Our Experience & Photos from when we were in Nassau. It also gives a guide for thing to do in Nassau & a little bit about Nassau.
Last Updated: July 20th, 2022
Our Rating: ***** (5 Stars)
A Little About Nassau
A lot of people do not like the port because it is often under construction, the shops can be overly crowded sometimes, and there are people constantly pestering you to buy things, buy tours, and to buy transportation. I mean they will try to sell you everything. Finding transportation in this port is not hard at all and the taxi prizes were not bad. Nassau is one of the most visited ports in the Bahamas and the most popular cruising destination in the Caribbean itineraries. It is located in the islands of New Providence off the coast of Florida. It has a mild weather in the winter which makes it ideal for water sports and activities.
What Did We Do There?
We last visited Nassau in August 2021. We personally really enjoyed this port. While we were in port we got our passport stamp, took some photos, did some shopping, got our free charms from Diamonds International, took a taxi ride (About 30.00 I think) which was quite a way to Atlantis where we took more photos & played in the casino (we got free drinks while playing & even won a little money). After that we went to Junkanoo Beach which was free and swam for a while before heading back to the ship.
Photos Of Our Trip
In Port Photos
Got The Passport Stamped
Atlantis Casino
The Cruise Terminal
The piers and cruise terminal are right by Nassau's historic downtown. The terminal building is not the easiest to navigate and gets annoyingly overcrowded but the proximity to the capital city is wonderful. The Prince George Wharf (Cruise terminal) offers the following services and amenities:
Shuttle Bus Tourist Info Phones Post Office Pharmacy Taxis Car and Scooter Rental ATM and Bank Restrooms Duty-free shopping Food court
What To Do In Nassau
Free Places:
Junkanoo Beach-A free beach that is very nice, they also offer Wi-Fi for a small fee. I like them because they even have a bar on the beach that serves drinks in a pineapple. Yum!! It was also a very nice and beautiful beach in my opinion.
Cabbage Beach- free and Just a $10.00 taxi ride away.
Diamonds International: Don’t forget to get your Free charm here. They will try to sell you jewelry as well.
Passport Stamp: Be sure to stop in and get your passport stamped as you go through security. You can ask and they will be happy to direct you there.
Cost:
Atlantis- They have a Casino that offers free drinks you just have to use cash to play, they also have restaurants, Shopping, & a water park all that cost. It is a resort so you can even rent a room, etc.See Our Post Here
Baha Mar Casino- Another Casino that offers free drink while you play.
Straw Market- At this market you will find people weaving straw into anything and everything. It’s a great place to buy various gifts.
Downtown Nassau- (2 min Walk away) you can find various landmarks and Museums to visit, as well as lots of places to shop.
Pearl Island, Blue Lagoon & Balmoral Island- Offer secluded sites and stunning private islands to explore. They can be enjoyed on shore-excursions. Scuba diving, snorkeling, Semi-submarines and Glass-bottom boats invite visitors to explore the spectacular underwater world of the Bahamas.
Top Recommended Attractions, Sights, Etc.
Adastra Gardens Arawak Cay - Fish Fry
Atlantis Resort
Balcony House
Bay Street
Cabbage Beach
John Watling's Distillery
Junkanoo Beach
Marina Village
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
Paradise Island
Pirates of Nassau Museum
Pompey Museum
Straw Market
Beach Day Passes
If you prefer a more secluded or less crowded beach day.
Tiki Bikini Hut Beach Bar- Located on Junkanoo beach
Major Landmarks:
On Bay Street (or relatively close by) there are some interesting landmarks. Farther away cruisers will discover other interesting landmarks. In alphabetic order here are the top 10 churches, monuments, squares, buildings and streets in Nassau:
Christ Church Cathedral
Fort Charlotte
Fort Fincastle
Garden of Remembrance
Government House
Nassau Public Library and Museum
Parliament Square
Pompey Square
Queen’s Staircase
Woodes Rodgers Walk
Shore Excursions:
Carnival offers many shore excursions on their website and once on board. However here are a few more reputable private online services and local tour operators. Keep in mind if you use one of these you are responsible for ensuring that you get back to port in time & back on the ship or you will be left behind.
As much as you may read scaremongering reviews about Nassau's crime and safety, it should be strongly underlined that the local population is not the criminal association that some portrait. Due to so much false news nowadays, it is up to the reader to decide what to believe.
Besides the initial sales pestering, once outside the Terminal, the cruise traveler will be pretty much left alone. Like in many Caribbean Islands (and in most touristic areas everywhere in the World) when passing by shops and restaurants you may be offered all sorts of bargains but if you cannot deal with this maybe you should choose a different port.
There have been lots of reports and warnings about crime in Nassau however, considering that the port is visited by close to 3 million cruise passengers per year, crime-rates should be understood with an overall perspective.
Nassau has close to 250.000 inhabitants and you should be aware of your surroundings. Like in any city (in the US or elsewhere) basic safety in Nassau is really basic common sense. In one word, if you don't feel safe, go back to the cruise ship.
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