FAQs
Sandals Royal Bahamian | January 15-19, 2026
Most Common Questions
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Is the price per person or per couple?
All Getaway pricing is per couple.
What's included in the Getaway?
- Transportation to and from Nassau Airport
- Presentations by MFP Team
- Couple to couple mentoring by team members
- Mass, confessions, and personal spiritual direction
- A special welcome cocktail reception
- An unforgettable farewell dinner on Saturday
- Getaway workbook and some fun extras
- Scuba for certified divers
- Resort Amenities - pools, hot tubs, tennis, snorkeling, kayaks, and more!
What is not included?
- Airfare
- Spa services and treatments
- Laundry/Dry cleaning charges
- Bottles of liquor
- Gift shop purchases
- Motorized water and land sports.
- Any Lessons: tennis, pickleball, golf, etc.
- Excursion or other trips
What airport do we fly into?
Guests of Sandals Royal Bahamian generally arrive at Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in Nassau. Your complimentary transfer to Sandals Royal Bahamian will take you on a short 15-minute drive to the hotel, where our MFP staff will be ready to greet you!
How can I get more information, ask questions, and connect with other couples?
Join our member site! In your confirmation email you were sent a link to create an account on our member site, the Messy Family Neighborhood. On this site you will have access to several spaces where you can introduce yourself, see who else is coming, and even send direct messages to us. It would be great to create an account for yourself and your spouse to stay in touch with others.
We will also be adding updates and additional information there. This is the best way to keep informed about all the details for your Getaway!
Participant Questions
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Can I bring my baby?
Sandals Royal Bahamian is a couples-only resort, giving you time and space to just focus on each other!
Can we come with friends?
Yes! Many of our participants choose to come with friends. This makes the weekend even more special for many of them and gives them additional support for their marriage going home.
We are in a bad place right now. I’m not sure this weekend is for us.
This Getaway is designed to help couples be refreshed and reconnect by giving them tools and time to work on communication. It is not designed for marriages where one couple is seeking divorce, refusing to communicate, or is treating their spouse with contempt. These issues are beyond the scope of this weekend.
That being said, we have had many couples come feeling disconnected and isolated who leave on the road to unity and deeper commitment to their marriage. Everyone can move closer to unity no matter where you are.
My spouse is not Catholic or is just not practicing right now. Will they be welcome?
Absolutely. We recognize that everyone is at a different place in their journey, and we work to help all who come feel comfortable and accepted. It would really help us if this was noted on your registration so we can be sure to be sensitive to the needs of every person who comes.
Confession will be available before mass on Friday, so any non-practicing Catholic can easily come back to the fold! This is a Catholic event, so we will be talking about the truths of the faith, relationship with God, and offer mass, confession, and adoration. We do believe that what is true for Catholics is true for everyone and we hope that all will find wisdom and healing in the presentations and activities on the getaway.
Registration and Hotel
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When is check-in and check-out time?
Check-in is 4 pm on your day of arrival and 12 noon on your day of departure.
Where can we eat at the hotel?
At Sandals Royal Bahamian, you will enjoy dining at 10 unique restaurants, each offering a distinct ambiance and menus crafted by award-winning chefs. From classic French at La Plume to authentic Caribbean flavors at Kanoo, indulge in international cuisines for a truly world-class culinary experience. They also have food trucks available and multiple bars scattered throughout.
Program Questions
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How much time will we have for just fun?
Every day we will have morning sessions and mass from 9-12:00. Then our evening sessions don’t begin until 7:30 - leaving you the whole day for fun, relaxation, and time together!
Will we meet other couples?
Yes! Part of the blessing of this weekend is being with other Catholic couples who are working on their marriage too. We have seen many beautiful friendships develop over these weekends and we are excited for you all to meet each other. The focus is definitely on your marriage, but seeing the witness of other couples is a great encouragement. We need each other!
Will there be time for individual mentoring?
Yes. Sign ups for mentoring with both our presenting couples as well as spiritual direction from Father will be available starting Thursday. There will be a Google Sheet shared on our member site for you to sign up on your own or you can ask an MFP staff member to assist you when you arrive at the resort. Because of the number of couples, we do ask that you only sign up for mentoring with one of our presenters.
