olemissgal00 Posted November 6, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I went to Nassau 2 years ago and tried the walking tour in reverse (started at Catholic Church) and I teen tried to snatch my friend's purse. Im heading back and wanting to walk to the Queen's Staircase from port but am worried of a repeat. 3 girls and 1 big guy this trip/ last was 4 girls. Do you think it is safe or do you think cab is better and if so, how much is cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted November 6, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 6, 2014 State Dept. just issued another safety warning for Nassau...Crime is still on the rise, although it does not seem to be aimed at cruise passengers. More guns are involved. Recommend a taxi, or add more large males. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 6, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I would just take a taxi. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted November 6, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Whether you walk or take a cab, don't go alone, and if at all possible, don't carry a purse. Why make yourself a target for thieves? In a port such as Nassau, where crime can be a problem, I suggest wearing something like cargo shorts/pants, with extra pockets. Keep your money, credit card, ship's I.D., etc. in the front pockets where you can better protect them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev71 Posted November 6, 2014 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I was there in 2013 and felt safe for the most part. I wouldnt carry a purse Id just take my wallet. Some of my Cargo shorts have deep pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinewave4x4 Posted November 6, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 6, 2014 No, we tried walking to the staircase a few months ago and made it about half way and turned back. We didn't feel safe at all. Use a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karysa Posted November 6, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 6, 2014 If crime is this bad in the day that cruisers are worried about their safty walking in town, well, there should be more police presence. Nassau gets a lot of revenue from cruiseships and they should spend a little to ensure that the passengers are safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinewave4x4 Posted November 6, 2014 #8 Share Posted November 6, 2014 The thing is that the vast majority of people stay on the main street where all the touristy shopping is and never get out to see the culture. That street is perfectly safe and is well patrolled by the police. Since people mainly stick to that street or take a car somewhere, the police have no incentive to clean up the other areas. Plus, cleaning up high crime areas is easier said than done. It is a shame though, because I would have really liked to see the rest of the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetTcruiser Posted November 6, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 6, 2014 How is it going from the port to the British Colonial? We are headed there on Monday and I'm wondering if walking is ok or if we need a cab even tho it's a short distance. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 6, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 6, 2014 IMO, if you feel the need to ask about your personal safety, you suspect it is unwise to attempt the walk. Do yourselves a favor, get a taxi and put your mind at ease. It isn't worth being nervous during your walk and unable to enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 6, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 6, 2014 How is it going from the port to the British Colonial? We are headed there on Monday and I'm wondering if walking is ok or if we need a cab even tho it's a short distance. TIA Don't walk alone. Don't wear pricey jewelry or flash cash around and you should be fine. It isn't a long walk and there are lots of people on the streets where you will be walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetTcruiser Posted November 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Don't walk alone. Don't wear pricey jewelry or flash cash around and you should be fine. It isn't a long walk and there are lots of people on the streets where you will be walking. Thanks! It will be me and my 6'2" husband :p and I don't own any pricy jewelry so we should be good walking. Thank you for the info. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseapril Posted November 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 6, 2014 If we have any doubts about a port- we take a cab. We like the van cabs with 10 or so people. Safety in numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 6, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 6, 2014 If crime is this bad in the day that cruisers are worried about their safty walking in town, well, there should be more police presence. Nassau gets a lot of revenue from cruiseships and they should spend a little to ensure that the passengers are safe. A number of years ago, crime rate was very high in Nassau, tourists were in a number of incidents and many cruise ships stopped calling there until they cleaned up the crime situation. That most assuredly got their attention and they did a better job of law enforcement, cruise ships returned and all was well. Seems history could possibly be repeating itself if there is high crime and it continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted November 6, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 6, 2014 IMO, if you feel the need to ask about your personal safety, you suspect it is unwise to attempt the walk. Do yourselves a favor, get a taxi and put your mind at ease. It isn't worth being nervous during your walk and unable to enjoy it. Of course, there is another option. If you're concerned about your safety, don't venture out alone. Go with an organized group tour. You're far less likely to be accosted if you're with a large group, and tour guides will do all they can to stay away from problem areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whataboutport Posted November 6, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) I've been there twice. Last time was Mar 2012. We did the self guided walking tour, just me and bf, both small asians. Went to Queen's staircase and Fort Fincasle, among other places. Did not feel unsafe even once. There are many locals who try to tell you history of places and then expect a tip. If you don't want to do this, when they ask you if you know the history of whatever place you are at, just say yes I know. Sometimes locals will try to give you a free gift and also expect a tip. Just nicely say no and that is it. Another time I went just me and my female friend, both of us 5'2". We took the local bus around and someone gave us commentary. I thought it was a guide, but just a guy telling us about his island. He hopped off before we did, and he didn't expect a tip. But we did end up tipping the driver. Personally, I was much more annoyed at vendors in St Maarten (Orient Beach) than I did in Nassau. Edited November 6, 2014 by whataboutport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie J. Posted November 7, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 7, 2014 My uncle who worked in Venezuela many years always told his sons to not keep cash in one pocket. Put it in two or even 3 pockets. If you are held up, give cash form one pocket and thief won't realize you have more in other pockets. I never carry a purse anymore even at home. Just a small mount of cash in a pocket with a small wallet like thing -smaller than pack of cigarettes- with credit cards but on cruise don't even carry that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olemissgal00 Posted November 12, 2014 Author #18 Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) I think I will play it safe and cab it. I was not alone last time, I was in a group of 4, but we were all females. Luckily, the kid (he was high school aged), didn't get the bag (not that it would have mattered it only had towels in it) but it was a reactionary jerk back and hold on and run instinct. He also had a red drink dumped all over his White school uniform shirt, so locals/police could ID him pretty quickly. Edited November 12, 2014 by olemissgal00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted November 12, 2014 #19 Share Posted November 12, 2014 The last time we sailed to Nassau the ship left everyone a note in their cabin warning to be careful due to the crime. (have sailed there many times before, so this note was a first) What I don't understand if the crime is bad enough you have to leave notes for your passengers, why in the heck don't they stop going there until they (once again) clean it up???? We no longer get off there.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sa cruiser52 Posted November 14, 2014 #20 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The state dept just issued the fourth alert for Nassau this year. They don't do this unless there is a problem. I will be in Nassau next April and will try to find something safe to do. However, don't take a chance. I was the victim of a crime five years ago and I am still dealing with the aftermath. However, I am taking my first cruise since the incident this December. I will not let this stop me from traveling but I am very caution about what I do in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted November 14, 2014 #21 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Just be street smart .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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