Nassau, Bahamas (scroll down for cruise itineraries)

Introduction

Nassau is the capital and largest city of Bahamas. A popular tourist destination, Nassau is a favorite cruise port and offers visitors a stunning mix of architecture, white sand beaches and entertaining nightlife. The downtown area of the city is the hub for all tourist attractions, walking tours and gift purchasing; visitors will find no end to the scenic wonders of this historical but ultra-modern metropolis.

Where the Ship Docks

Cruise ships arriving in Nassau generally dock at the Prince George Wharf, directly in front of the downtown area. Nearby Rawson Square and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism are excellent starting points for walking tours and getting acclimated to the bustling activity in the city. A great number of shops in this district have brochures and street maps available for visitors, printed in English and in other languages. Festival Place is the exit point at the port for those arriving by ship and here visitors will find internet cafes, call booths, currency exchange centers and a number of local tour companies offering day trip packages.

What to See and Do

The Bay Street thoroughfare and Woodes Rogers Walk are the two busiest streets near the waterfront, and tourists can take in the Pirates of Nassau Museum or visit the historical Vendue House and Christ Church Cathedral. The famous Straw Market is a magnetic draw for tourists; the original facility was burned to the ground in 2001 and a new construction site is underway, but the activities continue at present on the waterfront side of Woodes Rogers Walk. At the Straw Market everything a visitor could hope to purchase as memorabilia can be found. The Ardastra Gardens are famous for their drill formation flamingo parades, and the 18th century Balcony House, the oldest wooden structure in Nassau, is the perfect place for panoramic views and photo opportunities. Blue Lagoon Island has dolphin shows and stunning beaches. Fort Charlotte is an amazing tour that includes a visit to the old dungeons and breathtaking views of the harbor.

Eating/Drinking

Nassau has a truly international flair when it comes to either casual or fine dining. Near the waterfront one can find a huge number of open air restaurants as well as smaller outdoor establishments that serve up snacks and cocktails. Barbeque beef, pork and chicken are local favorites, but a number of restaurants specialize in European continental cuisine. At night there is no shortage of watering holes; these taverns and nightclubs are open very late in Nassau.

Getting Around

Nassau has what are called Jitney buses, which run on a regular schedule between Paradise Island, Cable Beach and the downtown area. Taxis can be hailed at any street corner, and a number of rental car agencies operate in the city; visitors should remember that driving in the Bahamas is on the left side of the road. Most of the major tourist attractions in the city itself are within walking distance of the cruise docks.

Miscellaneous But Important

The official currency in Nassau is the Bahamian dollar, which is valued as much as the US dollar. Visitors can make change on board ship or at a number of locations in the port area. You can, however, use both US and Bahamian dollars for your shopping. Unless a cell phone is used, calling internationally from a public telephone requires the purchase of a local BATELCO card. Although English is the most common language spoken in the Bahamas, many of the locals speak some French and/or Spanish. Should you need to use the Internet, there are a number of cyber cafes in downtown area that you can utilize.

Cruise ships docked in Nassau port.

Here is the Christ Church Cathedral - one of the historical places in Nassau.

The beautiful white sand beaches, one of the most popular places for cruise travelers.

This is the Balcony House from the 18th century. Perhaps the most popular place to take a picture in Nassau.

Cruises to Nassau, Bahamas

5 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Norfolk, VA

Ship:	Carnival Glory
Departure:	Norfolk, VA
Arrival:	Norfolk, VA
Duration:	5 Nights
Ports:	Norfolk, Virginia; Nassau, Bahamas; Freeport, Bahamas; Norfolk, Virginia

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 26, 2013	$599	$779	N/A	N/A
October 13, 2013	$479	$579	$709	$1,059
October 20, 2013	$459	$579	$659	$959
October 25, 2013	$479	$579	$699	$1,009

7 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Baltimore, MD

Ship:	Carnival Pride
Departure:	Baltimore, MD
Arrival:	Baltimore, MD
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	Baltimore, Maryland; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Freeport, Bahamas; Baltimore, Maryland

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 26, 2013	$749	$769	N/A	N/A
June 9, 2013	$904	$949	$999	$2,119
June 23, 2013	$899	$1,009	$1,134	$1,744
July 7, 2013	$844	$964	$1,024	$1,344
July 21, 2013	$844	$944	$1,054	$1,339
July 28, 2013	$869	N/A	$1,079	$1,519
August 4, 2013	$939	$1,009	$1,079	$1,609
August 18, 2013	$619	$669	$669	$1,079
September 1, 2013	$579	$639	$699	$1,209
September 15, 2013	$589	$629	$649	$1,199

7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise From Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Ship:	Allure of the Seas
Departure:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Arrival:	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Duration:	7 Nights
Ports:	Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, USA; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 26, 2013	$829	$1,219	$1,529	$2,249
June 9, 2013	$1,149	$1,249	$1,249	$3,099
June 23, 2013	$1,199	$1,549	$1,549	$3,499
July 7, 2013	$949	$1,299	$1,249	$2,049
July 21, 2013	$1,049	$1,449	$1,449	$3,049
August 4, 2013	$1,579	$1,799	$1,599	$3,129
August 18, 2013	$1,499	$1,549	$1,559	$2,599
September 1, 2013	$949	$1,149	$1,049	$1,949
September 15, 2013	$899	$1,099	$1,099	$1,949
September 29, 2013	$849	$999	$899	$2,049

4 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Orlando, FL

Ship:	Carnival Sensation
Departure:	Orlando, FL
Arrival:	Orlando, FL
Duration:	4 Nights
Ports:	Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; Freeport, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 26, 2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	$839
June 2, 2013	$469	$509	$739	$879
June 9, 2013	N/A	N/A	N/A	$1,109
June 16, 2013	$489	$519	$739	$899
June 23, 2013	$479	$519	$759	$899
June 30, 2013	$479	$519	$759	$899
July 7, 2013	$479	$529	$799	$899
July 14, 2013	$479	$529	$799	$899
July 21, 2013	$489	$529	$779	$899
July 28, 2013	$299	$329	$549	$719

4 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Orlando, FL

Ship:	Enchantment of the Seas
Departure:	Orlando, FL
Arrival:	Orlando, FL
Duration:	4 Nights
Ports:	Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida; CocoCay, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Cruising; Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 27, 2013	$369	N/A	N/A	$1,209
June 3, 2013	$349	$409	$659	$859
June 10, 2013	$329	$409	$979	$1,029
June 17, 2013	$429	$459	$939	$939
June 24, 2013	$379	$459	$969	$1,029
July 1, 2013	$459	$509	$959	$1,019
July 8, 2013	$519	$599	$979	$1,019
July 15, 2013	$489	$569	$949	$989
July 22, 2013	$489	$569	$879	$959
July 29, 2013	$489	$569	$889	$989

5 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Miami, FL

Ship:	Carnival Victory
Departure:	Miami, FL
Arrival:	Miami, FL
Duration:	5 Nights
Ports:	Miami, Florida; Grand Turk Island; Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Miami, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 27, 2013	$479	N/A	N/A	N/A
June 10, 2013	$629	N/A	N/A	N/A
June 24, 2013	$629	N/A	$819	$1,239
July 8, 2013	$604	$664	$774	$1,239
July 22, 2013	$604	$714	$834	$1,239
August 5, 2013	$329	$439	$539	$1,044
August 19, 2013	$289	$399	$499	$874
September 2, 2013	$379	$449	$559	$829
September 16, 2013	$379	$429	$559	$829
September 30, 2013	$369	$439	$549	$819

4 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Miami, FL

Ship:	Norwegian Sky
Departure:	Miami, FL
Arrival:	Miami, FL
Duration:	4 Nights
Ports:	Miami, Florida; Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas; Nassau, Bahamas; Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Miami, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 27, 2013	$199	$299	N/A	N/A
June 10, 2013	$469	$499	$649	$929
June 17, 2013	$479	$529	$819	$1,299
June 24, 2013	$449	$499	$699	N/A
July 1, 2013	$479	$529	$699	N/A
July 8, 2013	$479	$529	$699	$1,549
July 15, 2013	$479	$529	$699	$1,249
July 22, 2013	$479	$529	$699	$1,549
July 29, 2013	$449	$479	$699	N/A
August 5, 2013	$449	$499	$679	N/A

5 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Jacksonville, FL

Ship:	Carnival Fascination
Departure:	Jacksonville, FL
Arrival:	Jacksonville, FL
Duration:	5 Nights
Ports:	Jacksonville, Florida; Key West, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Jacksonville, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 27, 2013	$549	N/A	N/A	N/A
June 10, 2013	$559	$609	$909	$1,059
June 24, 2013	$569	$619	$919	$1,059
July 8, 2013	$579	$639	$939	$1,059
July 22, 2013	$589	$629	$919	$1,059
August 5, 2013	$309	$369	$599	$769
August 19, 2013	$259	$319	$539	$629
September 2, 2013	$339	$389	$599	$679
September 16, 2013	$329	$379	$569	$649
September 30, 2013	$329	$379	$569	$649

4 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Miami, FL

Ship:	Majesty of the Seas
Departure:	Miami, FL
Arrival:	Miami, FL
Duration:	4 Nights
Ports:	Miami, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; CocoCay, Bahamas; Key West, Florida; Miami, Florida

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 27, 2013	$299	$349	N/A	$959
June 3, 2013	$499	$569	N/A	$1,109
June 10, 2013	$459	$519	N/A	$1,019
June 17, 2013	$499	$549	N/A	$1,349
June 24, 2013	$499	$549	N/A	N/A
July 1, 2013	$499	$549	N/A	$1,129
July 8, 2013	$499	$519	N/A	$1,079
July 15, 2013	$499	$559	N/A	N/A
July 22, 2013	$499	$539	N/A	$1,019
July 29, 2013	$429	$479	N/A	$899

5 Nights Bahamas Cruise From Charleston, SC

Ship:	Carnival Fantasy
Departure:	Charleston, SC
Arrival:	Charleston, SC
Duration:	5 Nights
Ports:	Charleston, South Carolina; Nassau, Bahamas; Freeport, Bahamas; Charleston, South Carolina

Departure Date	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite	Continue
May 30, 2013	N/A	$579	N/A	$1,086
June 4, 2013	$609	N/A	N/A	$1,319
June 9, 2013	$629	N/A	N/A	$1,419
June 14, 2013	$659	$699	N/A	$1,059
June 19, 2013	$639	$669	N/A	$1,359
June 24, 2013	$669	$749	N/A	$1,329
July 6, 2013	$639	$699	N/A	$1,059
July 11, 2013	$569	$639	N/A	$1,059
July 16, 2013	$619	$689	N/A	$1,059
July 21, 2013	$639	$689	N/A	$1,119

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