Things to Do in Nassau Bahamas: How to Escape the Cruise Crowds
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Today, it's about Nassau itself and still having plenty of time to get back on board and enjoy the ship without the crowds.
The Queen's staircase was carved by enslaved people between 1793 and 1795. Using hand tools alone, they cut 66 steps directly into the solid limestone rock.
Standing here today, it's honestly difficult not to think about the labor required to create this place.
If it's your first time visiting Nassau, you should absolutely walk through it at least once.
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Nassau Bahamas without an excursion? In this cinematic walking tour, I explore Nassau, Bahamas completely on foot from the cruise port — visiting the Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, Parliament Square, Bay Street, the Straw Market, and more while avoiding expensive cruise excursions. Most cruise passengers head straight for beaches and resort passes, but I wanted to show what Nassau is actually like beyond the typical tourist experience. This route lets you experience Nassau’s history, culture, shopping, and incredible views while still making it back to the ship early enough to enjoy it with fewer crowds. Filmed during my visit aboard Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, with Disney Wish and Disney Fantasy also in port. This video is a sequel to my popular “No Excursion, No Problem Nassau” video — but this time we go even deeper into Nassau’s streets, history, architecture, and local culture. 🎬 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/C3nU4n0sKkQ 📍 See the map here: orlandoparksguy.com/blog/nassau-bahamas-without-an-excursion-walking-tour If you’re cruising to Nassau Bahamas and wondering whether you can explore on your own safely without booking an excursion, this video is for you. Chapters: 0:00 Nassau Bahamas Walking Tour 0:26 Arriving in Port Nassau Bahamas 1:32 Sir Milo Statue 2:03 Parliament Square 2:58 The Walk to Queen's Stairs 4:53 The Queen's Stairs Bahamas 6:58 Fort Fincastle 8:08 Fort Fincastle Water Tower 9:40 Garden of Remembrance 10:12 Bay Street Shops 10:39 Straw Market #NassauBahamas #CruiseVlog #RoyalCaribbean #BahamasCruise #CruiseTips