4 to 5 hours ashore
Downtown on foot
- Walk Bay Street and the Straw Market.
- Climb the Queen's Staircase to Fort Fincastle.
- Swim at Junkanoo Beach, a short walk from the pier.
Rather book it? A downtown walking or food tour.
Nassau shore excursions
You step off the ship into downtown, so even short stops leave real time for beaches, boat trips, or a walk through town.
Getting ashoreShips dock at Prince George Wharf, at the edge of downtown Nassau.
Nassau port day essentials
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Which pier you're at
Nassau Cruise PortPrince George Wharf, at the edge of downtown. Bay Street shops, the Straw Market and Junkanoo Beach are all walkable.
Taxis, the Paradise Island ferry and the local jitney buses all leave from the port area.
Taxis
Taxis wait at the stand in the arrivals plaza. Agree on the fare, and whether it is per person or per car, before you leave.
| Ferry from the port, each way | $6 per person |
|---|---|
| Shared taxi, each way | about $4 per person |
| Jitney bus (then walk the bridge) | $1.50 per person |
Walking to Atlantis is about 2 miles over the bridge, with a $2 toll for walkers heading over.
Money
Bahamian dollars, worth the same as US dollars. US dollars are accepted everywhere, so there is no need to exchange money.
Language
English.
Back on board
All-aboard is usually 30 minutes before sailing; your ship's daily planner has the exact time.
Be aware
- Check the time of the last ferry back from Paradise Island before you go.
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Plan your day in Nassau
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6 to 8 hours ashore
Paradise Island
- Take the ferry from the port, about 10 minutes.
- Spend the day at Cabbage Beach, or buy a resort water park day pass.
- Check the last ferry back.
Rather book it? A water park or beach day pass with transfers.
9 hours or more
Swimming pigs
- Rose Island, with its swimming pigs, is a short boat ride away.
- Full-day speedboat trips go farther, to the Exumas.
Rather book it? A swimming pigs boat trip; match the length to your time ashore.
Times are approximate. Whatever you choose, plan to be back at the pier an hour before all-aboard. Compare tours for each idea below.
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Scout's notes on Nassau
Short port days
Downtown is walkable straight from the pier. Paradise Island beaches are a short water taxi or drive across the bridge, which makes them a good fit for limited time.
Long port days
Boat trips to nearby cays and islands, snorkel and sailing tours, and full beach days all fit comfortably on a typical Nassau stop.
Getting back on time
Because the pier is downtown, timing is rarely tight here. The main thing to watch is the boat schedule on any island trip, since you can't leave early if the boat doesn't.
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