Though Nassau is one of the busiest cities in all of the Caribbean, it’s often the most underrated. During cruise ship season, thousands of tourists pour into the town like an army of ants, and it can sometimes feel a little overwhelming. A great deal of indigenous, maritime and colonial history befalls this part of the Caribbean, not to mention the myriad wrecks that lie below the ocean’s surface, telling their own somber tale. There is little doubt that you’ll have trouble determining what to do in Nassau Bahamas, but if you only have a short time here, how do you decide where to start? Here are 3 activities that will give you a taster of what this unique town is all about:
Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter
There are few places in the world where you can experience the thrill and delight of swimming alongside what is arguably, the most intelligent sea creature on the planet. Located a stone’s throw from Paradise Island, the Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter is one of the most memorable activities to partake in anywhere in the Caribbean. And if you’re taking the family away for the weekend, and you’re wondering what to do in Nassau Bahamas that takes into account everyone’s interests, dolphin close encounter is a dream come true for most! This shallow water excursion allows guests to touch and play with dolphins in a calm and safe habitat. A naturalist and trainer will teach you all about dolphin behavior including their social structure, diet and habit, and then allow you to engage in training sessions with them. Photographers and videographers are on hand at all times to capture all those precious moments.
Cable Beach
Gold sandy beaches await in what is formerly known as the hotel district of Nassau. Though the area is home to five ritzy hotels, much of the beach along here is public, and offers up some of the best beach-combing anywhere on the island. And if you fancy a dip in the pool, some of these properties allow you to hang out pool side for a fee. The dining options in Cable beach are plentiful and delectable. And if you’re wondering what to do in Nassau Bahamas at night, have yourself sumptuous meal in one of the hotels and head across the street to the Crystal Palace Casino for some fun!
Queen’s Staircase
Despite it’s popularity, and the number of water babies it attracts every year, you would think that the most popular activity in Nassau would be the myriad scuba diving excursions, the Nassau snorkeling tours or even the dolphin encounters, but in reality, the attraction that makes every ‘what to do in Nassau Bahamas’ list is the Queen’s Staircase. Dating back to somewhere between 1793 and 1794, a 102 foot limestone staircase was built by Bahamian slaves, but was later renamed to celebrate the 65 year reign of Queen Victoria her role in toppling slavery in the Bahamas. The staircase leads to Fort Fincastle.
The ‘what to do in Nassau Bahamas’ list, as you can imagine, is exhaustive. However, if you’re here for a quick weekend jaunt, this is a great start to getting a feel for what Nassau is all about. Sun, sand, surf and smiles.
