1. Make a Check List Before Packing

This should help you to keep organized and remind you of important documents to bring to the Bahamas with you, like your passport.

2. Book You Fun Activities Ahead of Time

Booking your Bahamas tours in advanced will help you save a headache, and gve you more time to relax on your vacation. It will also give you an itinerary to follow on your stay in the Bahamas.

3. Bring Your Smile

We already know you're going to love your vacation here, but putting a smile on your face will make everyone around you light up. This will attract interesting conversations with the locals, as well as create fun memories for you and your loved ones.

1) UNEXSCO Dolphin Encounter

Romeo, Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou...Flipper? Come find out why resident Bottlenose dolphins are referred to as the Romeo’s of the ocean. You could take a dolphin viewing excursion and view them from afar, but why do that when you can come to the Dolphin Sanctuary, a brief ferry ride from the Port Lucaya Marina. Learn all about what makes these highly sentient beings so curious, and venture into the water waist deep to encounter them first hand. If you have small children in tow, custom built platforms allow even your littlest ones to caress one of these slippery rascals. On site trainers will teach you how to communicate with the dolphins and with a professional photographer and videographer on site, all you have to do is enjoy your once in a lifetime experience.

2) Freeport Bahamas Eco Tours

The history of the Bahamas is long and rich, but no more than the pristine natural environment, especially just outside of Freeport. Take a tour of the splendid 42-acre Lucayan National Park, named after the indigenous people that existed during the days of Christopher Columbus. This wildlife preserve is undeveloped, and is home to an impressive array of flora and fauna, archaeological remains, and some of the most distinctive and most extensive underwater cave system in the world. This Freeport Bahamas tour is suitable for visitors of all ages, and has something for everyone.

3) Two Tank & Wreck Scuba Diving

It’s no big secret that the Bahamas are home to some of the best diving locations in the world, so naturally, you can’t possibly leave Freeport without jumping on a dive boat out to one of the many wrecks in the region. Each and every day, custom built dive boats depart from the Port Lucaya Marina, loaded with dive and snorkel enthusiasts and a team of dive professionals. Dive captains have in depth knowledge of all the top dive sites, and with one of the world’s most spectacular reefs and the 230-foot Theo's Wreck located just offshore, a dive tour is an obvious tour choice for anyone staying in Freeport Bahamas.

4) Grand Bahamas Jeep Safari

Get out of dodge for the day on a thrilling jeep safari and venture out to the most remote areas of the island. Hop into your own open-aired jeep or be a passenger, either way, an experienced and knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey through pristine tropical forests, along silty beaches, and provide you with a wealth of historical knowledge about the islands fascinating swashbuckling past. Drive over the famous Casuarina Bridge, spanning the Grand Lucayan Waterway, and arrive at a quiet beach where you can lounge around in a hammock, take a dip in the Caribbean and when you’re all rested, take a wander into Lucayan National Park and check out one of the most important components of the Bahamas ecosystem, the Mangrove swamps.

5) Ocean Motion Parasailing

After you’ve zipped around Grand Bahamas on land, and explored it from the bottom of the ocean floor, the only thing left to do is to see it from the air! Strap in and prepare for the ride of your life as boat and captain float you over 600 feet into the air, providing you with breathtaking views across the Caribbean. Spot the rooftops of Freeport Bahamas below, the gargantuan cruise ships parked in port, and the hubbub of marine life in the turquoise waters surrounding the island. Few things are more liberating than feeling as free as a seabird, gliding on warm Caribbean breezes. These tours depart daily, multiple times a day, weather permitting, so if you’re looking to inject your holiday with a little adrenaline, a parasailing tour will most certainly get the heart racing.

The Bahamas are located just off the southeastern tip of Florida, and undoubtedly one of most convenient foreign tropical destinations for Americans to fly to. Flying into Nassau is a cinch, a quick 35 minute plane ride from Miami, a mere 2 ½ hours from New York, 2 hours from Atlanta, I think you get the point; It’s fast and with the wide selection of airlines available to keep pricing competitive and affordable, it becomes a very viable option.

Bahamas is not difficult. From the ultra palatial to the budget friendly, the Bahamas offers a buffet of choice when it comes to where you lay your head at night. If you’re looking for an all-worries-left-behind sort of holiday, there are all inclusive options that take care of all your eating, drinking, sleeping and entertainment needs. There are also a number of quaint bed and breakfast options that provide a more unique and affordable experience in contrast to some of the larger, more luxurious resorts that come with all the bells and whistles.

Getting around is fairly inexpensive. You can hop aboard inter-island flights for less than it would cost you to fly to the state next over, and because of the country’s good infrastructure, you can easily rent a car, a scooter, or hire local drivers to take you around. Staying in Nassau or Freeport on Grand Bahamas will allow you to be centrally located, giving you plenty of affordable options to get around.

If it’s entertainment and thrills that you’re after, then look no further than the Bahamas. A day at the beach won’t cost you a penny (unless you indulge in a purchase or two from local vendors). The beaches in the Bahamas, for the most part, are completely free. If you want something a little more heart-pumping, there is an endless number of Bahamas tours that are surprisingly affordable when you think about what a typical weekend back home would cost you. A three hour sailing trip can cost as little as $75 (and that’s with lunch and a snorkeling excursion along America’s only natural living coral reef!), a once-in-a-lifetime Unexso dolphin close encounter can cost a mere $85 (we’re talking dolphins here, not goldfish!), and for the real thrill seekers, an Ocean Motion Parasailing out of Freeport can cost as little as $70. Just think about what a weekend out in your city would cost, half that (or quarter it in come cases!), and you’ve got yourself one heck of an affordable holiday.

Going on vacation shouldn't mean that you to sacrifice every penny you’ve ever earned. You work hard for your money, and there is no reason why you can’t spend a week or so in paradise without going bankrupt. The Bahamas are just a stones throw from continent, so the next time you’re thinking of making a trip down south, consider a flight out to the Caribbean, you and your wallet will be glad you did.

If you can’t get enough of being on the water, why not trade in your mega ship experience for something a little more tactile? With two departures daily, one in the morning and one in the early afternoon, the Barefoot Sailing tour affords you the opportunity to climb aboard a beautiful yacht, and spend the next three and a half hours really exploring the island. Throw on a mask and flippers, and dive into the warm Caribbean Sea for a once in a lifetime Nassau snorkeling tour. With the depths being no more than twelve feet on average, it’s an excursion the whole family can enjoy. An hour and a half of engine-free sailing will give you an idea of what life was like back in those swashbuckling days when only the wind’s power helped navigate the likes of Blackbeard and his notorious sea scallywags. Unlimited drinks are provided on board, and the short duration of the trip gives you ample time to make your ship’s departure or check out another activity.

No trip to the Bahamas is complete without a dolphin encounter and you’re certainly not going to get one 12 decks up in a gigantic cruise ship! The Blue Lagoon Dolphin Close Encounter has long been a beloved Bahamian activity and has been delighting cruise ship passengers for years. Take a quick boat ride from the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal to Salt Cay (also known as the Blue Lagoon). Guests are thoroughly educated about the social and biological anomalies we call Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. And after you’re good and ready, guests are invited to wade into waist deep water to have a hands-on experience with these clowns of the sea. Dolphin trainers are only an arms length away, and will direct you on how to make these amazing creatures do some fun tricks. Professional photographers and videographers are on site to capture your every moment, so you don’t even have to worry about bringing a camera.

The Bahamas are rife with history, and you would be remiss not to come and learn about the unique beginnings of this very iconic place. Stepping foot on the same soil that Christopher Columbus once did is pretty exciting, and though the Bahamas are known for being a former slave refuge, and buccaneer capital, it is also the site of an indigenous group of aboriginals called the Arawak. These are just some of the things you’ll learn on a Nassau or Freeport sightseeing tour. Visit the beautiful colonial Parliament buildings in Nassau, as well as Fort Fincastle and Fort Charlotte. Take stroll along the seaside, and bring your camera, because the quaint blend of pink, blue, and yellow painted homes is a sight to be seen. In Freeport, visit the Port Lucaya Marketplace and shop for locally made curious, and spend an afternoon wandering the world renown Garden f the Groves, an 11 acre botanical garden housing some of the most beautiful and vibrant fauna the island has to offer.

This sampling of excursion options should be enough to jump start the imagination. The Bahamas are far more than a stretch of beautiful islands, and if you have the option to leave the cruise ship for a spell, you won’t have any trouble finding something truly unique to experience.

Pompey Museum of Slavery and Emancipation

Many of us take for granted the fact that the Bahamas, Nassau specifically, became one of the most important former slave refuges in the world. Once slavery was formally abolished by the British in 1833, many former slaves migrated to Nassau Bahamas to avoid slavery in the rest of America. The Pompey Museum of Slavery and Emancipation is named after a courageous slave by the name of Pompey who lived on the Rolle Plantantion on Steventon, Exuma. The now museum was formerly named Vendue House in 1784, and was listed as one of Nassau Bahamas public buildings. The building itself is thought to date back to the 1760’s and was the site of a public market that included the trade and purchase of various commodities including African slaves. Later, in the 20th century, it was used to house the telegraph and telephone department, and later the electricity department. Finally, in 1992, the building was converted for public use and was named after Pompey, a slave who brought about the revolt against the Rolle Plantation. The museum features several exhibitions on slavery in the Bahamas.

Pirates of Bahamas Museum

Ships Ahoy! Welcome to the pirate capital of the world! Nassau Bahamas pays tribute to the notorious swashbucklers of the past with a number of number of heritage sights around the city, and a fabulous museum! The Pirates of Bahamas Museum walks you through Golden Age of Piracy, a thirty year window in which Nassau attracted the most impressive concentration of pirates in the history of the world. The city’s strategic base, provided a haven for shallow drafting vessels to pick off unsuspecting merchant ships who ventured close to the harbor. The interactive museum is the only one of its kind in the world, and if you have an open afternoon, this is the perfect place to bring the family for a thorough pirate education!

Take a Personal Photo Tour of Nassau’s Colonial Architectural Heart

Nassau Bahamas is chock full of amazing buildings, and if you’re not in the mood to take a Nassau sightseeing tour, hire yourself a bicycle, grab your camera and wander the city to your heart’s delight. Make sure you get to the Parliament buildings, the courthouse and the Government House. Sometimes on a structured tour, you don’t get enough of a chance to mingle with curious locals, so make sure to stop along the way and chat them up. You never know who you’ll meet, or interesting morsels of history you might learn. The city itself is relatively safe, but it’s always a good idea to keep your personal belongings close.

While Nassau Bahamas is renown for being a jump off point for various popular water activities, take some time to explore this historic city, and learn about it’s highly influential cultural past.

Family Friendly Freeport Bahamas Excursions

Got the family tagging along? The Bahamas has long been a destination favorite for families with children of all ages. It’s safe, it’s fun and there is a bucket load of Freeport Bahamas excursions that cater to the kiddies. Is there any better way to be introduced to the Caribbean than to be nuzzled by a playful dolphin? The UNEXSO Dolphin Close Encounter excursion is definitely not something you’re going to explore by milling around the cruise ship dock! This two hour long excursion gives you plenty of time to get to and from the ship, and is guaranteed to create some of the most wonderful memories for you and your family to share. A picturesque ferry ride takes guests from the UNEXSO compound in Port Lucaya to the to the saltwater lagoon that houses these playful sea mammals. After careful instruction, and lot’s of observation, guests are then invited to wade in, waist deep, and watch as dolphins swim right up to you for a belly scratch, kiss and a splash!

Be an Archaeologist for the Day

Fancy yourself a little adventure? The Lucayan National Park and Cave Tour takes you on an archaeological journey through the heart of what once was the land of the Arawak, the indigenous people’s that existed here long before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. Wander deep into the caves where archaeologists have discovered magnificent stalagmites, and important Lucayan artifacts, including ritual items from ancient burial sites. The cave system here is actually one of the largest and most extensive cave systems in the world. This is one the most interesting Freeport Bahamas excursions, and something that you can’t see anywhere else on the planet.

Private Beach Party Excursion

Sometimes, cruising can get the better of us. Sure, we may be on a spectacular ship, with more amenities than we could possible know what to do with, but there’s also the crowds to contend with, and sometimes you just want to have some fun that doesn’t involve everyone else on board. If that’s the case, check out the Deserted Island Cruise and Beach Party tour. This is one of the Freeport Bahamas excursions where the numbers are limited, and you have the opportunity to experience the island in a more intimate setting. Climb aboard the Sunshine, a 45 foot catamaran, and prepare to be whisked away to the pristine island of Peterson Cay. The island’s unique locale off the coast of Grand Bahamas offers up some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean, and it’s all for you! Crystalline views, bathwater warm seas and a dizzying array of tropical species await your exploration. And once you’re good and hungry, a sumptuous lunch is served on shore accompanied by rum punch cocktails. Once you’re sated, lay out in the sun, and soak in the tranquility. It’s the perfect way to end the day before you head back on board your cruise. And if you've only just had your Grand Bahamas palate whetted, check out any number of Freeport Bahamas excursions on offer!

Steak and Lobster Dinner Cruise

There are Bahamas dinner cruises, and then, there is the Steak and Lobster dinner cruises! Dinner aboard the Bahama Mama is an experience you’ll soon not forget. Step aboard Freeport’s largest catamaran and prepare to have all your senses entertained to the max. Complimentary cocktails, wine, and delectable Bahamian hors d'oeuvre will keep you sated as you sail out towards sunset. Schmooze with other guests, as the island of Grand Bahamas becomes a distant memory. The fantastic on-board chefs serve up a three-course dinner fit for a king. With seafood fresh from the warm Caribbean seas, sumptuous Caribbean flavors and vibrant colors creates a feast for the eyes and stomach! And once you’re feeling sated, let the entertainment begin. In the spirit of the Caribbean, a live limbo display, Bahamian dancers and a boisterous music make for an unforgettable evening of fun. Out of all the things to do in Freeport Bahamas at sunset, this is definitely an experience you won’t want to miss out on.

Sea World Explorer Semi Sub and Snorkel

Ever wondered what it would be like to explore the depths of the ocean in your own private submarine? Get yourself down to the Port Lucaya Marina and climb aboard the Seaworld Explorer. This state-of-the-art, semi-submarine offers up the perfect opportunity to experience life beneath the surface of the Caribbean sea. A guide will narrate your journey all the way to Treasure Reef where you can jump out and have yourself a snorkel. This is one of the most popular Freeport tours to choose from because of its suitability for guests of all ages. With the option guests who like to stay dry to remain in the mini-sub, everyone can enjoy the magic of the underwater world.

UNEXSO Dolphin Swim

Dolphins have long been an iconic symbol of the Bahamas, and everyone knows that when you come to this part of the world, leaving without spending some time with the resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins is regrettable. Nestled in the saltwater lagoon of the UNEXCO compound in Port Lucaya, down along the southern coast of Grand Bahama Island, guests are invited to spend the afternoon frolicking with some of the most intelligent members of the animal kingdom. A small army of professional trainers and naturalists will educate you about these gentle creatures, and with a full 1/2 hour of interactive time with them in the water. This is without a doubt, one of the most memorable things to do in Freeport Bahamas.

There is no end to the list of things to do in Freeport Bahamas, and this is just sampling of what’s on offer. If you’re looking to add a few more things to your must-do-before-you-die list, the Bahamas has plenty of options.

Escape to Blue Lagoon Island

There’s a reason why Nassau is the hub of activity for everyone from cruise ship passengers, to weary travelers from mainland USA. If there was anything that would make a top ‘Nassau Bahamas things to do’ list, it would definitely be Blue Lagoon Island. This tiny little island packs a whole lot of fun, and can easily be done in a day. A short ferry ride away from Nassau, Blue Lagoon Island offers guests a near perfect oasis where the sugary sands are abundant, coconut palms whisper in the wind, and the sparkling ocean calls. Visitors can do the famous Bahamas dolphin tours, laze around shore side, or go for a soothing kayak trip around the island. Tropical birds chatter in the trees, and vibrant fish meander just below the surface. It’s the perfect getaway from your getaway!

Pirates of Nassau Museum

Want to get behind the scenes of the real pirates of the Caribbean? Your first stop should be the Pirates of Nassau Museum. Regularly rated in the ‘Top 10 Nassau things to do’ list, this museum covers the Golden Age age of piracy from 1690 to 1720, delving eye patch first into the swashbuckling era of terrorized merchant ships, rum runs, and mutiny on the high seas. Nassau was once the mecca for swashbuckling pirates, and boasted the largest concentration of these sea thieves. Historians have often said that when pirates laid their heads down to rest, they didn’t dream of going to heaven, but instead, dreamed of when they’d next be in Nassau!

Botanical Gardens of Nassau

Sometimes you just need a little piece and quiet amidst the hustle and bustle. Despite the crowds it draws, to find some tranquility in all the chaos, all you need to do is head to the Botanical Gardens. Another top rated attraction on any ‘Nassau Bahamas things to do’ list, the Botanical Gardens boast 18 acres of meticulously cared for tropical gardens, including 600 different species of flowering shrubs and trees. Freshwater ponds teeming with lilies and tropical fish provide a little oasis and the myriad walking trails make it a perfect escape.


With all things to do in Nassau, you could spend as much time wandering the charming town of Nassau, as you could Bahamas scuba diving, trekking or deep sea fishing. Try as you might, you’ll never be able to pack everything into one trip, but this small list is the perfect introduction to a historical town.

Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter

There are few places in the world where you can experience the thrill and delight of swimming alongside what is arguably, the most intelligent sea creature on the planet. Located a stone’s throw from Paradise Island, the Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter is one of the most memorable activities to partake in anywhere in the Caribbean. And if you’re taking the family away for the weekend, and you’re wondering what to do in Nassau Bahamas that takes into account everyone’s interests, dolphin close encounter is a dream come true for most! This shallow water excursion allows guests to touch and play with dolphins in a calm and safe habitat. A naturalist and trainer will teach you all about dolphin behavior including their social structure, diet and habit, and then allow you to engage in training sessions with them. Photographers and videographers are on hand at all times to capture all those precious moments.

Cable Beach

Gold sandy beaches await in what is formerly known as the hotel district of Nassau. Though the area is home to five ritzy hotels, much of the beach along here is public, and offers up some of the best beach-combing anywhere on the island. And if you fancy a dip in the pool, some of these properties allow you to hang out pool side for a fee. The dining options in Cable beach are plentiful and delectable. And if you’re wondering what to do in Nassau Bahamas at night, have yourself sumptuous meal in one of the hotels and head across the street to the Crystal Palace Casino for some fun!

Queen’s Staircase

Despite it’s popularity, and the number of water babies it attracts every year, you would think that the most popular activity in Nassau would be the myriad scuba diving excursions, the Nassau snorkeling tours or even the dolphin encounters, but in reality, the attraction that makes every ‘what to do in Nassau Bahamas’ list is the Queen’s Staircase. Dating back to somewhere between 1793 and 1794, a 102 foot limestone staircase was built by Bahamian slaves, but was later renamed to celebrate the 65 year reign of Queen Victoria her role in toppling slavery in the Bahamas. The staircase leads to Fort Fincastle.

The ‘what to do in Nassau Bahamas’ list, as you can imagine, is exhaustive. However, if you’re here for a quick weekend jaunt, this is a great start to getting a feel for what Nassau is all about. Sun, sand, surf and smiles.