Nassau itinerary: 1 to 3 days
Plans for one to three days in Nassau, day by day: Atlantis Paradise Island on day one, then Fort Fincastle, the Queen's Staircase and Dolphin Encounters, and Ardastra Gardens, Fort Charlotte, the National Art Gallery and Government House as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
Nassau in 1 day
Day 1
Atlantis Paradise Island
Large resort on Paradise Island with a water park, marine habitats and a casino, open to day visitors on some passes.
Nassau in 2 days
Day 1
Fort Fincastle
Small hilltop fort of 1793 shaped like a paddle steamer, with a water tower and views over Nassau and the harbour.
Queen's Staircase
Flight of 66 limestone steps carved by hand in the late 18th century, leading up from downtown Nassau to Fort Fincastle.
Dolphin Encounters
Dolphin facility on Blue Lagoon Island, reached by boat, where visitors can swim with or meet dolphins.
Day 2
Atlantis Paradise Island
Large resort on Paradise Island with a water park, marine habitats and a casino, open to day visitors on some passes.
Nassau in 3 days
Day 1
Fort Fincastle
Small hilltop fort of 1793 shaped like a paddle steamer, with a water tower and views over Nassau and the harbour.
Queen's Staircase
Flight of 66 limestone steps carved by hand in the late 18th century, leading up from downtown Nassau to Fort Fincastle.
Dolphin Encounters
Dolphin facility on Blue Lagoon Island, reached by boat, where visitors can swim with or meet dolphins.
Day 2
Atlantis Paradise Island
Large resort on Paradise Island with a water park, marine habitats and a casino, open to day visitors on some passes.
Day 3
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre
Small zoo and gardens in Nassau, best known for its flamingo march, with other tropical birds and animals.
Fort Charlotte
The largest of Nassau's forts, built in 1789 on a hill above the harbour, with moats, dungeons and cannon.
National Art Gallery of The Bahamas
Art gallery in a restored colonial villa in downtown Nassau, showing Bahamian art from past and present.
Government House, The Bahamas
The official residence of the Governor-General, a pink colonial building on a hill in downtown Nassau, seen from outside.
Watch: Nassau
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Nassau
December to April is the dry season, with warm, sunny weather that suits beaches and sightseeing, though it is also the busiest and most expensive time. Summers are hot and humid, with showers, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November. Junkanoo parades take place on Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Nassau on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Nassau on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Nassau on GetYourGuide
- From the airport: a private transfer in Nassau with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Bahamas from Airalo
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Tips for Nassau
- Fort Fincastle, Fort Charlotte and Government House are all within a short walk or taxi ride of downtown Nassau and can be seen in a morning.
- Dolphin encounters and trips to Blue Lagoon Island go by boat from Paradise Island and must be booked ahead.
- The Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle are close together on Bennet's Hill; the steps are steep, so wear good shoes in the heat.
- Ardastra Gardens is known for its marching flamingos, shown once or twice daily; check the show times when planning the visit.
- Cruise ships fill the downtown streets and forts on many days; visit the forts and Government House early or late in the day.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre: Charles Pluta from Augusta, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Atlantis Paradise Island: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dolphin Encounters: Dolphins, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Charlotte: Ahodges7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Fincastle: Taugenichts80, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Government House, The Bahamas: qwesy qwesy, CC BY 3.0
- National Art Gallery of The Bahamas: ArnoldReinhold, CC BY 4.0
- Queen's Staircase: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
