Montagu Beach
A small beach at historic Fort Montagu (1741), east of downtown, popular with locals on a lunch break or a weekend cookout. Free, local and calm; a short taxi ride from the port.
Your day here
From the ship3.3 kmby taxi or boat
Accesspublic
Busier on weekends and holidays with local cookouts.
Getting there
The water
A smaller, shallow-water section just west of the main beach suits young children.
On the sand
food
Stalls selling conch fritters and whole fish along the Montagu foreshore, more on weekends.
Tips
- Combine with Fort Montagu next door (free).
Montagu Beach: questions
Can you walk to Montagu Beach from the Nassau cruise port?
It is 3.3 km away: take a taxi.
Is Montagu Beach free?
Yes, it is a public beach. Chairs, umbrellas and drinks cost extra where they are offered.
Is Montagu Beach good for swimming?
A smaller, shallow-water section just west of the main beach suits young children.
Other beaches
Junkanoo BeachSaunders BeachGoodman's BayCable BeachCaves BeachLove BeachJaws BeachCabbage BeachParadise BeachCove Beach (Atlantis)