Cable Beach from the Nassau cruise port

Beach15-30 minutes by taxi3-4 hoursFits a typical call

A beach of about 2.5 miles on the north-west coast lined by resorts, with water sports and snorkelling, quieter than the downtown beaches. It sits well west of the port.

Getting there from the ship

From
Nassau Cruise Port
Travel time
15-30 minutes by taxi · 7.2 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Nassau taxi fares.
Cost
Free public beach; taxi about $10 per person each way.
Time to allow
3-4 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 10 min at Cable Beach, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 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
    8:50 am · At Cable Beach
    15-30 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    3:00 pm · Leave Cable 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

Allow a full hour each way in the plan: taxis are unmetered, so agree on the fare before you get in, and a $1.50 jitney bus is a slow cheaper option.

Nassau cruise port: Cable Beach FAQ

How far is Cable Beach from the Nassau cruise port?

From Nassau Cruise Port it is 15-30 minutes by taxi, about 7.2 km.

How much does it cost to visit Cable Beach?

Free public beach; taxi about $10 per person each way.

How much time do you need at Cable Beach?

Allow 3-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 10 min at Cable Beach, enough for a visit (allow 3-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

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

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15-30 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port. Allow a full hour each way in the plan: taxis are unmetered, so agree on the fare before you get in, and a $1.50 jitney bus is a slow cheaper option.

Tours that go to Cable Beach

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

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