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Don't let yourself get scammed by taxi drivers. The Frommers guide says all cabs should have meters. However none of the metered cabs were running their meters. And let me clarify what a cab is in the Bahamas. Most of them were old Toyota or Mitsubishi mini-vans. Some were old Suburbans or Mercedes, but they all have Taxi written on the front of the vehicle. There is a chart that says how much a cab should be from Point A to Point B. For example $12 from Cable Beach to Downtown, or $15 from the airport to Cable Beach. We were not aware of this chart and ended up paying $20 for our ride from the airport to the Wyndham on Cable Beach. Be sure to veryfy your fee befire getting in the cab. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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We rented a motorbike. It's exciting driving in the Bahamas because they drive on the left side of the road. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Don't get that 'BA' flight from Gatwick. They cram you in like sardines. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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The water taxi was a fun and interesting way to travel. Of course there was an "unpaid tour guide" who was to be tipped and Liz was nearly sick. But for me it was a nice ride and I took many pics along the way.
I doubt I'll ever be able to get on another one with her with me but I found it cheap and easy to use. It was $3 each way per person. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Because Liz didn't feel well on the ride over and it was a bit of a walk back to the landing point we decided to just get in a shared taxi heading back to the piers. Everyone had told us ahead of time that this trip should be $6 each and that is all it should be. So we got in along with four or five others and each paid our $6 upon arrival.
Was nice to see a different way by taking a real taxi instead of the water taxi both ways and I recommend highly how we did it. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Nassau taxi rates by pieter_jan_v
There are local fixed rates. Don't go into private cars with no clear taxi markings and always ask for a bill at the end. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 The Sovereign of the Seas by cjg1
Arriving by cruise ship you get to see the port and the island unfold slowly in front of you while you arrive. The highlight of the arrival is of course the lighthouse. Make sure not to miss it. It'll be on the port side as you arrive.
Sovereign is no longer sailing with Royal Caribbean and was bought by an Italian Cruise Line. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Our hotel was situated on Cable Beach, which is about a 15 minute drive from the main part of Nassau. Nassau has a great bus transportation system using small buses called Jitneys. If you're staying on Cable Beach you'll take the #10 bus to Downtown. The best thing about these buses is that it's only $1 per person each way, while the taxi would be $12 each way. Not all Jitneys are created equal. Some are quite old, dented and dirty. One even had a WRENCH to open the door from the inside! All buses had those pine-tree shaped air fresheners. Don't take the Jitney if you're claustrophobic. They can pack you in like sardines. But it's a great value if you're on a budget. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Nassau water taxi by starship
There are usually policeman checking each water taxi to make sure that the boat is not overloaded as there is a maximum passenger limit which must be adhered to. Even though you may think this is an inconvenience, enforcing passenger limit requirement might save your life.
Between Prince George Wharf and the pier near Atlantis, usually a very informative "guide" will tell you all about what you are seeing on the way to Paradise Island. The "guide" is not necessarily an employee of the water taxi, but makes his living from the tips he receives from passengers on board. If you think the guy has done a good job, don't be a cheapskate like a lot of people. They go over to the Atlantis and drop a bundle in the casino and the shops, but can't give this guy a measley dollar for doing an honest job!
Besure to check the time for the last returning water taxi back from Paradise Island. I believe they leave every half hour during operating hours. If you miss the water taxi, most likely you will have to take a land taxi for sure! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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West Bay Street, PO Box N - 4914 (formerly Radisson Cable Beach & Golf Resort), Nassau - SuperClubs Breezes Bahamas
West Bay Street PO Box C, Nassau - West Wind Club II
West Bay Street Cable Beach, Nassau - Sandyport Beach Resort
West Bay Street PO Box CB-13500, Nassau - Red Carpet Inn
Point Pleasant, East Bay Street at Windermere PO Box SS-6233, Nassau - Towne Hotel
40 George Street P.O. Box N-4808, Nassau - Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island
West Bay Street PO Box 39-CB-13005, Nassau - Orange Hill Beach Inn
West Bay St, Nassau - British Colonial Hilton Nassau
1 Bay St, Nassau - Compass Point Beach Resort
West Bay Street P.O. Box CB 13842, Nassau - Nettie's Place at Casuarinas
PO Box CB-13225 (formerly Casuarinas of Cable Beach), Nassau - Graycliff Hotel
West Hill Street, Nassau - Atlantis Coral Towers
Atlantis Casino Drive, Nassau - Nassau Palm Hotel
West Bay Street PO Box SS-19055, Nassau - Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino
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