Freeport Cruise Port (Grand Bahama): Taxi Fares and Tour Costs (2026)

Where these numbers come from

Freeport works differently from most Caribbean stops. Ships dock at Lucayan Harbour, and passengers walk straight from ship to terminal with no tender. The catch is the location. A port guide describes an industrial zone with nothing of tourist interest within practical walking distance, so you should assume you will pay for transport before you see a shop or a beach.

The main shopping and dining area, Port Lucaya Marketplace, is about 10 miles away, a 20 to 25 minute taxi ride. One guide puts the flat government fare at $20 to $30 depending on party size. A second guide, which starts from the ferry terminal instead of the cruise pier, lists about $25 to Port Lucaya and about $20 to downtown for one or two riders, with roughly $5 for each extra rider. The starting points differ, but the scale lines up.

Worked example, four adults to Port Lucaya and back. At the top of the quoted range, $30 each way costs $60 round trip. Split four ways that is $15 each. At the low end, $20 each way is $40, or $10 each. Agree the price before you get in, because drivers do not use meters here and cash is preferred.

Tour prices fall into two bands. Basic beach transfers run about $50 to $60 per adult. Dolphin encounters and national park visits run about $120 to $180. Four adults on beach transfers pay $200 to $240. Add the $60 taxi and the day lands at $260 to $300 before lunch. Those bands come from a port guide rather than a single operator page, so confirm the exact price with your seller.

The currency is easy. The Bahamian dollar is pegged one to one with the US dollar, and both are accepted. Carry small bills for vendors. If cost matters, the cheapest version of Freeport is a shared taxi ride to Port Lucaya, a few hours in the marketplace and a return. The jitney bus at $1 to $3 a ride exists for locals, but confirm that a route serves your stop and your all-aboard time first.

For a stop where the pier sits beside the shops, read the Nassau port guide. To price your own day, use the cruise excursion budget calculator.

Sources

• Cruise Alert: Freeport Grand Bahama port guide
• Bahamas Shopping: Freeport transportation guide
• UNEXSO (dolphin and dive operator; prices not listed on page opened)

Figures checked on September 30, 2026.

This page is general information, not legal, insurance or travel-agent advice. Fees, rules and limits change, so confirm the figures with the official sources listed above before you book or travel.