Keep it simple and enjoy some amazing beach time. Whether that’s Cabbage beach out on Paradise Island, Cable Beach further afield, or Junkanoo Beach just a few minutes walk from the port, you’re guaranteed to be able to find a nice spot of sand to spend the day on.

The world famous Atlantis resort is located on Paradise Island. You can pop over and explore yourself or book a day pass to access the Aquaventure waterpark. You can even add on Dolphin swims although these all come with a hefty price tag.

If you want to do a bit of shopping there are several options on Nassau. You can hop over to Paradise Island and explore the Atlantis Resort, or you can stay closer to the port and explore Nassau itself. Either wander Bay street to see what souvenirs you can pick up, or stop by the Straw Market to haggle a little.

A fun little family friendly museum focussing in on Nassau’s history with pirates. Again, very easy to walk from the port and only needs an hour really. This museum includes a fun replica pirate ship to walk around and some cool exhibits on pirates and pirate life.

Fort Fincastle, another significant historical site in Nassau, sits atop a hill overlooking the whole island. As a result the views from here are stunning. It was designed to protect the island from invaders, and is now an impressive historical sight that’s just a 15 minute walk from the port.

One of the main local landmarks, the Queen's Staircase, is a stone staircase carved out of solid limestone. It was named to honor Queen Victoria's and is another reminder of the island’s colonial past. The lush greenery surrounding the staircase adds to the atmosphere and is one of the main historical sights on the island.

If you’d like to see the city but prefer not to walk, one option is to take a surrey ride. These offer tours of downtown and leave from near the port. They generally last 20-25 minutes and seat 3 per carriage.

Nassau is very walkable and you can take in the sights just spending an hour or two on foot. Whether that’s taking in the atmosphere on Bay Street, Parliament Square or Pompey Square, or stopping by Government House, Nassau is an interesting city to wander, just minutes from the port.

Fort Charlotte, built in the late 18th century, is a remnant of Nassau's colonial history. The fortification located just outside the city offers panoramic views back to the harbor and city. Explore underground passages, dungeons and cannons, making this one of the top historical sights on the island.

There are a couple of smaller islands just off of Nassau - one of which is Blue Lagoon and there are various different excursions you can take here which include animal encounters (dolphins or sealions) and water sports. Alternatively just take it easy with a beach day. Either way it’s a great way to spend a day in the Bahamas.

A small wildlife centre featuring macaws, peacocks, snakes, turtles and flamingos. Located outside of the city, excursions take you here to enjoy the wildlife and gardens for the day.

As with any tropical destination there are numerous excursions on offer enabling you to get out on the water in a catamaran or to snorkel on the beautiful coral reefs in the surrounding area. If you want to take it a step further book a trip scuba diving to enjoy the amazing sea life.

A very popular option with families, this ‘submarine’ lets you enjoy the nearby reefs and marine life without getting wet. This is actually a boat but has a deep hull with viewing windows. We’ve often seen this sold out so make sure to be quick.

Set sail aboard a replica pirate ship and enjoy acted out tales and stories from the ‘pirate’ crew. Another great option for families while also showing off a bit of the island itself.

With the island having been used for several James Bond films, you can book a tour showing off some of the filming locations as well as more general local sights. Perhaps one for more hard-core Bond fans, but also a fun way to see the sights.