Freeport Journals

Bahama Mama in the Island Seas

A July 2004 trip to Freeport by Mika Nichole

Snorkel time Photo - Pat and Diane Fantasia tours, Freeport, Bahamas More Photos
Quote: We chose the Bahamas as our honeymoon destination nearly 7 years ago, and just returned from our second visit to the Bahamas. I'll share some pictures and travel tips with you.

Pisces

Restaurant

While we waited.... Photo - Pisces, Freeport, Bahamas
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We told our front desk clerk that we wanted to go out for a "nice" dinner and this is the place he recommended. Unfortunately, he forgot to mention that reservations are highly recommended, in fact we had to wait 2 hours (during which time I had my hair braided) for a table on a weeknight. The hostess wasn’t going to let us in until I told her that we had been sent there by our hotel and just spent 10 dollars on a cab to get there. It is easy to reach in Port Lucaya and has a nice atmosphere. There won't be all that many places where you don't have to sit in a plastic chair for dinner. We had the lobster, which was excellent and very nice sized. They also seemed to specialize in piz...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 20, 2004

Pisces
Port Lucaya Marketplace
Freeport, Bahamas
(242) 373-5192

Coconuts Grog & Grub

Restaurant | "Coconuts"

Cocunuts restruant in the Island Seas Resort Photo - Coconuts Grog & Grub, Freeport, Bahamas
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The only restaurant located right in the Island Seas Resort. Any others would be at least an 8-dollar taxi ride away.

The menu is limited and overpriced. The service is slow, and the service station where the waitresses get drinks and condiments is in the open in the restaurant, detracting from the atmosphere. The only thing this restaurant has going for it is convenience. It would not be feasible or affordable to eat all meals here. While waiting for a shuttle I saw two tour bus loads of people come into the resort with bags of groceries from the local Winn-Dixie grocery store. I found using my kitchen faster and tastier than using Coconuts for breakfast and lunch.

Member Rating 2 out of 5 on July 20, 2004

Coconuts Grog & Grub
123 Silver Point Drive
Freeport, Bahamas
+1 242 373 1271 x 8

Pier One

Best Of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Don't be late for reservations!! Photo - Pier One, Freeport, Bahamas
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Of all the restaurant choices, make sure you don't miss this one. Reservations HIGHLY recommended. You won't see this restaurant advertised while in the Bahamas - its popularity has traveled by word of mouth. The food is nothing special for the Bahamas, although they do have a very extensive menu. It's the feeding frenzy of sharks that you can watch from your table while dining that people come for. They have limited seating on the edge where you can see straight down to watch this, and the restaurant recommended to us to make reservations at least 2 days in advance for one of these tables. It is about 24 dollars for a taxi to get here from Port Lucaya and worth it. We wanted to save t...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 20, 2004

Pier One
Freeport Harbour On The Waterway
Freeport, Bahamas
(242) 352-6674

Pier One

Restaurant | "Pier One Restaurant (more photos)"

Shark Feeding Frenzy!! Photo - Pier One, Freeport, Bahamas
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A not-to-miss restaurant with both beautiful and interesting views. Known for the sharks that swim up to the edge of the rocks that the restaurant is located on for feedings. The scheduled feedings take place at 7, 8, and 9pm. Interestingly the waitress broke a glass on the table and decided to chuck it over the edge into the water halfway between feedings. Two large sharks zoomed out of nowhere to inspect the glass. The photos do no justice compared to actually seeing it in person.

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 20, 2004

Pier One
Freeport Harbour On The Waterway
Freeport, Bahamas
(242) 352-6674

Pat and Diane Fantasia tours

Best Of IgoUgo

Attraction

Snorkel time Photo - Pat and Diane Fantasia tours, Freeport, Bahamas
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In Freeport you will find many, many snorkel tours to choose from, most of which end up in the same spot, Dead Man’s Reef. If you do any activity in the Bahamas, I recommend this one. Most of the tour boats are small and offer nothing more than a ride out there along with the necessary equipment. My first tour was on one of the smaller boats, which is fine as you are really heading out there to see the beautiful fish and coral. Last time we were there we gave the large Pat and Diane snorkel tour boat a try, complete with a waterslide and rock climbing wall. (And clean bathrooms, I might add.) The cost was 20 dollars per person, although if you sign up through the resort they will c...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 20, 2004

Pat and Diane Fantasia tours

Freeport, Bahamas
(242) 373-8681