The Bahamas / PORT GUIDE 01
A day in Nassau.
An easy introduction to a day ashore: a downtown waterfront, market browsing and a beach you can combine with a short city wander.
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GET YOUR BEARINGS
From ship to shore.
Where you arrive
Nassau Cruise Port opens into downtown Nassau. Its Arrivals Plaza has a taxi stand; walking is an option for a compact downtown day.
Getting around
Choose a walking loop for downtown or arrange a taxi for a farther stop. Confirm the fare and return pickup before setting off.
Make time for
Junkanoo Beach is near the cruise port, with food and drink options nearby. The tourism board places it about half a mile from the port; allow extra time for the pier and your walking pace.
THREE WAYS TO SPEND THE DAY
Find your pace.
A little sand, a little Nassau
Junkanoo Beach · A casual lunch
Walk · Sample outing
See if it fits my day ↗Downtown at your own pace
Downtown Nassau · Market browsing · A Bahamian lunch
Walk · Sample outing
See if it fits my day ↗The longer coastal wander
Downtown walking loop · Junkanoo Beach · Lunch and a rest
Walk · Sample outing
See if it fits my day ↗Go straight to the source.
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