We have been to Nassau several times and to be totally honest, it is probably one of my least favorite ports.   

We did the Seahorse Sailing and Snorkeling (NSE6) Catamaran excursion and had a great time!  After the 3.5 hour trip, there was plenty of time to do some shopping in town, which the two other couples we were traveling with took advantage of.  For the one couple, this was their first cruise and first time to Nassau.  They had a great time.  

My wife and I returned to the ship after the excursion.  We had some lunch, then relaxed in the Solarium and enjoyed the sun shine!

Nassau

In St. Martin, we decided to bypass the ship excursions and took a Taxi to Dawn Beach.  There were plenty of taxis(Vans) and we were able to share the ride both to Dawn Beach and back with other couples.  The cost was a nominal $7 per person each way.  They dropped us off and picked up at at Mr. Busby's, a very cool beach bar and grill, where you can rent two chairs and an umbrella for $10.  They also rent snorkel gear and other beach toys, have a great lunch menu and $1 Amstel Bright Beer.  Ya gotta love $1 Beer!  The day we were there they also had grilled lobster which was tempting.

Once again, on the way back to the ship/dock, you could be dropped off in town on Front Street to do some shopping.  Both of the other couples we shared the taxi with took advantage of that.  My wife and I went back to the dock where there was enough shopping to meet our needs.

We did pick up some chocolates at one of the stands and made the mistake of opening the package and eating as few.  The security people would not let us bring the open package back aboard.  So we stood there eating chocolates and offering them to the other returning passengers.  So, note to self, wait until you get back on-board before opening anything!

St. Martin

Once again, having been to St Thomas before, we were looking for a nice, relaxing day at the beach.  The Sapphire Beach & Island Drive (STF5) fit the bill perfectly.  

Nigel at the Sapphire Beach club was a great host.  The beach was beautiful.  They provided snorkeling equipment and a drink.  The had a fairly decent reef, as well as other water toys you could rent.  You could also buy additional drinks and food if you desired.

The ride both to and from the beach, with our "singing" driver Bum Smith, was an adventure.  After you hear Bum sing, you know why he drives a taxi/jitney.

Again, the 3.5 hour time was perfect for our needs.  You can be dropped off in town on the way back to the ship, which we did.  If you choose to do this, you do have to find your own transportation back to the docks.  But no worries, there are plenty of Taxis/Jitneys in town and the cost was nominal.  My wife enjoyed some St Thomas jewelry shopping and was able to cross off a few Christmas gifts.

Great quiet location on the aft port side of deck 9.  A nice balcony with two chairs and a table where we could enjoy coffee in the morning.  Due to the size of the Oasis of the Seas, it was a bit of a walk from our cabin, which was 4th from the end to the lobby stairs or elevator.  This was not an issue for us and we enjoyed being a little further from the main lobby areas.  However, for someone who has trouble walking, you may want a room closer to the lobbies either forward or aft.

As empty nesters, my wife and I had a great time, mostly relaxing on the Solarium deck.The first thing that strikes me as I have boarded any ship is the size of these floating resorts.

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