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Best beaches near Nassau Cruise Port
There’s no shortage of great beaches in and around Nassau. In addition to the nearby private island beach experiences, several local beaches are within walking or short driving distance.
Junkanoo Beach
Junkanoo Beach is about a 15-minute walk from the port, offering travelers an inexpensive and convenient way to enjoy some sun and fun. You can normally see your cruise ship from the nearby beach, and vendors dotting the beach sell buckets of ice-cold Kalik and Sands beer (the local favorites). Don’t forget to bring your towel; chairs are available for rent from vendors. Some will package a bucket of beer with chairs and an umbrella.
Cabbage Beach
Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island is a 20-minute walk or short taxi ride from Nassau, just over the bridge that spans the islands. Though beautiful, the waters are sometimes rough. The beach does not offer many amenities, though locals usually parade up and down the beach, offering chairs for rent and beverages for sale.
Cable Beach (Goodsman’s Bay)(Best Beach of Nassau)
Cable Beach is about a 20-minute drive from Prince George Wharf. Get there via a local taxi or cheaper alternative, the number 10 bus, which charges $1.25 per ride. The 2 1/2-mile-long beach is often described as Nassau’s best, but it’s one of hundreds across the Bahamas distinguished by bleach-white sands and remarkably clear blue waters.
Cable Beach is home to several top Nassau resorts like Sandals Royal Bahamian and Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, which offer a full array of water sports activities. Cruise passengers can purchase day passes to enjoy resort amenities. Day passes for Sandals are $340 per person. Margaritaville resort day passes cost $145 for adults and $63 for guests ages 12 and under; these prices decrease slightly when part of a Margaritaville at Sea cruise package.
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Other top Nassau beaches
Montagu Beach is situated east of the Paradise Island Bridge and is home to a historic fort constructed in the 18th century. The beach promenade is a popular hangout on weekends and public holidays, with vendors offering delicious local food and drinks. The beach is also a preferred spot for wading and picnicking.
West of the cruise port, Saunders Beach is popular with both visitors and locals. Continue down Bay St. to reach the beach at Goodman’s Bay, which features recreational facilities for children and is popular among joggers and exercise enthusiasts.
Past Cable Beach, a small bridge connects Sandyport Beach to the Sandyport resort development. Continue west to reach Delaporte Beach, located near the former plantation village of Delaporte.