Activities

Nassau, The Bahamas

The Bahamas is a tropical vacation getaway renowned for its beaches, sunshine and warm weather. Spanning 500 miles in the Atlantic Ocean, the Bahamas is an ecological oasis with 700+ islands and cays and the clearest water on the planet. The varying degrees of blue contrasting with the powdery white sand beaches are relaxing and mesmerizing. The name ‘Bahamas’ comes from the Spanish word “bajamar" which means ‘shallow water" or "low tide”.

Sport is a significant part of Bahamian culture, from track & field, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, tennis, cricket, and more. Bahamas is host to a large variety of sports events year-round and is home to some of the world’s top sports talent. Traveling to the Bahamas for sport provides a unique dimension to your next beach vacation to be visiting a destination that has deep interest and passion for an active lifestyle and for sport.

GFNY Bahamas is held in the capital, Nassau, where the ease of the tropics meets city life. Here, the beautiful beaches are just the beginning. Venture beyond to discover an island paradise humming with history, art, nightlife, and culture. Nassau is a popular cruise-ship port and has many tourist activities, stores and restaurants. It has retained its British colonial architecture, like the pink-hued Government House.

Beaches & water activities

Cable Beach, Cabbage Beach, Arawak Beach, Paradise Beach and many others.

Water activities from snorkeling to boating. You can get day passes to the Baha Bay Water Park at the Baha Mar and to Aquaventure Water Park at the Atlantis.

Guide to Nassau Beaches

Downtown & Shopping

Nearby the Prince George Wharf, the cruise ship dock, there are many downtown tourism attractions, like Nassau Straw Market, the traditional open-air market selling handwoven straw crafts, souvenirs and tourist trinkets. Bay Street is the lively historic main street of the city, lined with a variety of stores.

Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza, has many stores including Cycles Bahamas bike shop and iconic Bahama Hand Prints company that produces beautifully printed bags and casual clothes.

Duty free stores downtown and the shopping mall at Baha Mar and the Atlantis.

Many restaurant options downtown, at Baha Mar, Atlantis, Fish Fry, and more

History & Culture

Pirates of Nassau museum, Nassau Art Gallery, National Arts Gallery of the Bahamas, Heritage Museum of the Bahamas, Bahamas Historical Society museum.

Forts

There are three existing forts in Nassau: Fort Charlotte, Fort Fincastle, and Fort Montagu.

Fort Charlotte: The largest fort in Nassau was built in 1788 and has ramparts, dungeons, a drawbridge and fantastic views of Nassau Harbor.

Fort Fincastle: The fort was constructed out of cut limestone in 1793. It was strategically placed atop Bennet's Hill to protect historic Nassau town and its harbor from pirates. Queen's Staircase, also referred to as 66 steps, provide access between Nassau and the fort.

Fort Montagu: A small fort of four cannon on the eastern shore, has nearby beach and restaurants.

Fort Charlotte info

Out Islands

Nassau serves as the gateway to the Out Islands, to explore the fascinating flora, fauna, marine life and culture that the archipelago of the Bahamas has to offer.

The Out Islands, also known as the Family Islands to locals, make up most of the country of The Bahamas. They refer to every island outside of Nassau & Paradise Island and Freeport, Grand Bahama. That includes: The Abacos, Acklins & Crooked Island, Andros, The Berry Islands, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera & Harbour Island, The Exumas, Inagua, Long Island, Mayaguana, Ragged Island, Rum Cay and San Salvador.

Island hopping info