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Beaches / Paradise Island

Cabbage Beach

A long beach on Paradise Island suited to a beach walk or time on the sand. Check sea conditions on the day rather than assuming it will be suitable for swimming.

Sand and turquoise water at Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island
Coolcaesar · CC BY 4.0 · Cropped for display.

Getting there from the cruise port

Plan a taxi from the cruise-port exit and arrange the return before you leave. Check current traffic; travel time is separate from time at the venue.

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

Confirm the public entrance and any equipment charges. Follow local notices and avoid treating vendor services as included.

Check visitor information ↗

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.

Keep exploring

White sand and turquoise water along Goodman’s Bay beach in Nassau

Beaches West Bay Street, near Baha Mar

Goodman’s Bay

A beach and park area in western New Providence near Baha Mar. Consider it for a waterfront break with a planned return journey to the cruise port.

Allow 1–2 hours as a starting point, plus transfers. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Fort Montagu and the Bahamian flag beside Montagu Beach in Nassau

Beaches East Bay Street, beside Fort Montagu

Montagu Beach

A small beach beside Fort Montagu, east of downtown Nassau. It can be a place for a waterfront pause or picnic alongside a visit to the fort area.

Allow 45–90 minutes for a waterfront stop. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

Clear turquoise water and old wooden pilings at Jaws Beach

Beaches Western New Providence, Clifton area

Jaws Beach

A beach on the western side of New Providence associated with the Clifton area. Its distance from downtown makes return transport an important part of planning this stop.

Allow 1–2 hours at the beach, plus both transfers. ShoreDay planning suggestion.

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.