Bahamas Cruise Guide - Nassau Tips for 1st Timers

Name: Bahamas Cruise Guide - Nassau Tips for 1st Timers
Uploaded: 2025-10-19T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 11 min 51 s
Channel: This Happy Place

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Nassau is going to be busy. So, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get around, especially heading back to the ship at the end of the day.

We missed a day completely at Coco K when we were on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

We actually visited the Margaritaville Resort in Nassau on our last Margaritaville at Sea sailing and kind of didn't know what to expect. Ended up having a really fantastic day.

We also want to mention a unique excursion that we did earlier in the year, and that was swimming with pigs. Who knew? It was super fun, so wholesome, we loved it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Give yourself plenty of time to get around Nassau, especially heading back to the ship.

✓Pack sunscreen, a bottle of water, and maybe an umbrella for shade while waiting in port.

✓Be aware of your surroundings and leave valuables on board due to rising crime in Nassau.

✓Haggle with taxi drivers as taxis are not metered in the Bahamas.

✓Book excursions through your cruise line for safety, especially in Nassau.

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Busy port and long walks back to the ship — Give yourself plenty of time to get around, especially heading back to the ship at the end of the day.

Rising crime in Nassau — Keep your head on a swivel, be aware of your surroundings, and leave valuables on board.

Weather and hurricane season — Pack sunscreen and be prepared for rain or missed ports, especially June through October.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should you do, expect, and look forward to when visiting the Bahamas on a cruise?

QWhat are the tips and tricks for a Bahamas cruise?

QWhat are the best things to do in Nassau?

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In this video, we discuss what you can expect when visiting the Bahamas during a cruise. Information focuses on Nassau, but also discusses other stops including the private islands and beaches throughout the Bahamas. BECOME A MEMBER! - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisHappyPlaceTravel/join Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:57 Basic Info 1:37 Nassau Info 3:04 Weather 4:34 Things To Do 7:18 Excursions 9:27 Why The Bahamas 10:20 Outro 10:51 Bloopers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What's Included In Your Cruise Fare: https://youtu.be/p4FOjOjx1Wc Drink Packages: https://youtu.be/HUo0LWPzcJI Cruise Do's & Don'ts: https://youtu.be/LmUrYkxAj28 Cruise Essentials: https://youtu.be/w6ZaQBIlAtQ Cruise Unessentials: https://youtu.be/pxOQ0Fc2TjM Cruising Tips, Hacks, & Tricks Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRWkRCKVxH5zA6EjO-FXdz3 Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XQ6EHiOsl7ccsLUTm7D9wXI Carnival Conquest Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XST4XNKxU-jebhZxo-v8BV1 Allure of the Seas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRotRGWkecf3baYLIAI52nH Norwegian Joy Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRFv7PKKZUci265ZZDIXL-l Norwegian Encore Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRhbybRFcu2NsnSZEdM159s Disney Wonder Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XQCNeDDnb4KofDG7OAA_VjR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for travel must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/thishappyplace *We do make a small commission from any purchase made from our store. We love these products and hope they can help you on your travels as well! Chase Credit Card Referral: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19o/3U8HUP3R09 *If you sign up, we will receive bonus points. Shop PangoBooks: https://pangobooks.com/HAPPYPLACE Book of the Month Referral Link: https://www.mybotm.com/lgz3o84sdza Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisHappyPlace Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thishappyplacetravel