Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas · 3 days itinerary

Nassau in 3 Days

Photo: Just a Brazilian man from Brazil, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Day one covers downtown on foot, from a rum distillery tour to the Straw Market and Bay Street, and ends with conch at Arawak Cay. Day two takes a boat to Rose Island for snorkelling and quiet sand. Day three pairs Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island with the flamingos at Ardastra Gardens and the ruins at Clifton Heritage.

3 daysBeachIncludes Rose IslandWalkable downtownBy travli· Updated November 8, 2026, checked by the travli team
Aerial view of cruise ships docked at a harbor in Nassau, Bahamas
· Photo by Steve Matthews on Unsplash
a couple of barrels sitting on top of a sidewalk
· Photo by Yash Mannepalli on Unsplash
green trees near body of water during daytime
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Day by day

Day 1

Downtown Nassau

  1. 9:30DowntownSight
  2. 10:30Bay StreetWalk
  3. 12:00Bay StreetWalk
  4. 14:00DowntownSight
  5. 18:30West Bay StreetFood
Day 2

Rose Island by boat

  1. 9:00Transfer to the boat dockDowntownTransfer
  2. 9:30Rose IslandDay trip
  3. 13:00Rose IslandFood
  4. 17:30DowntownWalk
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Day 3

Paradise Island and the west

  1. 9:00Paradise IslandWalk
  2. 12:00Potter's CayFood
  3. 13:30West Bay StreetSight
  4. 15:30SouthwestSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 3 days enough for Nassau?

Yes, 3 days covers downtown, a Rose Island boat day and Paradise Island. Add days for the Exumas.

Can I use US dollars in Nassau?

Yes, US dollars are accepted everywhere at the same value as the Bahamian dollar. Change may come in Bahamian currency.

What is the best beach in Nassau?

Cabbage Beach on Paradise Island is the best long beach, while Junkanoo Beach is the easiest from downtown. Rose Island is best for quiet sand and snorkelling.

How do I get to Paradise Island from downtown Nassau?

Take a water taxi from Prince George Wharf or a taxi over the bridge. Agree taxi fares before you set off.

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