Cable Beach
A long strand of white sand west of downtown lined with large resorts, including Baha Mar. Good for a resort-style beach day; the free public option is to come in through a public access such as Goodman's Bay Park.
Your day here
Getting there
- Jitney bus 10 (Cable Beach (West Bay Street)), cash only.
- Jitney bus 10A (Cable Beach / Sandyport via Farrington Road), cash only.
- Jitney bus 12 (West Bay Street to Lyford Cay / Adelaide, back via Carmichael Road), cash only.
- Taxi from the taxi stand at the port: agree the fare first.
Frommer's says there are sections with public access that do not cross hotel grounds; resort loungers and restrooms are for guests. Baha Mar's Baha Bay day pass ($160 at 48 in+, 10am–5pm, cashless) includes beach access.
The water
Clear water off fine sand (tourism board); no specific swimming-condition source found.
Bars here
Tips
- A day pass is the way to use a resort's chairs and pools; buy it in advance (limited quantities).
Cable Beach: questions
Can you walk to Cable Beach from the Nassau cruise port?
It is 7.1 km away: take jitney 10 or 10A or 12 or a taxi.
Is Cable Beach free?
Frommer's says there are sections with public access that do not cross hotel grounds; resort loungers and restrooms are for guests. Baha Mar's Baha Bay day pass ($160 at 48 in+, 10am–5pm, cashless) includes beach access.
Is Cable Beach good for swimming?
Clear water off fine sand (tourism board); no specific swimming-condition source found.