Cabbage Beach from the Nassau cruise port

Beach15 minutes by taxi2-4 hoursFits a typical call

About 3 km of white sand on Paradise Island, with water sports and vendors; one of the best-known beaches near the port. It is next to Atlantis and is the usual 'beach without a resort pass' choice.

Getting there from the ship

From
Nassau Cruise Port
Travel time
15 minutes by taxi · 3.4 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Nassau taxi fares.
Cost
Free public beach; chair/umbrella rental from vendors (some visitors call it expensive).
Time to allow
2-4 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 40 min at Cabbage Beach, enough for a visit (allow 2-4 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
    8:35 am · At Cabbage Beach
    15 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    3:15 pm · Leave Cabbage Beach 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

A taxi is about $5 per person each way, or take the Paradise Island ferry and walk. The sea can be rough on windy days, and jet-ski operators here are unregulated, so skip them.

Nassau cruise port: Cabbage Beach FAQ

How far is Cabbage Beach from the Nassau cruise port?

From Nassau Cruise Port it is 15 minutes by taxi, about 3.4 km.

How much does it cost to visit Cabbage Beach?

Free public beach; chair/umbrella rental from vendors (some visitors call it expensive).

How much time do you need at Cabbage Beach?

Allow 2-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 40 min at Cabbage Beach, enough for a visit (allow 2-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Cabbage Beach on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port. A taxi is about $5 per person each way, or take the Paradise Island ferry and walk. The sea can be rough on windy days, and jet-ski operators here are unregulated, so skip them.

Tours that go to Cabbage Beach

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Cabbage Beach

All 11 places
  • Atlantis and Aquaventure · Attraction · 15-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.4 km from Cabbage Beach
  • Queen's Staircase · Ruins & history · 5 minutes by taxi (about 13-14 min walk) from the pier · 3.4 km from Cabbage Beach
  • Blue Lagoon Island · Attraction · 20-30 minutes by boat (ferry from One Marina Drive, Paradise Island) from the pier · 3.9 km from Cabbage Beach
  • Downtown Nassau walk · Town & walking · a 5-10 minute walk from the pier · 3.9 km from Cabbage Beach