Nassau is home to ancient forts, great beaches, posh resorts, including Atlantis on Paradise Island, cabaret shows, a zoological garden, a straw market, and a captivating pirate museum.

History
By the late 1600s, hundreds of small islands made the Bahamas ideal for pirates.

Cultural Sites
Pompey Museum of Slavery & Emancipation is dedicated to the Bahamas’ African experience.

Beaches
Cable Beach and Baha Mar anchoringy miles of contiguous beach resort area on Nassau.

Watersports
Nearly all cruise vendors and large resorts provide or rent masks and snorkels.

Nassau Festivals
Junkanoo was created by African slaves given a holiday from work at Christmas.

Attractions
Enjoy challenging golf courses and restored sugar plantations re-imagined as elegant inns.