Nassau Cruise Port
Ships dock at the Prince George Wharf Cruise Terminal on Bay Street, right next to downtown Nassau, and up to seven can berth there at once. Most visitors walk into town from the pier, and taxis, the jitney and the water taxi are on hand for going further.
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Where ships dock
Ships dock at the Prince George Wharf Cruise Terminal, the cruise terminal for Nassau, on Bay Street in the heart of the city. Up to seven ships can dock there, adjacent to downtown Nassau. The port sits at the center of downtown on New Providence island, and Lynden Pindling International Airport is a few miles away. The terminal has free WiFi, currency exchange, shops, restaurants and immediate access to official taxis and the water taxi. U.S. dollars are accepted at 1:1 with the Bahamian dollar, so no exchange is needed. Ships usually stay about 9 hours in Nassau, and most arrive between 7 and 9 am.
Getting into town
The historic downtown is walkable, about 5 to 10 minutes on foot from the pier, and a walking tour is a pleasant way to see it. The Straw Market is about 3 minutes on foot from the dock. Rawson Square is steps from the port, facing Parliament Square across Bay Street. The historic downtown sights are mostly free and suit a visit of 2 to 3 hours.
Getting around
Visitors can hail a cab, take the jitney or board the water taxi. Taxis wait at the cruise port taxi stand in the Arrivals Plaza and can take visitors to a beach, a hotel or on a private island tour. Ride only in licensed yellow-plated taxis, and accept rides only from licensed operators on land and sea, including water taxis, jet skis and banana boats. Taxi drivers may offer rides as a personal favor or claim to be a taxi, then rob passengers. Jitney fare is paid to the driver on leaving the bus, in exact fare, with no change given. A ferry from the Ferry Terminal at the port crosses the harbour to Paradise Island with views of the city, leaving every 30 minutes. For car rental, pickup is available from the cruise port only, at the Rental Center next to the Ground Transportation sign. Blue Lagoon Island is a private island reached by ferry, about 25 minutes away. Rose Island, home to Sand Dollar Beach Resort, is a 30 minute boat ride from the cruise port.
Near the pier
The Straw Market, with handmade souvenirs and crafts by local artisans, is about 3 minutes on foot from the dock. Junkanoo Beach is the Nassau beach nearest the port. On foot, Christ Church Cathedral is about nine minutes away, Gregory's Arch on Market Street and Government House about 10 minutes, Parliament Square and the Queen's Staircase (the 66 Steps) within about 10 minutes, and Fort Fincastle about 15 minutes. The Pirates of Nassau Museum is at King and George Streets. By car, Fort Charlotte is eight minutes away (30 minutes on foot), Nassau Botanical Gardens about eight minutes (32 minutes on foot), and the Fish Fry at Arawak Cay 10 minutes (30 minutes on foot).
Questions people ask
Where do cruise ships dock in Nassau?
Ships dock at the Prince George Wharf Cruise Terminal on Bay Street, adjacent to downtown Nassau. Up to seven ships can dock there.
Can you walk from the Nassau cruise port into town?
Yes. The historic downtown is about 5 to 10 minutes on foot from the pier, and the Straw Market is about 3 minutes from the dock. Rawson Square is steps from the port.
Are taxis safe at the Nassau cruise port?
Licensed yellow-plated taxis wait at the cruise port taxi stand in the Arrivals Plaza, and the terminal has immediate access to official taxis. Ride only in licensed yellow-plated taxis, since taxi drivers may offer rides as a personal favor or claim to be a taxi and then rob passengers.