Bahamas travel guide
What to see in Nassau
The capital of colourful colonial houses, forts and the cruise port.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Nassau highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Queen’s Staircase
66 steps carved into the rock.
- Fort Fincastle
Views over the harbour.
- Arawak Cay
Food stalls.
- Bay Street
The main street.
- Cable Beach
The big beach.
Day trips from Nassau
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Nassau
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Nassau are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season, hurricane peak).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Hurricane season
Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.
What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.
- from August to October
Hurricane peak
Between August and October there’s a higher risk of hurricanes.
What to do: The best time is December to April; take out insurance if you go in summer.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a stall at the Arawak Cay Fish Fry. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Bahamas guide.
Frequently asked questions about Nassau
What to see in Nassau?
Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, Arawak Cay, Bay Street and Cable Beach.
What to see in Nassau in one day?
Don’t miss Queen’s Staircase, Fort Fincastle, Arawak Cay, Bay Street and Cable Beach. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Nassau?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Nassau are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season, hurricane peak).
What day trips can you take from Nassau?
Swimming pigs from Nassau.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.