Nassau Bahamas Cruise Port: We Tried 10 Things (Here's What's Worth It!)

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Nassau sometimes gets a bad rap as a port that you don't even want to bother getting off the ship at, but we strongly disagree
In the 1790s, over 600 slaves carved out of solid limestone this 66 step staircase that goes from Fort Fincastle at the top of the hill down to the city
Just to be sure, don't pick anything up because they are very aggressive there and you will wind up buying it.
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Nassau Bahamas cruise port guide — we tried 10 things to do in Nassau so you don't have to! In this 2026 port guide, we rank the best Nassau excursions and free activities from worst to best, counting down to our shocking #1 pick. Whether you're stepping off your ship at the Nassau cruise terminal for the first time or you've been to Nassau before, this guide will help you decide what's actually worth your time and money. We cover everything from the free Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle to paid excursions like Blue Lagoon Island, a Margaritaville day pass, and Atlantis Resort — plus Junkanoo Beach if you want a free beach day walkable from the port. 🎬 WATCH OUR FULL NASSAU SERIES 👉 Click HERE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYHnp2zo4PNfp4DXj8O2Y9eUQE5KrcBQN If you're looking for the best things to do in Nassau, cheap activities near the cruise port, or Bahamas travel tips for your cruise day, this video has you covered. From free things to do near the port to paid excursions, we give you our brutally honest take on every activity — including what to skip entirely. If you’ve enjoyed this video please give it a 👍 ! If you are new to our channel, please Subscribe and ring the notification 🔔 for all of our upcoming videos! Visit our Amazon Storefront to shop all our favorite cruise essentials and gear up for your next adventure at sea! https://www.amazon.com/shop/wanderinghewitts Disclosure: As Amazon associates, we earn from qualifying purchases. Email us for any questions or Inquires: WanderingHewitts@gmail.com 📸 Follow Us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/wanderinghewitts Follow Us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/WanderingHewitts/ Support our Channel! https://venmo.com/u/wanderinghewitts 0:00 Nassau Cruise Port Guide Intro 0:42 #10: Atlantis 1:43 #9: Margaritaville Day Pass 2:12 #8: British Colonial Hotel 2:30 #7: Pirate Museum & Anglican Cathedral 3:06 #6: Parliament Square 3:29 #5: Straw Market & Shopping 4:28 #4: Fort Fincastle 5:02 #3: Junkanoo Beach 5:37 #2: Blue Lagoon Island 6:57 #1: Queen's Staircase #cruisetips #nassaubahamas #nassaucruiseport #bahamastravel #wanderinghewitts