What to do at Nassau, Bahamas Port?

[paigebeverly]

We booked the Britsih Colonial Hilton Day Pass...10 minute walk from the ship...60 dollars per person and you receive a 40 dollar food and beverage credit per person. We will be on the Allure in June.

[cruiseapril]

We also like Ardastra Gardens. They have a good website.

[SMerritt]

We sail NCL - usually dock mid-morning

 

The ferry ride (about $4.00) from the port to Atlantis is fun, the ferry operators are also "tour guides" pointing out homes etc. along the way. The ferry is also a lot more relaxed than taxis.

 

We just wander Atlantas looking at the opulent shops and yachts, have some Conch Fritters at an outside bar.

 

I save Nassau to get any shopping done, gifts etc. Easy walk back to the ship from downtown.

 

Ardastra Gardens is also a short walk

[cruiserking]

Why not book a food walking tour?

 

Tru Bahamian Food Tours:

This outfit gets excellent reviews at Tripadvisor and is a combination food and culture of Nassau, Bahamas tour.

 

http://trubahamianfoodtours.com/

 

Islandz Tours

Is another company which offers food and rum tours in Nassau, nice looking website and lots of great reviews on Tripadvisor too.

 

http://islandztours.com/

 

I just booked Tru Bahamian for our stop in Nassau during our upcoming February cruise and really looking forward to it. It's great to learn the history from a local who can shed new light on this colorful port stop.

 

Jonathan

Edited January 10, 2016 by cruiserking

[LMaxwell]

John Watlings Rum distillery; free tour

Queens staircase / fort fincastle

Greystone Chocolate factory

Bahamas National Art Gallery

Get some conch fritters from a roadside stand

[T.O.cruisers]

Our recent visit to Nassau had us in port from 1:30pm until midnight. Travelling with young teens, planning our time was not easy. The first thing to do was get the girls their hair braids. We walked the market and the shops, stopped for a drink and stood in line to get back to the ship to have dinner. After dinner we took a taxi to Atlantis and were able to see the aquariums and The Dig free of charge as nobody was around to tell us we couldn't. It is apparently free in the evenings. A stroll through the casino and to see the shops led us to another set of doors where taxis were waiting to take us back to the ship.

If I have a stop in Nassau again, I think I'd just stay on board the ship. Been there three times now. It's enough.

[NMLady]

We took a sightseeing carriage ride when we were there and enjoyed it.

[NatalieWood]

We are getting a day pass from the Hilton to use their beach/pool area. It's walking distance from the ship and a good value. Google resort for the day (I think) or go to the ports of call page. Many people have done it and detail how to get it and what it includes. I want to say it's like $50 a person but includes $40 of food/drink.

[IQCruising]

We go every year on a Bahamas/Florida cruise during President's week.

 

To say you were "acosted" by a nine year-old who wanted to sing a song is disgusting and very Trump-like.

 

There is a lot to do in Nassau. Atlantis, which is expensive but a great day. You can take a local bus (which we do often) and go to Cable Beach.

 

The zoo-Ardastra Gardens--is a 15-minute walk or a quick cab ride away and very nice and informal.

 

You walk the downtown, see the straw market, visit the Queen's Stairs and a few other places like the (very small) fort.

 

Geez! Stepping off a ship in Nassau in mid-February that left from the northeast is one of the highlights. I hate getting back on and sailing away.

 

 

Totally AGREE! There is a lot to do in Nassau. Unfortunately, most cruisers - savvy and otherwise, are put off by the 'congestion' by the Terminal -aka Festival Place. Hair braiding, scooters, taxi harassment ... you name it is a pain in the back - give you that. But, once you out of the terminal area - there are many options besides the typical day in Atlantis. It all depends on what you enjoy to do!

[IQCruising]

We are getting a day pass from the Hilton to use their beach/pool area. It's walking distance from the ship and a good value. Google resort for the day (I think) or go to the ports of call page. Many people have done it and detail how to get it and what it includes. I want to say it's like $50 a person but includes $40 of food/drink.

 

 

Couldn't Agree more: GOOD value and walking distance from the terminal. Last time I checked is $60 and YES it includes a $40 credit for food.

 

One word of caution ... TOOO many cruise already know about this and space is limited so it is advisable to book ahead - http://www.resortforaday.com- or you can check IQCruising website for all info about Nassau.

Edited January 18, 2016 by IQCruising
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