An easy wander
Browse downtown and the Straw Market, then pause for something locally made.
The Bahamas · The Bahamas
Nassau
Pastel storefronts, the lively Straw Market and the scent of Bahamian cooking make Nassau much more than a beach stop.
Where you arrive
You arrive at Nassau’s cruise port beside downtown. Bay Street and the Straw Market are natural starting points; Paradise Island is a separate trip across the harbour.
Find your pace
Three ways to spend your day
A taste of the Bahamas
Make Arawak Cay’s Fish Fry part of your day and try Bahamian flavours.
A beach escape
Choose a beach or a booked day pass, checking what access, transport and facilities are included.
Before you head ashore
Allow time for traffic on the return from Paradise Island or a beach. Agree taxi arrangements before setting off; keep the ship’s all-aboard time handy.
Your berth, tender arrangements and available excursions can vary by sailing. Check the onboard programme, keep the ship’s emergency contact with you and plan to return before the published all-aboard time.
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Guide checked October 4, 2026. Photos may show a destination highlight rather than the arrival point. Images displayed cropped to fit.