If you’re a newbie or a seasoned carnival goer and headed to Bahamas Carnival for the first time or fourth time; I know like anyone you want to know what events are happening this carnival season. Here’s a little bit of my Bahamas carnival experience in 2017:
Now, Bahamas Carnival (formerly known as Bahamas Junkanoo carnival) is one of the newer carnivals on the scene so bookmark this page as updates will be added as new information is received. Also, if you have a party/fete you want advertised.. comment or email hello@bahamianista.com to be added to the post. And if you’ve never experienced a Bahamas Carnival before, check out my recap from last year’s here. Also follow me on instagram and help me count down the days to Bahamas Carnival.
FAQ’s about Bahamas Carnival:
Road March – Saturday May 5th, 2018, held in Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas (good time to travel – Thursday to Monday)
Airport Code – NAS
Flight Prices (roundtrip estimate by airport code and city):
NYC/NJ (LGA/JFK/EWR) – $400-500 USD
ATL – $400
MIA/FLL – $250+
DC/MD (DCA/BWI)- $400
KIN (Jamaica)- $450+
POS (Trinidad) – $450-500
YTO/YYZ (Toronto)-$500+
LAX (Los Angeles)-$550+
HOTEL/ACCOMMODATIONS
Areas to search: Nassau, New Providence, Paradise Island, West Bay Street
Hotels (just a short list, does not comprise all):
Alternatives
Airbnb (starting at $99 a night – private room)
Booking.com
TRANSPORTATION
If interested, shoot me an email over at hello@bahamianista.com
**Please note, fetes that are currently selling tickets are highlighted. This is not a recommended list of fetes; just a list for informational purposes and will be updated as more and more fetes are released. Also note, that the dates and times and locations for each fete are subject to change.**
Friday April 27th, 2018
Soca Sampla
6pm – Until
Location: Bahamas Masqueraders Mas Camp
$$- Free Entry | Drink Specials All Night
Saturday April 28th, 2018
Day 1 of Survival Weekend
Glow Fete
starting at 6pm
$$ tickets starting at- VIP ($30), SKY LOUNGE ($75)
Survival Weekend Package (glow + wet fete) – VIP ($50) + SKY LOUNGE ($110)
Tickets available (in Nassau): Quality Home Centre, AirBrush Junkies, & QClub
Location: SuperClub Breezes Resort & Spa Bahamas
Kalik – Get Ready For The Road – Road March
Route – Arawak Cay to Breezes Resort
starting at 4pm
$$-FREE participation for all, Free Kalik Light Platinum Beers/Attire
Sunday April 29th, 2018
Day 2 of Survival Weekend
starting at 3PM
$$ tickets starting at- VIP ($25 USD), SKY LOUNGE ($50)
Survival Weekend Package (glow + wet fete) – VIP ($50) + SKY LOUNGE ($110)
Tickets available (in Nassau): Quality Home Centre, AirBrush Junkies, & QClub
Location: SuperClub Breezes Resort & Spa Bahamas
Thursday May 3rd, 2018
Afterglow (jouvert party)
**ONLINE TICKETS SOLD OUT**
For More Info call or whatsapp: 1 (242) 525-5236, 1 (242) 423-2353, 1 (347) 909-5514 Or 1 (868) 342-0642
9pm-3am
$$-tickets starting at $40USD
Location: Long Wharf Beach, Nassau Bahamas
Tap D Screen Thursday
$$-admission $5USD
Location: Polo’s Tiki Bar
Colourgazm(all inclusive Jouvert party)
10pm- 3am
$$-tickets starting at $60USD
Location: TBA
Friday May 4th, 2018
$$- tickets starting at 20 USD
Boarding 7:30pm on the M/V President Taylor
Location: TBA
12pm-12am
$$- tickets starting at $25 (cash bar) & $50 (all you can drink Bahamian Rum)
Location: Celebrity Status
East Bay Street
Nassau, New Providence
Bahamas
Bahamas Carnival Experience : INSOMNIA
Artists: Destra Garcia & more..
Passes start at $25 (day), $35 (VIP), $60 (weekend), $100 (vip weekend)
Buy Passes at Bahamas Locations SunCash, AirBrush Junkies, OutBack SteakHouse, Quality Home Centre, Club One Fitness, Mario’s Bowling or online here.
Location: Arawak Cay
Saturday May 5th, 2018
Carnival Day
Bahamas Carnival Experience : AMNESIA
Artists: Machel Montano & More
Passes start at $25 (day), $35 (VIP), $60 (weekend), $100 (vip weekend)
Buy Passes at Bahamas Locations SunCash, AirBrush Junkies, OutBack SteakHouse, Quality Home Centre, Club One Fitness, Mario’s Bowling or online here.
Location: Arawak Cay
Sunday May 6th, 2018
Revive Boat Ride(all inclusive breakfast)
10am-2pm
$$-tickets start at $60 USD
Location: Nassau
Potters Cay Dock
Nassau, New Providence
Suits Bahamas Floating Jouvert Cruise
1:30pm- 7pm
Boarding @ 1:30pm, Sailing @ 3:00pm
***SOLD OUT***
Boarding the SEAWIND
Location: Nassau Potter’s Cay West Dock
Coolers Allowed/No Glass Bottles (except champagne)
Lite Vibes | Open Air Day Party
IG: @litevibes
12pm-8pm, no cover, food trucks
Location : Hillside House, 25 Cumberland Street, Downtown Nassau
Bahamas Carnival Experience : UNLEASH
Artists: Skinny Fabulous & More
Passes start at $25 (day), $35 (VIP), $60 (weekend), $100 (vip weekend)
Buy Passes at Bahamas Locations SunCash, AirBrush Junkies, OutBack SteakHouse, Quality Home Centre, Club One Fitness, Mario’s Bowling or online here.
Location: Arawak Cay
Happy Planning,
Cris
Abimbola Olurin
March 4, 2018I have to try Suits!
Bahamianista
March 5, 2018Yes do it!Thanks for checking out the post Abby!
LoveJaz
April 30, 2018I appreciate all the hard work you did putting this article together.
Bahamianista
April 30, 2018Thank you Jaz! That means a lot!!