What I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Nassau on a Cruise
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- Nassau in The Bahamas is one of the busiest cruise destinations on the planet with literally millions of passenger visiting each year.
Having visited quite a few times, I've gotten a pretty good feel for Nassau and what to expect. So what do I wish I knew if I was a first-time visitor? I'll let you know right now.
Are you visiting Nassau on a cruise? Here are a few articles that should help you out:
Map: How to Get to the Free Beach in Nassau (Cabbage Beach):
www.cruzely.com/guide-map-get...
Nassau: How to Make the Most of 8 Hours in Port on a Cruise:
www.cruzely.com/nassau-how-to...
30 Fun Things for Cruise Passengers to Do in Nassau:
www.cruzely.com/30-things-cru...
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I am a Bahamian, you left out a lot! The best beaches are in the west and you can get a bus to them. Also fish fry, if you continue walking down from Junkanoo beach you can't miss all the restaurants that sell local food. The best being couch salad. There is also a police station there to...🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸🇧🇸
Thanks for sharing!
My first visit got swept up very quickly into a cab van. Ended up at cabbage Beach and wow!!!! What a beautiful perfect paradise!!! Junkaroo is a landfill compared in my opinion!!!
A group of five of us took a cab from the Cab Stand at the cruise port to the Nassau Yacht Club. We expressed to the driver that we would need a pick up 3 hours later and he assured us that he'd be back for us and we let him know we'd be tipping him again. I asked if we needed his ph. # and he assured us he'd be back. NOT! We struggled to get a ride back to the ship. The streets and buildings outside of the cruise area are THIRD WORLD. It's a rundown, depressed and corrupt island and one must wonder where all the tourism revenue goes. Stick close to the ship.
Not to the local economy.
Always, next time tell the cab driver that you will pay once you get back to the ship 😂
We were there last month. Had a wonderful time collecting sea glass and hanging out on the free beach. Just walk about 10 min. further past Junkanoo as suggested. Lovely view of the lighthouse and the most electric shade of blue water you have ever seen. There is also some shopping there. Cross over to The Daily Grind on the way for friendly service, free wifi and cheap, cold beer! Never felt unsafe. Nice police presence and we really weren't bothered much at all like I had heard. I almost stayed on the ship. Glad I didn't!
I love Nassau and think the great work they've done on the new port area just makes it even better.
Was there 15 yrs ago, while it was nice to see and say we were there we also said it was some place we didn’t want to go back to. It was trashy. Looks like great improvements were made so now I would rethink going again.
We had a great time in Nassau. Going back in May during their annual carnival. The people we met were hardworking and kind. They were warm and welcoming. While at Junkanoo Beach, an American woman thought she was in Jamaica and lit up a massive joint right in front of us. The beach DJ confronted her over the PA system. He reminded her that the police station was right across the street. Our experience in Nassau was positive.
So the woman brought drugs on the ship before hand 😮
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'You will not be alone' has to be the best tip here - I'm always amazed pulling into Nassau port and seeing all of the ships - I just love it!
Been to the Bahamas before that Atlantis and renovations to the port area. Use to be a massive open air market which made you feel like you were visiting an authentic place. Now it's like walking in new York city. Prada, Gucci, tagheur, Rolex...,.etc.
But I must admit the Atlantis hotel is gorgeous. Beautiful pools and grounds. Definitely expensive.
Thanks for the tips. It’s in my bucket list to visit and see the Atlantis Resort from the cruise.
Atlantis is massive and costly. The aquarium was $250 per person, children included!
Our grands skipped the pay stuff while at Cocoa Cay and day passed to Atlantis. They ate before and had a snack there (cost). They had a great time. The Aussie Princesses are 10, 10 & 13 loved it.
For me, I remember how Atlantis began and how they totally designated the island trees and plants to add on and add on…
I remember seeing all the big cruise ships when I traveled to Nassau Bahamas. That was the first time I had ever seen a ship in person.
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Jitney buses that are only $1.50 one way with all the money I'm going to be spending on my trip, I'm hoping not to have to be pumping out extra money for a bunch of texts interested in the Jitney but Jitney but nervous at the same time. What are your thoughts
In January 2022, Nassau was the first port for our first ever cruise. And it was rainy. And we were hounded by people trying to get us to take their taxi or buy from their shop. And yes, we were offered drugs. And we walked to Junkanoo beach. And all this was before the port remodel.
And we would absolutely go again. In fact, we are in May.
I didn’t want to walk around bc constant hounding. Would not go back.
Don't forget Baja bay! Similar to Atlantis, but somewhat smaller but also cheaper
Ive seen recent reviews that many of the water rides/slides at Atlantis have been shutdown. One review said it was due to lack of water? We are going to Nassau in April, and thought about spending the day at Atlantis.
I was wondering if you had any information about this as we dont want to spend all that money to not be able to enjoy the Aqua-Adventure area.
Nassau is good to sample on a cruise than go back later and stay at a resort
Can you recommend restaurants near the port to get authentic Bahamian food? We visited Fish Fry and love it but we were looking for something closer to the port.
I’ve been to Nassau probably 5/6 times and I’ve never done an excursion. I usually just putz around town, etc. Is there a quick way to get to blue Lagoon? I’ve heard that is a musty spot.
Don't forget about the Aquarium at Atlantis. I thought it was the best part. The Waterpark was underwhelming at best
Is Nassau any worse than St. Lucia, Falmouth ,or Belize City? We have not made it there due to weather issues
Tanner, What do you feel is an appropriate tip per suitcase for the porter that takes your suitcase before getting on the ship. Thanks!! D.
I'd throw them $2 per suitcase.
we are on 3N bahamas cruise this August. we are a Filipino multiple US Visa holder. My question is in visiting nassau do we need to have a bahamas Visa
I think I’m going to stay on the ship in Nassau where it will be more enjoyable and less crowded since most passengers will be visiting the island
I booked a 90 ship walking tour. I learned a bit, especially about the Queens Staircase.
It is not Disney but real people live and work there. Mind your step, the streets and sidewalks are wonky.
Yo get a day pass to Paradise Island, you have to get it from the cruise line or be a guest of the hotel??
You can buy it online. You don’t have to be a guest of the hotel.
I never book cruises that stop here
I don't doubt you, but I have cruised the Caribbean at least once a year for over 10 years and have not once had Nassau on the itinerary.
Most cruises on Royal Caribbean but also Princess, NCL, and Carnival
I went to Nassau on a cruise once even when it wasn't on the itinerary when there was a medical emergency. It is a very visited port for Caribbean cruises.
Dont knock the hustle boys!!! They gotta get it bro! Thats thier living
I would not want to get off with 30,000 other people.
I did not feel safe in Nassau when my cruise docked there last December. When you leave the pavilion area, you'll find a boisterous crowd of locals right at the gate each hounding you to ride in their taxis. Police cars were zipping up and down the streets, sirens blaring. Tourists stick out like sore thumbs. If someone is looking to do wrong, consider yourself a target. I felt like I was in a California hood. Save yourself the risk and the trouble. Stay on the ship.
thank you
I'm not a fan of Nassau and prefer to stay on the ship instead or take a cruise that does not go there. The drinks and shopping are overpriced and some seedy local tried to pickpocket me near the port area back in 2022. Won't be back.
I totally agree I just came back off a cruise from Nassau they want yu to pay for everything even the chairs on the beach… I wanted a drink a soda an I think $3 for a soda is outrageous I don’t even pay that back in the states. It’s just best to have the excursions
I would not recommend women walk on their own/by themselves
The big turnoff with Nassau,is being asked to buy drugs. This is why I think Nassau should be avoided
You too? I thought I might have been asked just cause I was a guy walking around solo.
Like no Bodie sells drugs where y'all from and da streets pave with gold. Name me one place on earth that have no crime!
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Cool I wanna get stoned. Hopefully I can find some green.
THATS happens almost everywhere. i was at a 5 star hotel in NY last month at an exclusive all white jazz bar and a well dressed man approached me to who was selling drugs........Just say no and keep it moving simple
Went in April 2024 had zero issues we walked all around. Skip the horse carriage rides they are scammers
Dont care to go back to Nassau
It is the port that I probably would stay on the ship if I had to go there again.
LOL so as a man you felt safe. Nope not interested.
Atlantis is OVERRATED and the staff is NASTY! Did NOT enjoy Nassau at all!