Freeport Shore Excursion: Garden of the Groves and City Tour

Join us for a guided tour through the industrial part of Grand Bahama. Here you will discover the International Bazaar, famous for its Tori Gate. We then head through Church Row and the stunning pine forest, continuing along the scenic Sunrise Highway to our first stop.

When we stop at the Garden of the Groves, you will delight in the winding trails through lush vegetation, cascading waterfalls and sparkling fountains. See the amazing chapel, which has been consecrated and is a great choice for weddings in the Bahamas as well as a prayer and meditation. Explore the Garden Shoppes and discover the sacred beauty of the Labyrinth.

Throughout our time here you will love the birds and butterflies, it has been certified Wildlife Habitat by the U.S. Wildlife Federation. This means the new operators are providing the four basic habitat elements needed for wildlife to thrive: food, water, cover, and places to raise young.

You can take a walk down into the cool fern grove and admire the imposing limestone boulders that tower over both sides of the trail, or relax on the "Lofty Fig" deck, where you will have the opportunity to purchase local delicacies and cool Bahamian drinks.

We then head to the popular Port Lucaya Marketplace, here their are twelve island-style buildings nestled on a five-acre peninsula, which overlooks one of the most complete Marinas in The Bahamas. Stroll among the eighty specialty stores, boutiques, restaurants, outdoor and indoor bars and cafes. You'll find the most luxurious and respected names in jewelry, china, crystal, perfume, and designer apparel and accessories, all at duty-free prices.

With shopping concluded, you'll be returned to the cruise ship docks. Guests wishing to stay longer at the Market Place are responsible for their own transportation back to the pier. Taxi shuttles run between the market and pier most of the day.