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| Geographia scuba diving grand bahama |
| 1/31/01 9:13:28 PM by barbara, ckfahrny@bright.net |
| read down the postings, and noticed only 2 or 3 dive operations mentioned. Sunn Odyssey, UNEXSO, and Caribbean Divers. Any others, and what is your opinion? Are there packages for certification available. I am a cert. diver, but hubby wants to cert. up. going in april. thanks.. barbara |
| 2/1/01 2:01:40 PM by John S., jgs007@aol.com |
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Hi Barbara. I dove with Sun Odyssey a little over a year ago and had a
great experience. Nick and Karen Roll own and run the operation. Karen
picked me up each morning at my hotel and took me to their boat. The
most people on the boat were four, including Nick, the dive master (I saw
the other dive operation's boats; I'm sure they are well run, but the boats
looked very crowded)! Nick took us to some spectacular dive sites, dove
with us and showed us lots of points of interest. They do have
accomodation and dive packages, and they do offer certification courses.
Email Karen and she will give you all the details. I visted Cozomel late last
year and I must say I enjoyed diving in the Bahamas much more.
Have fun. John S. |
| 2/1/01 8:34:15 PM by Joe, joekusterer@yahoo.com |
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Hi Barbara, Club Viva Fortuna on GBI has it's own on-site dive operation - I think you probably have to be staying at the resort to dive with them though. They are a top notch operation, with the boats leaving right from the resort beach, and they offer all certifications (even advanced ones like Rescue Diver). They are fully SSI and PADI certified. Under the sports section of our website listed below, there's more info on them. Joe The Unofficial Club Viva Fortuna Resort Website http://www.oocities.org/clubfortuna |
| 2/2/01 12:47:46 PM by Janice, lilb71@hotmail.com |
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Dear Barbara,
I live on the island if you would like I can give you some info about all of them. My personal recommendation would be to dive with Caribbean Divers. But, if you email me directly I can give you some info on all of them so that you can decide for yourself. Janice lilb71@hotmail.com |
| 2/14/01 8:24:28 AM by Mark Beecher, markb@ceva.net |
| We have used Caribien Divers the last time we were on GBI last October. We took our daughter 16 and her boy friend 17,to do the padi discover scuba. There Dive master made some very rude sexual remarks to these kids and as a result they didn't finish the course. This Divemaster also made a lot of sexual remarks to the other women divers on the boat. There are a limeted number odf dive sites that they go to. We will never used them again. |
| Geographia Club Viva Forutna, Freeport |
| 1/31/01 5:53:19 AM by Antoine, antoine@mint.net |
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The Club Viva Fortuna at mid-January of 2001 was a decidedly
"budget-oriented" operation. Its amenities were advertised in our
tour company's offerings (TNT) as their least expensive Bahamas
option and "least" proved to be both the operative term and an
apt description. We have stayed at all-inclusive resorts across the
Caribbean, from Paradise Island to Aruba, and have concluded
that Fortuna ranks overall as the least of the lot. The decaying
and isolated infrastructure, the marginal winter climate, and the
high incidental costs coalesced for us into an uninspiring and at
times disappointing stay. We will not return and would urge
anyone considering Fortuna to pay a little more and consume a
lot wiser.
Eleven miles from the airport, eight miles from downtown Freeport, a $24.00 plus tip, per couple, round-trip taxi ride from the dilapidated, over-rated International Bazaar-apparently the possession of a single Chinese-style restaurant qualifies a tourist trap here as "international"-Fortuna's isolation allows, within walking distance, the sum total of no restaurants, no night clubs, no shops, no gambling, no bus service, and, by Bahamian law no less, no resort-run hospitality shuttle. The taxi drivers-un-metered, of course-rule. (What you didn't spend on a more accessible resort the divers are more than happy to gobble up.) On-resort can be found a liquor store (recently closed, bare shelves and all), a small sundry and drugstore (that declines to sell U.S. newspapers), an apparel shop, the ever present Colombia Emeralds franchise, and, of course, the time-share sales office. (Do not even glance in the saleswomen's direction. We politely listened to her pitch in passing one day, declined to pursue the matter further, and were subsequently telephoned in our room at 8:00 am and asked if we intended to keep an appointment we hadn't made. And we found the same high-pressure tactics employed in the shops and particularly the "straw markets" of Freeport. We could not browse unmolested. So we settled in to find an ambiance not unlike a seaside Motel Six run on the cheap: the pillows old and lumpy; the television remote control inoperative; the room safe lock cylinder and towel cards missing from the check-in pouch; our luggage labeled with an incorrect room number; the second television remote inoperative; a blanket harboring long strands of human hair of two shades (neither ours); stained, sticky, gritty tile floors that you dare not trod barefoot; the third television remote inoperative ( as it was to stay); tiny black bugs making marriage in the corners; and our request to be moved from this room to one closer to the beach-an upgrade that was advertised as free for the asking in a U.S. newspaper-used as an excuse to extort a $10.00 per person, per day fee in a hotel clearly less that 50% occupied. All above breaches of the public trust and the laws of merchantability-the latter no doubt optional in the Bahamas-brought on we surmise by Viva's obvious difficulty in filling this resort long-term, as clearly evinced by the low occupancy rate during high season and the numerous other even less complimentary reports to be found on the net. This lack of investment may also be related to the resort's relatively temperate climate. Grand Bahama Island lies at a latitude north of Miami and the last three days of our trip saw daily high air temperatures in the low sixties. A staff member intimately acquainted with the beach and surf told us candidly that at 73°F the water temperature was "as cold as it had ever been." Few guests ventured in during our stay and the water sports staff wore neoprene wet suits at all times. The pool, unheated, was also cold. Our Oceanographers report that the warming effects of El Nino/La Nina are a thing of the past and that North America will now revert to more severe winters. We wished upon first contact with Fortuna's chilly waters that we had ventured further south into the Caribbean Sea. We very much recommend Aruba, having vacationed there twice. To offer a contrast: a late departure flight from our resort in Aruba resulted in the offer of a free hospitality room in which to shower and change before we left the resort, allowing us to stay on the beach. At Fortuna, when faced with the same late flight home, we were informed that the checkout time was 11:00 am, no exceptions, and a hospitality room, which may or may not be available depending on the whim of the front desk, would be $50.00 for the three hours between 11:00 and 2:00. Shabby, really, and indicative Fortuna's general approach to customer service: present an isolated customer with starkly unacceptable amenities and services, and then insist he pay twice in a bile-raising attempt to salvage his vacation. The one-two tourista punch, Fortuna style, if you will. Hopefully, in reading this report, you'll avoid both the "one" and the "two." |
| 2/1/01 7:58:39 PM by roberta, bobbi_mar@yahoo.com |
| Brad I couldn't agree with you more.I have stayed at this place,not once but TWICE?????thinking that it was just me the first time.Well I also will NEVER go back to this HELL HOLE of a "resort",But I will go back to Freeport.I hope your next stay in Freeport isn't as bad as your last,take care and god bless Roberta |
| 2/1/01 9:04:56 PM by Danny, ditson@medianone.net |
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You are very obviously a very small minority of two. Almost all
reports on the several Bahamaian message boards are excellent.
Seems to me you too, especially Antoine, have gone to extreme
lengths to bash the place. It certainly isn't an Atlantis, nor even an
Our Lucaya, but it is a well-respected all-inclusive resort who's
one drawback is it's isolation. And, if you think 73 degree water
temperature is cold, come on up to New England, where at the
peak of the summer season, water temps barely hit 65. We
happen to think 73 is just fine, thank you. TNT is also a pretty
well-respected travel organization up here, and if they are
advertising Club Fortuna, and they have been for some time, it
has to have received heavily favored reports from guests
travelling through them or they'd drop them like a hot potato.
Danny |
| 2/3/01 2:52:04 PM by Antoine, antoine@mint.net |
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It's all ture, Danny, every word.
Sounds to me like you must work for either Viva or TNT. Antoine |
| 2/3/01 7:34:40 PM by Danny, ditson@mediaone.net |
| Now you hurt my feelings. |
| 3/19/01 at 12:25 PM by kim cartel, kimcar43@mail.com |
| In response to Antoine's write up. I TOTALLY DISAGREE with EVERYTHING she said. Club Fortuna is beautiful, the beach is gorgeous, the food is great, the room is good and the people are all friendly. I have been going to Club Fortuna for 6 years and I love it more each year. All I can say is some people enjoy complaining, I ejoy traveling and Club Fortuna is really a wonderful experience. |
| Bahamas-On-Line Club Viva Fortuna |
| Jan 29 17:35:33 2001 by maureen |
|
We are going to Club Fortuna in april (school vacation
week) taking our three girls 16,15 and 9 years old. will
there be enough going on there to keep two teenage girls
happy? Also, what excursions would you suggest for kids
this age. I've seen many negative postings about this place hope they're wrong! Any input would be great. Also how much are taxis to port lucaya? |
| Jan 29 20:23:31 2001 by Carrie |
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Hi Maureen,
It would take too long to give you info. on Club Fortuna and excursions here.....feel free to email me directly at: carriek5@hotmail.com The most complaints I have heard about the place is perhaps the food not being piping hot, and that the rooms are smallish and no posh decor. It is good value for your money. But if you are the fussy type, then I would suggest you upgrade to Our Lucaya. I can give you lots of information. I always believe that if people know what to expect and don't have unrealistic expectations that they will enjoy their vacation more. I think Club Fortuna is a nice place for a family vacation. best regards Carrie carriek5@hotmail.com |
| Feb 7 15:20:22 2001 by Sean |
| My wife and three kids just spent a week at club fortuna. It is an affordable trip and a decent one if you have little kids. The entertainment/activities staff are excellent. I dont think that your teenage girls will be overly impressed however. The food was marginal yet acceptable. The weather for our week was terrific but it can be quite questionable given the high latitude. In short, if your looking for a cheap vacation to entertain a bunch of kids it is well worth it. Do not go here as a couple looking for fun or romance. It isent that type of place. |
| The "Pink" Board Club Viva Fortuna |
| 11:19 pm friday january 26, 2001 by Donna |
|
Staying at the Club Viva Fortuna and would like to
receive e-mails from anyone else who has. We are
3 couples all early 30's going for lots of rest
and FUN!!!!! Thanks in advance. |
| 2:55 pm saturday january 27, 2001 by Joe |
|
We're regulars there and if you want to see pictures and more info
on Fortuna, check out our family website listed below. Feel free
to email also. "Lots of rest and FUN" describes the place
perfectly. Enjoy yourselves!
Joe The Unofficial Club Viva Fortuna Resort Website http://www.oocities.org/clubfortuna |
| 12:32 pm sunday january 28, 2001 by John |
| My wife and I went for 4 days this past summer and enjoyed it. Very simple not fancy. Clean with good food and friendly staff. Nice small snorkeling reef right off there beach. Plan on a few taxi trips to town at about $15.00 each way, but still no big deal. We plan to go back next month. |
| Bahamas-On-Line club viva fortuna |
| Jan 21 18:42:00 2001 by irish mom |
| We just came back from our 1st trip to the Bahamas. If it had not been for the wonderful staff this trip would have been terrible. The snorkling was great (our first time), sea kayaking, dance lessons, scooter riding and sailing were fun. The food was mediocre at best...breakfast was great but with 2 teenage boys there was plenty to eat. Lots of little folks but teenagers were scarce. I can't believe this is a gold crown resort! The place was in desperate need of maintenance and repair. All rooms did not consistently have everything.It was not worth $600 per day we paid for 2 rooms. The staff worked hard to help us enjoy our stay. |
| Jan 24 15:17:37 2001 by Sam |
| I've just booked my honeymoon to Club Viva Fortuna! Is it really that bad, we're not too bothered about having all the 'frills' I'm curious to what you think as you are the most recent comment i've read.All previous, (last summer) have been very positive. What did you feel ruined it for you? I'd really appreciate your veiws, any advice? Samantha. |
| Geographia Singles and Club Viva Fortuna |
| 1/19/01 2:27:11 PM by Danielle, daneleb@hotmail.com |
| I'm thinking about going to Club Viva Fortuna alone. Wondering if there are plenty of things to do at the resort for singles?? |
| 1/19/01 7:08:48 PM by Carrie, carriek5@hotmail.com |
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Hi Danielle,
Club Fortuna is a nice place to stay. I think you would enjoy it. Someone wrote me a few months ago from England. She was a single female travelling alone to Club Fortuna and asked for some information on the property and the island. She wrote me back when she returned to England and said she had a nice relaxing vacation, was able to do stuff on her own or join in the fun activities. She said she felt safe and secure and wanted to go back again. Club Fortuna is not a posh place, just average but nice and good value for your dollar since it's all inclusive. I guess the downside might be that it doesn't have a public bus so you have to depend on taxi or cr rental if you want to venture off site. But then again, if you book some excursions, they offer free transportation to and from your place. If you need more information on Club Fortuna, Joe, who posts here on this board can help. He goes with his family every year and loves the place. He also has a website. Just email me and I'll send you info. and you can also email Joe for more information. This way, you can make up your own mind. I will say that Our Lucaya is another great place to stay, but more expensive. It's ideally located on the beach and just across Port Lucaya Marketplace. Hope you will have a nice time if you go to Club Fortuna. And post a trip report when you get back, so other single females contemplating a similar trip will know what to expect. best regards Carrie carriek5@hotmail.com |
| 1/20/01 10:44:24 AM by Joe, joekusterer@yahoo.com |
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Danielle, Below is the address of our website to which Carrie refers... Joe The Unofficial Club Viva Fortuna Resort Website http://www.oocities.org/clubfortuna |
| 2/7/01 5:10:50 PM by Sean, srsummer@capecod.net |
|
Hi Danielle, Not a great spot for singles. We just returned from a family trip and had a good time. Lots of parents and little kids. Although there are quite a few activities staff people who go out of there way to make sure people have a good time and IM sure (after talking with them) many of the male staff members consider it a perk of the job to make sure the single females are "happy" with there stay! ...It is a very laid back resort however and if I was looking for a good time Id probably look elsewhere. |
| Bahamas-On-Line Bahamas/Club Viva Fortuna |
| Jan 15 10:20:28 2001 by Karin |
| My family and I just returned from the Bahamas...(we stayed at Club Fortuna). We had a wonderful time (considering the weather...their record cold week....that was a bummer!), but we had one nice day (over 70's), the rest...low 60's and at night low 50's...it even got into the upper 40's the last night we were there. Carrie, you were right on target about EVERYTHING! I am glad I talked to you before we went.....it is good value for your money and you get what you pay for....I'm glad I had no high expectations before I went...I may have been sorely disappointed! The food was O.K. (we are not picky eaters) the rooms: clean and comfortable (I didn't mind the non-carpeted floors at all, either)...the staff was GREAT!!! (especially the bartenders and entertainment staff). The most wonderful experience was hearing all accents and languages imaginable! That was awesome! Each of the staff members spoked AT LEAST 2 different languages. It was so exciting to listen to! And they were so friendly! The dolpin experience is a MUST! (My son was a little disappointed that snorkeling is no longer included in the package....but renting gear is fairly inexpensive (I told him he should have brought his own)...but it really was too cold to go snorkeling anyway! My husband rated the vacation a 5, my son rated it a 6 and I rated it a 7 (out of 10). It would have been a 9 for my son and I if the weather had been better. That is mostly all I cared about! I hope this helps some. Anyone considering staying at Club Viva should listen to Carrie and get her emails about the place....she is extremely accurate and unbiased with her information! (Thanks, Carrie, you're great!) |
| Jan 16 08:24:59 2001 by Carrie |
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Hi Karin and your family,
I'm so glad things turned out well. Glad my information was helpful. I really do try to be as accurate as I can, yet give my own perspective. I love the Bahamas and just like people to have a nice time. It's always good to have a preconceived idea of what to expect; this way you don't get disappointed. Yes...Club Fortuna is good value for your money. And I will say that Our Lucaya is probably the nicest property on the island to stay at right now since it has an ideal location on the beach and right across from Port Lucaya Marketplace. Club Fortuna is good value for people with families. Happy New Year to you. best regards Carrie carriek5@hotmail.com |
| Bahamas-On-Line Club Viva Fortuna Grand Bahama |
| Jan 13 03:40:16 2001 by Chris Twigg |
|
We had such a great time at Club Viva Fortuna that we
purchased a vacation share. Here are (amateurish) photos on
a web site. The place was very clean, hospitable, the food
excellent and we made many friends. The only down side was
the phone system in the Bahamas. We are spoiled in the USA
and Europe. BATELCO did not have our new area code
programmed, so we spent hours trying to get back to our
relatives in Florida. It cost us $150.00 for 2 calls to our other
relatives in the UK asking them to phone a message back to
the USA to let everyone know we had arrived safely. Other
than that - a wonderful week. Check out our photos:
Club Viva Fortuna http://community.webshots.com/album/8559140mdHuKFJaHP Viva Fortuna 2 http://community.webshots.com/album/8562037ZtbhTvenly Email me with any questions. |
| Jan 14 00:15:26 2001 by Carrie |
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Hi Chris,
Great photos. I'm sure they'll be most helpful to any tourist considering an upcoming vacation at Club Fortuna. Thank you for sharing with us. Sounds like you had a great time. Too bad about the phone bill. best regards Carrie carriek5@hotmail.com |
| Jan 16 07:56:48 2001 by Joe |
|
Hi Chris, glad to hear you had such a great time! Our
family did the same thing a couple of years ago - liked the
place so much that we bought in.
Really liked your photos - brings back good memories. If
you want to see ours, check out our family website listed
below.
Joe The Unofficial Club Viva Fortuna Resort Website http://www.oocities.org/clubfortuna |
| Bahamas.com club fortuna ? |
| January 13, 2001 2:35:39 pm UTC by gburr_186@msn.com |
| We would like to know if they have deepsea fishing at club fortuna ? Also what is the weather like the first part of april ? What is the water temp. this time of year too ? Thanks |
| January 14, 2001 9:43:30 pm UTC by Joe, joekusterer@yahoo.com |
|
I just checked our info from the Excursion Desk and they do list
both 'deep sea' and 'bottom fishing' excursions. I don't think they
leave directly from the beach but transportation to and from the
resort is provided. Also, we've always seen several fishing boats
that do leave from the beach. They look like about 20-foot open
boats with outboards, they may be the ones for the 'bottom fishing'
as they don't look like what I think of when someone mentions
'deep sea' fishing.
As for the temps, I'm not real sure but they should be fine for swimming. It's a little cool right now, but by April you should be in good shape. To see a lot more info on Club Fortuna, check out our family website listed below. Have a great time! Joe The Unofficial Club Viva Fortuna Resort Website http://www.oocities.org/clubfortuna |
| Geographia Club Viva Fortuna...What's the Scoop |
| 1/13/01 10:36:32 AM by Paige, paigep3@excite.com |
|
Last July, my husband went to GBI and stayed at Reef Village. We loved
it. We are going back to GBI again this summer with a group of friends.
After getting the prices for different packages (from our travel agent), we
have discovered that the prices for what we still call The Lucayan, have
dramatically increased. The prices at Club Viva Fortuna are more in the
lines of our budget. We are thinking of trying Club Viva Fortuna this time,
but have a few questions about it. If anyone can help us out with these
questions, we would greatly appreciate it.
1. How is the food at CVF? How many restaurants? 2. Are the pools nice? 3. What is the beach like? 4. Are the rooms nice and clean? 5. Is transportation available from CVF to Port Lucaya Marketplace (especially at night)? Our friends have never been to GBI before, and we don't want them to be disappointed. Before we book the trip, we just wanted to see what ya'll have to say about CVF. Thanks for your help! |
| 1/14/01 4:07:19 PM by Joe, joekusterer@yahoo.com |
|
Hi there, our family are regulars at Club Viva Fortuna so I'll take a crack at
your questions...
1. How is the food at CVF? How many restaurants? The food is very good and there is a great variety. The main restaurant is called 'Junkanoo' and is where most people eat. The food is all buffet style. There is also a 'sit-down' restaurant called 'La Trattoria' that serves food pretty similar to only you order and they bring it to your table. Also, for an extra charge, they have available steak and/or lobster. 2. Are the pools nice? There's one pool. It's large and it's nice. No water slides or anything like that. Unlike the Lucayan (at least in years past) Club Fortuna DOES have tables with umbrellas at poolside. There's also music and, at certain times, organized games like water polo. 3. What is the beach like? The beach is gorgeous. It's a quarter mile of clean white sand with turquoise water. Pick up your free snorkel/mask/fins from the beach shack and there's a reef just offshore where you can see all sorts of colorful fish and even lobsters. 4. Are the rooms nice and clean? The rooms are nice and clean. Some people find them a little small but we don't think so. Also, they have terrazo tile floors which we prefer but some people prefer carpet. 5. Is transportation available from CVF to Port Lucaya Marketplace (especially at night)? There's always a line of cabs outside the gate. Just tell the bellman in the lobby you need a cab and he'll whistle (literally) one right up for you. For more info and pictures of Club Fortuna, check out our family website listed below. Feel free to post and/or email with any more questions. I'm positive your party will not be disappointed and you'll have a great time! Joe The Unofficial Club Viva Fortuna Resort Website http://www.oocities.org/clubfortuna |
| 1/13/01 10:36:32 AM by Paige, paigep3@excite.com |
|
Last July, my husband went to GBI and stayed at Reef Village. We loved
it. We are going back to GBI again this summer with a group of friends.
After getting the prices for different packages (from our travel agent), we
have discovered that the prices for what we still call The Lucayan, have
dramatically increased. The prices at Club Viva Fortuna are more in the
lines of our budget. We are thinking of trying Club Viva Fortuna this time,
but have a few questions about it. If anyone can help us out with these
questions, we would greatly appreciate it.
1. How is the food at CVF? How many restaurants? 2. Are the pools nice? 3. What is the beach like? 4. Are the rooms nice and clean? 5. Is transportation available from CVF to Port Lucaya Marketplace (especially at night)? Our friends have never been to GBI before, and we don't want them to be disappointed. Before we book the trip, we just wanted to see what ya'll have to say about CVF. Thanks for your help! |
| 1/15/01 7:33:44 PM by Paige, paigep3@excite.com |
|
Thank you so much for answering my questions about Club Viva Fortuna.
Your website is great--really informative! We are still debating between
Pelican Bay and Club Viva Fortuna. Our trip isn't until July, but we are
planning on booking fairly soon. Thanks Again! Paige |
| Bahamas-mon Mini-kitchen or all restaurant meals? |
| January 12, 2001 at 19:03:22 by Stella (sjang@pha.jhu.edu) |
|
Hi, After reading much of your useful info, I think I've narrowed the hotel search to Port Lucayan and Club Fortuna. We're just looking for a realxing time on the sandy beach and some snorkeling. Which would you recommend? It'll be a 3 night 4 day stay. Would it be better to pay more for a room with a mini-kitchen or just eat out for a few days? Thanks, Stella |
| January 12, 2001 at 21:13:18 by Carrie (carriek5@hotmail.com) |
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Hi Stella,
I also got the email you sent me and will answer you in more detail. I, myself, prefer Pelican Bay at Lucaya instead of the Port Lucaya Resort although both are good choices. Rooms at Pelican Bay have a mini fridge but rooms at Port Lucaya Resort don't (they charge you a daily fee for renting a fridge). Club Fortuna is also good value for your money, although rooms might seem smallish if you plan to share a room with your parents. Regarding kitchenettes, you might consider staying at Island Seas. Of course, Our Lucaya is the nicest property with three sections to choose from - the all inclusive Reef Village section, and two other sections that can be booked on a rooms only basis, ie. Breakers Cay and Lighthouse Pointe. best regards Carrie carriek5@hotmail.com |
| January 14, 2001 at 17:08:59 by Joe (joekusterer@yahoo.com) |
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Your "relaxing time on the sandy beach and some snorkeling" describes Club
Fortuna perfectly. Our family regularly stays there and would recommend it
highly. Also, it's all-inclusive so you don't need to worry about eating out
versus the mini-kitchen. To see more info and pictures of the place, check out
our website below.
Joe The Unofficial Club Viva Fortuna Resort Website http://www.oocities.org/clubfortuna |
| January 16, 2001 at 00:35:27 by barbara (chicobc@aol.com) |
| if you stay at our lucaya, do not stay in the all inclusive reef village--not worth it--then you can either eat at restaurants in our lucaya, which can be pricey or across the street in the marketplace--some excellent restaurants and not alot of money |
| Bahamas-On-Line Diving from Viva Fortuna ?? |
| Jan 8 12:58:54 2001 by Vitas |
|
I'll be staying at Viva Fortuna this Feb for the first time,
and I found out that they have their own dive operation. I
called to find info on doing the shark dive and Theo's
wreck, and they told me check back about a week before
my trip to see if they have enough people to do the dives.
I had a good time with UNEXSO last year and I liked their
setup, but it is a lot easier going out right from the beach at
the hotel. Can anyone tell me how reliable they are at Viva Diving and what kind of boats they have? Do they pack the boats up, or will they go with only a few divers? The cost is less than UNEXSO, but I'm leary of this 'check back later' attitude. |
| Jan 10 19:05:35 2001 by Joe |
|
Viva Diving is extremely professional and competent
and all their equipment is first rate. If I remember right
I've seen as many as 10-12 people go out from the
beach on the dive boat. This past summer, our 13 year
old did the one day class/pool/dive thing. There were
only two people in the class and the other one washed
out during the pool part. Even though our son was the
only one, they still went out on the boat and did the
reef/wreck dive. I think the 'check later' thing is primarily due to the fact that Theo's Wreck and the Shark Dive are 'special' dives. The regularly scheduled one- and two-tank dives probably don't have this caveat. If you check our family website below under the 'sports' section, we've scanned in the Viva Diving brochure. Also if you look under the 'forums' section, there was someone in the past month or two who was a pretty serious diver and had some good things to say about the Viva Diving operation. Maybe you could e-mail him for more info. Have a great time! Joe The Unofficial Club Viva Fortuna Resort Website http://www.oocities.org/clubfortuna |
| Bahamas-mon Transportation from Freeport Airport to Club Fortuna |
| January 07, 2001 at 21:59:51 by Judith (onefeather_1@msn.com) |
| Am traveling to Freeport real soon and won't arrive till evening on Saturday. About how far is it from the Airport to the Club Fortuna and will it be easy to obtain a taxi at that time? Any knowledge would be appreciated. Went there by Discovery before and that was fine but this time is by Air and am curious as to what to expect. Thanks. |
| January 08, 2001 at 07:54:19 by Barbara (smithb@wpunj.edu) |
| There will be enough taxi's to get you to Club Fortuna. The ride is about 15-20 minutes and should cost approximately 15.00-18.00. Have a great trip. |
| January 08, 2001 at 13:53:28 by Ed (Sprague1@worldnet.att.net) |
| Hi: just got back from Club fortuna, plenty of taxis at night, we flew in wednesday night on Laker Air and arrived at midnight, if you are on Grand Bahamas Vacation package your transportation should be arranged but if not there are taxis, probably around $13US for the trip |
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| January 1, 2001 2:53:21 am UTC by elainekarp@hotmail.com |
| Just got back from club fortuna. The beach is great, the food is more than enuf, The accomadations are fair. The hair dryer didn't work, the lamp had no lite bulb, the maids ignore the do not disturb signs, and gettting more towels was an effort. The rooms are comfortable, nothing great, and the landscape needs a facelift. We liked paradise island a whole lot better. Would not return to club fortuna, but it was tolerable. |
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