in Nassau. We were supposed to meet up with a local friend who was going to show us around, but that fell through. I really wish we had signed up for an excursion! We ended up wandering around the city for a few hours.
We were told that one of the things we had to do in Nassau was try some Conch Fritters! We asked a local where she goes to get them, and she directed us to the Fish Fry, which is an area with over 30 restaurants. She said her favorite was the Twin Brothers, so we stopped for lunch there.
Before returning to the ship, we went swimming in the ocean. The water is so clear and beautiful! It was very refreshing after walking around for several hours.
I love the towel animals on cruises! This was the only one we got, but it was really cute. Those chocolates were part of the extras Royal Caribbean gave me to help with the post! It was great to return to our stateroom after Nassau and find some snacks. When we came back later, they had left those chocolates and champagne!
Our dinner on the second day was the best! The Bay Scallops Gratin was my favorite appetizer of the entire trip! The garlic butter it was served in was perfect for dipping the bread in.
Day 3
Our third day of the cruise was my favorite! We went to Royal Caribbean’s private island, CocoCay. This is my favorite port of call that I’ve been to on any cruise so far! The island is gorgeous and there is so much to do.
There are plenty of excursions and things you can rent (such as snorkeling gear, water floats, etc), but we found plenty to do without paying for any of those options. They also serve lunch on the island! It’s a BBQ with burgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese, salads, cookies and more.
I love that there are tons of beach chairs all over the island. You can even drag one into the water to stay cool while you enjoy the view.
The hammocks are also a great place to relax when you want to find some shade. Make sure you are cool like me and take a selfie!
Andrew and I took a walk through the Nature Trail. It’s another great way to enjoy some shade while walking off some of your cruise calories. I wish I had better shoes for this trail, there are lots of rocks and roots to navigate.
I loved the cute cups that you can get when you order a drink on the island. It was really handy to refill with water throughout the rest of the day.
We were all exhausted by the time we got back to the ship! Andrew and I spent some time relaxing in the Schooner Bar. It’s one of my favorite places to chill on the ship. It’s usually nice and quiet! Plus they had the best drink I tried during the trip! This Berry Acai Margarita is the perfect drink to sip while you get ready for another night on the ship.
My favorite dish at our last dinner was this Chilled Strawberry Bisque. It’s like a smoothie in a bowl!
Are you convinced that you need to go on a cruise soon? If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, set sail with Royal Caribbean. You will have a blast visiting Nassau and CocoCay in the Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean provided me with an on-board credit and several extras to help me with this post. We covered the cost of the cruise and anything above the credit ourselves.
SimplySinova says
September 18, 2014 at 2:49 pmSeems like an awesome vacation! That Chilled Strawberry Bisqu looks AMAZING <3
Jenna Brussee says
September 18, 2014 at 4:20 pmIt was a lot of fun. I need to try making Strawberry Bisque at home!
Selbe says
September 18, 2014 at 4:06 pmThat looks like so much fun! And that strawberry bisque looks delicious!
Jenna Brussee says
September 18, 2014 at 4:19 pmIt was so good! Cruises are always a lot of fun.
Jenna Brussee says
September 18, 2014 at 4:21 pmThe Bahamas are so beautiful! I can’t get over how clear the water is.
Anna @ The Beauty Section says
September 18, 2014 at 4:21 pmOh girl you are definitely making me want to go on another cruise, or just another beach vacation in general. I love that you could pull your lounge chair out into the water, that’s living the life right there! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
September 19, 2014 at 8:35 amOh yes! Hmmm there needs to be a bloggers meet-up on a cruise soon 😉
Lindsay says
September 18, 2014 at 6:23 pmOh fun! That looks so nice and relaxing 🙂
Leslyn says
September 18, 2014 at 6:46 pmThis looks like such a fun trip! I haven’t been on a cruise in 8 years, so I think it’s time I go on another one soon! 🙂
Jenna Brussee says
September 19, 2014 at 8:33 amIt’s definitely time! I love cruising.
Camille says
September 18, 2014 at 8:49 pmThere is nothing like the Caribbean! We did a cruise for our honeymoon and loved every minute of it!
Weekends With Winter says
September 19, 2014 at 12:14 amI’ve never been on a cruise, it’s def a bucket list item. This looks super fun!
Jenna Brussee says
September 19, 2014 at 8:32 amYou should go sometime! Depending on the cruise and time of year you can get some great deals.
Brenda Lawrence says
September 19, 2014 at 12:53 amOMG! It looks like such fun. I love cruises!
Michelle Snow says
September 19, 2014 at 1:27 amOh!! I am so jealous. This looks like so much fun. Great pictures.
Jenna Brussee says
September 19, 2014 at 8:32 amThank you! It was a lot of fun.
Nancy says
September 19, 2014 at 2:24 amDoesn’t look like you’re having any fun at all 😉 Total joke by the way I hope it came across as such haha… Omg I’d love to go on some tropical vacation – maybe I’ll convince my husband we should honeymoon to a nice place like the Bahamas.
Jenna Brussee says
September 19, 2014 at 8:31 amYou should! It would be such a relaxing vacation.
Neely says
September 19, 2014 at 10:02 amI’ve never been on a cruise! Looks fabulous!
Jemma Andrew says
September 19, 2014 at 11:58 amIt looks so stunning, like paradise!
Rebekah says
September 19, 2014 at 12:16 pmmmmm conch fritters – I don’t even know what they are but they look delicious! I’ve always wanted to go on a cruise!
Jenna Brussee says
September 19, 2014 at 1:24 pmI wasn’t wild about conch fritters, but they are just something you have to try in the Bahamas! You should make plans to go on a cruise soon!
Jessica at Team Wiking says
September 19, 2014 at 3:03 pmNice trip! We just went on an Alaskan Cruise and really enjoyed it.
Jenna Brussee says
September 19, 2014 at 5:02 pmAn Alaskan cruise is on my bucket list!
Lauren says
September 21, 2014 at 10:07 pmMy husband and I are going to take our honeymoon in the Caribbean. A cruise would be a nice choice to see more islands!
Jenna Brussee says
September 22, 2014 at 8:44 amThat is a great part of cruising! You don’t have to move your stuff to different hotels, you return to the same room each night but get to travel to different islands.
Jenna Brussee says
September 22, 2014 at 8:45 amYou should! They are so much fun.
Jenna Brussee says
September 22, 2014 at 8:46 amMy boyfriend gets motion sickness easily but he took Bonine and was fine. You should try a short cruise first to see if you can handle it.
Jenna Brussee says
September 22, 2014 at 8:46 amGoing with a group of friends is the best! And the food is amazing!
Jenna Brussee says
September 22, 2014 at 8:46 amIt was a lot of fun! Thanks for stopping by.
JoAnn Madden Crohn says
September 22, 2014 at 11:42 pmMy honeymoon was in the Western Carribean on a cruise. It was awesome and amazing. Your pictures make me want to go on a cruise again.
Jenna Brussee says
September 23, 2014 at 10:00 amI want to go on a cruise again and I just got back! They are so much fun.
Amy @ Set Free says
September 28, 2014 at 5:52 pmso heavenly…makes me ready for another cruise!
Jenna Brussee says
September 29, 2014 at 8:30 amI’m ready, too! Cruises are so much fun.