Freeport Bahamas Cruise Port Guide

Location:

All cruise ships arriving in Freeport Bahamas will be docking at the Lucayan Harbour, located on the West side of Grand Bahama Island (Freeport). The Lucayan Harbour is NOT located near any hotels or close to any activity departure points. All guests arriving on a cruise ship will most likely be headed to Port Lucaya, the center of tourist activity in Freeport Bahamas

Lucayan Harbour Cruise Facility, situated on the waterways of Freeport Harbour, has undergone a $10.9 million redevelopment program in order to upgrade the cruise passenger terminal. Facilities include sheltered staging areas for the pick-up/drop-off of passengers, a retail complex and a craft market featuring local straw work and other indigenous craft, extensive landscaping and a more efficient ground transportation layout, and new tropical landscaping.

You will need to take a 10-minute taxi cab ride to get to the Port Lucaya area. Taxis are metered, but often charge a flat fee. Be prepared to pay around US$15 for a cab into town. if you ride in a collective van with other visitors the fare is a quite reasonable $5 or so per person each way.

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Sightseeing:

Grand Bahama Island, just one of the 700 islands that comprise the Bahamas, is home to Freeport. This northernmost island in the chain, is approximately 60 miles southeast of the coast of Florida. Freeport is almost completely Americanized there is little to distinguish it from its neighbor, Florida. You will find stretches of white powdery sand, mega-resorts lining the coastline, and expensive yachts bobbing in the harbor.

Tours Excursions Transportation:

Taxis are abundant, it's always a good idea to establish the fare in advance.

Conveniently located on the Port Lucaya Marina – the shopping Mecca of beautiful Freeport Grand Bahama – UNEXSO offers a wide variety of diving, dolphin experiences, shopping, and much more!

It pays to compare your cruise line shore excursions here.

Nearby Places:

Port Lucaya. Water sports are available on this beautiful, 4 mile stretch of powdery, white, soft sand to the delight of sun worshippers and swimmers alike. Eco-tourism has also become an important aspect of the Grand Bahama experience. The Lucayan National Park is famous for its underwater limestone caves and the Rand Memorial Nature Center has over 100 acres of winding trails from which to explore the natural flora and fauna of this area.

Shopping and Food

Duty-free is the most popular form of shopping in the Bahamas.

The Bahamas are also known for their Androsian batik fabrics made by a small operation in Andros Town on a remote Out Island. Although the factory is fascinating to visit, batik items are available at many outlets in Nassau, Freeport and major Out Islands like Abaco and Eleuthera.

Currency:

The local currency is the Bahamian dollar (B$) The Bahamian dollar is on a par with the US dollar, and both currencies are accepted throughout the country.

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Communication:

English spoken

Opening Hours and Holidays:

While Bahamian stores are permitted to open on Sunday, almost none does, making Sunday a very quiet day, at least for commerce. Otherwise, shopping is best in the morning when the crowds are few and the temperature mild.

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