Things to do in New Providence Island
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Most popular experiences in New Providence Island
Tours & day trips
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Nassau: Swimming Pigs, Snorkelling and Beach Boat Tour
Private & custom tours
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Pirate Jeep Sightseeing Adventure!
Wildlife & nature
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Swimming Turtles and Exotic Fish Snorkelling Tour
Classes & workshops
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Wine, twerk and dance like a Bahama Mama!
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Private Professional Holiday Photoshoot in Nassau
What to do in New Providence Island
Popular places to visit
Cable Beach
White sand, crystal-clear water and lively beachfront establishments have made this the go-to beach for visitors to the most populated island of the Bahamas.
Cabbage Beach
Ride Jet Skis and fly parasails, soak up the sun or relax at a beachfront bar at this popular resort-lined beach.
Junkanoo Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Junkanoo Beach during your travels in Nassau? Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its seafood restaurants.
Aquaventure
This enormous water park is one of the largest in the world. You’ll find something for everyone in the family within its 11 pools and 18 waterslides.
Blue Lagoon
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Blue Lagoon might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Salt Cay. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Straw Market
Chat with local vendors and shop for handicrafts and Bahamian souvenirs at this bustling market.
National Art Gallery of the Bahamas
Discover the traditional art of the Bahamas alongside significant colonial pieces at this fascinating gallery.
Queen's Staircase
Named to celebrate the 65 years of Queen Victoria’s rule, these limestone stairs flanked by a waterfall are an important landmark in the nation’s capital.
Pirates of Nassau Museum
Relive the savagery and reckless abandon of 17th-century pirates who once called Nassau home at this interactive museum.
Areas of New Providence Island
Downtown Nassau
Travellers come to Downtown Nassau for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Pirates of Nassau Museum and Straw Market while you're in town.
Cable Beach
While Cable Beach isn't home to many top sights, Cable Beach and Lake Cunningham are some notable places to visit nearby.
Palm Cay
Though Palm Cay may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Yamacraw Beach and Ocean Club Golf Course.
Chippingham
While visiting Chippingham, you might make a stop by sights like Junkanoo Beach and Saunders Beach.
Lyford Cay
While Lyford Cay may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Clifton Heritage National Land and Sea Park and South Ocean.
The Grove
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Grove and surrounding area, you can visit Saunders Beach and Junkanoo Beach.
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