If you’re looking for the best Nassau, Bahamas Excursions to do on a cruise stop that involve a lot more variety in terms of culture, history and food when visiting this popular destination then keep reading for some of the best things to do in Nassau, Bahamas.
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Best Nassau Bahamas Excursions On A Cruise Stop
The newly renovated Nassau Cruise port offers a cultural, commercial and entertainment hub with Bahamian vendors who create their own authentically Bahamian products such as Vida Cayo, Bahari, Haus of Assembly, Bahama Hand Prints and more.
Historical sites within walking distance of the Nassau cruise port include some of the following:
- Straw Market
- Queen’s Staircase
- Pompey Museum
- Pirates of Nassau
- Rawson Square/House of Parliament
If you’re an avid art lover, here are a few places that show at exhibitions by local Bahamian artists:
Junkanoo is the heartbeat of The Bahamas and several parades are held during the year particularly on Boxing Day and New Years Day. To learn more about this cultural mainstay you can visit:
Located on the “Top Of The Hill” on West Hill Street are a few cultural/historical institutions such as distilleries, museums, restaurants, chocolatiers and more.
- John Watling Distillery
- Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant
- Graycliff Cigar Company
- Graycliff Chocolatier
- Bahama Barrels
- Tru Bahamian Food Tours
Day Tours
Here’s some suggested tours that offer a combination of sun, sand, sea, food, culture and more authentic to Bahamian culture…as well as reviews from visitors.
- ATV Tours
- Bite of Nassau Food Tour
- Jeep Tours
- Swimming With Pigs
- Exuma Day Trip
- WaterSports
- Walking Tour
Day Passes
If in search for a little R&R, drinks poolside & activities away from the ship; the following hotels offer day passes and/or have water parks for adults/kids.
- Margaritaville
- British Colonial Nassau (walk-in early and ask for day passes because they are limited)
- GrayCliff Hotel & Restaurant
- Atlantis/AquaVenture
- Baha Mar/Baha Bay
Boat Tours/Outer Islands
There are a few boat tours/operators that will take you to neighboring private islands when visiting Nassau, Bahamas.
- Pearl Island
- Blue Lagoon
- Oasis Ocean 7
- Powerboat Adventures
- Black Coral Charters
- Cae Concierge
- Cotton Candy Bahamas
- Flying Cloud 9 Catamaran
Not wanting to venture out too far, a 10-15 minute walk from the cruise port will lead you through downtown Nassau down to Junkanoo Beach. You can also venture further down that strip and get some authentically Bahamian food from Arawak Cay/Fish Fry.
For more beaches check out this list of 15 beaches to visit when you’re in Nassau, Bahamas. If you’re looking for individualized itineraries for Nassau, click here.
