Explore on your own rating
You walk straight from the ship into downtown, and the closest public beach is about a 10–15 minute walk.
Where ships dock
- Prince George Wharf (Nassau Cruise Port, redeveloped and reopened in 2023)
Getting to town
Bay Street is right outside the terminal, about a 5-minute walk through Festival Place.
Walk to downtown. Licensed taxis (yellow plates) from the dispatch area. A water taxi to Paradise Island runs from near the port; reported fares are about $4–$7 per person. Jitney (local bus) #10 to Cable Beach, reported fare $1.25.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- Bay Street and the Straw Market
- Parliament Square
- Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle (about a 12–18 minute walk, partly uphill)
- Pirates of Nassau museum
Beaches
- Junkanoo Beach: about 0.5–0.7 miles west, a 10–15 minute walk; free entry, chair rentals extra
- Cable Beach: taxi or jitney
- Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island: taxi or water taxi; public access sections
Safety & tips
- Use only licensed taxis and agree on the fare first.
- Several ships can be in port at once, so downtown can get crowded.
- Check the current U.S. State Department travel advisory for The Bahamas.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
Downtown is close, but security lines at the terminal can be long when several ships are in port. Be back 30–45 minutes before all-aboard.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.