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
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Where is locate the Port of Freeport
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 port of Freeport
local_taxiTaxis are available at the port.
airport_shuttleYou can rent a car, but remember that driving is done on the left in the island. Traffic is also very heavy around the port.
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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
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
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
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.
