A concierge that already knows Nassau
NUM holds 3,251 places in and around Nassau. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Four of us off the cruise ship at 9 tomorrow. Somewhere for a beach day back by 4?
Three beach day options near the port that fit four and get you back by 4. Want me to book one?
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What is in the Nassau directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Nassau at a glance
Nassau is the capital of The Bahamas and holds about three-quarters of the country's people. Its harbor faces Paradise Island, joined by bridge, and cruise ships dock at Prince George Wharf downtown. People come for the beaches of Cable Beach and Paradise Island, colonial forts, seafood and the Junkanoo parades.
Known for
Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle
A limestone stairway of 65 steps cut from solid rock by about 600 enslaved people in 1793 to 1794, leading up to Fort Fincastle.
Arawak Cay (the Fish Fry)
A cluster of Bahamian seafood places on West Bay Street serving fried snapper, grilled lobster tails, and conch cracked or scorched.
Junkanoo
The city's chief festival, a street parade of masks, drums and dance held on December 26 and January 1.
Cable Beach
A beach strip on New Providence that serves as Nassau's main hotel district.
Bay Street
Nassau's busiest tourist street, with sea views; Woodes Rogers Walk runs parallel to it across from the cruise port.
Getting there
Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) is about 16 km west of downtown. Taxis wait outside the US, International and Domestic terminals and charge set zone fares. It is about 25 to 30 minutes by road to Paradise Island. Rental cars, pre-booked transfers and some hotel shuttles are the other options; Uber and Lyft are not available.
Getting around
Jitney buses run between downtown and Cable Beach; bring exact change and pay as you get off. Taxis wait outside hotels, and water taxis cross to Paradise Island in about 10 minutes. Traffic drives on the left.
When to go
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peaking mid-August to mid-October. The Junkanoo street parades are held on December 26 and January 1.
Local tip
Not every taxi takes credit cards, so ask before you get in. Drivers expect a tip of about 15 percent.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Nassau
Queen's Staircase and Fort FincastlePhoto: Taugenichts80 · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Arawak Cay (the Fish Fry)Photo: LittleT889 · CC BY 4.0 
JunkanooPhoto: WikiPedant · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Bay StreetPhoto: Library of Congress ''Catalog:'' http://lccn.loc.gov/2008679534 · Public domain 
NassauPhoto: Rüdiger Stehn from Kiel, Deutschland · CC BY-SA 2.0 
NassauPhoto: Charles Pluta from Augusta, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Where NUM looks in Nassau
Districts NUM covers here.
- Cable Beach
- Paradise Island
- New Providence (whole island)
- Nassau (whole city)
How NUM works in Nassau
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
- 3
It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Nassau
How many restaurants does NUM know in Nassau?
254 in and around Nassau, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Nassau?
Yes: 126 street-food spots and 8 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Nassau?
NUM knows 129 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
Can I use Uber in Nassau?
No. Uber and Lyft are not available. Use taxis, which have set zone fares from the airport, or a pre-booked transfer.
How do I get to Paradise Island?
By taxi over the bridge, or by water taxi from downtown, about 10 minutes each way.
Which side of the road do they drive on?
The left.
What language can I message NUM in for Nassau?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Nassau
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
Nassau eSIM: data on the local networks in Nassau, installed before you land. Bahamas eSIM plans.