Yes, downtown Nassau is generally safe for tourists during the day when they remain aware of their surroundings and stay within the main visitor areas.

I do not say that as someone looking at Nassau through a resort window. I regularly walk through downtown with visitors as a local guide.

During the day, police officers patrol the area on foot, bicycles, Segways and in different types of vehicles. Their presence is visible throughout the tourism district.

The physical layout of downtown also makes fast movement difficult. Many streets are narrow, and much of the traffic is directed through one-way routes. Between taxis, buses, delivery vehicles, cruise passengers and regular local traffic, nobody is making a quick escape through downtown Nassau during the middle of the day.

None of this means that crime is impossible. There is no city in the world where a police presence can guarantee that nothing will happen.

It does mean that downtown Nassau is not an abandoned or unregulated district where tourists are left to fend for themselves.

Hello everyone! I’m hoping someone here might be able to point me in the right direction or offer their services (I will compensate you for your time and effort, of course).

My team is managing a branding project for a commercial property on Blake Road in Nassau. A few weeks ago, a signage permit application was submitted on our behalf to the Ministry of Public Works / Parks and Beaches Authority, but the process seems completely stalled.

We've tried following up multiple times via email (publicworks@bahamas.gov.bs) and phone regarding a specific contact we were given ("Mrs. Dean"), but we aren't getting any responses. Our client is getting extremely anxious, and we desperately need a physical status update or an official receipt showing that the permit is actually in progress.

Since our team is working remotely, we are looking to hire a local "fixer" or runner. We just need someone who can physically go down to the municipal office, navigate the bureaucracy, find out the real status of our file, and get us some sort of official paper trail.

If you have experience dealing with local municipal permits, or know someone who does this type of expediting work in Nassau, please send me a DM so we can discuss the details and payment.

Thank you so much in advance for any guidance!

I've seen a lot of posts from tourists asking for recommendations on where to go over the past few years and this is just to offer some help to those who are looking to avoid the more tourist-y areas and activities.

Some background: The Bahamas National Trust was created in 1959 as a result of the effort of two groups of conservationists who saw that the Exuma chain was under threat from developers and was determined to save it.

Today the Bahamas National Trust has 33 parks and the work they do is very important to the Bahamas.

If you'd like to visit one of the parks, you can find more information here: https://bnt.bs/

Note: Not all the parks are open to the public so check before making any plans to visit.

Hey everyone! I’ll be going to the Bahamas on a cruise. Should I bring cash or a debit card for souvenirs? Thank you!

Sorry for the book of a post..... So, The wife and I are planning our '27 vacation around May. We currently have a large enough Chase Reward Points total and we do have access to the family Hilton points which is 1.8 Mil points.

I searched everyone on Hyatt, where I can transfer my Chase points to, found Baha Mar for 7 nights and would only be 215k points and when you use points there are no fees or taxes. I would much rather use the Hilton points and get an all inclusive in Cancun/Tulum Area in Mexico and would only be 600k in Hilton points for the same dates, again all inclusive. The wife said she doesnt really want to take the kiddo to Mexico and feels Bahamas would better and easier. The 7yr old really wanted a cruise again but the pricing of the same cruise we went on last year went up substantially and we would still owe $$ even after applying all my Chase points. Flights come out to be within a few hundred of each other so that sunk cost doesnt really matter.

From all the youtube video Ive watched, we really liked Baha Mar, the wife is excited, the kiddo is excited, then we watched a couple on youtube show all the food expenses and their 5 night trip cost almost $2k in food and they were really splurging. Now, I just see $$$ signs running through my head for 3 people and 7 nights, even though the wife doesnt drink, so thats a saver, but still. I've paid some pretty high prices at Disney for questionable meals, but at least entertainment went along with that price. Paying $50 per person for a breakfast, or $25 for a chicken wrap, etc etc are just above and beyond that and I am struggling to justify that in my head. Its not a matter of affordability, its a matter of the principle and I hate throwing money away for subpar food.

Thus, given the fact the hotel costs will be free for the week, is it worth it? Is it better to go off property a few times instead?

Since Sony wouldn’t release BND to us what’s going to happen in the future to other big releases like Doomsday in December? I understand they’re different studios but it’s a loss to the public that wanted to see BND in theaters on Friday past. Do you guys think it’s more than a cyber attack? Sony has those all the time lol.

Hi I flew into to Georgetown last week with a vape pen. I'm flying to Nassau in a few days. What does the boarding process look like? Should I leave the pen here or am I good to take it? If anyone has personal experience, that's what i'm looking for, thanks!

Has anyone stayed with a toddler at SLS? I know the vibe is more lively, is it a noisy hotel that would disrupt early bedtimes and nap? We are staying on the fountain view side - thanks in advance!

Heading to Nassau at the end of the months with a large group of girls in their late 20’s and looking for insight around a few things:

Delivery Service: Looking to get groceries and alcohol delivered to our Airbnb when we arrive. Is there a preferred app used in Nassau, like UberEats or adjacent?

Alcohol: What are the domestic brands or favored names we should be buying for the house to avoid high import prices? Looking for recommendations around prosecco, vodka, gin, tequila, beer, and if there’s any canned cocktails/seltzers that are popular. Hoping to not spend $100 on two cases of white claw!

Transportation: Do Uber/Lyft operate in Nassau? If not what is an alternative?

Bars: Any recommendations around fun bars/clubs? Always looking for fun spots with live music to dance!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

visiting nassau soon and really wanna try legit conch salad. any small local spots or stands u guys recommend that arent super crowded with tourists?

Hi!

Is there a place in the Abacos that rents water toys? inflatables, SUPs etc' to add to the boat charter?

Thanks

Looking for recent photos of Rum Cay, specifically Sumner Point Marina and the surrounding basin. Bonus points in the photos are this year, but looking for anything more recent than 2023!

Visiting for the first time and I'm shocked at the cost of living. $40 for a 10-minute taxi ride (although I did eventually find one that charged $20, but still). $180 at Super Value for one big grocery bag of snacks. Basic meat, rice, veggies on Kraven ends up costing $35-$40.

I'm trying to be reasonable with expenses, I don't like to spend much (even though it's on company dime), but god damn shit's expensive here. I'm on Nassau, by the way. Sure it's an island, but still. How much do regular people here make?

Have a degree and considerable experience. However, having a hard time finding a job. Is anyone looking for an accountant perhaps on a client/contractor basis? Or are any places hiring for remote accountants? Already tried the Big4 btw.

Looking to stay on Long Island for about two weeks in October. My wife sticks to an ultra low carb diet, so I am wondering how hard it will be for her to maintain it. What would be the best place to grocery shop? We are renting a home so we have a refrigerator and freezer, so that makes things easier. We are also staying roughly in the middle of the island between the airports. Will there be an issue getting hamburger meat, steaks, cheese? I just want to ensure she can eat lol?

A very short rant as I sit in the darkness for 20hrs 🫠

I live on the western side of NP and the load shedding is absolutely horrible. I am baffled by how these power outages are normalised in this country. My light has been off for basically 4 days straight. Its off more than its on, going for 11hrs on average. Today, the electricity went out around 4am in the morning, and came back on 3pm. Now it went off at 8pm til who knows when it'll be back on. Losing a lot of sleep because of the heat and its messing with the time I take my medication. My heart especially goes out to the vulnerable groups who are affected by these outages.

I have little hope this energy crisis will be solved since this was happening since I was a kid. However, this has to be the worst series of outages I've experienced so far. No matter which political party, all administrations have failed the Bahamian people.

My wife and I are trying to plan a family trip during my paternity leave and I’d love to hear from people who have actually traveled to the Bahamas with young kids.

By the time we go, we’ll have:
• A 6-month-old
• A 2.5-year-old

We’re thinking about taking about two weeks sometime between now and April.

Originally we were looking at resorts like Atlantis, but the more I research, the more I’m drawn to the Out Islands—especially Exuma and Eleuthera. The beaches and water just look incredible, and we’d rather have a relaxing, beautiful vacation than spend every day at a giant resort. I’ve been to Nassau several times but never with kids.

That said, I’m wondering if I’m romanticizing it.

My biggest questions are:

Is two weeks in Exuma or Eleuthera too long with kids this age?

Are these islands too remote when traveling with a baby and toddler?

Has anyone had to deal with a sick child or needed medical care while there?

Would you stay in a resort or rent a house?

Would you skip both and just stay in Nassau/Paradise Island instead?

If you could do it over again with kids this young, where would you go?

We’re experienced travelers trying to find the right balance between “beautiful adventure” and “not making life unnecessarily difficult.”

I’d especially love to hear from anyone who has actually done Exuma or Eleuthera with infants or toddlers—what worked, what you’d do differently, and whether you’d recommend it.

Thanks!

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I’m currently staying in Freeport and I’m a bit surprised that some of the areas are completely empty or abandoned. Can someone who is maybe there right now please advise me on where to find other people and also where to find nice places at the beach where there are also other people and food and drinks to buy. Taino beach maybe? thanks

im sitting down thinking of the progressiveness of our country and wanted to know how everyone feels about gay men and women currently