NASSAU, BAHAMAS GUIDE

WELCOME TO NASSAU, BAHAMAS
Nassau and its sibling, Paradise Island, are home to ancient forts, colonial architecture and handmade straw crafts which compliment and counterbalance the posh resort hotels, nightclubs casinos, cabarets, and a constant stream of cruise ships arriving at this vibrant ... More

FACTS & TRAVEL TIPS
Major holidays in the Bahamas are Emancipation Day, Discovery Day, Christmas, Boxing Day ... More

HISTORY
In 1961, when Cuba casinos and resorts closed to American tourists, The Bahamas government leveraged its close proximity to Florida, dredged Nassau’s harbour to accommodate more cruise ships, built a bridge connecting Nassau to ... More

FESTIVALS and TRADITIONS
Slaves were given a special holiday from plantations at Christmas, to be with family and celebrate with African dance, music, costumes and call on the spirit of the ancestors while giving themselves over to joyful exuberance. Today, Junkanoo ... More

CULTURAL SITES
Junkanoo Expo museum showcases large colorful intricately designed artistic creations from the Junkanoo parades ... More

ATTRACTIONS
Atlantis -- its as if an alien space ship abducted a billion dollar Las Vegas mega-resort, then parked it in the heart of The Bahamas ... More

BEACHES and PARKS
Cable Beach is really the largest resort area on the island. Visitors love its many white sand beaches and bonanza of recreational activities ... More

WATERSPORTS
Nearly all cruise vendors provide or rent masks and snorkels. Look for gold black and blue BAHAMAHOST decals on Taxis. It symbolizes that the driver is certified ... More

BLACK CRUISES
Cruises traveling to the Southern Caribbean sometimes stop in Nassau. See our Black Cruises listings ... More