Nassau
Bahamas
Port Report Card
Port Stats
The Tea
Oh, Nassau. The cruise port that consistently disappoints and yet remains on every Caribbean itinerary because, well, it's close and cheap for the cruise lines. The port area downtown is tired, the markets are pushy, and the "attractions" within walking distance haven't been updated since the Clinton administration.
What the cruise lines won't tell you: Nassau has real safety concerns. The State Department has the Bahamas at Level 2 for crime, and downtown Nassau near the port has seen incidents. The Atlantis resort on Paradise Island is the default "safe" excursion, but it'll cost you — day passes start at $75+ per person. Cable Beach is beautiful but requires a taxi.
The value here is genuinely bad. Everything at the port is marked up for cruise passengers, and the quality doesn't match the prices. If Nassau is on your itinerary, honestly? A ship day might be the move. Or book a beach break at Junkanoo Beach (free, walking distance) and skip the straw market entirely.
Weather by Month
| Month | Avg Temp | Rain Days | Good Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°F | 2 | 94% |
| Feb | 72°F | 6 | 79% |
| Mar | 75°F | 6 | 81% |
| Apr | 76°F | 2 | 93% |
| May | 80°F | 9 | 71% |
| Jun | 82°F | 12 | 60% |
| Jul | 85°F | 10 | 68% |
| Aug | 84°F | 15 | 52% |
| Sep | 84°F | 8 | 73% |
| Oct | 81°F | 8 | 74% |
| Nov | 78°F | 3 | 90% |
| Dec | 74°F | 3 | 90% |
Day-in-Port Budget
| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Splurge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | $— | $— | $— |
| Drinks (2) | $— | $— | $— |
| Taxi to Cable Beach | $— | $— | $— |
| Excursion | $— | $— | $— |
| Souvenirs | $— | $— | $— |
Nassau on the Cruise Schedule
17 ships we track are scheduled to stop at Nassau on at least 263 sailings over the next 12 months. Ports of call are only recorded for some itineraries, so the real number is likely higher. Those ships sail for 6 different cruise lines. The busiest months on the schedule are November 2026 and February 2027.
Ships Scheduled to Stop at Nassau
Dates are when the sailing departs its home port, not the day it reaches Nassau.
| Ship | Cruise Line | Sailings Stopping Here | Next Sailing | Latest CDC Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Pride | Carnival | 47 | Nov 15, 2026 | 98 |
| Carnival Elation | Carnival | 30 | Nov 9, 2026 | 98 |
| Wonder of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 25 | Nov 2, 2026 | 99 |
| Disney Wish | Disney | 24 | Nov 2, 2026 | 99 |
| Utopia of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 24 | Nov 2, 2026 | 97 |
| Carnival Glory | Carnival | 23 | Nov 2, 2026 | 96 |
| Carnival Jubilee | Carnival | 22 | Nov 8, 2026 | 100 |
| Disney Fantasy | Disney | 17 | Nov 11, 2026 | 100 |
| MSC Seaside | MSC | 16 | Nov 2, 2026 | 96 |
| Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian | 9 | Apr 12, 2027 | 92 |
| Harmony of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 8 | Nov 5, 2026 | 98 |
| Jewel of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 7 | Apr 26, 2027 | 99 |
| Freedom of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 5 | Nov 5, 2026 | 94 |
| Celebrity Beyond | Celebrity | 2 | May 22, 2027 | 95 |
| MSC Seashore | MSC | 2 | Nov 22, 2026 | 94 |
| Celebrity Summit | Celebrity | 1 | Sep 12, 2027 | 97 |
| Disney Dream | Disney | 1 | Jan 3, 2027 | 100 |
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