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Freeport, Bahamas

Freeport
Bahamas

The port of Freeport on Grand Bahama Island is located 70 nautical miles from Florida. Enjoy the sun on the white sandy beaches or a variety of water sports and nature excursions. Freeport is a very popular destination with hotels, restaurants, casinos, golf courses and natural attractions such as Lucayan National Park. The island has a population of about 50,000. The island is dotted with tranquil beaches that are perfect for escaping the crowds

Useful Information

Tips

A 15% tip will be appreciated in restaurants and taxis, but be careful, as it is sometimes already added to the bill.

Currency

BSD
Bahamian dollar - The U.S. dollar is generally accepted. The Bahamas dollar is at parity with the U.S. dollar. Make sure you receive your currency in U.S. dollars.

Currency Converters:  
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XE

Time difference

UTC: -5

from New York: 0h

from San Francisco: +2h

from London: -5h

Weather
°C °F

MonthTemperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit)
Precipitations
Minimum
Average
Maximum
(mminch)
January
1661
2068
2373
903.50
February
1763
2170
2475
1004.00
March
1864
2272
2577
1004.00
April
1966
2373
2781
803.25
May
2272
2679
2984
903.50
June
2475
2882
3188
1606.25
July
2577
2882
3188
2108.25
August
2475
2882
3290
2309.00
September
2373
2781
3188
2208.75
October
2272
2679
2984
1706.75
November
2068
2475
2781
1104.25
December
1864
2170
2475
702.75

Where is located the Port of Freeport Cruise Terminal

Ships dock at Freeport harbour about a 10-minute drive from Freeport and 25 minutes from Port Lucaya. The port is industrial in nature and is not interesting in itself. You will need to take a tour, rent a car or take a taxi to get to the city and activities. There are a few souvenir shops and bars at the port.

Travelling around the Freeport Cruise Port

Taxis are available at the port.
You can rent a car, but remember that driving is done on the left in the island. Traffic is also very heavy around the port.
If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with rentalcars.com.

Activities in Freeport

Neighborhoods

Freeport

The Rand Nature Center Nature Park and the open-air fruit market are the city’s two main attractions.

Nature

Lucayan National Park

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Established in 1982, this park comprises the longest underwater tunnel system in the world. Some tunnels can be visited. You can also walk along the wooden paths overlooking the swamps to admire the flora and fauna. Kayaking tours are offered (by cruise lines) and the Gold Rock Beach is located there.

Activities

Deadman’s Reef

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The ideal place for snorkeling. The hotel there offers a shuttle service to get there from the port. Bookings are made online for packages between $32 and $80.

Beaches

Lucayan Beach

This beach offers several activities and services.

Taino Beach

This beach offers several activities and services.

Gold Rock Beach

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This beach offers fewer services, but you can rub shoulders with the locals.

Mather Town Beach

This beach offers fewer services, but you can rub shoulders with the locals.

Nearby

Lucaya

This city is bordered by two large hotels and their beaches. There are several shops, a casino and a golf course.

Unexso

This centre is located at the Lucaya Marina and offers scuba diving activities and you can swim there with dolphins.

Excursions in Freeport

  • Kayaking, hiking and beach at Lucayan National Park
  • Cruise and snorkel
  • Freeport Guided Tour
  • Cycling, Jeep, off-road or Segway excursion
  • Fishing trip
  • Boat trip with glass bottom to see the fish.