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Nassau is the capital and largest city of the Bahamas, the political, economic and cultural center of this island country. The city occupies the entire New Providence Island in the Atlantic Ocean and has one of the busiest seaports in the world, located on the northeast coast of the island. The Port Nassau has a cruise terminal that is visited by huge cruise ships from all over the world every day. Tourism is the main branch of the economy of the city of Nassau, only the Nassau Cruise Port welcome 3 million tourists from around the world annually. Nassau is popular tourist destination in the region thanks to tropical climate, beautiful nature of the Bahamas , and colonial architecture of the city. The overview webcam is located in the British Colonial Hilton Nassau hotel 4* in the heart of Nassau, near the seaport and just 5 minutes walk from the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas. It has its a own beach, an outdoor pool and a garden with hammocks. Aqua Restaurant serves a variety dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as seafood. The Bullion and Bullion Coffee Bar feature drinks and light snacks.

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This port is popular because of its proximity to other ports. It is just 305 miles from the world’s busiest passenger cruise port, Port Canaveral , and even closer to Port Miami 185 miles and 190 miles from Port Everglades . Most of Nassau’s downtown shops and stores are only a 5 minute walk from the cruise port. Nassau Cruise Port is the cruising gateway to the historic, vibrant city of Nassau, and the busiest transit port in the world. 

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Nassau Cruise Port is the cruising gateway to the historic, vibrant city of Nassau, and the busiest transit port in the world. The port, which is the economic hub of the downtown core, has been revitalized into a visual masterpiece. With over $300 million invested in upgrades and innovation, it has been transformed into one of the great waterfronts of the world.

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Prince George Wharf, with three long piers with six berths, near Rawson Square is in the heart of Nassau. Downtown is less than a 15 minute walk away.

On stepping ashore at Prince George Wharf, cruisers will disembark through the colorful Festival Place Welcome center, designed to resemble a Bahamian village with stands selling arts, crafts and tempting island treats such as coconut and pineapple tarts.

On Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays the atmosphere is spiced up with local Bahamian music.

There is a tour desk where cruise passengers can get general details about the islands and the excursions available, a post office and a communications center with pay phones, internet kiosk, Wi Fi, etc.

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From casinos, cabaret shows, magic acts & acrobatics to moonlight dinner cruises or theatre performances, there are more options for nightlife in Nassau and Paradise Island than there are hours in the day to experience them all.

Scoot around the island on a rented motor scooter, rental car or bicycle (be sure to drive on the left-hand side of the road, British style); or cruise out to spend the day scuba diving or snorkeling the coral reefs; go fishing for dolphin, tuna or wahoo; play tennis or golf; take an Out Island excursion or just lay back to snooze in the sun. Visit the historic forts or shop for bargains along Bay Street, Nassau's famous international shopping location. Liquor, perfume, jewelry and china are favorite items for duty-free shoppers, along with fine local and international crafts plus native goods, from handmade yards of batik to fine jewelry & Rolex watches. The best buys and shopping bargains can be found among the straw craft items and souvenirs at the Straw Market.  The stores on Bay Street are flanked by picturesque, pastel pink-colored Colonial-style Government buildings erected in the early 1800s by Loyalists, including the Houses of Parliament, the old Colonial Secretary's Office and the Supreme Court all surrounding a marble statue of Queen Victoria. Parliament Square in downtown Nassau Bahamas is the traditional center of Bahamian government. Each season, the Opening Ceremonies of the Supreme Court fill the square with pomp and pageantry. Further downtown stands Fort Charlotte . Built in 1788, it is complete with moat, open battlements, even dungeons. 

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The historic center of Nassau occupies an area about twelve blocks long and six blocks deep, and can be easily explored on foot.

Taxis are plentiful and can be hired in advance or flagged down in the street. Look for the Bahamahost sticker in the window. Rates are fixed, but surcharges apply for more than two people. Tips are about 15 per cent. The fare is $9 plus $2 bridge toll between downtown Nassau and Paradise Island.

Many taxis also offer tours, in general fun and not expensive.

The Nassau Water Taxi departs every 30 minutes from behind the Straw Market to Paradise Island, operating daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The round trip cost is $8. Notes: Though the trip takes just 10 minutes, the water taxi may not depart on time.

Choose between jumping on one of the many bikes for hire or rent a motor scooter which costs from US$25(£13.50) to US$35 (£19) a day.

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Nassau's Sister Island - Paradise Island Venture east on Bay Street from the city's core and you come to a bridge that takes you to "Paradise," with posh luxury resorts (including the world famous Atlantis Bahamas Resort), the Caribbean's largest casino, plus exciting nightlife on an island formerly called "Hog."

There are two ways to get to the Atlantis--ferry or taxi. The taxi is much quicker and certainly easier--about $6 per person each way. The ferry is $4 each way($8 round trip), but it can be crowded and you have to wait until they fill the boat up.

As you go east, just past the bridge to Paradise Island, there is the boating heart of Nassau / Paradise Island with a number of marinas with boats for hire. The East End is also a delightful residential area showing the full flavor of Nassau's colonial past in its architecture & horticulture. Big houses with wide breezy verandas face the sea.

Pearl Island Located just eight miles from Nassau and one mile east of Paradise Island, Pearl Island is known for its warm, crystal-clear waters, stunning natural beauty, white-sand beaches, and its iconic Lighthouse!

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For more traditional and authentic local goods, try the Straw Market in Bay Street – reputed to be one of the largest in the world – and haggle with the stall-holders for their handmade baskets, hats, jewelry, and wood carvings.

Conch fritters, grouper fingers, peas 'n' rice, boiled fish, johnnycake plus guava duff are just a few of the tasty dishes, all of which go "just right" with a tropical drink in your hand.

The local currency is the Bahamian dollar (B$) The Bahamian dollar is on a par with the US dollar, and both currencies are accepted throughout the country. Always make sure you keep an eye on your belongings as it's hard to spot pickpockets in large crowds.

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While Bahamian stores are permitted to open on Sunday, almost none does, making Sunday a very quiet day, at least for commerce. Otherwise, shopping is best in the morning when the crowds are few and the temperature mild.

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• Pacific Tsunami Museum Webcam Report This camera is showing a live video stream of Hilo Bay from the rooftop of the Pacific Tsunami Museum
• Hubbard Glacier Real-time Images Report Real-time images of Hubbard Glacier from http://www.glacierresearch.com.
• TheSnowCloud Juneau Area Webcams Report Scroll down the page for the webcams labeled "Looking down the ZipLine at Icy Strait Point" and "Looking out at Icy Straits" as these will provide you with a view of the cruise ship berth.
• Juneau Harbor Webcam Report Wonderful views of Juneau Harbor from PTZtv.
• Juneau South Webcam Report
• Juneau Loading Dock Report This is operated by Alaska Marine Lines, a barge service to Alaska and Hawaii. This camera looks toward the loading ramp and barge.
• Kefalonia Webcam Report
• KPU Ketchikan Webcam Report KPU Webcam site features unique views of Ketchikan. KPU Cam 1 looks east-southeast over downtown and features a view of 3 of the city’s 4 passenger-ship-berths.
• Key West Harbor Webcam Report A live HD stream of Key West Harbor.
• Key West Webcam Directory Report A collection of webcams in Key West.
• Westin Key West Webcam Report Often provides a look at the sides of cruise ships while in port.
• LIVE Mallory Square Key West Florida Pan-Tilt-Zoom View Report LIVE cruise ship docks at Mallory Square in Key West Florida. Sunset crowds and boat traffic.

Multiple webcams from the Port of Kiel.

Panning webcam from the city with a view of the port area.

• PzTV Bermuda Webcam Report
• The Kirkwall Hotel Webcam Report
• BreatheBonaire.com Report This camera is located along the waterfront of Kralendijk, attached to the Terramar building, above the entrance of Luciano ice cream.
• Kristiansund Webcam Report
• Kuşadası Korumar Otel Webcam Report
• A Coruña Webcam Report
• La Spezia Weather Webcam Report Excellent view of the area featuring a view of the cruise ships.
• La Spezia Animated Weather Webcam Report Animation of the La Spezia weather webcam. This often provides a time-lapse view of the cruise ships arriving and departing port.
• Port Lotti Webcam Report This is a local marina webcam, but does not offer views of the cruise ships.
• Le Havre Centre Ville Webcam Report ViewSurf.com live webcam of the cruise port from the center of town.
• Webcam Le Havre in Normandy Report The bay of Le Havre offers itself to you thanks to our webcam settled on the sea front of Saint-Adresse. Beach, sliding sports, sailing, stopovers of cruise liners and weather report: curious or simply fans, Le Havre accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on your desktop !
• Port of Lisbon Webcams Report Multiple cameras from the port.
• Liverpool Waterfront Viewed from Wirral Report The webcam shows a view from Wirral looking toward the iconic Liverpool Waterfront with the Pier Head, Three Graces and Cruise Liner Terminal in the distance.
• Harbour of Castiglioncello - Livorno Report
• Port of Livorno Webcam Report This webpage is active, but the webcam does not load. Not sure if the cam is down permanently, or just a temporary issue.
• ABC7 Long Beach Harbor Webcam Report
• Gran Hotel Miramar Report
• Port of Maloy Webcam Report
• Marseille - Euroméditerranée - Panoramique HD Report

Streaming from the Hotel El Cid in Mazatlán

• Messina Live cam Report Messina, panoramic view of the Strait, cruise terminal and the Stele of the Madonna della Lettera
• Port of Miami Webcam Report This webcam provides an excellent view of cruise ships.
• LIVE Port of Miami Report LIVE video at the Port of Miami, Miami Florida. See boat traffic, cruise ships, cargo ships, FEC intermodal rail traffic, and coastal tropical weather. Views include Dodge Island, Palm Island, Star Island, Fisher Island, South Beach. Presented by BroadwaveLiveCams on YouTube.
• Molde Panoramic Weather Webcam Report This webcam shows a panoramic view of the port along with live weather data.
• Mykonos Port View to Ferry and Cruise Ships Report

Napier City Council has three webcams that provide panoramic views out over the city and along Marine Parade.

In the webcam you can see the port of the city of Naples, Beverello, located next to the Piazza Municipio.

• Port Nassau Webcam Report The Port Nassau Webcam offers a 24/7 live streaming HD-quality video by PTZtv.com in association with the British Colonial Hilton Hotel, Nassau.
• Paradise Island Cam Report An alternative view in Nassau from PTZtv.
• Kaua'i Marriott Resort Webcam Report This is a controllable webcam. When the Disney Wonder was in port you could move the camera around to see the bow.
• Port New York Webcam Report Provides an HD view of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. November 2017: This webcam is currently down because the ISP's has failed to deliver service. PTZTV is waiting for new service install.
• NY Harbor Webcam Report Live streaming HD video.
• Statue of Liberty Torch Cam Report Live streaming HD video from the torch of the Statue of Liberty providing views of the New York Harbor and downtown Manhattan.
• New York Pier Web Cam Report Live view of the cruise terminal from Midtown Manhattan.
• Hotel Panorama Webcam Report

Provides a few different views of the harbour in Oslo. It should be noted that the Disney Magic was not in view during her time in the port. The Disney Magic was visible during arrival and departure during her maneuvering into berth.

• Port of Palermo Webcam Report Live view of the port which will show the cruise ships.
• Palma: Horizonte Report
• Auditorium de Palma de Mallorca Report
• Panama Canal Webcam Report
• Meyer Werft Webcams Report These webcams will show multiple views at the shipyard, including 2 inside of Hall 6. Please note, it is typical that the views will be removed when a Disney ship is under construction. The images are static and updated about once a week.
• Port St Maarten HD Webcam Report Excellent HD webcam of Port St Maarten by PTZtv.com
• The Villas on Great Bay Webcam Report The webcam provides a view across Great Bay toward the cruise ship terminal at Pointe Blanche
• St Maarten Streaming Webcam Report This webcam is located in Philipsburg with a view across Great Bay to the cruise terminal where you can see the daily comings and goings of cruise ships from the smallest to the largest.
• Maho Beach Cam - Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) Report Maho Beach webcam from PTZtv providing live video of airplanes arriving and departing from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM).
• Port of Piraeus Live cam Report View of passenger ferry and cruise ship docking area.
• Piraeus Web Cam Report
• Aegean Streaming Webcam Report Live View of Piraeus from Aegean Headquarters
• SpotAzores.com Webcams Report Provides a panoramic view of the cruise ships.
• Port Canaveral Webcam Report
• Portland Harbour Webcam Report Live webcam showing views of Portland Harbour from the WPNSA (Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy), and is a centre for the sport of sailing on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, on the south coast of England.
• Puerto Vallarta Live Web Cam Report Views change, sometimes pointing to the beach by the seaside promenade, or pointing to the Malecon itself.
• Webcams de Mexico Report This webcam does not show the port.
• Port of Quebec Report
• LiveFromIceland Reykjavik Webcam Report
• Sheraton Rhodes Resort Webcam Report
• Port of Riga Webcam Report Various webcams from the Port of Riga.
• Saguenay Port Report
• New Brunswick Webcam Report
• Salerno Webcams Report
• San Diego Webcams Report Live views of Downtown San Diego & San Diego Bay. From cameras located at Bali Hai, Tom Ham's Lighthouse & Cabrillo National Monument. NOAA & VHF marine radio. This stream with NOAA weather radio.
• San Diego Web Cam | Shelter Island Report From the Bali Hai Restaurant on Island. This camera is located on the east side of the restaurant, just above the upstairs outdoor seating area. Live views of Downtown San Diego & San Diego Bay. From cameras located at Bali Hai, Tom Ham's Lighthouse & Cabrillo National Monument. This camera presented with VHF-16 marine radio.
• San Diego Web Cams Report Live views of Downtown San Diego & San Diego Bay. From cameras located at Bali Hai, Tom Ham's Lighthouse & Cabrillo National Monument. NOAA & VHF marine radio. This stream with NOAA weather radio.
• Port of San Francisco Webcam Directory Report This webpage is managed by the Port of San Francisco and provides links to various maps and public webcams.
• Pier 39 Sea Lion Webcam Report Live, controllable webcam feed from Pier 39.
• Fajardo Bay Webcam Report Live webcam overlooking Paomino & Culebra islands. Does not provide a view of the cruise pier.
• Santorini.net Webcam Report
• Live Scheveningen Boulevard Beach Camera Report Live PTZ webcam on the beach of the Scheveningen resort area in The Hague, which is located on the North Sea coast. Scheveningen beach is popular with fans of sea sports, such as windsurfing and kite surfing, as well as fans of kite flying. The webcam pans and will show the ships anchored offshore.
• Elliot Bay Marina Webcams Report
• Space Needle Webcam Report Live HD streaming video from Seattle's famous Space Needle.
• Sitka.net Webcams Report
• Sitka Loading Dock Report This is operated by Alaska Marine Lines, a barge service to Alaska and Hawaii. This camera looks toward the loading ramp and barge.
• Skagway White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad Webcams Report
• Skagway FAA WeatherCam Report
• Christiansted Harbor Cam Report See the Christiansted Harbor, live on the GoToStCroix.com webcam streaming images in hi-def, updated all day and night.
• CBC Newfoundland & Labrador Webcam Report Elevated view of the harbour and downtown St. John's. Provides a great view of ships entering and leaving "The Narrows" of the harbour.
• Kings Casino Webcam Report This webcam is hosted by Kings Casino and will show the cruise ships in port.
• Guernsey Webcams Report Live Webcams from the Island of Guernsey
• Above the Saint-Petersburg (Lakhta 360) Report A live-view of St. Petersburg from 1118 ft - the height of the future observation deck of the skyscraper Lakhta Center, the tallest building in Europe. Follow the clouds floating across the sky over St. Petersburg, meet the sunrises and sunsets, watch the change of seasons right now without waiting for the discovery of the observation deck Lakhta 360 - a viewing platform that will be located in the skyscraper on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. This webcam does show the cruise ships in port. Please note: the streaming link will take you to Lakhta 360's YouTube Channel. The live webcam link changes frequently, but the live stream is normally the first video listed.

Provided by PTZtv, the Port St Thomas Webcam is located at Bluebeard's Castle.

This webcam is located in St John near the Cruz Bay passenger ferry. This does not show the cruise ships, but if you take an excursion to St John you may see yourself on the pier.

This webcam is located at Marriott's Frenchman's Cove . The view occasionally shows cruise ships coming and going from the port, but does not show the pier.

This webcam is located atop St. Peter Mountain, primarly providing views of Magens Bay, but will occasionally switch over to show the cruise ships in Charlotte Amalie.

• Aftenbladet.no Harbor Webcams Report Multiple webcam from Stavanger harbor and Sandnes harbor.
• Stavanger Port Authority Webcams Report These are the same webcams as listed above from Aftenblad, but are presented on the port's website.
• Stockholm Cruise Docks Report This webcam looks at the primary cruise berths.
• Ports of Stockhom Webcams Report Port of Stockholm, but it's does not show the cruise ships area.
• Stockholm Cruise Ships Report From time to to you can see a cruise ship arriving or departing on this webcam.
• Nova Scotia Webcams Report The website offers different cameras located around Nova Scotia.
• Port of Tallinn Webcam Report Note: the webcam feed is published with a flash video player and will not play on iOS devices.

A collection of webcams hosted by the port.

• Webcam Tenerife Report
• Toulon Port Webcam Report

This webcam typically shows the cruise ships when in port.

This Malta webcam overlooks the Grand Harbour and the Valletta waterfront.

• Big Wave Dave's Ogden Point Breakwater Webcam Report
• Vigo (móbil) Report
• Bay of Villefranche Webcam - East Webcam Report A high-definition webcam is installed on the Côte d'Azur, French Riviera. The camera captures the Bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer.
• Riviera-ports.com Webcam Report
• Warnemünde Cruise Terminal Report Multiple webcams around the Warnemünde Cruise Terminal. When in port, the Disney Magic was viewable on 2 of the cams.

The busy entrance to Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington harbour is monitored from Beacon Hill Signal Station. 

Webcam moves around and includes a view of the cruise ships in port.

• Avila Beach Hotel Report

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The Skagway/Yukon link is not working properly, it comes up with an error message.

Angie, Thank you for the update. It appears their website was redesigned. Thankfully, the webcams are still a feature of the site. The link has been updated.

Neither the Vancouver Cruise port live web cam and the You Tube live web stream have been working for several months. 🙁

Juneau webcam is not working…was on late last night however it showed the inside of an office, not sure if it was vandalized

Looks like their entire site is down from my end. It was up on Thursday.

is there no webcam for the port of Copenhagen (Denmark)

Nathan, I am not aware of a webcam for Copenhagen.

http://nordhavn.roundshot.com/ Catching glimpses of the Magic this morning on this 360 degree cam at Nordhavn- Copenhagen.

Karyn, Thanks for sharing this link. I’ve been looking for a webcam in Copenhagen.

Hi Scott. There is another port cam in NY called Port New York webcam. As soon as the fog clears, this would be the one where we can see the Disney Magic docked today. This cam is part of the PTZtv site. http://portnywebcam.com/

Amy, Thanks, this is excellent! It has been added as the primary webcam for New York!

I found two webcams for Geiranger that appear not to be on your list.

This one shows the Seawalk that is supposedly going to be used by the Magic when she is there: http://213.184.194.128/images/havna.jpg

The other one shows an overview of the Fjord: http://213.184.194.128/images/grande.jpg

Thank you! Those links have been added to the Geiranger page .

Hi Link below for Stavanger, Disney Magic there today http://www.aftenbladet.no/webkamera/havn/

anyone know if you can see the Disney dream on there own island docked and how to see it

The only way to see the Disney Dream at Castaway Cay is to be there in person. There are some rare occurrences when another Disney ship will sail by the island.

why is the Disney dream been out of range for the whole day? Is this normal they are to be at castaway cay today.

The maps show the ships when in range of a terrestrial receiver. There is a service we could subscribe to for satellite tracking, but this is not cost effective and would likely require us to seek a sponsor or donations to cover the subscription fee.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP

Are there webcams to see the Fantasy that is out right now?

On this day, no. The Disney Fantasy was at sea.

why no port everglades ?

Paula, We only have the ports where DCL visits on their regular itineraries.

maybe you answered this before but y no web cam at castaway cay

If there is a webcam, it is not available to the public.

Is somebody awake in Bermuda, NCL Dawn docked and we never saw it today. Web cam was fixed on different location.

Frank, we do not operate the webcams. We just provide links to them.

Hi I noticed that you do not have a link for the Two Palms web cam on Cocoa Beach. Though it is not a streaming cam it does give a great view of the ships after they leave the ship channel at Port Canaveral

Hi Nancy, I added the cam. If you know of any additional port webcams please share the link via https://disneycruiselineblog.com/ports-of-call/suggest-new-port-webcam/

Several webcams in the ports of the world in this portal of webcams: http://wxyzwebcams.com/

Scott, the Port of NY webcam works now.

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Nassau (Bahamas, New Providence Island)

Cruise port schedule, live map, terminals, news.

Region Bahamas - Caribbean - Bermuda

Local Time 2024-08-22 16:55

Port Nassau cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Nassau, Bahamas, New Providence Island. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Nassau is The Bahamas' main/principal and largest seaport as well as the country's capital city - located approx 310 mi / 500 km east of Florida USA. Port Nassau (locode BSNAS) is on New Providence Island's northeastern coast. The city has population around 275,000 and total area approx 80 mi2 (207 km2).

By berthing capacity and annual cruise shipping volumes, Nassau is currently ranked the world's 5th-largest cruise port - following Florida's PortMiami , Port Canaveral/Orlando , and Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale , and Cozumel Mexico .

In Nassau are registered most of the cruise vessels (both large and smaller-sized) as The Bahamas is the preferable flag-state for major cruise shipping companies .

Just offshore (opposite Port Nassau) is the world-famous Atlantis Paradise Island (privately-owned resort and residential property). Approx 40 mi (65 km) to the northwest of Nassau is Berry Islands' largest island - Great Harbour Cay , and the nearby-located cruise line private islands Coco Cay ( RCI-Royal Caribbean , originally named Little Stirrup Cay) and Great Stirrup Cay ( NCL-Norwegian ). Approx 5 mi (8 km) to the east is Rose Island .

The cruise port handles 4+ million cruise tourists annually. Before the COVID crisis, Nassau Cruise Port's annual passenger record was 3,859183 million (2019). This number was surpassed in 2023 when the Port handled ~4,5 million cruisers.

The Bahamas is the Americas' 3rd-richest country by GDP (USD 9,792 billion / USD 26000 per capita in 2018) and its main industry is tourism. The Bahamas is a Commonwealth (UK crown dependency) in which HM Queen Elizabeth II is the reigning monarch and head of state. Nassau City was named after William III of England (aka William of Orange, 1650-1702), from the House of Orange-Nassau (European aristocratic dynasty).

Following the 2-year pause in cruise shipping due to the Coronavirus/global health crisis, in 2022 Nassau had scheduled 1100+ ship calls and handled a total of 3,212603 million tourists. In 2023, the Port had booked a total of 1260 cruise ship berthings (eventually received 1210 calls), with expected ~4,2 million tourists (the year ended with handled 4,490802 million, or +14% over the pre-COVID 2019).

Nassau Cruise Port's day record was February 27, 2023, when were handled a total of  28554 tourists from 6 vessels berthed simultaneously - Carnival Mardi Gras, Celebrity Beyond, Celebrity Reflection, MSC Meraviglia, Harmony OTS, and Wonder OTS. On March 12, 2024, the Port received 7 ships (20,009 tourists).

The port city is a unique mixture of modern resorts and British colonialism heritage, with numerous historical sites and amazing beaches, the most popular of which are Junkanoo Beach, Cabbage Beach, and Cable Beach. In close proximity to the cruise port are also Saunders Beach, Love Beach, and Jaws Beach.

Boat tours from Nassau to Pearl Island (~8 mi / 13 km), Blue Lagoon Island (7 mi / 11 km) and Balmoral Island (6 mi / 10 km) are day excursion packages (US$80-110 pp) inclusive of roundtrip transportation, lunch, segway/walking tour, watersport activities (30-min guided snorkeling tour, seakayaks, paddleboards, trampolines, hammocks, beach chairs, umbrellas, water mats, showers, restrooms).

Close to the cruise terminal are several hotels and resorts (with day pass access), the largest of which are Margaritaville Beach Resort & Waterpark (2 swimming pools, lazy river), Warwick Paradise Island Nassau (pools, tennis courts, bicycles, all food and drinks), Breezes Resort & Spa (on Cable Beach, 3 pools), RIU Palace Paradise Island (adults-only, on Cabbage Beach, 2x pools, buffet food, poolside BBQ), Baha Mar Resort & Waterpark (24 waterslides, lazy river, infinity pool, 3x pools, outdoor casino).

The largest festival is Junkanoo - a colorful street parade of people in bright costumes dancing to the rhythm of drums, whistles and cowbells. The celebration is held on January 1, July 10 and December 26, beginning in the early morning hours (1 AM) and ending at ~10 AM.

Passenger ferries provide regularly scheduled shipping service from Nassau to the surrounding islands, and mainly to Paradise Island . Nassau's main seaport is Prince George Wharf, which also serves cruise liners. Shipping and transportation around the Family Islands is primarily by mailboats homeported at Potters Cay. Arawak Port Department serves cargo shipping. High-speed ferries to Exuma, Harbour Island and Spanish Wells are available daily.

Downtown Nassau is just within 10 min walking distance. The city's main shopping street (Bay Street) is a block from the cruise terminal. To reach it, you have to pass Festival Place Welcome Center. The building offers a lot of services for tourists like information and brochures. There a lot of possibilities for shore excursions, offered by the cruise ship companies or organized by your own.

In late-February 2019, a 3-party consortium won the bidding for redevelopment and management of Prince George Wharf and the cruise port's related areas. By this project (budgeted USD 250M), the number of docking berths will be increased (from the current 6 to 8), also will be constructed a new passenger terminal (building) with an adjacent leisure complex (entertainment area/amphitheater, retail shopping, bars and restaurants). The new cruise terminal will be also integrated into Bay Street and downtown.

In this newly-formed consortium, Global Ports Holding PLC (subsidiary of Global Ports Holding BV / wholly-owned subsidiary of GIH-Global Investment Holdings) owns 49%, Bahamian Investment Fund owns 49%, and 2% are owned by Yes Foundation (Youth Entrepreneurial Service). In August, the consortium (Nassau Cruise Port Ltd) signed a 25-year concession deal for the Port's Prince George Wharf. Operations officially started on October 9, 2019. The Consortium invested ~USD 300 million (EUR 271M / GBP 240M) in expanding the cruise port's capacity and enhancing the passenger terminal and downtown touring experience. The project was announced in March 2020, approved in April 2021 and completed in 2023 (opened on May 27th). Construction works started in July 2021. The expected annual revenues are in the range USD 35-40 million.

In the period May 4-15, 2020, Nassau Cruise Port raised USD 130+ million through private bonds offered to private investors and stakeholders. The money was for the cruise port's redevelopment project planned in 3 phases:

• Phase 1 - demolition of the old buildings and structures
• Phase 2 - completion of marine works - including berth expansion, infrastructure upgrades
• Phase 3 - completion of landside works and construction of the new buildings - passenger Terminal, Plaza, Junkanoo Museum, Amphitheater, Market Place (retail shopping complex), food-beverage-entertainment venues

The 2020-raised funds are to be used in Phase 1 and Phase 2. Funds raised in 2021-Q2 (through an initial public offering via Bahamas Investment Fund) will be used for Phase 3.

In June-August 2021, for the first time, RCI-Royal Caribbean homeported here a ship ( Adventure OTS ) for 7-night roundtrips from Nassau to Cozumel Mexico , Freeport (Grand Bahama) and CocoCay .

Royal Beach Club Bahamas (Royal Caribbean) on Paradise Island

In mid-March 2020, RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd announced plans to build a second (after St Johns Antigua ) Royal Beach Club (private resort property) at Paradise Island 's western end. The complex will be exclusive (for RCI cruise tourists only) and visited as a "beach day" shore excursion option (via private tours) from Nassau.

Royal Beach Club Bahamas will be developed with premium beaches and RCI's signature beachside resort amenities and service. In February 2020, RCG purchased land from private landowners ("multiple real estate parcels"/13,5-acres/5,5-hectares) on Paradise Island's western coast, at the cost of ~USD 50 million (~EUR 42 million). Additional 7 acres/2,8 hectares were leased by The Bahamas government.

Construction works are currently scheduled to start in October 2021 and be completed by May 2023.

Royal Beach Club will have max capacity 3500 (cruisers plus staff) and will include two dining pavilions (sized 35000 ft2/3252 m2 each/ with max guest capacity 1500 each), a resort-style swimming pool (sized 26000 ft2 / 2415 m2), splash pad for children (sized 4000 ft2 / 371 m2), beach facilities (14 bars, restrooms, cabanas for rent). The facilities will be supported by a reverse osmosis plant (for water desalination), wastewater plant and waste management facility, fuel storage, storage building.

By annual passenger traffic (statistical data 2019), the Caribbean's top-10 largest airports are:

• Luis Munoz Marin Airport/aka Isla Verde ( San Juan Puerto Rico ) with ~9,5 million pax
• Punta Cana Airport ( Punta Cana Dominicana ) with ~7,2 million pax
• Jose Marti Airport ( Havana Cuba ) with 5,7+ million pax
• Sangster Airport ( Montego Bay Jamaica ) with ~4,8 million pax
• Lynden Pindling Airport (Nassau Bahamas) with ~4,1 million pax
• Las Americas Airport ( Santo Domingo Dominicana ) with ~4 million pax
• Piarco Airport ( Port-of-Spain Trinidad ) with 2,8+ million pax
• Queen Beatrix Airport ( Oranjestad Aruba ) with 2,5+ million pax
• Pointe-a-Pitre Airport ( Pointe-a-Pitre Guadeloupe ) with ~2,5 million pax
• Grantley Adams Airport ( Bridgetown Barbados ) with ~2,3 million pax

This explains why these port cities are used as seasonal turnaround ports for homeporting (roundtrip itineraries) by many major cruise companies with ship deployments in the Caribbean.

Nassau cruise terminal

Nassau Cruise Port terminal serves major passenger shipping companies as a port of call.

Most of the liners are operated by CCL-Carnival, RCI-Royal Caribbean, DCL-Disney, NCL-Norwegian, Costa, MSC.

The 2019-opened Nassau Cruise Port currently has six berths and capacity to handle the world's largest passenger ships ) plus a yacht berth (for docking of superyachts with max LOA length 700 ft/213 m), a new marina, and a new passenger terminal for water excursions and ferries .

Nassau Cruise Terminal's upgrades include a new terminal for arriving passengers, a Ground Transportation Area (for taxis and tour operators' vehicles), a hairstyling pavilion, an event space, as well as police outposts (for the Police Force and the Defence Force officers).

The Nassau Waterfront was also upgraded (USD 300 million project) and now has 60+ retail shops and venues for food and beverages, a wine bar, an art gallery, an amphitheater (capacity 3000 seats). Also new is the Educulture Junkanoo Museum And Resource Centre (managed by Junkanoo World Museum & Arts Centre Ltd).

Nassau cruise terminal is at Prince George Wharf, located on the island's northern coast.

The port has capacity to handle up to 6x cruise vessels simultaneously, including 3x of the world's largest (RCI's Oasis/Icon classes) and max daily capacity 30,000 tourists.

In December 2018, to The Bahamas government received bids for cruise terminal concession. Bids were submitted on December 7th and opened on December 11th. The three bidding entities were Providence Advisors (representing Nassau port partners), Cruise Ports International Ltd (representing Carnival Corporation , DCL-Disney , NCLH-Norwegian and RCG-Royal Caribbean Group ) and Global Ports Holding (the world's largest cruiseport operator).

Nassau Cruise Port upgrades under Global Ports Holding

The cruise port concession bid won a consortium part of which is Global Ports Holding PLC (subsidiary of Global Ports Holding BV / wholly-owned subsidiary of GIH-Global Investment Holdings).

Currently, Nassau Cruise Port Ltd is owned 49% by Global Ports Holding, 49% by the Bahamian Investment Fund and the remaining 2% are owned by the Yes Foundation (Youth Entrepreneurial Service).

In August 2019, Nassau Cruise Port Ltd signed a 25-year concession deal for the Prince George Wharf, starting on October 9, 2019.

By the concession deal, the Consortium invested ~USD 300 million (EUR 271M / GBP 240M) in expanding the cruise port's capacity and enhancing the passenger terminal as well as the downtown touring experience.

The development project was announced in March 2020, approved in April 2021 and was completed in 2023. The facility was officially opened on May 27th.

Construction works started in July 2021.

The project's Phase I included the extension of the docking pier, building two new marinas (yacht berthing facilities) and also upgrading the existing structures.

The project's Phase II included constructing new venues - a museum, a passenger terminal, a 3500-seat amphitheater, a living coral exhibit, as well as several venues for dining, retail shopping (including locally-made merchandise) and live entertainment.

Nassau Cruise Port's expected annual revenues are in the range USD 35-40 million.

Nassau tours, shore excursions, hotels

City tours and shore excursions.

In July 2021 was officially opened Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau. Day passes cost US$115 (adults), US$45 (kids 3-12), US$0 (kids under 3). Day passes are inclusive of Water Park fee, US$25 credit (food and beverages), Wi-Fi (unlimited), beach access (chairs).

Festival Place: only a minute walk from Nassau cruise port terminal. You can buy ”truly authentic” Bahamian goods.

Educulture Museum: 10 minutes away from the terminal by taxi (it will cost you around six dollars). It is dedicated to the Junkanoo parade (Mardi Gras resembling). There is an admission, address: 31 West St.

Fort Fincastle: 5 minutes away from Nassau cruise port terminal by taxi (estimated cost is four dollars). The fort dates from the 18th century. It is tiny, hilltop located and served for pirate invasions watch. There is an admission.

Potter’s Cay: 8 minutes from the terminal by taxi (around five dollars), under the Paradise Island Bridge you have to try the seafood shacks.

Crazy Johnny’s: 8 minutes from Nassau cruise port terminal by taxi. It is a popular old rock and roll night club with karaoke and live performances of local bands. A beer will cost you five dollars.

Doongalik Studios Art Gallery: 10 minutes from the terminal by taxi. Great exhibitions housed in a gorgeous old residence located in a beautiful garden.

Sandy Toes: you will have to take a taxi (eight minutes) to reach the ferry terminal and then you will need forty more minutes by a boat. The private Rose Island’s beach offers possibilities for snorkeling and kayaking.

John Watling’s Rum Distillery in Nassau was established over 200 years ago. It takes 20-25 min taxi ride (USD 10) and includes climbing a large hill. Upon arrival guests are greeted with a pina colada sample. Follows a 10-15 min grounds tour which ends up in the gift shop. The tour of the property is free of charge. There is a good bar where guests can sample 3 types of rum or order the sampled in the begining pina colada.

Graycliff Hotel is not very large and offer day passes (around USD 100 per person). The hotel has several dining rooms where guests can order the hotel's famous pizzas (around USD 20). Near is the Grayliff Chocolate factory offering free samples in its gift shop.

Queen's Staircase was carved by slaves in the end of the 18th century and has a total of 66 steps. The area is shaded, and free of charge.

Baha Mar Resort was inaugurated in 2017 and is located on Cable Beach. At the resoty guests can enjoy gambling, premium shopping, visit bars and explore the property.

Junkanno Beach is public and at short walking distance from the cruise port. There are cheap drinks and clean restrooms, as well as free Wi-Fi.

Next are listed the most popular Carnival Cruise Lines tours in Nassau, with USD prices per adult:

• Ardastra Gardens and Zoo ($50)
• Atlantis Resort ($120)
• catamaran and snorkeling ($60)
• kayaking ($60)
• jeep tour ($60)
• parasailing ($90)
• historical tours ($45)
• scuba diving tour ($130)

Royal Caribbean offers day excursions to Pearl Island (5 hours each) themed as "Beach Escape", "Beach Escape & Snorkel" and "VIP Cabana for 2". Prices (US$90-110 pp for the beach tours) are inclusive of 30-minute guided snorkeling tour. The VIP Cabana costs US$480 (for two persons).

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Nassau cruise port: A guide to your day in the Bahamas

Cruising and the Bahamas have gone hand in hand since modern cruising began in the 1970s. The first itineraries focused on three- and four-night Bahamas sailings from Miami. Today, seven-night and longer Caribbean itineraries often include a port call in Nassau.

The Bahamas is one of the industry's leading cruise port destinations, with the capital city of Nassau being one of the world's busiest ports of call.

Made up of 700 islands spread across 100,000 square miles of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas boasts some of the Caribbean's most beautiful, clear blue water, white and pink sand beaches, warm temperatures and attractions galore. Nassau is more than a cruise port on the 112-mile-long island of New Providence. It is also a vibrant metropolis filled with lots of diversions.

In the north, Paradise Island has large hotels and all-inclusive resorts that offer day packages for cruise visitors, providing access to premium golf (at the Baha Mar resort), casino gaming (at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas) and restaurants, shops and nightlife.

Not surprisingly, Nassau is a staple port of call for several cruise lines, including Azamara , Carnival Cruise Line , Celebrity Cruises , Disney Cruise Line , Holland America , MSC Cruises , Norwegian Cruise Line , Oceania Cruises , Princess Cruises , Regent Seven Seas Cruises , Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages .

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According to the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, in 2024, the Bahamas is expected to host 5.6 million cruise passengers. This figure exceeds the 5.4 million the port hosted in prepandemic 2019. Nassau's cruise port capacity increased from 20,000 passengers per day to more than 30,000 in May 2023, thanks to a $300 million renovation. The project expanded and revitalized the Prince George Wharf port and added a new berth, allowing it to accommodate six ships per day.

The Nassau cruise port now features a streamlined modern arrivals plaza that provides a smooth entry and exit. A new Nassau cruise excursion shop lets guests book everything from taxis to Atlantis tours in one spot. New attractions like the Museum of Junkanoo, more shops, restaurants and bars and an expansion of the iconic Straw Market provide a bevy of things to do at the Nassau cruise port. While the expanded port means more passengers in Nassau, the arrivals plaza and surrounding area are well-laid-out, spreading out crowds and creating a less frenetic atmosphere.

3 things TPG loves about Nassau

• "Sun and fun" activities
• Historic and cultural attractions
• Distinctive cuisine

What we could do without

Nassau is on an island within a vast archipelago. Many products are necessarily imported, which means prices, including meals at restaurants, can be high. Nassau can also feel a bit "touristy" at times, as the Nassau Cruise Port at Prince George Wharf can host as many as six large cruise ships at once. On busy days, cruise travelers are ubiquitous around the downtown area. As with any busy destination, travelers should stay alert and be aware of their surroundings.

Nassau Cruise Port fast facts

Nassau is extremely popular as a warm-weather getaway destination that's closer to the U.S. Atlantic Coast than most Caribbean basin countries. As a plus, while technically not located in the Caribbean, Nassau and the Bahamas offer the same splendid sunny skies, brilliant azure waters and amazing culture and traditions.

On the small island of New Providence, Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas. The port is normally a bustling affair as disembarking guests walk from the pier to Bay Street, parallel to the water. The downtown shopping area is where you'll find tour guides and Jet Ski, beach and watersports excursion operators, taxis for hire, scooter rentals, craft and souvenir shops and hair braiders.

Nassau's nearby Paradise Island district offers beaches, restaurants and shops, as well as the Atlantis megaresort, which is among several properties offering day packages for cruisers seeking a daylong all-inclusive experience. The good news is that, with a little preparation, it will be easy to find the right Nassau activity to fit your personal vacation style.

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Arrival details

Cruise ships visiting Nassau dock at the Nassau Cruise Port at Prince George Wharf, which is a short walking distance from Bay Street and the downtown district. Passengers who are booked on cruise line excursions will find providers staged in areas leading from the dock. Private operators, including those who booked tours with guests separate from the cruise line, will be found beyond the first group.

You can book taxis and tours upon disembarking at a clearly marked kiosk. If your ship is docked at one of the farther berths, it can be a long walk from your ship to the port exit. The port provides shuttles to the terminal building for passengers with mobility issues.

Time zone: The Bahamas operates on Eastern Standard Time.

Language: English is the official language.

Currency: The Bahamian dollar is equivalent to the U.S. dollar. Both are widely accepted and generally, it's not necessary to exchange money. If you want to exchange money, you can do so aboard your ship, although you can usually obtain a better rate at a local bank or ATM. Several banks are on Parliament Street, a short walk from the Nassau cruise terminal. Numerous ATMs are also around downtown.

Top things to do in Nassau Cruise Port

Beach lovers and travelers who enjoy water sports, diving or snorkeling will find a wide variety of excursions and activities to suit their tastes. Nassau is also a robust shopping and dining scene. Visitors should definitely explore the area's rich history. You can book excursions through your cruise line or independently.

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Popular Nassau excursions

Water sports.

Nassau offers a multitude of activities focused around the area's fantastic waters and natural environment. Just about every water sport is available to Nassau visitors via cruise ship excursions, including sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing and encounters with sea lions, dolphins, stingrays and even swimming pigs.

Other cruise ship tours feature glass-bottom and jet boat excursions, catamaran sailings paired with reef snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and exclusive beach days with private cabanas.

While the luxurious Grand Hyatt Baha Mar on Nassau's Cable Beach does not offer day passes, nonguests can play in the casino, visit the property's restaurants, bars and shops, book a spa treatment and play golf here.

ResortPass offers day passes to the Baha Bay Waterpark (at the swanky Baha Mar complex where the Grand Hyatt is located) for $146 (per adult) and $60 (per child) and includes raft rides, drop slides, free-fall slides, a wave pool, an action river, a surf simulator and the Caribbean's only water-coaster. You can also chill at one of the infinity pools at the park, with access to a bar and restaurant. The pass does not provide access to any other parts of the resort, however.

It also sells a day pass to the British Colonial Nassau (formerly a Hilton), which recently reopened after a total renovation, for $90 per adult and $45 per child. The pass includes access to the outdoor heated pool, the kids pool, beach lounge chairs, towel service and a 10% discount on food and drinks.

Nassau's nearby private islands offer a premium beach experience within a 15- to 20-minute ferry ride. Most cruise lines offer shore excursions to Blue Lagoon Island, but travelers can also book a visit through a travel advisor or on their own online. The excursion is popular and often sells out, so reserve early in your voyage or prior to your cruise date.

At Blue Lagoon, cruisers can swim in a calm lagoon, enjoy kayaking, water-biking or snorkeling tours, play with water toys like floats and inner tubes or simply relax in a beach hammock under coconut palms. Blue Lagoon offers a gift shop, changing rooms, restrooms and shower facilities.

Balmoral Island, Pearl Island and Sandy Toes also offer private island experiences near Nassau.

Cruise travelers whose ships arrive early in Nassau may want to take the approximately one-hour drive to Stuart's Cove, where they can experience snorkeling, diving and swimming with sharks.

Historic sites

Nassau's history is closely tied to the Caribbean pirate era of the 17th and 18th centuries. The town served as a pirate sanctuary until 1718 when British Governor Woodes Rogers expelled the buccaneers. Today, the downtown district offers 20 square blocks featuring architecture and monuments dating to this compelling era, most within walking distance of the cruise pier.

As a result, visitors can take a DIY approach to exploring Nassau or book a cruise ship excursion highlighting historic forts, Bahamian cuisine, "land and sea" programs, private island experiences and even Junkanoo-style music and dancing.

Historic sites near Prince George Wharf include Parliament Square, which hosts the House of Assembly, the Senate Building and the Supreme Court of the Bahamas in pink neo-Georgian buildings. A statue of Queen Victoria erected in the early 1900s also stands at the site.

Bahamian culture was also shaped by Africans who arrived in the territory as slaves from Sierra Leone and other West African nations. Others traveled to the Bahamas directly from Africa, Bermuda and Haiti — either enslaved by ex-British loyalists from Georgia and South Carolina or former soldiers who won their freedom fighting for the British during the American Revolutionary War.

Several historic sites around Nassau recognize this influence, including Adelaide, Fox Hill and Gambier. Liberated Africans settled these three historic villages in the 1800s and still maintain their African heritage. Cultural and sightseeing tours to these villages are available. Nassau's Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation features a permanent exhibit on the African experience in the Bahamas.

Don't miss the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas. Housed in the lovely 1860s-era Villa Doyle, the museum showcases historic and contemporary Bahamian art throughout its four gallery spaces.

Best beaches near the Nassau Cruise Port

There's no shortage of great beaches in and around Nassau. In addition to the nearby private island beach experiences, several local beaches are within walking or short driving distance.

Junkanoo Beach

Junkanoo Beach is about a 15-minute walk from the cruise port, offering travelers an inexpensive and convenient way to enjoy some sun and fun. You can normally see your cruise ship from the nearby beach, and vendors dotting the beach sell buckets of ice-cold Kalik and Sands beer (the local favorites). Don't forget to bring your towel; chairs are available for rent from vendors. Some will package a bucket of beer with chairs and an umbrella.

Cabbage Beach

Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island is a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride from Nassau, just over the bridge that spans the islands. Though beautiful, the waters are sometimes rough, and the beach does not offer many amenities. However, locals parade up and down the beach, offering chairs for rent and beverages for sale.

Cable Beach

Cable Beach is about a 20-minute drive from Prince George's Wharf. Get there via local taxi or a cheaper alternative, the No.10 bus, which charges around $1.25 per person. The 2.5-mile-long beach is often described as Nassau's best, but it's one of hundreds across the Bahamas distinguished by bleach-white sands and remarkably clear blue waters. Cable Beach is home to several top Nassau resorts like Sandals Royal Bahamian and Margaritaville Beach Resort, which offer a full array of watersports activities. Cruise passengers can purchase day passes to enjoy resort amenities. Day passes for Sandals are $340 per person; Margaritaville at Sea day passes cost $110 (for adults) and $55 (for guests age 12 and under).

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Other top Nassau beaches

Montague Beach is situated east of the Paradise Island Bridge and is home to a historic fort constructed in the 18th century. The beach promenade is a popular hangout on weekends and public holidays, with vendors offering delicious local food and drinks. The beach is also a preferred spot for wading and picnicking.

Delaporte Beach is west of Cable Beach, near the former plantation village of Delaporte. East of Nassau lies Saunders Beach, which is also popular with visitors and locals.

The beach at Goodman's Bay features recreational facilities for children and is popular among joggers and exercise enthusiasts. A small bridge connects Sandyport Beach to the Venice-like Sandyport resort development near Cable Beach.

How to get around on your own

On foot: Many of Nassau's historic sites and the Bay Street retail district are within walking distance of the cruise ship pier and the downtown area, and one of the most popular things to do is stroll around here. Bay Street is lined with shops, restaurants and bars, and cruisers who are so inclined can spend the day strolling the area. Just put on your sneakers, disembark your ship, take a few steps and start exploring.

By taxi: You can book a taxi at the arrivals area from a marked kiosk. Taxis are not metered, so always negotiate the fare before entering the vehicle.

By bus: Nassau's public buses are known as jitneys and offer a thrifty and convenient alternative to car rentals or taxis. The jitneys cost around $1.25 per person and stop at popular spots, including Cable Beach (see below).

Other transportation: There are also ferries to nearby attractions, and it's also possible to rent a car or motor scooter.

Nassau restaurants near the cruise port

True to its Caribbean traditions, the Bahamas' indigenous cuisine combines flavorful spices with fresh tropical fruit and seafood. Whether found at a lively outdoor market or gourmet restaurant, Bahamian gastronomy is filled with island flavor.

Visitors will find a variety of spots serving local favorites like conch fritters, bite-sized flakes of conch meat fried in batter seasoned with goat pepper, hot sauce and sea salt, plus common Bahamian vegetables. This Bahamian treat is the territory's undisputed favorite dish. Other traditional dishes worth trying include peas and rice (deep brown pigeon peas and white long-grain rice seasoned with tomatoes, onions, thyme, tomato paste, goat pepper and salted pork) and Johnny cakes, a dense and slightly sweet cake-like bread often served at breakfast.

A handful of Nassau food experiences — from casual to upscale — await visitors. For example, the Potter's Cay conch shacks are beneath the high-arching bridge that connects Nassau to Paradise Island. Adjacent to lively fruit markets, the brightly colored conch shacks feature nearly 40 chefs in different shacks cooking fresh conch dishes in myriad ways.

It's a great place to sample an authentic Bahamian lunch featuring the freshest conch fritters and local dishes. You can also interact with the chefs and other locals as they chat about the day's catch or argue over a game of dominoes.

Check first with a local or with a frequent Bahamas visitor (like a travel advisor) to determine which stall is the best for the day. With 25 years in the same location, McKenzie, a former conch fisherman turned restaurateur, is a local celebrity among Potter Cay purveyors, with a shack positioned as the first on the bridge's west end.

For a different Bahamas experience, head to Graycliff Hotel and Restaurant, about a 15-minute walk or a brief taxi ride from the cruise port. The restaurant is in Graycliff Hotel, a historic 18th-century mansion that was once the headquarters of a pirate, Captain John Howard Graysmith. Spend an afternoon exploring the property, which features an impressive heritage museum, chocolate-making and cigar-rolling facilities, art galleries and craft shops.

The highlight, however, may be the hotel's five-star Graycliff Restaurant, an elegant venue with a menu combining continental and Bahamian traditions. The sumptuous restaurant features four air-conditioned dining rooms and a garden dining area, with each room decorated to reflect Graycliff's origins as a private home. In keeping with its atmosphere, the "elegant casual" dress code is strictly enforced.

Nassau Cruise Port shopping

When shopping in the Bahamas, look for souvenirs like original paintings, wood carvings and craftwork and handmade garments in bright tropical colors. Nassau's Bay Street retail district is steps from the cruise ship dock, but there are a few hidden shopping spots just a short taxi ride away.

Virtually adjacent to the cruise port is Festival Place, an outdoor bazaar featuring 45 vendors selling crafts, food and drinks. It's ideal for folks seeking last-minute souvenirs and gifts just before they depart aboard their ship and for arriving passengers in search of shopping close to the port.

Once an open-air affair, Nassau's long-running Straw Market has been expanded into the new cruise port terminal. Its brightly hued stalls feature Bahamian gifts, crafts, souvenirs and unique Bahamian-designed clothing and art. Bay Street features a proliferation of high-end, designer stores selling luxury goods, including apparel, jewelry, cosmetics and fragrances.

You can also take a taxi to reach Nassau's best-kept secrets when it comes to handcrafted, original art and crafts, plus apparel and home goods. Near the corner of Ernest Street and Okra Hill, Bahama Hand Prints offers "bold and brilliant" designs across a wide range of garments, accessories and home furnishings. The shop was established in 1966 by artists Helen Astarita and Berta Sands. All products are developed in-house and crafted by the shop's talented sewing team. Visitors are encouraged to drop in at the factory, speak with the staff and watch the printers at work.

At Craft Cottage Bahamas, you can find locally made home decor, glassware, jewelry, soaps, clothing and artwork. On the grounds of the Doongalik Studios & Art Gallery in Eastern Nassau, the charming shop and gallery feature a diverse and eclectic array of Bahamian-inspired items and emphasize traditional crafting techniques.

The facility is housed in a traditional Bahamian-style home that shares the grounds with a variety of local Bahamian artists who also use the property to work on their own art and products. The shop offers an extensive and impressive array of handcrafted jewelry, painted glass, straw bags and accessories, including homemade soaps and bath products.

Free things to do in Nassau Cruise Port

If you don't want to spend any cash when you get to the Nassau cruise port, a handful of things to do in the Bahamian capital won't cost you a dime.

Since you are in the Bahamas, take advantage of the beach, a free activity. Junkanoo Beach is just a 15-minute walk from the cruise port. Bring a towel and a book and spend the day sunbathing and swimming in the clear, turquoise water for free.

The Queen's Staircase, or "66 Steps," is framed by lush gardens and links downtown Nassau with Fort Fincastle. Ascend to the top of the staircase to reach Fort Fincastle, constructed in the late 1700s atop Bennett's Hill. From there, enjoy sweeping views of downtown Nassau, the harbor and the cruise ship dock.

Nassau's historic district and Bay Street, which is filled with more shops, are also within walking distance of the port, and looking is always free.

Bottom line

Nassau sometimes gets a bad rap as a "touristy" port of call, and cruise travelers often inundate it. However, the Bahamas' capital city is a diverse port with an impressive array of historic attractions, varied beach experiences, distinctive cuisine and extensive shopping opportunities. Nassau's Caribbean flavor, warm temperatures and beautiful natural environment have made the port a staple on cruise itineraries.

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