Freeport, Bahamas features two Resort Day Pass options. Each offers a great way to treat yourself to an exclusive, VIP shore excursion during your day at port.
We’ve cruised to Freeport many times and have done the “standard” tours. They’re great. Bahamas has amazing beaches, blue waters, weather, and people.
We’ve also realized that the most convenient way to take advantage of Freeport asssets is with a Resort for a Day Pass.
Why choose a resort day pass in Freeport?
There are a bunch of reasons for choosing an All Inclusive Day Pass. Here are our top few.
Bahamas is one of the safer islands in the Caribbean. Very rarely are there safety incidents in and around Freeport Cruise Terminal. However, there's still the uncertainty of traveling abroad.
A resort is your best option if safety is a concern. You'll have no worries within the protected walls of any option below. Security and privacy are valuable amenities at these resorts. We’ve never heard of an incident within one of Freeport’s surrounding resorts. In the rare chance of a health or security issue, you'd want to be at any of these resorts vs an alternative excursion option!
From our map below, you can see that this resort is near your Freeport Cruise Port. You'll access the property with a short taxi ride. You can expect to travel roughly 20 minutes from port to your destination.
You'll have every amenity at your fingertips. No need to worry about haggling over price, finding food, renting beach chairs, etc. And you won’t need to check your watch constantly to make sure your excursion provider will get you back on time. Your only inconvenience will be deciding which drink to order next. This is an easy “problem” to solve since drinks are all-inclusive.
Most organized shore excursions are run by “mom and pop” shops. Many do a great job. But, they’re not held to the same standards as the resort properties. The resorts will likely have newer beach chairs, fresher towels, and cleaner restrooms than any of the smaller providers throughout the island.
You’ll see the cost of an all-inclusive day pass averages roughly $100 per person. This is greater than the cost of this day pass in Freeport Antigua at $89. AND, you’ll find much more included with your resort for a day excursion. Standard shore tours include many "hidden" costs. You might pay for beach access. Chair rentals will cost $20 per. Drink costs will likely be double that. Then you'll likely want to tack on events like kayaking or snorkeling.
You can easily spend $100 per person going "a la carte." And you'll likely leave a bit hungrier and “thirstier” than if the situation were all-inclusive. There's also an intangible value to the buffet style. The freedom to order whatever you want all day long is a huge bonus.
Cost Comparison All Inclusive vs Other
A resort day pass will cost roughly $100 per person. That may seem expensive. Consider all of the incidentals with a normal excursion. You'll often purchase rental chairs, food, drink, and equipment rental. These can quick add up to exceed a resort pass!
If you’ve gotten this far, we’ll assume you’re “all-in” for a Freeport Cruise Day Pass. Good decision. You'll be happy with your choice!
Below you'll find the two options available for your Bahamas Cruise Port stop. Take the time to analyze each. Depending on who you're cruising with, preferences will vary. Are you on a romantic getaway or sailing with a big family? We think there's an option for you below!
Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Freeport, Bahamas
Come play for a day at this all inclusive resort!
Your Bahamas Day Pass includes full access to the beach, pool, and many other resort features. Prop Club is located along an 8-acre beach of pristine, white sand. You're provided with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and one towel per paid guest. This all inclusive Freeport Day Pass provides all you can eat and drink access to the Waves Bar & Grill and poolside service. From local cuisine to the international buffet, you'll be very happy with your choices. Make sure to check out Waves Bar!
Prop Club at Grand Lucayan is the perfect resort for a day in Freeport, Bahamas. The property is ideal whether traveling as a couple or with a large group. Amenities on the property cater to cruiser passengers of all ages. This award-winning resort is our most popular on Grand Bahamas Island!
- All You Can Eat
- All You Can Drink
- Beach Access
- Serpentine Pool Access
- Lounge Chairs
- Umbrellas
- Towel
- Free Wifi
NOTE: The Prop Club at Grand Lucayan has limited resort passes allocated to cruise passengers. Make sure to book well in advance to assure that there's availability.
Viva Wyndham Fortuna
Escape the crowds of the cruise ships!!
The beach at the Viva Wyndham is massive. Dotted with umbrellas, palm trees, and palapas, the possibilities for lounging are nearly unlimited. You can also get more active during your beach day. Your resort day pass includes access to kayaks, snorkeling equipment, windsurfing gear, and even sail boats! Or participate in land activities. These include trapeze, archery, volleyball and tennis. The pools are also a great option to spend the day. You'll find multiple. Children love the resort for the amenities provided as well. There's even a small child's play area to keep the littlest cruisers entertained.
Viva Wyndham Resort in Freeport has more amenities than 99% of resorts you'll find. It even has a trapeze! And your cruise day pass includes access to it all! The property is a huge hit with cruiser passengers of all types given its depth of features. From families with small kids, to couples celebrating a romantic getaway, all will be ecstatic with the Viva Wyndham. Some prefer a traditional and relaxing beach day. Others might want to practice archery while visiting this Bahamas cruise port. This resort offers it all.
- All You Can Eat
- All You Can Drink
- Multiple Pools
- Jacuzzi
- Private Beach
- Lounge Chairs
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Trapeze
- Archery
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Children's Programs
- Free Wifi
NOTE: The Viva Wyndham has limited resort passes allocated to cruise passengers. Make sure to book well in advance to assure that there's availability.
We hope this post helps you to make the most of your time visiting Freeport.
It's tough to choose a cruise excursion. You can't go wrong with a resort for a day pass. These properties are optimized for your relaxation and enjoyment. Standard tours are great too. They're just "hit or miss." Remove all risk with one of the options above.
Check out additional options for the other ports on your cruise itinerary. The post below lists every day pass option for ports in the Caribbean!
