Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre from the Nassau cruise port

Attraction10 minutes by taxi1.5-2 hoursFits a typical call

A garden and small zoo (about 200 animals) best known for its flamingos, opened as gardens in 1937. It is a family option that avoids the water-park crowds.

Getting there from the ship

From
Nassau Cruise Port
Travel time
10 minutes by taxi · 2.2 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Nassau taxi fares.
Time to allow
1.5-2 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:30 am · At Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre
    10 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    3:20 pm · Leave Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Nassau; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Far enough that a mistake costs time: arrange a taxi that waits and brings you back, and check whether the park is renting snorkel gear before you go.

Nassau cruise port: Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre FAQ

How far is Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre from the Nassau cruise port?

From Nassau Cruise Port it is 10 minutes by taxi, about 2.2 km.

How much time do you need at Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre?

Allow 1.5-2 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 10 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port. Far enough that a mistake costs time: arrange a taxi that waits and brings you back, and check whether the park is renting snorkel gear before you go.

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  • Junkanoo Beach · Beach · 5-10 minutes by taxi (most walk) from the pier
  • Downtown Nassau walk · Town & walking · a 5-10 minute walk from the pier · 1.7 km from Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre
  • Queen's Staircase · Ruins & history · 5 minutes by taxi (about 13-14 min walk) from the pier · 2.4 km from Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre