Nassau Cruise Port: Taxi Fares, Excursion Prices and Free Options (2026)

Where these numbers come from

Nassau is one of the cheapest big Caribbean stops to walk around and one of the easiest to overspend in. Ships berth at Prince George Wharf, number 1 on the port's own address. The port says the Straw Market is only a few steps from the pier, and there is no on-site parking. You can spend a whole morning on foot for nothing before any excursion is bought.

Taxis are where the numbers get confusing. The Ministry of Transport zoned table lists $6 from the dock to downtown and $8 to Paradise Island for the first two riders. That table is dated December 2004. A 2026 guide quotes $15 to $20 to Atlantis, including a $1 bridge toll, and $18 to $24 to Cable Beach. Both sources say fares are fixed by zone, not metered. Treat the newer range as your budget and the old table as proof that rates are government-set. Agree the fare before you get in.

Worked example, four adults to Cable Beach. The older table gives $12 for two plus $3 for each extra rider, so $12 + $6 = $18. The 2026 range of $18 to $24 plus the same $3 per extra rider gives $24 to $30. Pay that each way, so budget $48 to $60 round trip.

Blue Lagoon Island is the most common paid day. The operator lists its Beach Day from $109 per person plus 10 percent VAT, with the ferry, a buffet, loungers and an inflatable aqua park included. Four adults pay 4 x $109 = $436, plus $43.60 VAT, which is $479.60. Shorter add-ons cost less: the Stingray Encounter is listed at $59 for adults and children aged 4 and up. The dolphin options run $165 for a close encounter and $235 for a swim.

Some plans cost very little. Walk the Straw Market, then continue to the Queen's Staircase, roughly 13 minutes away. If you want a beach without a booked tour, a taxi to Cable Beach for four costs about $24 to $60 round trip depending on which source you trust. Stay near the pier if your ship leaves early, since traffic and the bridge can slow the return.

Compare Nassau with its Bahamas neighbor in the Freeport port guide, or with a private-beach stop such as Grand Turk. Then enter your own choices in the cruise excursion budget calculator. Prices shown are for adults and change by date.

Sources

• Nassau Cruise Port: visitor information
• Government zoned taxi fares from Prince George Dock (Ministry of Transport table, as of Dec 2004)
• Nassau taxi cost guide 2026 (Hop Bahamas)
• Blue Lagoon Island Beach Day (Dolphin Encounters, operator)
• Blue Lagoon packages (Bahamas Tour Center)

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.