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Nassau is a gateway city frequently visited by cruise ships, while Harbour Island, with its pink sand beaches, is worth a separate trip. Since getting between islands requires a ferry or small plane, itineraries need careful coordination.

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Based on Nassau · 5-year average

23° Jan
23° Feb
24° Mar
25° Apr
26° May
28° Jun
29° Jul
29° Aug
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27° Oct
26° Nov
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Top sights in Bahamas

New Providence

Nature

New Providence

New Providence is an island in the Bahamas, West Indies, and home to the capital, Nassau. As the hub of travel in the Bahamas, it makes a great first stop.

Paradise Island

Nature

Paradise Island

Paradise Island is a small island off the coast of Nassau in the Bahamas. Formerly known as Hog Island, it lies close to the northern shore of New Providence Island and is easy to reach from Nassau.

Nassau Public Library

Museums & galleries

Nassau Public Library

The oldest and largest library in Nassau, founded in 1837 with a long history behind it. It ranks among the most historic public libraries in the English-speaking Caribbean.

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau

Temples & religious sites

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Nassau

This cathedral represents the Catholic Church in the Bahamas and serves as the seat of the Archdiocese of Nassau. As the mother church of parishes throughout the Bahamas, it holds deep religious significance.

Man Island

Nature

Man Island

A small, undeveloped island near Eleuthera in the Bahamas, situated between Harbour Island and Spanish Wells. It remains untouched, preserving its natural state.

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

Museums & galleries

National Art Gallery of The Bahamas

The National Art Gallery of the Bahamas in Nassau is the country's first national art museum, offering a look at Bahamian history and identity as an independent nation through art. It's a great place to see works by local artists and trace the development of Bahamian art.

Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre

Zoos & aquariums

Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre

Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre is a garden-and-zoo in Nassau, opened in 1937 through the efforts of Jamaican horticulturist Hedley Vivian Edwards. It's a place where you can experience tropical plants and a variety of animals together.

Athol Island

Nature

Athol Island

An uninhabited island about 1.2 kilometers east of Paradise Island near Nassau, part of a national marine park. Its clear waters make it a popular spot for snorkeling.

Local data

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