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 · 25.08, -77.34

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.

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), seafood, jerk chicken, rum 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

Nearest airport

25–35 min

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

Nassau

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

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