Junkanoo Beach

The closest public beach to the cruise port, on the harbour just west of downtown, lined with colourful beach shacks selling drinks, food and wares. Lively and loud on ship days; it suits passengers who want sand and a drink without a taxi rather than a quiet swim.

Your day here

Busiest beach on ship days: the closest public beach to the port and popular with cruise passengers (tourism board).

Getting there

• Walk: about 13 minutes from the cruise terminal.
• Jitney bus 10 (Cable Beach (West Bay Street)), cash only.
• Taxi from the taxi stand at the port: agree the fare first.

The water

Harbour-side beach with views of Nassau Harbour and Paradise Island; visitor reports describe it as a small beach on a working harbour and do not recommend it for snorkelling.

On the sand

Bars here

Safety

• Expect vendors to approach you on the sand; a polite no is enough.

Tips

• Agree the price before you order and pay when the food arrives: an August 2026 Tripadvisor reviewer paid up front and the food never came; others report prices rising on a second order.
• Bring small bills: guides report many of the smaller vendors take cash only (US and Bahamian dollars at par).

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