Pelican Bay Hotel Port Lucaya
European Elegance Overlooking Vibrant Bell Channel Bay
Discover boutique sophistication at Pelican Bay Hotel Port Lucaya, Grand Bahama Island’s most charming waterfront address. Situated along the protected waters of Bell Channel Bay, this colorful hotel is the premier choice for travelers looking for an upscale Bahamas Cruise And Stay package sailing directly from South Florida aboard the Discovery Cruise Ship.
- Expansive waterside state rooms and suites offering private balconies with panoramic canal views.
- Three secluded freshwater swimming pools surrounded by tropical gardens and shaded cabanas.
- Immediate walking access across the wooden marina footbridge directly into Port Lucaya Marketplace.
- Curbside private shuttle transfers meeting arriving cruise passengers at Freeport Harbour Terminal 1.
Whether extending a quick 1 day cruise from fort lauderdale into a multi-night holiday or booking a romantic weekend escape, Pelican Bay Resort Grand Bahama offers a peaceful sanctuary with immediate proximity to duty-free boutiques, straw markets, and waterside dining.
Port Lucaya Resort Corridors
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Waterside Suites And Sabor Dining Experiences
Unwind in spacious European-inspired waterside suites featuring private balconies and award-winning dining on the marina.
Unlike standard resort guest rooms, the accommodations at Pelican Bay are arranged as distinct private waterside sanctuaries. With classic coastal Caribbean architecture, colorful exteriors, and Scandinavian interior appointments, each suite features separate living rooms, wet bars with mini-refrigerators, Nespresso coffee machines, and private verandas looking directly over luxury yachts cruising Bell Channel Bay.
- Dine waterside at Sabor Restaurant & Bar, celebrated as one of Freeport’s premier gourmet kitchens.
- Savor freshly caught whole Bahamian snapper, blackened grouper, and signature tropical cocktails.
- Three distinct swimming environments, including a dedicated quiet pool and an active marina pool.
- Complimentary high-speed business-grade Wi-Fi across all guest rooms, verandas, and pool decks.
While an afternoon one day cruise to bahamas from fort lauderdale offers a great quick introduction to the island, selecting one of our curated Grand Bahama Island Resort Packages gives you the time to properly soak in the island’s coastal rhythm. Stroll down to the marina edge at sunset as lights flicker across the water and live music drifts over from Count Basie Square.
For guests seeking beach time, a short 3-minute ferry ride across the inlet delivers you straight to the sandy shores of Lucaya Beach, offering sun lounger rentals, jet-ski excursions, and snorkeling trips along coral reef heads.
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Boardwalk Access To Port Lucaya Marketplace
The single greatest logistical advantage of choosing Pelican Bay is its seamless pedestrian connection to Port Lucaya Marketplace. A wooden footbridge links the hotel grounds straight to the perimeter of the marketplace promenade, completely eliminating the need for taxis.
- Pedestrian Footbridge: Step straight from your suite onto the marina boardwalk leading directly into the shopping squares.
- Duty-Free Shopping: Over eighty retail boutiques offering fine watches, designer perfumes, leather goods, and gemstones.
- Authentic Straw Market: Browse handcrafted straw bags, sun hats, and island wood carvings by local Bahamian artisans.
- Nightlife & Entertainment: Savor live Caribbean bands, open-air dancing, and happy hours at Count Basie Square until late evening.
Dine at your choice of waterside seafood bistros, take a midnight stroll along the quiet boat slips, and walk safely back to your suite in less than two minutes without waiting for shuttle vans or hailing island drivers.
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Resort Facilities And Operational Specifications
Here are the verified operational parameters, room options, check-in schedules, and harbour coordinates for travelers booking packages with Discovery Island Cruises.
- Resort Location: Seahorse Road at Port Lucaya, Bell Channel Bay, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island.
- Room Configurations: Waterside Rooms, One-Bedroom Suites, and Executive Townhouses with marina views.
- Check-In / Check-Out: Check-in begins at 3:00 PM EST; Check-out is 11:00 AM EST.
- On-Site Amenities: 3 swimming pools, Sabor restaurant, Bones cocktail lounge, Canal House conference facility, and fitness center.
- Harbour Transfer Distance: 20 minutes east of Freeport Harbour Terminal 1 via dedicated shuttle van.
- Accepted Currency: U.S. Dollars and Bahamian Dollars accepted interchangeably at a 1:1 parity across the property.
Booking your stay as an integrated cruise package guarantees coordinated ship manifests, priority luggage handling at the pier, and confirmed hotel check-in vouchers waiting upon island docking.
Resort Amenities Summary
3 Pool Complexes
Marina Boardwalk
Sabor Restaurant
Waterside Suites
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Embarkation Port Navigation And Fort Lauderdale Parking
Your Bahamas vacation begins at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. Follow direct highway routes and park securely on port grounds.
To embark on your cruise from fort lauderdale to bahamas, follow Interstate 595 East past the US-1 interchange straight through to the Eller Drive security gate. Alternatively, travelers driving down from northern Broward County can enter through the 17th Street Causeway and Eisenhower Boulevard.
- Have government-issued photo IDs ready for all adult passengers at the port entrance gate.
- Follow digital signs directly to the passenger check-in desks at Cruise Terminal 1.
- Park within covered multi-level garages at Port Everglades Parking 5203 with elevator access.
- Terminal check-in counters open promptly at 6:00 AM with gate cutoff enforced at 6:45 AM.
Covered garage parking inside Port Everglades is charged at standard daily rates ($20 to $25 per calendar day), offering 24-hour video surveillance, regular security patrols, ADA spaces, and direct covered walkways linking to ticketing gates.
If you are traveling from Central Florida or driving down the evening prior to departure, booking a partner discovery sun cruise port hotel along the 17th Street Causeway provides convenient park-and-cruise packages with complimentary morning shuttles straight to ship check-in.
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Discover Island Cruises Travel Directory
Explore our complete network of same-day ocean sailings, resort stay combinations, and guided excursions connecting South Florida to Grand Bahama Island:
- One Day Bahamas Cruise: Same-day fast ferry crossings with zero hotel expenses required.
- Discovery Cruise Itinerary: Daily sailing hours, boarding cutoffs, and terminal timetables.
- Grand Bahama Attractions: Lucayan National Park caves, Gold Rock Beach, and Port Lucaya.
- Crystal Beach Pig Swims: Guided animal interactions along Grand Bahama’s western coast.
- Flamingo Bay Resort: Boutique marina suites and full Taino Beach lagoon privileges.
- Pelican Bay Hotel: European elegance and boardwalk access to Port Lucaya Marketplace.
Every resort package booked through Discovery Island Cruises includes confirmed ferry manifests, hotel lodging vouchers, and synchronized ground shuttle transfers in Freeport.
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