Nassau is a resort town and capital of the Bahamas. Located on New Providence Island. Nassau is home to 70% of the entire population of the Bahamas. We recommend visiting this city if you like dynamics, variety and exciting adventures. Nassau is home to some of the finest resorts, restaurants, and casinos in the world.
Nassau boasts a rich, vibrant history. Sailing is well-developed here. Nassau is one of the most interesting places in the Bahamas. There are coral reefs with an area of over 100,000 square kilometers. The sea is painted with bright colors.
Sailing trip in Nassau
Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and all the transport routes lead here. There are many more flights here than to other Bahamian cities. Every year more and more people use the yacht charter here to sail the Bahamas.
From Nassau, you can reach the beginning of the Exuma Islands in a few hours by yacht. This is the best place to start your trip to the Bahamas.
Thefts here have recently become more frequent. Beware of non-tourist places, especially in the dark. And do not leave things unattended both on beaches and yachts.
In Nassau, you can put anchor anywhere except for the commercial vessels anchorage. The control service will tell you where the best place is
Two bridges high up to 21 m cross the bay
Despite the harbour’s enormous size, you can leave dinghy in two places only: in Harbour Central Marina and Texaco Harbour View. Both marinas require a small fee. Be sure not to leave any valuable belongings in the boat
Nassau Festivals
- Junkanoo Carnival. It is held in honour of the slavery liberation on December 26 and January 1. Also, there is another Junkanoo fest celebrated in July
- The Andros Crab Fest (All Andros Crab Festival) is a crab-eating festival held in early June
- Fox Hill Day Festival. It takes place on the second weekend of August and celebrates the liberation from slavery (as well as Junkanoo)
- BIFF (International Bahamas Film Festival). Held in December and visited by world-class stars such as Nicolas Cage and Sean Connery
- Eleuthera Pineapple Festival. Local family day, held in the first week of June
