This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. JSJ. Here is a full review of our fun day at Blue Lagoon Island. The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. Was looking at Blue Lagoon - ordinarily I like to plan mu pwn excursions, but I'm worried about timing with such a short day. info@pearlislandbahamas.com. :). Your message has not been sent. Blue lagoon island was great I did swimming with the dolphins which was amazing. Valmoisy, September 24, 2016 in Bahamas. Was there much shade on Pearl Island? It was the best day of my whole trip and we didn't even "book" anything special, just layed out on the beach. I like that Balmoral is 5.5 hours long but my kids are so spoiled and swam with the dolphins so many times, its not even special to them anymore. If you have any other questions in refrence to Pearl Island, don't hesitate to ask - I'll be more than happy to let you know anything else that I didn't cover. If Balmoral is the beach next to Sandler, it is beautiful. The buffet lunch served was delicious and the service very good. Around 11 am, we were still waiting for the ferry to show up. It's very family friendly and the inner lagoon makes it safe swimming for the kids, no matter what the weather conditons. awestover89, February 13, 2022 in Bahamas. I noticed a Sail and Snorkel one in Nassau that may be fun as well. Good to know! It was the most amazing place I have ever stayed at and enjoyed it very very much. But there was no shade or hammocks. That saved me a ton of money! LauraS As part of your day pass, you get a ticket for one pass through their buffet line. Pearl Island package from Nassau: Escape the crowds. Nice, but not a sweeping ocean view. The beach itself is beautiful and there are plenty of loungers. CC Help Jenn The kids loved the inflatables and shallow water of the lagoon to play in. We waited in a very long, slow line just off the ship for our tickets. WebBlue Lagoon Islands Dolphin Encounters, home of Flipper, is an all-natural ocean habitat on an extraordinary private island. I will let u know what we do..I am sure you could always change if I find something worth going too..I will let u know. LauraS We are doing the Dream at the end of March. we are going for 11-14 June and your review will help me maximize my time and save money. We are Jen and Abby, a single mom and daughter traveling the world on a budget. +The Atlantis, Bahamas Review The Good and the VERY Bad+What Its Really Like on an Alaskan Cruise+Review of Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort in Nassau, 2023 See Mama Travel - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP, How To Book Two Cruise Cabins For the Price of One. I snorkled at blue lagoon last year and there isn't that much too see. This incredibly beautiful island has had a fascinating past and continues to be the number one attraction in Nassau/Paradise Island for activities with families and is wonderfully enlightening and educational excursion suited for children and adults alike. Also, you can spend the day enjoying one of the most secluded Is Pearl island less busy? Sign up for our newsletter. Months earlier I had visited Blue Lagoon during a port call to Nassau onboard the Carnival Mardi Gras. Thank you I am going next week. It's not a bad little trip for the money (considering how expensive everything else is). The staff from BL seemed very disorganized, but people were patient for the most part. The current price for the day pass is $115 per adult, $45 for children 3-12 and under 3 years old is free. Be sure to bring lots of sunscreen -- there are plenty of shaded areas, but the sun is strong this time of year. I've never been there.but from what I heard & seen on pics, I wanna goooooooooo!!!!!!! CC Help Jenn But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. We're looking at doing the Sting Rays on Balmoral, but the few reviews I've found are not great/mixed. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. There were 3 baby dolphins that I could see . New Providence, Bahamas It's shared with Sandals. If it were me, I would go on a private excrusion with someone like Stuart Cove. It was, afte rall, a beach. We took a small stroll and walked around to some other areas where there were noother poeple and the views were amaing. There are good and bad parts to pearl island. How was pearl island? We ended up booking Pearl Island via the cruiseline. Another beach is located behind the pavilion. But if you are just looking for a good old beach day or some other more unique experience around Nassau, I would look elsewhere. When seeing the dolphins in captivity - it was quite sad to see them circling around and around their small pens waiting to come out or be fed. Get answers to your questions about Nassau, Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, SLS Baha Mar - need help deciding (option 2 is the Reef), Grocery delivery or shop yourself on Nassau, Global Entry- Enrollment on Arrival at NAS. It left a ton of sand and beach area to run an play and crystal clear water to splash in. So we usually just stay on the ship in Nassau, but for our upcoming cruise next week I was considering doing either Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon. Snorkeling in Nassau: Water Temps in December? Also note that if you take the yellowbird party boat (booze cruise), it goes to pearl island (but these people have a much better time because they get all-you-can drink alcohol and a meal that is all paid for). We didnt really have anywhere else to be so we sat and waited. We are avid travelers who love discovering new areas and traveling in our Camper Van. When planning out your Bahamas getaway itinerary, be sure to include a ferry ride to Blue Lagoon Island. The stringray excursion and the treasure hunt are all also at Pearl Island, so there are a lot of people on the island, although you don't notice that many. Once you get the Pearl Island, you can get all your gear (a mask, snorkel, fins, and a vest). If we are going to interact with animals, its going to be a unique experience. I recently visited Nassau onboard the Celebrity Edge and took the cruise line sponsored excursion to Pearl Island. Balmoral maybe? What a disappointing day. But it is a beautiful ride, and a good opportunity for lots of beautiful pictures and good conversation with your party. But, unfortunately, you are there for about 3 and a half hours. Let me just say that the gear isn't the best. Looks like on the excursion to Pearl people complained that they were only allowed a short period of time. Then I will let you know the truth: is Pearl Island better than Blue Lagoon?! Located just three miles from Nassau, it is now the Leaving on the Edge on the 20th of this month. Option 2: Blue lagoon offers beach and It also made for some really good INSTAGRAM photo spots! Choose one of our exciting Beach Escape Packages and experience the perfect tropical getaway! And, DH needs an umbrella it seems like the VIP pkg at lagoon is the only way to ensure umbrella? Web5 hours (approx.) more, New Providence Island Destination Experts. Its a great combination of things to do for your kids and relaxing time for the adults. Bring your own gear and enjoy the BL -- lots to do and see for adults and kids alike. Pearl island has a rocky beach with little sand at times -- luck of the draw. Note- moot point. Did anyone make it to Pearl Island? You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By We are going to (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Thanks. Please do let me know what you thought of the other excursion. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Do we need to take sn excursion? I guess it depends on when you are going - sounds like it will be nice but it's not there yet. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. We enjoyed Blue Lagoon and didn't find the water to be all that shallow. Has anyone been to Pearl island to give their opinion? Im going in 30 days and need advice between the two. Ive seen comments say Blue Lagoon was To make your day truly memorable, add on swim or encounter. All rights reserved. Whether it renting a boat and exploring or just going on one of there tours. The snorkeling itself is nice, there is an area that is MUCH large enough for all the people to swim in, and you won't run into people or get kicked by someone else's fin. I'm not sure when you're going but I'll report back after my trip to let you know how Pearl Island was. Im leaving for Nassau in 10 days!! It is the most powerful Internet-based resource in and for the Bahamian market. They are doing some work on one of the docks so there is some construction there too but if you go left off the dock, you can easily get away from it. Which is better Pearl Island snorkel or Blue Lagoon Snorkel? Paste as plain text instead, By We did not partake in the dolphin experince becasue my daughter has already done this on a diffenrt trip andlets be honest, its pretty much the same experince anywhere. Hello, LauraS You can cancel your pass up until 11:59 p.m. the day before your arrival on their website, however, you can cancel by email up until 10 a.m. the day of your arrival. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Has anyone been to Pearl Island in 2017? Not that Pearl Island does, but they are very close to areas that the tour boat operators use. Blue lagoon is more of a relax at the beach day. Is one preferable to the other? The snorkel and mask are the basics - bring your own if you have them. It was $299 for 2 people (We are on the Carnival Dream) Very excited . T.: +1.242.698.9970. I was told there were 26+ dolphins in total that were bred in captivity for the purpose of performing. Were you satisfied? There is an Aqua Park, a games area and also snorkeling. You can definitely bring your own snorkel gear to BL. Posted October 2, 2018 Blue Lagoon is an island that you can only get to on Blue Lagoon's ferry. We are on a mission to travel as often as our time and budget allow us. Our Offers. Adult Price: $79 (ages 10 and up) Child Price: $64 (ages 3 to 9) Infant Price: $0 (ages 0 to 2) Pearl was my 1st choice until I saw some bad reviews. WebBlue Lagoon Island Beach Day (4.5 - 7.5 hours) Unwind in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea or enjoy the soft white sands and crystal waters of the Blue Lagoon. Don't expect a wide variety of beer.they only have Kalik, the "beer of the bahamas", affectionately nick-named "cow-lick" by Americans. We enjoyed the beach area and the food was amazing. We had a fatal shark attack not far from Pearl Island a few days ago as a result of the tour operator putting food in the water to attract turtles. I'm not into dolphin or other sea life excursions. :). If you are staying in the Bahamas for several days, then I highly recommend you check out the Blue Lagoon for a day. I never booked a cabana there, I didn't find any need to after my excursion there. Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Bahamas? I'm wondering about this as well. My Tip: bring some of your own water bottles with a little alcohol in them to save some money. They have a beach bar (extra price) and a lunch (included) that was very tasty. I am very confused what to book. They have a concierge that can book you directly on several tours around the Bahamas. But it's an experience nonetheless. Started June 21, 2021, By I loved reading your reviews. Started June 21, 2021, By We easily booked the night before and were instructed to arrive at the Blue Lagoon Island office at 9:15 am for a 10:00 am ferry ride. On 11/10/2018 at 7:36 AM, vacationlover_mn said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Note- moot point. You are ready to leave the island within an hour and a half. Curious as well. For anyone who's been to these, what are the main differences? Definitely choose Blue Lagoon over Pearl Island What are the advantages of Blue Lagoon in your opinion? Which makes it the perfect relaxing beach day when visiting the Bahamas. HELP PLEASE!! Blue lagoon has easy access to all. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Drinks are expensive also, but WORTH IT, because the frozen drinks are very good. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Visibility is awesome if you can get the cheap mask to seal to your face good enough to stay under for longer than 20 seconds. At Dolphin Encounters, you have the once in a lifetime opportunity to play with dolphins before marveling at their spectacular leaps and bows, and meet amazing sea lions. Former City Market on Cable Beach Now Open, Just Used Nassau Grocer Delivery Service at Harborside. You can only get there by Ferry and there are no vehicles on this small island. We arrived right on time and were promptly told that our 10am ferry had been canceled and there wouldnt be another one until 11 am. Pearl Island looks smaller, so it may be less crowded. Popular Islands in the Caribbean Bahamas Turks & Caicos Cayman Islands Saint Lucia Saint Martin Saint Barts U.S. Virgin Islands This took approximately 30-40 min. Is Pearl island less busy? Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. Start planning your next cruise vacation by selecting a Ultimately decided to book the VIP Cabana for 2 at Pearl Island. Pearl Island Bahamas East Bay Shopping Centre East Bay Street Nassau, The Bahamas. XoXo :). Leaning towards blue lagoon. is Many times, both cruise travelers and cruise lines refer to this excursion by the most sought after activity in the Blue Lagoon Island - Dolphin Interaction or Swim and Sea Lion Encounter. Thats great flexibility if the weather happens to be bad. There are 2 sides though and we didn't really know. Great tour! Don't go until May (cannot wait) so no review before you go but do post which you decide on and if it was worth it. I want the most beautiful beach, don't care about swimming with dolphins but have an 11 yr old girl and a 6 yr old boy both very active. Error, please try again. No steps except the restrooms Report inappropriate content Jessie B Maine We were then loaded into a boat - packed shoulder to shoulder, no social distancing and some guests refusing to wear their masks even though it was required. Explore our cruise itineraries and choose from a variety of rooms depending on your needs and budget. Read more about our adventures byclicking here. Once at the BL those with VIP wrist bands walked to our designated beach down a winding path and we were handed a rum punch of sorts. I put some Bahamas Coconut Rum in my Hydroflask and added some juice when I got to Blue Lagoon. Blue Lagoon we've done 3 times now and it's great. Its also very costly so probably not something we are going to do every time we travel. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. By then, a crowd of people was waiting and not very happy. Get answers to your questions about New Providence Island, Last Minute Hotels in New Providence Island, Browse all 25,251 New Providence Island topics , Back from Margaritaville Resort- Trip Report, SLS Baha Mar - need help deciding (option 2 is the Reef). CC Help Jenn WebBlue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay, has been an interesting part of The Bahamas history for centuries. We spent most of our time in the water anyways. I have The weather was a bit too cool for swimming and the waves were rough. I guess I prefer it more on the shallow side as I just want to hang out in the water and it's a great depth for kids. You can post now and register later. The kids were getting bored and when I tried asking where the ferry was, no one knew. So all in all - the water was pretty, the food good, the logistics getting there not so much and the treatment of beautiful sea animals not something I can feel good about. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. We ended up booking Pearl Island via the cruiseline, You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By I ended up booking the Pearl Island excursion for my March 5th cruise. Beach Escape incl. Any updates or details would be appreciated. Escape to an unforgettable day! PI we can do a VIP Cabana for $480 or just the beach day for $208. On the ride pack to port they will slow down and point out the waterfront homes of the rich and famous and historical sights. With Blue Lagoon, much of the attraction for people is the animal shows etc. Thanks, your message has been sent successfully. If you had your choice between Pearl island or Blue Lagoon for a 5 hour beach excursion with lunch which one would you prefer and why? Even the kids found enough to eat and not complain (for once!). WebThe crystal clear waters surrounding Pearl Island is the perfect venue to explore these natural wonders. WebPearl island is generally flat concrete with a few steps to the beach. So we didnt arrive to Blue Lagoon Island until almost noon. Drink package included in the price with unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. Treasure Island. Good luck in making your decision! WebPearl Island Activities. Overall it was a nice day. But beware they are just like everything else in the Bahamasexpensive! You can take a segway ride around the island or just spend some time being lazy in a hammock. Photographer @ the Atlantis for family picture? Powered by Invision Community. Thanks for your review. Looking at the pictures, I just worry about being able to cover up. The water is protected within the lagoon, crystal clear, not terribly deep, flat, and just perfect. We found some hammocks in the shade on the adventure side that had some water floaty things and it was more of a lagoon, but then the other side was open ocean and gorgeous! I just got the beach day with lunch. Just an update on the Blue Lagoon tour. The lagoon itself was nice, but it is very small. The beach is in bad need of grooming with many tree roots One of the best beaches in the Bahamas can be found at Blue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay. Option 2: Blue lagoon offers beach and other activities. Do you have more pics of the island in general. Clear editor. You are ready to leave the island within an hour and a half. more. If one or both are worth giving a try, which of the two would you recommend? Which makes it great for kids to run and play on without it getting too deep. I would do Blue Lagoon again "only" if Pearl Island was sold out. The unpaved area is rocky and jagged. PO Box CB-11567 but what they do have is really really good. However, if its right in there faces..of course they will want to do it. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, This is a birthday cruise, so the idea of a VIP cabana sounded nice as a celebration, We usually travel with friends, not often it's just the two of us, and since it's a 2 person cabana, now seemed like a good time, Reviews online regularly repeated that people like the food at Pearl Island more than Blue Lagoon, At BL, I'd probably be most interested in either the dolphin swim or sea lion encounter, and I can do both of those in the Florida Keys, so less of a push to try it in the Bahamas. The beach is excellent with great facilities, too. Aqua blue water and nice sittings. They also offer the dolphin experiences, I'm going in November and would like an honest review. We were there in January and did the Segway tour. The Blue Lagoon Island is, in fact, named Salt Cay but since it became a tourist attraction has become known by its main feature. My thoughts going into that decision: We just booked the Pearl Island private cabana excursion. If you want a relaxed beach day and something a bit unique, I'd take Blue Lagoon for sure. It is a great experience, but now that I have experienced it, I probably wouldn't do it again. Very colorful and fun, and more than enough room for everyone. Bahamas Balmoral, Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon Balmoral, Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon By Valmoisy, September 24, 2016 in Bahamas Share Valmoisy 147 This will be our first time to Nassau as well, so great question. We origionally booked our day at the Atlantis. But looking into all 3, I'd say Blue Lagoon has the best beach - as it has a lagoon! More activities at one for example? It starts out like that but gets to above my waist out as you walk out further. LauraS I had planned to stay on the ship next time I was in Nassau but it's been so long since I've cruised that now I booked Blue Lagoon, it had some decent reviews and was a good price. The beach was crowded as a good number of people opted for VIP. WebThe 8 Night Southeast Coast & Bahamas visits Baltimore, Maryland; Orlando, Florida; Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Bimini, Bahamas and Baltimore, Maryland. Overall the Blue Lagoon is a great place to go and a great location at that. I talked to Blue Lagoon and they were neither helpful nor apologetic about the delays. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The boat ride to Pearl Island is long - about 35 minutes. Nassau is the first day of the cruise so I don't want to get baked and have problems. We were lucky enough to be staying on Nassau, but had we been a cruise ship passenger I would have been REALLY upset about wasting half of my day. Lots to see and do! Heather have you been to Pearl Island? It wasnt the most exciting thing we did during our stay, but we did like it. But we were smart and decided to just wait an hour and by 1 pm, we were able to walk right up and get anything we wanted. When we first arrived at Blue Lagoon it was right around noon and they line for the food buffet was insanely long. WebBlue Lagoon has more activities and more space. Option 1: Pearl Island offers a beach break and snorkel (lighthouse climb). Powered by Invision Community. WebBlue Lagoon Island | Home of Dolphin Encounters - Nassau, Bahamas Experience the Real Bahamas on Blue Lagoon Island Home of Dolphin Encounters "Wow! Thanks. That gives me some very good insight. What are the advantages of Blue Lagoon in your opinion? Any and all details about each island would be helpful. Here are some gorgeous photos of Blue Lagoon Island thatll probably make you want to check it out! We too are trying to decide before the sale ends. My wife and I have taken our two girls over to Blue Lagoon on several occasions. The most recent was a few months ago. You can definitely bring you Visibility is awesome if you can get the cheap mask to seal to your face good enough to stay under for longer than 20 seconds. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. As far as alcohol there is a small bar where you can grab some drinks like local beer or Bahama Mamas (my never favorite drink!). WebView live webcams in Bahamas and see whats happening at popular beach resorts in the Caribbean. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By In-depth strategy and insight into critical interconnection ecosystems, datacenter connectivity, product optimization, fiber route development, and more. And they say you only get one, but the nice guy at the drink station had no problem giving us refills. Drink prices etc I remember were about $6 or so for Kaliks and $7 or so for imports such as Coors light etc. I have some pictures of both excursions below. There are good and bad parts to pearl island. LOVED blue lagoon when I did the excursion in 2019. A very calm and relaxed day at the beach. Beautiful and clear water. Lots of loungers (at least And I would "only" do the VIP Beach Break again, due to it not being crowded in their VIP sections and their lunch upgrade was good. If you have smaller kids than Blue Lagoon will be a GREAT place to visit. Thanks for your excellent review which look very fair and together with other review I read ,some previous experience and a little big of common sense lead me to take a great decision (and smart ). Also have my 80 yr old father in law(whose more like 60)so want to have something for all to do. But at least the food was good. WebBe close to the top sights and adventures of the area while having a slice of peacefulness to return to at the end of the day. Which is the better beach day excursion, Balmoral Island, Pearl Island or Blue Lagoon? Reviews online regularly repeated that people like the food at Pearl Island more than Blue Lagoon PI is 5 hours, vs 4 hours at BL At BL, I'd probably be most Firstly, thank you for providing your take on travel! There are 2 sides to the Blue Lagoon. How To See The Famous Swimming Pigs of The Bahamas, Where You Can Hold a Sloth on Your Caribbean Cruise, Visiting Grand Cayman Island on a Cruise: Things To Do In Port, Visit Mahogany Beach in Roatan on Your Caribbean Cruise, The Atlantis, Bahamas Review The Good and the VERY Bad, What Its Really Like on an Alaskan Cruise. Having only been to Pearl Island, I can only say that I really enjoyed it there. We saw a lot more fish than we expected including several schools of fish. And by the time we arrived, most of the lounge chairs where filled and we had a really hard time finding a place to lay out. Deploy network infrastructure faster and easier than ever before, with pre-packaged yet massively scalable infrastructure components for top packet and optical systems. CC Help Jenn The plot of the Robert Louis Stevenson novel of the same name sounds not unfamiliar to the history of pirates in The Bahamas, and while Treasure Island in The Bahamas may not be the pirate haven of the storied novel, it is a haven nonetheless.. At the Blue Lagoon the possibilities are endless. Telephone: (242) 698-1300 I have only been to Blue Lagoon out of the 3. It's also a recent entry into the excursion business. It is a beautiful area, with plenty of fish and other assorted ocean life. WebOne of the best beaches in the Bahamas can be found at Blue Lagoon Island, also known by its official name Salt Cay. The lunch was BBQ flavored chicken and some sides. Supercharge your procurement process, with industry leading expertise in sourcing of network backbone, colocation, and packet/optical network infrastructure. The Blue Lagoon operation is top notch and offer many options to relax as well as many activities -- for young and old alike. To learn more about our resort and villas, call 1-800-310-5148. For the Blue Lagoon input, it was nice there as well. Like when we held a sloth in Honduras, or swan with the pigs of Exuma. Did Blue Lagoon last time, so wanted to try Pearl Island and do the snorkeling there as well. I wan swim & play wit da dolphins. Also note that if you take the yellowbird party boat (booze cruise), it goes to pearl island (but these people have a much better time because they get all-you-can drink alcohol and a meal that is all paid for). Thrilled? Includes a delicious barbecue lunch. Please give your opinions. I just got off a cruise and we snorkled at pearl island. Thank you so much for coming back and updating us! This is a dangerous and controversial practice and those operators should be avoided. Sales & Marketing: (242) 698-1300 Round out your day by cruising on a kayak or standup paddle board, and let the current sway as you explore the islands shores before taking a dip in the warm Bahamian water and catching a boat back to Nassau. -ADD A TOUCH OF LUXURY- Choose your Cabana -YOUR OWN LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE- Our Cabanas Cabana Area Cabana Area Group-Cabana Cabana We booked the VIP beach pass. looks like a pretty island. We did walk down to the area and were able to watch the other guests interact and swim with dolphins (which was really nice because Atlantis charges you $35 just to view it) and it looked like a lot of fun. Your previous content has been restored. So if you are set on swimming with dolphins, then definitely book the Blue Lagoon day excursion. looks like a pretty island. The majority of the lagoon is on a sandbar and very shallow. The other beaches at BL had only a handful of people. If you have your own, no need to borrow gear from BL. Spending the day at the Blue Lagoon was a really nice and relaxing time for our whole family. Let me just say that the gear isn't the best. Explore the reef on a guided snorkel adventure. As for Pearl, I've been by it multiple times by boat but have never actually visited it. Blue Lagoon has more activities and more space. So if swimming with doplhins in on your list of things to do, then visiting Blue Lagoon would be a good option. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. If any of the Business Information is incorrect, please let us know and we'll update the information. You are so close to Nassau, but you are on your own private island where you can explore and have fun and swim with dolphins etc. Your link has been automatically embedded. Thanks! 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