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Voykit pocket guide · The Bahamas
Freeport
Spend 2 days in Freeport: one day for Lucayan National Park and beaches, another for downtown sights and a dolphin or dive tour.
Freeport, on Grand Bahama, offers a handful of nature parks, beaches and water activities. A short stay of two days covers the main attractions without feeling rushed, especially if you arrive from Nassau by a short flight.
- Country
- The Bahamas
- Best months
- Dec–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainier, hotter)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the Bahamian dollar (BSD), held at par with the US dollar; US dollars are accepted everywhere and change often comes back mixed.
- Daily spend
- Budget $80–$120 excl. bed · Mid $120–$200 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- BTC and Aliv sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at Nassau airport and in town.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Medical 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Same as the US.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 15% often added; check the bill.; Taxis: 15%.; Hotels: Gratuity often added; extra for porters and housekeeping.
- Water
- Nassau tap water is treated but many buy bottled; on the Out Islands drink bottled or filtered.
- Toilets
- In hotels, restaurants and marinas; few public toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $3–$5 |
| Burger | $5–$8 |
| Beer (draft) | $6–$9 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | $15–$20 |
| National park entry | $5 adult, $3 child |
| Dolphin swim | $150–$180 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FPO · Grand Bahama International Airport
- Daily flights from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and other US hubs
Typical fares
- Airport → Port Lucaya shuttle
- about $5 per person (check)
- Taxi downtown (5 km)
- $15–$20 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis negotiate flat rates; rental cars available but some roads are unfinished. Tour buses and shuttle services run from Port Lucaya to major sites.
See and do
Known for
- Lucayan National Park
- Gold Rock Beach
- Freeport Harbour
- Dolphin Experience
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lucayan National Park | Taxi or shuttle 15 min from downtown | ≈30 min round trip |
| Dolphin Experience (UNEXSO) | Taxi 10 min to Port Lucaya, then walk | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Pelican Bay at Lucaya
- 4‑star hotel near Port Lucaya, good for beach access
- Grand Lucayan Resort
- All‑inclusive resort with spa and casino, central location
- Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort
- All‑inclusive on south coast, larger property
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Can I pay by card? | Can I pay by card? |
| Where is the toilet? | Where is the toilet? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Good morning / good afternoon first; avoid: Straight to business
- Dress: Cover up in town; avoid: Swimwear on Bay Street
- Pace: Allow island time; avoid: Showing impatience
- Photos: Ask before photographing people; avoid: Assuming consent
Scams and watch-outs
- The airport and harbour are a few kilometres from the city centre; budget US$5 for a shuttle.
- Road maps may show unfinished streets; follow local signage.
- Peak tourist season can raise prices by 10–15% versus US rates.
Freeport is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure, use reputable taxis, and stay in well‑lit areas at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Freeport yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lucayan National Park
- Gold Rock Beach
- Freeport Harbour
- Dolphin Experience
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Freeport: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Freeport (Bahamas), revision 5271415 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5271415
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/freeport-bahamas). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.