Junkanoo Beach from the Nassau cruise port

Beach5-10 minutes by taxi (most walk)1.5-3 hoursFits a typical call

The closest beach to the ships, on the harbour side of the Western Esplanade, with beach bars, vendors and changing facilities. Calm and easy, but busy on days with several ships in.

Getting there from the ship

From
Nassau Cruise Port
Travel time
5-10 minutes by taxi (most walk) · 1.4 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Nassau taxi fares.
Cost
Free; chair and umbrella rental from beach vendors (price not confirmed).
Time to allow
1.5-3 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 Junkanoo Beach, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-3 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 Junkanoo Beach
    5-10 minutes by taxi (most walk) from Nassau Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    3:20 pm · Leave Junkanoo 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

Walk west along the waterfront past the busiest stretch for more space. The State Department notes sexual assaults have occurred on and near downtown Nassau beaches, so stay in the staffed, busy part and do not use isolated restrooms alone.

Nassau cruise port: Junkanoo Beach FAQ

How far is Junkanoo Beach from the Nassau cruise port?

From Nassau Cruise Port it is 5-10 minutes by taxi (most walk), about 1.4 km.

How much does it cost to visit Junkanoo Beach?

Free; chair and umbrella rental from beach vendors (price not confirmed).

How much time do you need at Junkanoo Beach?

Allow 1.5-3 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 50 min at Junkanoo Beach, enough for a visit (allow 1.5-3 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

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

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 5-10 minutes by taxi (most walk) from Nassau Cruise Port. Walk west along the waterfront past the busiest stretch for more space. The State Department notes sexual assaults have occurred on and near downtown Nassau beaches, so stay in the staffed, busy part and do not use isolated restrooms alone.

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