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View Caribbean & Bahamas on the mapA classic Caribbean cruise port of call. The capital of the Bahamas, where you can enjoy beaches, resorts and duty-free shopping.

Nassau

Nassau · Bahamas · View on map

Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and a major Caribbean cruise hub. Turquoise waters and pink colonial buildings create its characteristic scenery. Atlantis, historic downtown, and the Straw Market are popular attractions, while relaxed beaches and a friendly island atmosphere add to its appeal.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Nassau · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 270,000
Population
The tropical climate is warm year-round, with humid, hot summers and possible hurricanes. Winters are dry and comfortable.
Climate
English
Language
Bahamian dollar (BSD; equivalent to the US dollar, and US dollars can also be used)
Currency
December to April (dry season with low humidity, so it is comfortable; it is safer to avoid the hurricane season from June to November)
Best time to visit
Local food
Conch dishes (conch fritters, conch salad)seafoodjerk chickenrum cocktails
Sights
Atlantis Paradise IslandCable BeachQueen's StaircaseStraw Market
Monthly average high / low temperatures
27°
18°Jan
27°
18°Feb
28°
19°Mar
29°
21°Apr
30°
22°May
32°
24°Jun
33°
25°Jul
33°
25°Aug
32°
24°Sep
31°
24°Oct
29°
21°Nov
27°
20°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: NASSAU AIRPORT NEW · about 12.7 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)225 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

BSD 2.49
Water 591 ml
BSD 6.00
Coffee
BSD 15.00
Inexpensive meal
BSD 5.00
Local beer

Prices in Nassau. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

NAS
Lynden Pindling International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports
25–35 min

About 13 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Nassau, Bahamas” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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