Holiday in Nassau
City in the Bahamas — tips, highlights & best time to visit
Country
Bahamas
Type
City
Best time to travel
December to April (dry season, 24-28 °C). June-November hurricane season (but more favorable).
Budget/day
120-250 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Nassau (NAS, approx. 11-14 h with a stopover in Miami, New York, or London). No visa required for Germans for up to 90 days.
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What makes Nassau special as a destination?
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is Caribbean glamour and colonial history on the island of New Providence. The city features pastel-colored colonial houses, turquoise waters, and the contrast between the luxurious Atlantis Paradise Island Resort and the authentic downtown. Bay Street and the colonial old town with Government House (the pink residence of the Governor-General), the Queen's Staircase (65 steps carved from limestone), and Fort Charlotte tell of 300 years of British colonial history and the pirate era (Blackbeard and Calico Jack made Nassau their headquarters). Paradise Island, accessible by a bridge, is home to the massive Atlantis Resort with a water park, aquarium, and casino. But the real treasures lie outside: The Exuma Cays with the swimming pigs, the Thunderball Grotto (James Bond filming location), and the blue holes of the Bahamas are day trips or short flights away. The Junkanoo Carnival (December 26 and New Year) is Nassau's cultural highlight: drumming, costumes made of crepe paper, and an energy that captivates the whole city.
What are the top highlights in Nassau?
The top highlights in Nassau include Swimming Pigs (Exuma), Atlantis Paradise Island, Queen's Staircase, Junkanoo Carnival, Blue Holes & Dean's Blue Hole.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Swimming Pigs (Exuma)
The famous pigs of Big Major Cay: accessible by boat or flight from Nassau — the most iconic Bahamas experience.
Atlantis Paradise Island
Massive resort with a water park and the largest outdoor aquarium in the Caribbean: Nassau's mega attraction.
Queen's Staircase
65 steps carved from limestone: built by slaves in the 18th century, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
Junkanoo Carnival
Bahamas carnival on December 26 and New Year: drumming, colorful crepe paper costumes, and Caribbean energy.
Blue Holes & Dean's Blue Hole
Underwater caves and the deepest blue hole in the world (202 m): a diving paradise on Long Island.
Hotels in Nassau
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When is the best time to visit Nassau?
The best time to visit Nassau is December to April (dry season, 24-28 °C). June-November hurricane season (but more favorable).. 28-33 °C, hot and humid, hurricane season June-November In winter: 22-27 °C, pleasantly dry, perfect beach weather
Recommended travel time
December to April (dry season, 24-28 °C). June-November hurricane season (but more favorable).
Summer
28-33 °C, hot and humid, hurricane season June-November
Winter
22-27 °C, pleasantly dry, perfect beach weather
How much does a holiday in Nassau cost?
Budget travellers: 60-100 €/day, mid-range: 120-250 €/day, luxury: 350-1000 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
60-100 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
120-250 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
350-1000 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Nassau?
Flight to Nassau (NAS, approx. 11-14 h with a stopover in Miami, New York, or London). No visa required for Germans for up to 90 days.
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Compare package holidays nowWhat travel tips are there for Nassau?
Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
No visa required — Germans are visa-free for up to 90 days.
The Bahamas are expensive — the cost of living is high. Street food and local restaurants (like Fish Fry) save a lot of money.
Fish Fry in Arawak Cay — the authentic place for conch salad and fresh fish. Most lively in the evenings.
Exuma pigs via day trip — flights from Nassau or boat tours. Book early, very popular.
Jitney buses — local minibuses are the cheapest way to get around Nassau (1.25 BSD per ride).
What should you eat in Nassau?
Typical specialities in Nassau: Conch Salad — raw conch with lime, tomatoes, and Scotch Bonnet chili: the Bahamas in a bowl, fresh at the Fish Fry., Crack Conch — fried conch: crispy and tender, Nassau's most popular street food., Bahamian Rock Lobster — grilled lobster with butter: seasonal (August-March), a feast., Johnnycake — sweet corn bread: a side dish for almost every meal, best served warm., Switcha — lemonade made from Bahamian limes: refreshingly sour and the national drink of the Bahamas..
These specialties you must try!
