Prince George Wharf, Nassau

Prince George Wharf is the main cruise port of The Bahamas and one of the busiest cruise gateways in the Caribbean. Large cruise liners berth directly along the downtown waterfront. Following a major redevelopment completed in 2023, the port significantly expanded its berthing capacity and visitor infrastructure, accommodating multiple megaships simultaneously and handling several million cruise passengers annually in peak years.

Passenger arrivals now pass through the Nassau Cruise Port terminal complex, which replaced the former “Festival Place” branding. The terminal combines arrival halls with retail zones designed to manage high passenger volumes efficiently. Dozens of vendor stalls and shops offer resort wear, souvenirs, and locally made crafts, including straw goods, textiles, paintings, and small decorative items associated with Bahamian visual culture.

The wharf functions as a practical starting point for short excursions and services. Nearby operators arrange activities such as horse-drawn carriage rides, scooter rentals, boat trips, and hair-braiding, many catering specifically to cruise schedules. On busy port days, live Bahamian music and informal performances are often staged within the terminal area, reinforcing the waterfront’s active, transit-oriented atmosphere.

Adjacent to the terminals, Woodes Rogers Walk offers an elevated viewpoint overlooking the harbor. From here, visitors can observe the constant movement of ships and passengers along a stretch of waterfront that has shaped Nassau’s maritime role for centuries.