Freeport

Walkability: 7/10

Bahamas

Direct DockBahamas

Hours in Port

~7 hours

Walk to Town

Lucaya is 10 min by taxi from the cruise port

Currency

BSD (USD accepted)

WiFi

Good

Cell Coverage

Good

Time Zone

EST/EDT

Today at Freeport

Port time—

Your time—

Overview

Freeport is the main city on Grand Bahama Island, the closest Bahamian island to Florida. Port Lucaya Marketplace is the main tourist area with shops, restaurants, and Count Basie Square. The island has beautiful beaches but is more spread out than Nassau.

The walkability score is a planning hint for navigating the port on foot from the terminal. Safety information should be confirmed against official travel advisories (e.g. travel.state.gov) before your trip.

All-aboard math

All-aboard in Freeportis typically 30–60 minutes before your ship departs — confirm the exact time on the day’s ship newsletter.

Top Excursions

UNEXSO Dolphin Encounter

$80–$2002-3 hours

Lucayan National Park & Caves

$40–$603-4 hours

Snorkel/Glass-Bottom Boat

$40–$602 hours

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Free Things To Do

Port Lucaya Marketplace

Open-air marketplace with shops, restaurants, and live music at Count Basie Square.

Lucaya Beach

Beautiful public beach near the marketplace — free to enjoy.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Zorba's Greek Restaurant$$

Billy Joe's on the Beach$

Sabor (Port Lucaya)$$

Getting Around

You need a taxi or shuttle from the cruise port to Lucaya ($10-15/person). No walkable attractions near the port itself. Car rental or organized tour recommended for the island.

Emergency Information

Police

911 or 919

Hospital

Rand Memorial Hospital — East Atlantic Dr

Medical Evacuation Coverage

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