Downtown Nassau walk: Government House, Parliament Square and Straw Market from the Nassau cruise port

Town & walkinga 5-10 minute walk1.5-2.5 hoursFits a typical call

Pastel colonial buildings around Parliament Square, Georgian-style Government House (built 1803-06), the Straw Market and the Pirates of Nassau museum are all within about a 5-15 minute walk of the pier.

Getting there from the ship

From
Nassau Cruise Port
Travel time
A 5-10 minute walk · 0.6 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Nassau taxi fares.
Cost
Free to walk; Straw Market has free entry, bargaining expected.
Time to allow
1.5-2.5 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 Downtown Nassau walk, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2.5 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 Downtown Nassau walk
    A 5-10 minute walk from Nassau Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    3:20 pm · Leave Downtown Nassau walk 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

Bring cash for the Straw Market. Bay Street prices are inflated; shops a block back are often cheaper.

Nassau cruise port: Downtown Nassau walk FAQ

How far is Downtown Nassau walk from the Nassau cruise port?

From Nassau Cruise Port it is a 5-10 minute walk, about 0.6 km.

How much does it cost to visit Downtown Nassau walk?

Free to walk; Straw Market has free entry, bargaining expected.

How much time do you need at Downtown Nassau walk?

Allow 1.5-2.5 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Downtown Nassau walk, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-2.5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Downtown Nassau walk on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is a 5-10 minute walk from Nassau Cruise Port. Bring cash for the Straw Market. Bay Street prices are inflated; shops a block back are often cheaper.

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