Getting to and from the port is not so easy as Miami traffic and ill marked routes had us lost twice. WE got miserably lost in Miami leaving as the I-95 was shut down and we were forced into alternative routes with many bad directions

Freeport is a typical Carribbean Bahama port with vendors in small booths at the port and necessary transportation to get to town. The $10 RT taxi vans are a good option to see Freeport and Lucaya .All have been battered by hurricanes with hotels and casinos shut down by Matthew in 2016 Freeport still suffers from the 2004 hurricanes with apartment buildings and the Internaitonal Marketplace not useable. Sad and not a great scene

The beaches are not beautiful but give a sun option off the ship. Rocks were moved in after Matthew to save the beaches as breakwater.

AS a Carribbean-Bahamas port it is clean and well managed. The vendors are regulated Taxis and carriage rides have standard fares. The shops range from T shirts and souvenirs to high end watches and jewelry We left with our souvenir charm bracelets from Diamonds Internaitonal and a pendant fromEffy . Lots loved buying Cuban cigars and Alcohol. Not our thing

This small private island has a short shoreline to accomodate 2000-4000 passengers off the NCL ships Tenders are necessary to get there. WE brought our own snorkels and float boards but the water was 72 degrees and not so pleasant. Water got crowded near the life station so we walked away to the far left to find uncroded beach and water to enjoy. Shade is possible here. This island is smaller and less developed than HAL's island. The free drinks were easy to get as also an ample lunch buffet at the island. Simple "BarB Q" of hotdogs, hamburgers, salad and ribs satisfied most beach goers. Lounge chairs are free. Passengers need to bring their own towels from their cabins All water toys are for rent.