Nassau Cruise Port
Nassau, Bahamas · Caribbean
Cruise ships dock at Prince George Wharf â 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.
At a glance
Port summary
Ships dock at Prince George Wharf in central Nassau â 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 5â10 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
đą Prince George Wharf â 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.
đ Latitude: 25.082, Longitude: -77.3425
See dock on port map âđą Prince George Wharf â 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.
đ Latitude: 25.0817, Longitude: -77.3445
See dock on port map âđą Prince George Wharf â 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.
đ Latitude: 25.0812, Longitude: -77.3465
See dock on port map âGetting 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
đ Exit the cruise terminal directly onto Festival Place and Bay Street
Bahamian taxi fares are fixed by zone and posted at the dispatch â confirm rate before getting in
đ Licensed yellow-plate taxi dispatch booth at the wharf exit
Water taxis cross the harbour to Atlantis and Paradise Island Ferry Terminal â quicker than the road bridge on busy days
đ Water taxi pier just east of the cruise terminal
Jitney minibuses run to Cable Beach and Cabbage Beach â exact USD 1.25 cash only
đ 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
đ 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
â Highlight
Sprawling water park at Atlantis with the Mayan Temple slide, lazy river and shark-tank lagoons.
đ Buy a day pass and arrive when the park opens at 9am to maximise your slot
Queen's Staircase
Short stopâ Highlight
66 limestone steps cut by hand into the rock leading up to Fort Fincastle â free and central.
đ Early morning before tour groups arrive
Fort Charlotte
Short stopâ Highlight
The largest of Nassau's three forts â built in the 1780s with cannons, dungeons and harbour views.
đ Mornings before the sun is overhead â there is little shade on the ramparts
Junkanoo Beach
Short stopđïž Beach
The free public beach a 5-minute walk from the wharf â calm water, beach bars and easy access.
đ Mid-morning before it gets crowded
Cable Beach Day
đïž Beach
4 km of soft white sand on Nassau's north shore with public access points away from the resorts.
đ Mid-morning to mid-afternoon for the best sun
Cabbage Beach
đïž Beach
Long public beach on Paradise Island next to Atlantis â free access via the staffed path.
đ Late morning when the resort guests have settled in
Nassau Straw Market
Short stopđ Market
Sprawling indoor straw market on Bay Street with woven bags, hats, wood carvings and souvenirs.
đ Early to avoid the midday crush
Blue Lagoon Day Pass
đŻ Activity
Private-island beach day with optional dolphin and sea-lion encounters â ferry included.
đ Book the morning ferry to maximise the day
Pirates of Nassau Museum
Short stopđïž Museum
Family-friendly walk-through museum about the Golden Age of Piracy in the Bahamas.
đ Mid-afternoon when the heat is highest outside
Fort Fincastle
Short stopđž Viewpoint
Small 18th-century fort at the top of the Queen's Staircase with sweeping views over Nassau harbour.
đ Same trip as the Queen's Staircase â combine for a 1-hour visit
Ardastra Gardens Wildlife Centre
Short stopđż Nature
Small wildlife centre famous for its trained marching flamingos show â also has lories and parrots.
đ Time the visit around the marching flamingo show (usually 11am or 2pm)
Bay Street Shopping
Short stopđïž Shopping
Nassau's main shopping strip from the wharf â duty-free jewellery, watches, perfumes and rum.
đ Anytime; shops open at 9am and stay busy until late afternoon.
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Plan my port days âFrequently 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 â 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 â 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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