Is it necessary to schedule and excursion or when going to Nassau can we find a beach or straw market on our own? We will also go to Coco Bay... Any help on this?
You can do your own thing. The ships dock in Nassau right down from the straw market. You can also get a taxi for a small fee and negotiate a price to take you to a beach. You do not have to book an excursion if you do not want to.
A lot of people would consider seeing the Atlantis Resort as a ?don't Miss" but it would cost $29 per person jut to gain entrance to explore it. However, you cannot use any of the facilities (pools, slides, etc.)
You can have a great time on your own in both ports and really don't have to spend anything.