Fort Charlotte from the Nassau cruise port

Ruins & history5-10 minutes by taxi1-1.5 hoursFits a typical call

A British colonial limestone fort completed in 1789, on a hill west of downtown, never used in battle. It gives views over the harbour.

Getting there from the ship

From
Nassau Cruise Port
Travel time
5-10 minutes by taxi · 1.9 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Nassau taxi fares.
Cost
Small entry fee, about $5–7.
Time to allow
1-1.5 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 Fort Charlotte, enough for a visit (allow 1-1.5 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 Fort Charlotte
    5-10 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    3:20 pm · Leave Fort Charlotte 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

Combine with a Junkanoo Beach or Ardastra Gardens stop, since all three are on the west side of downtown.

Nassau cruise port: Fort Charlotte FAQ

How far is Fort Charlotte from the Nassau cruise port?

From Nassau Cruise Port it is 5-10 minutes by taxi, about 1.9 km.

How much does it cost to visit Fort Charlotte?

Small entry fee, about $5–7.

How much time do you need at Fort Charlotte?

Allow 1-1.5 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Fort Charlotte, enough for a visit (allow 1-1.5 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Fort Charlotte on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 5-10 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port. Combine with a Junkanoo Beach or Ardastra Gardens stop, since all three are on the west side of downtown.

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