Nassau- cheap n fun, what to do? non-beach

[FMCowboy]

We will be in Nassau in a few weeks, get in around noon, leave at midnight. Looking to have fun on a budget and not at the beach or straw market :). Been there done that. Anyone have some suggestions? Any local. Places to drink and.have lunch? Any cheap excursion, fun excursions? Thx

[jaxfl]

Do a search on fish fry. I am going there next month.

[Willbcruisin]

Looks great. Any idea how far from where the ship docks? We sail in on Dream and are only in port a short time. dock at 8am and all aboard at 1:30pm.

 

Thanks!

[CleoV]

Fish Fry is a 30 minute stroll (20 if you hoof it) from the docks.

 

You might enjoy the Frommer's Walking tour (there's a thread on it here with a link, or do a quick search). We found it was a good way to see more of the area when you've done the straw market/beach thing before. And it's free.

 

Editing to say, plan about 2 hours or so for the walking tour. I wouldn't try to do Fish Fry and the walking tour, but there are some interesting restaurants along the way. Not sure when Fish Fry gears up for lunch, but I would be somewhat concerned about getting back to the ship on time if you visit for lunch, as service can be painfully slow.

[rfcf2trips]

For those of you who are thinking about doing a walking tour of Nassau. You may be interested in looking at these different links:

Frommers has Historic Nassau walking tour found at:

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/newprovidence/0251010008.html#

This is a map for the Frommers Walking tour

http://www.frommers.com/images/destinations/maps/jpg-2006/470640-mp0405nassauwalk.jpg

Carol's Worldwide Cruise Port Itineraries

The map isn’t very good, but does provide pictures:

http://www.carols-cruise-port-itineraries.com/BAHAMAS-Nassau-On-Your-Own.htm

Zydeco Cruiser walking tour includes good pics of Fort Fincastle:

http://www.zydecocruiser.net/nassau_walking_apr_2006.htm

Provides some great photos and suggestions:

The link will not appear correctly on this message board: http://www.********.com/nassau

Go to www brentje with an s at the end dot com slash Nassau.

She included some unique views pictures on her walking tour:

http://www.alexinwanderland.com/2011/03/08/walking-tour-of-nassau-bahamas/

Southern Cruising walking tour information:

http://www.southerncruising.com/NewsRelease.aspx?NewsId=67

This is a guide for your I phone:

http://www.gpsmycity.com/iphone/nassau-walking-tours-176.html

(This guide includes a detailed, fully functional offline city map and several self-guided walking tours for Nassau. This guide works offline, hence NO Internet Connection is necessary. This guide can be downloaded via the Free City Maps and Walks iPhone app.)