History & culture / West Bay Street, opposite Arawak Cay
Fort Charlotte
Explore Nassau’s hilltop fort complex west of downtown, with harbour views, cannons and historic passageways. It can be paired with the Arawak Cay area if your time ashore allows.
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
Check current opening and visitor arrangements before setting off.
Check visitor information ↗Sources & visit notes
Opening, prices and access can change. Visit lengths are ShoreDay planning suggestions; they exclude travel and queues.
- Bahamas tourism: Fort Charlotte ↗Location, fort complex, harbour views and historic features.
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.
