Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau, Bahamas · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Prince George Wharf — Berth A (East), Nassau.
Plan my port daysCaribbean cruise port in the heart of downtown Nassau with easy walking access to Bay Street and Junkanoo Beach.
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Port summary
Ships dock at Prince George Wharf in central Nassau — a fully redeveloped cruise port (reopened 2023) with up to six large ships in port at peak. Bay Street shopping, the Straw Market, Pirates of Nassau and Junkanoo Beach are within a 5–10 minute walk. Atlantis on Paradise Island is a 10-minute taxi or 5-minute water taxi ride; Cable Beach is a 15-minute taxi or jitney bus ride. Use only licensed yellow-plate taxis from the dispatch booth and pre-agree fares.
Cruise docks
Prince George Wharf — Berth A (East)
The easternmost berth at the redeveloped Nassau Cruise Port, used by Royal Caribbean and Norwegian. Closest to Festival Place and the water taxi pier for Paradise Island.
Latitude: 25.082, Longitude: -77.3425
See dock on port map →Prince George Wharf — Berth B (Central)
Central berth at Prince George Wharf, used by Carnival and MSC. Direct exit through the Junkanoo Village retail area onto Bay Street.
Latitude: 25.0817, Longitude: -77.3445
See dock on port map →Prince George Wharf — Berth C (West)
Western berth at Prince George Wharf, used by Disney and Princess. Slightly longer walk through the terminal village to Bay Street and Junkanoo Beach.
Latitude: 25.0812, Longitude: -77.3465
See dock on port map →Getting to Nassau
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
USD is universally accepted alongside BSD (1:1); carry small USD bills for taxis and tips.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedAtlantis Aquaventure water park and Paradise Island day pass
≈ 7 h · sold by 7 cruise lines
Cruise line
€200$223
Do it yourself
€200$223
Similar cost — pick on convenience
Walk five minutes from the cruise pier to the water taxi stand at Prince George Wharf — boats depart every 30 minutes from 9am, USD 7 each way (cash only on board). The 10-minute ride drops you at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal; from there it is a 15-minute signed walk to the Atlantis Adventures Tour Center outside The Coral, where you swap your day-pass confirmation for a wristband. Buy the Aquaventure day pass online at AtlantisBahamas.com — USD 195 adult / USD 95 child is the typical 2026 price and it must be pre-bought (no walk-up). Aquaventure runs 10am to 5–7pm depending on season; the Marine Habitat and beaches are open during pool hours.
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Blue Lagoon Island beach day with lagoon, aquapark and buffet lunch
≈ 6 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€130$145
Do it yourself
€120$134
Save ≈ €10Save ≈ $11 (8% off)
Take the Prince George Wharf water taxi five minutes from the cruise pier to the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal (USD 7 each way). Blue Lagoon's own ferry leaves from the same Paradise Island Ferry Terminal East Dock behind Margaritaville — you cannot board from Nassau directly. Book the Island Beach Day directly with Dolphin Encounters at USD 109 plus 10% VAT; the price already includes the round-trip ferry, buffet lunch, beach access and the inflatable aquapark. Disney, NCL, Royal Caribbean and Carnival guests are required to book through their ship rather than direct — every other line can phone the operator on +1 866 918 9932.
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Ready-made port days
14 plansNassau's Greatest Hits, All on Foot
Everything that makes Nassau Nassau — the slave-carved Queen's Staircase, the hilltop fort, a pink parliament, the pirate-era cathedral and the downtown bustle of Bay Street — in one flat-to-hilly loop that starts and ends at the gangway without spending a cent on transport.
Pirates, Forts & Free Rum
Nassau was the pirate capital of the Caribbean — Blackbeard's own base. This half-day loops through the interactive pirate museum, the massive hilltop Fort Charlotte with its dungeons and moat, and finishes with a complimentary rum tour and cocktail at John Watling's Distillery in a gorgeous colonial estate.
Junkanoo Beach & the Straw Market for Free
The simplest, cheapest, best short day in Nassau: a fifteen-minute walk to a white-sand public beach with turquoise water, then a haggle through the Straw Market and a cold Kalik on the waterfront — all without opening your wallet for transport or entry fees.
Cable Beach by the $1.25 Bus
Two and a half miles of powdery white sand, crystalline water and Baha Mar's glittering resort strip — reached for the price of a jitney fare. Nassau's best long beach day without the resort-pass price tag.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Nassau?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Nassau, Bahamas. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Nassau?
- Yes. Nassau is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Nassau centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Taxi, Ferry, Local bus, Shuttle bus. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Nassau?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Nassau independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Nassau and are cards accepted?
- Nassau uses the Bahamian Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Nassau cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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