| Cruise Port of Call: Nassau, Bahamas | | | | Enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving in the beautiful coral |
| History | | | | reefs; |
| The Bahamas were discovered by Christopher | | | | Have a once-in-a-lifetime encounter swimming with |
| Columbus during his first voyage. He called the area | | | | dolphins; |
| baja mar, which means low or shallow sea, and the | | | | Enjoy the beach and casino at Cable Beach or |
| name stayed to this day. The British arrived in the | | | | Paradise Island; |
| 1600s after the Spaniards had left in search of gold, | | | | Tour the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, which |
| and many British fleeing the American Revolution | | | | includes a unique themed aquarium; or |
| settled there, along with southerners during the | | | | Enjoy a relaxing day shopping on Bay Street for |
| American Civil War. The Bahamas became an | | | | unique items from around the world. |
| independent member of the British Commonwealth in | | | | Getting Around |
| 1973. | | | | Getting around Nassau is relatively easy, whether you |
| Nassau, the capital city, is located on New Providence | | | | decide upon a shore excursion or to explore on your |
| Island. There are many historic sights including the | | | | own. If you are planning on staying in town to enjoy |
| Government House, the Queens Staircase and the | | | | the shops and sights, than a self-guided walking tour |
| statue of Queen Victoria in Parliament Square. | | | | may be your best bet. If you are planning to visit the |
| Things to Do | | | | beaches and casinos at either Cable Beach, or across |
| Nassau is a fun port to visit, and you can do | | | | the bridge at Paradise Island, taxis and jitneys are |
| everything from swimming with the dolphins to | | | | available as you leave the wharf. |
| shopping at the Straw Market. You may choose to | | | | Weather |
| explore Nassau on your own, or sign up for a shore | | | | They say that its better in the Bahamas, and |
| excursion to the nearby Atlantis resort on Paradise | | | | concerning the weather they are generally correct! |
| Island. Here is a list of some of the more popular | | | | Temperature in this subtropical area range from |
| activities in Nassau: | | | | about 70-90 degrees Fahrenheit, with warm ocean |
| Take a harbor cruise around Nassau harbor; | | | | breezes. Enjoy a beautiful day in the Bahamas! |