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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: BSD
- Languages: English, Bahamian Creole
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: America/Nassau
- Population: Approximately 27,000
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Freeport is from December to April for optimal weather.
- Visa Requirements Most visitors, including US, EU, and UK citizens, do not require a visa for stays up to 90 days. A valid passport is required. Visa on arrival and e-visa options are generally not needed for these countries.
About Freeport
Freeport, located on Grand Bahama Island, is a vibrant destination known for its stunning beaches, lush landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere. As the second-largest city in the Bahamas, Freeport offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern amenities. The city is famous for its turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and world-class diving and snorkeling opportunities. Visitors are drawn to Freeport for its relaxed island vibe, friendly locals, and a wide range of activities, from water sports to shopping at the Port Lucaya Marketplace. The city also serves as a gateway to the island’s national parks and nature reserves, making it ideal for eco-tourists and adventure seekers. With its mix of luxury resorts, lively nightlife, and authentic Bahamian culture, Freeport is a compelling choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure.
Top Attractions
1. Lucayan National Park: Famous for its extensive underwater cave system and pristine beaches, this park is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. 2. Port Lucaya Marketplace: The heart of Freeport’s shopping and entertainment, offering local crafts, restaurants, and live music. 3. Garden of the Groves: A lush botanical garden featuring waterfalls, wildlife, and peaceful walking trails. 4. Taino Beach: A popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports, known for its soft sand and clear waters. 5. Rand Nature Centre: A nature reserve with walking trails, birdwatching opportunities, and educational exhibits about local flora and fauna.
Popular Activities
Freeport offers a wide range of activities for visitors. Water sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking are popular due to the island’s clear waters and vibrant marine life. Fishing charters and boat tours provide opportunities to explore the surrounding cays and reefs. On land, visitors can enjoy golfing at world-class courses, horseback riding, and exploring the island’s national parks. Cultural experiences include attending Junkanoo festivals, sampling local cuisine, and shopping for handmade crafts. For a unique experience, take a guided tour of the Lucayan National Park caves or enjoy a sunset cruise along the coast.
Freeport Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Grand Bahama Island
- Duration Range: Freeport offers a wide range of activities for visitors. Water sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking are popular due to the island’s clear waters and vibrant marine life. Fishing charters and boat tours provide opportunities to explore the surrounding cays and reefs. On land, visitors can enjoy golfing at world-class courses, horseback riding, and exploring the island’s national parks. Cultural experiences include attending Junkanoo festivals, sampling local cuisine, and shopping for handmade crafts. For a unique experience, take a guided tour of the Lucayan National Park caves or enjoy a sunset cruise along the coast.
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Beginner to Advanced
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Freeport is from December to April for optimal weather. Pack light, breathable clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and insect repellent. US dollars are widely accepted, but Bahamian dollars are the official currency. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants, but it’s wise to carry some cash for smaller vendors. Respect local customs, dress modestly when not at the beach, and always ask permission before taking photos of locals. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen, as the tropical sun can be intense.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $39
Highest Price Tour: $180
27 Available Tour Excursions in Freeport
Book private, door-to-door transportation on Grand Bahama Island for your trip with a trusted Bahamian driver. Whether you're heading to your hotel, cruise port, or a local activity, our private transport ensures comfort, flexibility, and peace of mind. This is a private service with a minimum of 2 guests per booking. You’re only paying a small non-refundable booking fee to reserve your driver—the trip fare is paid directly to the driver upon service. Plus, guests are able to connect with their assigned driver before arrival to get acquainted and ask questions via WhatsApp or email. - Easy online booking with trusted local drivers - Ideal for airport pickups, hotel transfers, and tour rides - Pay the trip fare directly to the driver, ensuring transparency - Perfect for travelers wanting to plan ahead and avoid last-minute hassles
Price: $20.00
Duration: 1-24 hours
The Lucayan National Park Gold Rock Beach Free Town – The sight where Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 and 3 were filmed.
Price: $95.00
Duration: 4 hours
Guest will visit Fruit and Vendor’s Market,Native Beach Break,Port Lucaya, Market Place and various other local attractions.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 3 hours
"No Crowds, No Buses, No Time Schedule but Yours!" Experience local aquatic wildlife first hand, namely the Green Sea Turtle and Hawksbill Turtle, whilst snorkeling our vibrant coral reefs, teeming with marine life!!! On this exclusive personal customized day trip you will experience snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles in a lovely secluded bay which the turtles have made their home. You could even look out for one of the specially named turtles (named for their distinguishing features) while you are snorkeling! We will also visit the Open-Air Farmers Market, Port Lucaya Marketplace, the Bahamian Brewery where seven local beers are brewed and the Bahamas Distilling Co. where they make several types of rums and other spirits. Lastly we will visit a magnificent beach where you can try local tropical drinks and native dishes on a lovely wooden deck. At this beach you can either walk the extensive sand bars which stretch for miles or just sit , relax and enjoy the amazing view.
Price: $250.00
Duration: 6 hours
"No Crowds, No Buses, No Time Schedule but Yours!" My guests have their very own personal trilingual Bahamian island guide for the day with just themselves and myself to enjoy all of the sites of interest in both Freeport and Lucaya. They are afforded a tour of all of the major attractions of Freeport and Lucaya as well as participating in their private Bahamian cooking class. They will learn how to make our most popular native dish of conch fritters and eat what they have cooked. This is a great fun activity for the entire family. Family time always has cooking and eating in the mix and this Bahamian Conch Fritter Cooking Exp. provides just the right combination of both. After having finished our cooking exp. we will then enjoy a beautiful private beach for as long as time remaining permits before we return to the ship or your hotel. You will be able to swim, walk the beach, collect shells, sunbathe or simply enjoy a tropical cocktail on a magnificent beach on Grand Bahama.
Price: $175.00
Duration: 6 hours
A sensational tour that’s accessible to all and perfect to create unforgettable moments. Using the self propelled water sea-scooter makes it easy, even for non swimmers to go under water and see marine life up close. Enjoy views of the Bahamas clear water l. Why work hard when your sea scooter will do all the work!
Price: $120.00
Duration: 6 hours
Take the stress and uncertainty out of getting to your hotel and take the easy way! Enjoy round-trip transfers from either Freeport Airport or Lucaya Harbor to The Grand Lucayan Resort in air-conditioned comfort. You should enjoy your vacation so get off to a great start!
Price: $30.00
Duration: 0-0 hours
We start our day visiting a wonderful small family bakery in a local settlement for homemade bread and tarts for our picnic on Gold Rock Beach. On our way out to the East End we will also tour the open air Farmer's Market in the Freeport area as well as an optional stop at the Port Lucaya Marketplace for any souvenir shopping you might wish to do. As the Garden of the Groves is on our way, this is also an optional stop for those who might want to tour the gardens. Next we visit the Lucayan National Park which has one of the longest explored and chartered underwater cave systems in the world. We will tour both caves: Ben's Cave and Burial Mound. You will enjoy a scrumptious picnic lunch on the spectacular Gold Rock Beach where you can swim in crystal clear turquoise waters or go beachcombing. After lunch, we will visit High Rock, home of the famous Lighthouse Chapel. Our last stop will be to Bishop's where you can enjoy a cool tropical local drink or an ice cold Sands!!!
Price: $200.00
Duration: 4-7 hours
"No Crowds, No Buses, No Time Schedule but Yours!" You will be on an exclusive personalized daytrip with your trilingual Bahamian guide for the day. With me, your itinerary can be changed to suit your preferences. We will visit all of the local sites of interest in Freeport, Lucaya and the West End of Grand Bahama. The highlight of this customized daytrip is Swimming with the Pigs at Crystal Beach. This is a unique fun activity for all the family to experience where you get to feed the pigs, pet them, hold them, swim with them, and enjoy the beautiful turquoise clear waters of the Bahamas. You will be interacting with the pigs, up close and personal. After Swimming with the Pigs, you do have the option to Snorkel/Swim with the Turtles. Rental snorkel equipment is available at an additional cost. Afterwards, we tour West End, where you can try the best conch fritters and fresh conch salad on the waterfront in the oldest settlement and visit the Old Bahama Bay Resort and Marina.
Price: $275.00
Duration: 6 hours
No tour is complete without snorkeling the blue holes of East Grand Bahama, these blue holes are cavern that are connected under the earth, which causes the fish life to be abundant due the tide rising and falling, the blue holes looks as if they are boiling, hence they got the nick name boiling holes.
Price: $121.00
Duration: 5 hours
While you’re in Freeport, visit secluded Paradise Cove with this convenient day pass with round-trip transport. Spend the day however you wish at this laid-back, family-friendly, white-sand beach in western Grand Bahama. Go snorkeling just off the shore on Deadman’s Reef, or soak up the sunshine without dealing with typical crowds and beach vendors. Food and drinks are included from the beach bar.
Price: $65.00
Duration: 4 hours
When you arrive at the Freeport airport, Freeport harbor, or Celebration Key, travel in style to your hotel, Resort, villa, shopping district, or just a ride around town by comfortable private limousine, or SUV. This round-trip luxury transfer also includes the trip back to the start point at the end of your stay. It’s a fabulous and relaxing way to begin and end your Grand Bahama vacation.
Price: $133.35
Duration: 0 hours
Go all-inclusive at Freeport's stunning beach club, offering endless fun for the entire family. Relax on the white sandy beach, swim in the Caribbean, or engage in beachside games with the entertainment team. Explore the straw market or rent non-motorized water sports. Savor an unlimited Bahamian meal of BBQ ribs, baked chicken, fried fish, peas & rice and Salad. Enjoy unlimited Bahama Mama leaded & unleaded. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, volleyball, showers, bathrooms, and round-trip transportation. Children under 5 are free.
Price: $80.00
Duration: 4 hours
Our transportation is safe and reliable. All drivers have Bahama-host certificates, which certifies that they are knowledgeable and professional. Round-trip ransfer from the airport to the resort and the transfer back to the airport.
Price: $30.00
Duration: 0-0 hours
Enjoy a luxury experience on Grand Bahama Island, with a Private limousine round-trip transfer to the Port Lucaya Festival Market Place, from your cruise port, departing every hour between 8am and 2pm. You can enjoy a comfortable, relaxing transfer to the market place for shopping, beaches, or the casino.
Price: $150.00
Duration: 1 hours
Swimming with the Pigs on Grand Bahama Island Enjoy Grand Bahama Island and swim with the pigs for about an hour on this Tropical Island. On this 4 hour tour you will enjoy the beautiful beach, purchase lunch and drinks, relax and experience the Grand Bahama swimming with the pigs. Travel though Freeport into the old village of WestEnd. This experience is a must!
Price: $95.99
Duration: 4 hours
Get the most from your vacation time by seeing everything Freeport has to offer! Your Get-A-Round Bus Pass includes unlimited air-conditioned bus transportation around Freeport at regularly scheduled times. What could be easier?
Price: $50.00
Duration: 24 hours
Take the stress and uncertainty out of getting to your hotel and take the easy way! Enjoy round-trip transfers from either Freeport Airport or Lucaya Harbor to Pelican Bay in air-conditioned comfort. You should enjoy your vacation so get off to a great start!
Price: $30.00
Duration: 0-0 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Freeport’s cuisine is a delicious blend of Bahamian flavors, with a focus on fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and spices. Signature dishes include conch fritters, cracked conch, and Bahamian stew fish. Local specialties also include johnnycake, peas and rice, and guava duff for dessert. Dining customs are relaxed, with many restaurants offering outdoor seating and live music. Noteworthy restaurants include Flying Fish Modern Seafood and Luciano’s of Chicago, both known for their fresh seafood and welcoming atmosphere.
Getting Around
Freeport is accessible via Grand Bahama International Airport, with direct flights from several US cities. Once on the island, visitors can get around by taxi, rental car, or public buses. Taxis are readily available but can be expensive for longer trips. Rental cars offer flexibility for exploring the island, and driving is on the left side of the road. Public buses are affordable but may have limited schedules. Most attractions are within a short drive from the main tourist areas.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Freeport is from December to April for optimal weather. Pack light, breathable clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, and insect repellent. US dollars are widely accepted, but Bahamian dollars are the official currency. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants, but it’s wise to carry some cash for smaller vendors. Respect local customs, dress modestly when not at the beach, and always ask permission before taking photos of locals. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen, as the tropical sun can be intense.
Culture & Customs
Freeport’s culture is a blend of Bahamian traditions and modern influences. The local community is friendly and welcoming, with a strong emphasis on hospitality. Junkanoo, a vibrant street parade with music and dance, is a highlight of the cultural calendar. Social customs include greeting others with a smile and a friendly “hello.” Tipping is customary in restaurants and for services. Visitors are encouraged to respect local customs, such as dressing modestly in public spaces and participating in community events when possible.
