Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau, Bahamas · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Prince George Wharf — Berth A (East), Nassau.
Caribbean cruise port in the heart of downtown Nassau with easy walking access to Bay Street and Junkanoo Beach.
At a glance
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
Bay Street begins at the wharf gates; Junkanoo Beach is a 5-minute walk west
📍 Exit the cruise terminal directly onto Festival Place and Bay Street
Bahamian taxi fares are fixed by zone and posted at the dispatch — confirm rate before getting in
📍 Licensed yellow-plate taxi dispatch booth at the wharf exit
Water taxis cross the harbour to Atlantis and Paradise Island Ferry Terminal — quicker than the road bridge on busy days
📍 Water taxi pier just east of the cruise terminal
Jitney minibuses run to Cable Beach and Cabbage Beach — exact USD 1.25 cash only
📍 Jitney bus stops on Bay Street west of the wharf
Cruise-line shore excursions and private group transfers to Atlantis and Cable Beach pick up at the terminal
📍 Tour operator desks inside the terminal
Map & things to do
Money & payments
USD is universally accepted alongside BSD (1:1); carry small USD bills for taxis and tips.
Things to do
Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park
⭐ Highlight
Sprawling water park at Atlantis with the Mayan Temple slide, lazy river and shark-tank lagoons.
🕐 Buy a day pass and arrive when the park opens at 9am to maximise your slot
Queen's Staircase
Short stop⭐ Highlight
66 limestone steps cut by hand into the rock leading up to Fort Fincastle — free and central.
🕐 Early morning before tour groups arrive
Fort Charlotte
Short stop⭐ Highlight
The largest of Nassau's three forts — built in the 1780s with cannons, dungeons and harbour views.
🕐 Mornings before the sun is overhead — there is little shade on the ramparts
Junkanoo Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
The free public beach a 5-minute walk from the wharf — calm water, beach bars and easy access.
🕐 Mid-morning before it gets crowded
Cable Beach Day
🏖️ Beach
4 km of soft white sand on Nassau's north shore with public access points away from the resorts.
🕐 Mid-morning to mid-afternoon for the best sun
Cabbage Beach
🏖️ Beach
Long public beach on Paradise Island next to Atlantis — free access via the staffed path.
🕐 Late morning when the resort guests have settled in
Nassau Straw Market
Short stop🛒 Market
Sprawling indoor straw market on Bay Street with woven bags, hats, wood carvings and souvenirs.
🕐 Early to avoid the midday crush
Blue Lagoon Day Pass
🎯 Activity
Private-island beach day with optional dolphin and sea-lion encounters — ferry included.
🕐 Book the morning ferry to maximise the day
Pirates of Nassau Museum
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Family-friendly walk-through museum about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Bahamas.
🕐 Mid-afternoon when the heat is highest outside
Fort Fincastle
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Small 18th-century fort at the top of the Queen's Staircase with sweeping views over Nassau harbour.
🕐 Same trip as the Queen's Staircase — combine for a 1-hour visit
Ardastra Gardens Wildlife Centre
Short stop🌿 Nature
Small wildlife centre famous for its trained marching flamingos show — also has lories and parrots.
🕐 Time the visit around the marching flamingo show (usually 11am or 2pm)
Bay Street Shopping
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Nassau's main shopping strip from the wharf — duty-free jewellery, watches, perfumes and rum.
🕐 Anytime; shops open at 9am and stay busy until late afternoon.
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Plan my day →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.