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Bahamas Rum Cake Factory

A bakery stop for Bahamian rum cakes on East Bay Street. The factory offers samples at the bakery and sells cakes to take away; it says it does not operate its own tours.

Blue mural-covered facade and entrance of the Bahamas Rum Cake Factory in Nassau

Getting there from the cruise port

Start at the Nassau Cruise Port street exit. Check the walking route and allow extra time for heat, crossings and your group’s pace.

Use the street exit of Nassau Cruise Port as your starting point. Allow separately for walking from your ship, security and reboarding. Plan your return time →

Booking & access

Visit the bakery during its published hours. Do not book a “factory tour” assuming it is run by this business.

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Sources & visit notes

Opening, prices and access can change. Visit lengths are ShoreDay planning suggestions; they exclude travel and queues.

Accessibility details are included only where a source confirms them. A missing detail does not establish step-free access. Your ship’s official all-aboard time remains final.

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Make it fit your port day

A little planning goes a long way.

Walking from the cruise port

Plan a route at your group’s pace.

Bringing the family?

Leave room for breaks and shorter stops.

Cash, cards & your budget

Separate your day’s costs before you go.

When to head back

Keep your ship’s all-aboard time in view.