A Cruise to the Bahamas
4 day getaway was fun!
Intro
We took a cruise to the Bahamas with friends and family on-board the cruise ship Celebrity Equinox, out of Port Canaveral. While we have cruised to the Bahamas many times over the last 40 years, it’s still a fun getaway for a few days.
About the Bahamas
The Bahamas is a country of over 700 islands scattered over 180000 square miles of ocean area. Arawaks and Lucayans inhabited the islands, at one time. The British ruled for many years. Today, The Bahamas are independent.
Here are some of the major islands in the Bahamas:
New Providence
Grand Bahama
Eleuthera
Cat Island
Rum Cay
San Salvador Island
Exuma
Bimini
The Abacos
The Bahamas are located close to Florida, so the port cities of Freeport and Nassau are popular cruise ship ports.
Freeport
Our cruise stopped at Freeport for a day. We docked in a port that is mostly a commercial shipping port.
The best way to get around the island is by taxi. We went to https://www.portlucaya.com/ to grab a bite to eat, and to shop. Make sure you go to the back of the marketplace, near the water, and visit Daddy Brown’s Conch Stand for some great fresh local fish and conch. Zorba’s Greek Restaurant has great food at great prices, including this nice serving of local favorite Pigeon Peas and Rice.
There are plenty of great beaches near Freeport, so make sure to take some time to relax and enjoy the sparkling clear waters of the Bahamas.
According to Carnical Cruise Lines:
The 8 Best Beaches in Freeport, Bahamas
Taino Beach
Fortune Beach
Xanadu Beach
Barbury Beach
Lucaya Beach
Smith’s Point Beach
Mather Beach
Paradise Cove Beach
Many of the beaches have food and drinks available, as well as bathrooms, showers and changing areas.
Nassau
Our last stop was Nassau, on the island of New Providence. Nassau is the biggest city in the Bahamas and has lots to do and see. From snorkeling trips, to casinos, sandy tropical beaches, the Straw Market, duty-free shopping, and so much more; Nassau will keep you busy.
We opted to go to Arawak Cay, (AKA Fish Fry), for some tasty local food. From the cruise ship docks, you can grab a cab to take you, or it is about a 20 or 30 minute walk, which can be very hot during most of the year. There’s also a few beach areas to swim at, along the way.
We had a tasty lunch at Goldie’s Conch House, which is located right on the water.
They have served a lot of conch. Here’s a view out the window:
They serve local fish, and clean it right there at the restaurant:
We loved the Pigeon Peas & Rice, as well as the Cracked Conch and Conch Fritters.
If you Go
The Bahamas are a great place to go on vacation. Find a flight, or a boat, or a cruise ship, and GO!
Live the Wayfarer Life! What’s your next adventure?