Nassau Resort for a Day: 12 Cruise Day Passes Compared

From the port

19 min · 3.9 mi

The beach club is approximately 11 minutes by taxi from the cruise terminal, where cabs are easy to find. Even with the short travel distance, allowing at least two hours before the ship's scheduled departure to make the return trip is strongly recommended.

From the port

18 min · 3.6 mi

Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau sits roughly 15 minutes on foot from the cruise ship harbor. After exiting the cruise dock, turn right and follow the road until it ends at Senor Frogs Restaurant. Continue past the front of that building and beyond the entrance to The Point; the Margaritaville entrance appears on the right. Taxis are also available at a cost of $12.00 for two passengers plus $3.00 per additional person, with an approximate 10-minute ride from the pier.

From the port

18 min · 3.5 mi

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The recently renovated British Colonial sits about 10 minutes on foot from the cruise ship harbor. A newly constructed dock near Senor Frogs serves as a direct walkway linking the cruise port to the hotel. Taxis are available at $9.00 for two passengers plus $3.00 per additional rider, covering a roughly 10-minute drive. Upon arrival, day pass guests check in at the Heritage Gift Shoppe located in the main lobby.

From the port

about 8 mi

Sip & Sea day pass holders are met inside the Nassau Bahamas Cruise Terminal. Departures run on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 11:20 AM EST, with return around 4:30 PM. A boat ride from the pier carries guests to Rose Island. The meeting point is at the pier (see pinned location). Boarding is typically straight onto the boat, although a short bus shuttle to the launch point may be used if logistics demand it. Build in extra time for the return trip, as conditions on the water can occasionally push arrival back.

From the port

33 min · 7.2 mi

Taxis are readily available at the cruise ship terminal, and the ride to the resort takes approximately 10 minutes at a cost of roughly $10 per person each way. Even though the port is close by, departing the property at least two hours before the ship's scheduled sailing time is strongly advised.

From the port

18 min · 3.5 mi

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

The recently renovated British Colonial is roughly a 10-minute walk from the cruise ship harbor. A newly built dock adjacent to Senor Frogs provides a direct pedestrian route from the cruise port to the hotel. Taxi fare runs $9.00 for two passengers plus $3.00 per additional person, with an approximate 10-minute ride. Day pass guests check in at the Heritage Gift Shoppe in the main lobby upon arrival.

From the port

31 min · 7 mi

Cabs line up at the cruise terminal and reach the resort in about 10 minutes, costing approximately $10 per person each way. Despite the short distance from port, heading back to the ship at least two hours ahead of the posted departure time is strongly recommended.

From the port

18 min · 3.6 mi

Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau is approximately a 15-minute walk from the cruise ship harbor. Upon leaving the cruise dock, turn right and continue along the road to its end at Senor Frogs Restaurant. Proceed past the front of that building and beyond The Point entrance; the Margaritaville gate will be visible on the right. Taxi service costs $12.00 for two passengers plus $3.00 per additional rider, with a roughly 10-minute drive from the pier.

From the port

16 min · 3 mi

Taxis are available right at the cruise terminal, with the resort roughly 10 to 15 minutes away by car. Fare runs about $15 for the first two passengers and $3 per additional rider. Although the port is nearby, planning to leave the property at least two hours before the ship's departure is strongly advised.

From the port

about 13.4 mi

Holders of the Swimming Pig day pass are collected inside the Nassau Bahamas Cruise Terminal. Two departure windows exist: a 9:20 AM EST option with return between 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM, or an 11:20 AM EST option with return by 4:15 PM. From the pier, a scenic boat ride reaches Rose Island. The designated meeting spot is at the pier (see pinned location). Pickup is normally by boat, though a brief bus transfer to the main departure dock may substitute when operations require it. Allow buffer time for the return, since weather or sea conditions can cause minor delays.

From the port

34 min · 8 mi

Baha Bay Waterpark at Baha Mar sits roughly 20 minutes by taxi from the cruise terminal. Cabs are readily available at the pier, with fares starting around $18 for two passengers and $4 for each additional rider. The entrance and ticket booth are located across from the Melia Convention Center on West Bay Street. Despite the short distance, allowing a two-hour buffer before the ship's scheduled departure is strongly recommended.

From the port

18 min · 3.5 mi

Taxis are readily available at the cruise ship terminal. The resort sits about 15 minutes by car from the cruise pier, with fares starting at approximately $15 total for two passengers and $3 per additional guest. Despite the short distance, departing the resort at least 2 hours ahead of the ship's scheduled departure time is strongly advised.