Nassau Cruise Port Guide: What Is Walkable and How to Get to the Beaches (2026)
Your ship docks at Prince George Wharf. Here is what you can walk to, how to reach Atlantis and the beaches, and how to get back before all aboard.
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Downtown, Bay Street, the Straw Market and Junkanoo Beach are all on foot from the port. For Atlantis and the farther beaches, take a taxi or HOP.
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Book a rideNassau Cruise Port is at Prince George Wharf in downtown Nassau. Downtown, Bay Street, the Straw Market and Junkanoo Beach are all on foot, and for Atlantis and farther beaches you need a taxi or a HOP ride.
What Is Walkable From the Ship
- Straw Market: right at the port exit. Crafts, souvenirs and local goods.
- Bay Street and downtown Nassau: a short walk. Shops, restaurants and Bahamian food.
- Junkanoo Beach: about 10 minutes west along the waterfront. Free public beach.
- Fort Charlotte: a longer walk, or a short ride.
Getting to Atlantis and the Beaches
Atlantis is about 7 km from the cruise port, across the Paradise Island bridge. Cabbage Beach is on Paradise Island too. Cable Beach and Baha Mar are on the other side of town. For all of these, take a taxi from the official stand at the port or book a HOP ride.
Best Time to Plan
Several ships can dock on the same morning, which makes the taxi stand busy. Booking before you dock avoids the queue.
Tips for Cruise Days
- Check your all aboard time and plan to be back at the port well before it.
- Book your ride back as well as your ride out.
- Use the official taxi stand if you take a taxi, and agree the price before you get in.
Get There With HOP
Set your pickup at Nassau Cruise Port and the time your ship arrives. HOP shows your driver's name, car and plate in the app. Rides start from the $24.94 minimum fare, and the exact price for your route is shown before you book, so we do not print route fares on this page. Drop-offs on Paradise Island add a $2 bridge toll. Pay by card in the app or cash to your driver, same total.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is walkable from Nassau cruise port?
The Straw Market is at the port exit, Bay Street and downtown are a short walk, and Junkanoo Beach is about 10 minutes west along the waterfront.
How do I get from the Nassau cruise port to Atlantis?
Atlantis is about 7 km away across the Paradise Island bridge. Take a taxi from the official stand or book a HOP ride. HOP shows the price before you book.
Can I book a ride before my ship docks?
Yes. Schedule a ride in the HOP app for the time your ship arrives, so it is booked before you walk off.
How do I get back to the ship?
Book your ride back in the app for the time you want to leave, and give yourself plenty of time before all aboard.
How do I get to the beaches from the cruise port?
Junkanoo Beach is a walk. Cabbage Beach and Atlantis are across the Paradise Island bridge, and Cable Beach is on the other side of town, so take a taxi or a HOP ride.
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