Beach · Downtown, Nassau

Junkanoo Beach

Junkanoo Beach
Photo: Rüdiger Stehn from Kiel, Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Junkanoo Beach has shallow water and beach bars. It is the easiest beach to reach from downtown. It is lively and can be busy.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 2 of Nassau in 3 Days

Visiting Junkanoo Beach: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Late afternoon
Getting there
Walk west from Prince George Wharf

Nassau itineraries with Junkanoo Beach

Day 2 of Nassau in 3 Days

Rose Island by boat

How Junkanoo Beach fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Transfer to the boat dockDowntown
  2. 9:30Rose IslandRose Island
  3. 13:00Beach lunch on Rose IslandRose Island
  4. 17:30Junkanoo BeachDowntown
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Junkanoo Beach FAQs

Is Junkanoo Beach free?

Yes, access is free. Chairs and drinks cost extra.

Is Junkanoo Beach good for swimming?

The water is shallow and usually calm.

Is Junkanoo Beach crowded?

It is busiest on cruise days.

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