General Information
How to get here: Airport: 1: Airport Code: LPIA (Lynden Pindling International Airport)
Airlines: Air Canada 377-1029 • American Airlines 1-800-433-7300 • BahamasAir 702-4140 • British Airways 1-800-247-9297 • Caribbean Airlines 1-800-523-5585 • Copa Airlines 1-800-359-2672 • JetBlue 1-800-538-2583 • Silver Airways 18446745837 toll free • Southwest Airlines 1-800-435-9792
TropixAir • Nassau 424-4270 or 376-4930 • Florida 954-629-5199
United Airlines 1-800-867-8331 • Western Air 377-2222 • WestJet 1-866-884-9188
Embassies Consulates • American Embassy 3221181 • Brazilian Embassy 356-7613 • British High Commission Commission Kingston Jamaica 876-936-0700 • Canadian Consulate 39321 2-3 or four • Chinese Embassy 393-1415
Cuban Embassy 356-3473 • Haitian Embassy 326-0325 • Republic of Malta 362-5783
Quick Island Facts
Location: 180 miles from Florida • Population: 246,329 (2010 Census) • Money: On Par with U.S Dollar • Credit & Debit Cards Accepted, Cash
Cruise Port: Nassau Cruise Terminal, located at the Prince George Wharf
Marinas: Palm Cay, Atlantis • Banks: Yes Taxis: Yes • Wifi Internet/Mobile Phones: BTC or Aliv
Visitor Services
Chamber of Commerce 3222145 • Directory Assistance 916 • Long Distance Operator 0
Ministry of Tourism 302-2000 • People to People 356-0435
Medical Services
Doctors Hospital 302-4600 • Ambulance 302 4747
Princess Margaret Hospital 322-2861 9 Ambulance is 919 or 911 or 356-5448
Emergencies Police Fire 919 or 911 • BASRA 325-8864
Bahamas Humane Society 325-6742
Ground Transportation
Nassau jitneys (buses) provide affordable public transport ($1.25–$1.50 per ride) primarily operating from downtown to the west (Cable Beach/Baha Mar) and east (Fox Hill) from 6 A.M. to 6 P.M.. Key routes for tourists include #10, #10A, and #10B (west/Cable Beach) and #9B (east), usually departing from the East Hill Street Depot or Frederick Street.
Key Tourist & Commonly Used Routes
#10 (Regular) & #10A (Express): These are the primary routes for tourists traveling to Cable Beach, Baha Mar, Saunders Beach, and Arawak Cay (Fish Fry), departing from the East Hill Street Depot or Frederick Street.
#10B: Travels to Chippingham/Oakes Field.
#12: Services the area between downtown, Coral Harbour, Lyford Cay, and the airport.
#17: Covers downtown to western New Providence, including locations like Fort Charlotte, Government House, and local beaches.
#9B (Express): Services the Fox Hill/Elizabeth Estates area.
#15: Connects Winton Shopping Centre and Marathon Mall.
Motor Scooter Rentals
Choose from half day and full day rentals. Insurance and Gas are not included a deposit is required helmets are required by law
Local Taxi Aqua Rides
Water Taxi
$3 water taxis taxis or ferry water taxis operate between woods who are just walk and downtown Nassau and Paradise Island Telephone 363-1030 For more information
Car Rentals start at $75 for the day
Currency – The Bahamian and the US dollar is on par.
Shopping hours downtown stores are open 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Saturday malls hotels stores and supermarkets open later 8:00 to 9:00 PM
What to Do
Water Activities & Tours
Cable Beach – CB • Western Nassau – WN • Down Town – DT • Eastern Nassau – EN • Paradise Island – PI
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Eco tours, healing hole, Atlantis Vortex, Kayaking tours & boat tour
Shopping
Gift Shops
You can find the following while shopping in Nassau & Paradise Island. High-End Jewelry and Designer Items Straw Items, Chocolate, Cigars, Rum, Local Jewelry, Art and Crafts, T-shirts and Souvenirs and more!
Straw Market (DT) – Considered one of the country’s oldest industries, these organized markets can be found Downtown, Cable Beach and Paradise Island. Experience its bustling activity with vendors who are willing to bargain. Open Daily 9an-5pm
Luxury Items – The luxury retail market has traditionally been a thriving one, capturing the tourist dollar with an array of well-known brands from Fendi and Gucci to Breitling and Cartier.
Store Hours – Downtown stores are open 9am-5:30 pm, Mon – Sat. Malls, hotel stores and grocery stores open til 8 or 9pm. Some stores open on Sundays
John Bull 302-2800|
Atlantis Signature Stores 363-3000
Liquor
Drink Responsibly. Duty Free rates on taking liquor back with you.
Jimmy’s Wine & Spirits – East Bay Street 603-2622
Interior Design – Whittingham Design Consultants Ltd 327-0156 or 477-0605
Beaches
Cable Beach (CB)
One of the most famous beaches in Nassau, located west of downtown along West Bay Street. It’s known for its long white sand shoreline, clear turquoise water, and nearby resorts like Baha Mar. Visitors often come here for jet skiing, parasailing, and swimming.
Cabbage Beach (PI)
This beach sits on Paradise Island near Atlantis Resort. It’s one of the most visited beaches in Nassau with soft white sand and bright blue water. People come here for swimming, jet skiing, parasailing, and beach vendors
Jaws Beach (WN)
A quiet, scenic beach on the western side of the island. It’s famous because scenes from Jaws: The Revenge were filmed here. The water is extremely clear and the beach is much less crowded than others. Popular day is Sunday!
Love Beach (WN)
Located on the western end of New Providence, this beach is quieter and great for snorkeling because coral reefs are close to shore. The water is beautiful but can have stronger waves.
Saunders Beach (WN)
A local favorite not far from downtown. It’s smaller and more relaxed, often used by families for
Goodman’s Bay Beach (WN)
Close to Cable Beach and Baha Mar, this is a wide open beach popular with locals for walking, jogging, swimming, and watching sunsets.
Other beaches around Nassau
Montagu Beach • Coral Harbour Beach • Adelaide Beach • South Ocean Beach • Blue Lagoon Island Beach • Balmoral Island Beach
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