Nassau

The largest fort in the Bahamas, built in 1788. The moat-encircled fortress never fired a shot in battle. Stunning harbour views from the battlements.

66 steps carved from solid limestone by enslaved people in the 1790s, each representing a year of Queen Victoria's reign. Set in a lush gorge — a powerful and beautiful site.

Nassau's pink colonial parliament buildings surrounding a statue of a young Queen Victoria. The historic heart of the Bahamas, lined with pink Georgian architecture.

A deeply moving museum housed in the former slave market, documenting the story of the Bahamian enslaved people and their fight for freedom.

Nassau's most celebrated fine-dining institution in a beautifully restored colonial mansion. Known for its world-class wine cellar (over 250,000 bottles) and Bahamian-French cuisine.

The legendary Nassau fish fry — a strip of colourful shacks serving cracked conch, boil fish, fried snapper, and cold Kalik beer. The most authentic Bahamian food experience.

A stunning waterfront restaurant on Cable Beach with fresh Bahamian seafood, local lobster, and Caribbean cocktails. The sunset view is unbeatable.

A hidden gem just off Bay Street serving elevated Bahamian cuisine — conch salad made to order, guava-glazed pork, and fresh coconut rice. Small plates concept.

The famous party bar chain right at the pier with souvenir yard cups, live DJs, and the most conveniently located waterfront drinks in Nassau.

A rooftop pool bar at the luxury Baha Mar resort with sweeping views over Nassau and the Caribbean. Signature cocktails, cabanas, and day-pass access available.

An elegant colonial-style bar in Nassau's most historic hotel, open since 1923. Sophisticated cocktails, rich history, and a shaded garden terrace.

Charming courtyard café inside a historic building near Parliament Square. Excellent Bahamian coffee, fresh pastries, and light Mediterranean-Bahamian lunches.

A bright, casual café popular with locals for its fresh-squeezed juices, Bahamian bush teas, and affordable breakfast plates.

Nassau's most famous stretch of powdery white sand and calm turquoise water. Lined with beach bars, watersports rentals, and the grand Baha Mar resort complex.

A calm, local-favourite beach park west of the centre with clear shallow water, shaded picnic tables, and food trucks on weekends. Fewer tourists, more Nassauvians.

Access to Atlantis Paradise Island's Aquaventure water park — 141 acres of waterslides, lazy rivers, private beaches, and the remarkable marine exhibits.

A world-famous shark dive with Caribbean reef sharks in open water — no cage. PADI certified and impeccably safety-focused. Also offers non-diver 'shark adventure' snorkel programmes.

Ferry to a private island for a dolphin swim encounter, pristine beaches, snorkelling, and kayaking. All-inclusive packages available. A highlight for families.

A self-guided walking trail through Nassau's colonial history — from Parliament Square and the British Colonial Hotel to Fort Fincastle and the Water Tower. All free.