lucayan national park kayak tour

Resort Contact
David Margolis
National Sales Manager
954-340-2240
[email protected]
Let the Experience begin…..
Located less than 70 miles from the coast of Florida, the island is 539 square miles in size and features long
stretches of secluded beachfront, wildlife habitats, tropical gardens, charming neighborhoods and plenty to
see and do.
Grand Bahama Island is the fourth largest island and second most popular tourist destination in the
Bahamas.
Come for the Experience….
LOCATION OF THE HOTEL-PROXIMITY TO
AIRPORT
8.5 Miles From Freeport/Grand Bahama International Airport
to Port Lucaya Marketplace and the Grand Lucayan Bahamas
Grand Lucayan Resort
One Seahorse Lane, Grand Bahama Island
ETA : 1PM
Your
Group will be Welcomed & Greeted
With the Grand Bahama
Red Carpet Service
We can make arrangements for Special
customs check in, sectioned waiting area
and a Welcome Drink prior to boarding
your private Coach transportation to
Grand Lucayan Resort .
$48.00 per person
Resort is just 8.5 miles from airport about a 10 minute tropical ride…….
Getting there!!
AMERICAN EAGLE
With service out of
Miami, Florida
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BAHAMASAIR
non-stop from
Ft. Lauderdale
www.bahamasair.com
SKY BAHAMAS
Non-stop from
Ft. Lauderdale
www.SkyBahamas.com
US AIRWAYS
With service out of
Charlotte, North
Carolina
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WESTJET/SUNWING
Non-stop seasonal service from Toronto,
Montreal, Halifax and other cities, Canada
www.westjet.com
DELTA AIRLINES
With service out of Atlanta, Georgia
www.delta.com
UNITED/SILVER AIRLINES
www.United.com
www.GoSilver.com
*Flight information is subject to change without
notice. Please visit your preferred air carrier’s
website for updated flight schedules.
Unique, spacious, comfortable
Manor House
Hotel Lobby
Relaxed, refreshed, comfortable
and the Views………
Deluxe One Bedroom
Lanai Suites for your VIP’s
Oceanview
Rooms
Lanai Suite Parlor
Picture perfect Views………………
View from Lanai Ocean Front Suite
View from the second floor of
Lucayan Ocean Front Suite
50,000 sq ft of outdoor space-not including the 1 mile of beach steps away
Junkanoo $1500 – 15- 20 band
member (20-30 minutes)
DJ’s $225 per hour
Fire Dancer $325 per show
Limbo $325 per show
MC -$390 per function
4-5 pc band $2000.00 (2 hours)
Photography/Video starting price
$650.00
Steel Pan $260 per hour
Our Conference Center is grand in every sense of the word and offers the latest AV equipment
with (16) conference rooms of varying sizes. Our Manor House offers (2) premium conference
rooms with natural lighting and elegant ocean views.
Our Conference Centre is grand in every sense of the word and offers the latest AV
equipment with 16 conference rooms of varying sizes. Our Manor House offers 2
premium conference rooms with natural lighting and elegant ocean views.
Just steps from the ocean…..
Grand Ballroom 15,000 sq ft
Creative outdoor venues
Meetings & Events your way……….
Every group is unique and hosting your special event in the
Bahamas is no different. Our hotel's teams can custom create
each individual element of your special event or meeting.
Allow us to create a unique setting for your meeting to better
drive home your brand's message, or a theme party that
transports guests to different times and places.
Our professional catering and event staff
offers flexibility and the ability to
coordinate exciting events, including
theme parties and banquet functions.
Our executive chef and culinary staff
can personally work with individuals or
groups in preparing a variety of meal
options within various budgets.
Day ……
Dusk or night
Always a view……………..
TRANQUIL…….
Delightful….
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner……..
End your evening
with a Brandy……
Enjoy fresh Sushi at China Beach
You choose your
dining experience….
No tax on food & beverage
Dining Options at the Resort with seasonal hours
1. Churchill's, a world-class restaurant featuring Mediterranean inspired cuisine, homemade pastas, succulent
steaks and decadent desserts. House specialties include Lobster and Wild Mushroom Risotto, Veal Marsala
and Veal Osso Bucco. Menu may vary. (not included in All Inclusive packages –up-charge applies)
2. China Beach restaurant offers a culinary tour of the Pacific Rim, with an appetizing menu inspired by the
exotic flavors of Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia. Specialties prepared by our talented chefs
include mouth-watering sushi dishes and fresh Bahamian seafood. Imaginative and colorful Asian decor sees
scarlet parasols doubling as chandeliers in a restaurant that seems to float above the resort's serpentine
swimming pool
3. Willy Broadleaf- Discover international cuisine that draws inspiration from India, Mexico, Africa, the
Bahamas and the USA along with some other irresistible flavors. It's all served in inspiring surroundings that
could find you seated in a Mexican courtyard or an African village. Enjoy a lavish buffet breakfast, with
something for every taste. Plus don't miss our Champagne Brunch on Sundays and Bahamian Night on
Fridays.
4. China Grill- Enjoy a quick snack or something more substantial at this outdoor grill. From an Asian chicken
salad to a traditional hamburger or hot dog, there's sure to be something that'll hit the spot. This outlet is now
cashless. You may easily sign all charges to your room. For day-pass holders, please visit the front desk or
security check-point for additional information.
5. Hammerheads- Swim up or drop in. Hammerheads serves ice-cold beverages and snacks that you won't
even have to leave the pool to enjoy. This outlet is now cashless. You may easily sign all charges to your room.
For day-pass holders, please visit the front desk or security check-point for additional information.
6. Havana Cay Lounge & Cigar Bar- Enjoy fine wines, ports and cigars in a setting like no other. A refined,
mahogany entrance and dark wood tones welcome you inside, or you can take the air on the veranda
overlooking the beach. A built-in humidor preserves a selection of the finest cigars from Cuba and the
Dominican Republic. The perfect place to enjoy a nightcap and complete an unforgettable day.
7. Plantation Café- The Plantation Café offers a wide selection of freshly made pastries, sandwiches and
luscious ice creams. With a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee.
8. Aroma Café- hear the grinding of the coffee beans-smell the aroma –Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and catch
up with the soul of the island at our newest addition. For those visitors needing a pick-me-up after a night out
at Port Lucaya, a day of touring the island, or a productive business meeting there is always a cup of coffee or
espresso.
9. Iries Bar and Lounge- The colonial-style restaurant that lets your taste buds experience various Caribbean
cuisines with Bahamian influence. The restaurant is divided into rooms honoring the colors and character of
Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago.
Hammerheads swim up bar with
Panoramic views of the crystal blue
Atlantic Ocean
Resort Activities offered everyday-all day: Yoga, Pilates, Hula Hoop, Golf Lessons , Beach
Volleyball, Trivia and more
Sample Activity Sheet-changed weekly
Mon
Jump Rope & 6Pcka
Abs
Spin Class
Hobie Cat
Lessons Kayak
Racing
Trivia
Tue
Booticlious Dance
Workout
Golf Swing
Lessons
Arts & Crafts
Bingo
Wed
Tennis Lessons
Body Blitz
Scavenger
Hunt
Beach
Volleyball
Thu
Nature Walk
Weight
Training
Pool Volleyball
Yoga
Fri
Step Class
Jump Rope
Aqua Aerobics
Mixology
Lessons
Sat
Lawn Soccer
Spin Class
Yoga
Volleyball
Sun
Ab Stretch
Power Yoga
Hobie Cat
Lessons
Tennis
Lessons
Snorkel gear provided, Hobie Cat lessons, Wake boards and so much more.
Senses Spa a holistic retreat situated in a 25,000 square foot
oceanfront facility with fitness center. Experience our exotic,
island-inspired treatments and restore your sense of calm,
while we detoxify, purify, soften and pamper your body.
Our fragrant body wraps and essential oils facial treatments
rekindle your natural glow. Release your energy flow with the
ancient healing techniques of a Swe-Thai Massage. If you want
to refresh your sun-kissed skin, add a little island
spice to your life with traditional Bahamian healing herbs or
simply enjoy a classic massage to soothe tense muscles.
Our full menu of spa treatments has everything you need,
submerged massages, rain massages and hydro baths in
seaweed, sea salts or algae are all available.
Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed Reef Golf Course…
Or try your swing at the courts
Grand Bahama Island is known among the Bahamas as the
Golf Capital. The Reef 18 hole Championship, designed by
the number one rated golf architect in the world, Robert
Trent Jones, Jr. is just steps away. It has a contemporary
link-style design featuring 6930 yards with water on 13 of
its 18 holes.
Grand Lucayan has 4 Tennis Courts: Grass,
French
red clay, Decoturf and the former Australian
Open Surface Rebound Ace.
Activities available on Island
Fishing
Snorkeling
Diving
Jeep Safari
Biking Tours
Hiking Tours
Bird Watching
Kayaking
Dolphin Adventures
Junkanoo Festivals
National Parks
Horse back riding
Dinner Cruise
Water sports
Cave Tours
Brewery Tours
Perfume Factory
Sunset Cruise
Yachting
Visit www.BestonBahamas.com click Freeport Tours for
additional information and pricing.
Grand Bahama Island Shopping
In 1992, the Government of The Bahamas removed the import duty on 11 categories of luxury goods.
Perfumes and fragrances, crystal, leather goods, jewelry, fine linens and tablecloths, watches and
clocks, photographic equipment, china, binoculars, and telescopes are all duty free.
Port Lucaya Marketplace is Grand Bahamas' main shopping district. You’ll find dozens of specialty
boutiques, restaurants, entertainment and much more.
The Count Basie Square at Port Lucaya offers live evening entertainment after a long day of shopping.
The art of straw work is one of the oldest industries in The Bahamas. Beginning in the 1700's, straw
creations flourished with the rise of the tourism industry on in The Bahamas. Nowadays, there are
many unique straw, wood and shell creations to purchase. Take a peek and discover many locally
handcrafted items such as baskets, hats and mats and other beautiful souvenirs.
Casino & Nightlife
Treasure Cay Casino
Port Lucaya Marketplace – Count Basie Square
Visit the Port Lucaya Marketplace at night and check out the live entertainment at Count Basie Square. Mondays feature Golden
Oldies, and Tuesdays you can be the star of the show when you sing Karaoke. Check out the Ultra Vibes Band on Wednesdays, or
catch the Junkanoo show on Thursdays. Fridays and Saturdays welcome the Down Home Fish Fry, while Sundays slow down a
bit with an afternoon Gospel Jamboree.
Rum Runners
Overlooking Count Basie's Square, this indoor/outdoor bar specializes in coconut-flavored drinks.
The perfect place to unwind after a fun-filled day spent exploring the island.
Sparky's
Overlooking Count Basie's Square and open daily starting at 5:00 pm. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday nights,
DJ Jimmy Jamz and Guest DJ du Maurier provide the very best in hip hop and house techno music.
Club Neptune
Located in the Port Lucaya Marketplace located directly across from the Grand Lucayan Bahamas this club features mostly Bahamian
music and attracts large crowds on Friday and Saturday nights.
Molly Malones’ Irish Pub
Specializing in beers of the world; home of the only Dublin Draft Guinness in The Bahamas. Open daily from 5:00 pm until late.
Fishing on Grand Bahama Island
Grand Bahama Island is considered one of the premier destinations in the world for sport fishing. If you’re
ready for a good fight, then strap yourself in and prepare to take on a Marlin, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin
Tuna, Bonefish, Wahoo or Barracuda—to name a few.
CULTURE
Explore the past and culture of Grand Bahama Island. A walk on the shores of Deadman’s Reef or in the Lucayan Caves will help you
uncover fascinating facts on the island’s earliest inhabitants. Grand Bahama’s art scene and holiday festivals will open your
eyes to a world of island culture unlike any other. When it comes to exploring history and culture, there’s plenty to discover on
Grand Bahama Island.
Lucayan National Park
Grand Bahama’s Lucayan National Park is home to one of the largest underwater cave systems in the world. Navigate your way
through six miles of chartered caverns, caves and tunnels. The national park represents an important part in Bahamian history
since skulls and artifacts belonging to the Lucayan tribes, Grand Bahama’s earliest settlers, were found in the caves and
throughout the park. If you are an experienced diver and have special permission from UNEXSO, add a twist to your cave
expedition and explore the caves from under water.
Towns and Settlements
Break away from the island activities and travel to the towns and settlements that are scattered around Grand Bahama Island.
Each town holds its own unique story from the past. Old Freeport and Williams Town pay tribute to the emancipation of the
slaves. Smith’s Town is proud to maintain its Bahamian heritage and hosts the Fish Fry, a Wednesday night tradition. See what
kind of history lies beyond Freeport’s city limits.
LUCAYAN NATIONAL PARK KAYAK TOUR
Paddle into paradise, as you venture into the Lucayan National Park on our guided kayak
expedition. Expert island guides will lead you into the spectacular 42-acre Eden for an
amazing half day tour.
This spectacular ecological reserve, established by the Bahamas National Trust in 1982,
offers visitors the chance to explore the pristine beauty of this Caribbean oasis. After a
short tutorial on paddling and safety, cast off in one of our wide, stable two-person kayaks
to explore the gorgeous environs of the wildlife preserve.
The tour will voyage into the interior of the park across the placid waters of the shallow estuaries. Glide
into paradise as the dappled sunlight shines though the lattice of the mangrove canopy. Land your kayak
on the remote shore of Gold Rock Beach. Gaze out at the coastal vista as you eat lunch underneath a
dune-top shelter. After satisfying your appetite, take a dip in the crystal-clear water, comb the beach for
seashells, sunbathe, or simply relax in the shade of the casuarinas. After your visit to the beach, you have
the option of hiking into the unspoiled environs of the park on a guided nature walk.
BIKING TOUR
Knowledgeable guides will direct you along the breathtaking seascape while enthralling you with the engaging
history and local lore of the Bahamas, once a notorious refuge for the infamous swashbucklers Captain Kidd,
Henry Morgan, and William Teach, otherwise known as Blackbeard. Learn about the former residents of the
islands, the Lucayan Indians, who contributed a wide variety of words to the English language, such as cay,
guava, canoe, hurricane, iguana, potato, barbeque, tobacco and hammock.
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND JEEP SAFARI TOUR
Venture out of Freeport on this exciting jeep safari that will convey adventuresome trailblazers to the
most secluded areas of this spectacular tropical paradise. A motorized expedition allows you to range over
a greater area to encounter the full flavor of the Bahamas.
Drive your own jeep as you explore the forests and beaches of Grand Bahama Island. On the jeep convoy,
our knowledgeable island guides will lead you to the most spectacular scenic, historic and ecological
destinations. First, travel off-road through the pine forest to the panoramic Caribbean coastline, where
the Casuarinas thrive in the sandy island soil. From your seat in the open-aired jeep, you'll have the ideal
view of the unspoiled beauty of the breeze-swept shoreline. The jeep-trail then winds back into the higher
elevations of the pine forest. Gaze deep into the belly of the island at the unique inland blue hole. Head
back to the beach for a refreshing dip in the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Then relax seaside and
enjoy traditional Bahamian delicacies including a conch salad, local fruits and pastries, and ice-cold freshsqueezed lemonade.
STEAK AND LOBSTER DINNER CRUISE
Join us aboard the Bahama Mama, Freeport's largest catamaran for a three hour cruise along the coastline of
picturesque Grand Bahama Island. Sit back and relax with complimentary local cocktails, wine and Bahamian hors
d'oeuvres while watching one of the island's magnificent sunsets. You will not find a more enchanting setting than
the spectacular sunset off the Bahamian coast.
Dine on the freshest seafood direct from the abundant waters of the Caribbean. You will be served a fabulous threecourse dinner featuring Bahamian surf 'n turf. Sip fine wine as you are bathed in the radiant glow of the setting sun.
Breathe in the fresh sea air as you venture into a maritime paradise. This charming atmosphere meshes perfectly
with the exotic flavors of your meal to make this an unforgettable experience.
After dinner, enjoy the raucous entertainment of the live limbo display. This interactive show promises to be a crowd
pleaser as we see how low a traditional Bahamian dancer can go in true Junkanoo style. You may even be pulled out
of the crowd to participate. See how low you can go after consuming such a filling meal. We provide plenty of liquid
courage to encourage our patrons to join in the fun, including complimentary wine and our famous Bahama Mama
rum punch.
We look forward to seeing you on
Grand Bahama Island….