The one MAJOR difference is located off the stern of the ship.....Paradise Island and Atlantis. The large coral colored resort with lots to offer. Today's excursion is a tour of Atlantis. There is a travel agent tour available for a fee, but when added to getting a cab, it is just easier to do it through the ship.
Again it is leave the ship and figure out where to wait for our excursion. I'm not sure if this is how NCL does it at all ports or just in the Bahamas. After waiting at the end of the pier, we walk to the waiting bus, along with most of the ship it seems. The bus is small to navigate the streets, and has these unusual seats that fold down and fill in the area that was the passageway. Not sure if that feature would make it here.
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There is a shopping arcade that connects many of the buildings. There are many upscale shops with designer merchandise and then stores offering souvenirs and Atlantis branded items. Once through the arcade we enter the casino. It is arraigned like most with slot machines and gaming tables. The most stunning feature are three blown glass sculptures hanging from the ceiling by Dale Chiluly. They are quite dramatic.
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The shuttle dropped us off at the pier and we decided to wander around before boarding the ship. Most of the shops are the same as the rest of the Caribbean ports. The only real difference is the Straw Market with small local vendors. I did purchase a lapel pin of the Bahamian flag, and also a Christmas ornament made from a shell. A nice walk back down the pier and aboard the ship for a late lunch.
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