do's and dont's in nassau and freeport regarding safety
- Thread starter gincruz
- Start date
Mostly the same do's & don'ts as at home.
There have been some incidents in the Nassau area involving tourists on particular excursions. Last I heard the cruise lines had canceled those excursions. The disturbing part of these incidents is that they were armed robberies.
I'm not aware of any problems in Freeport, but that doesn't mean there aren't any. Just that I don't tend to follow the happenings in that port.
My general advice is stick to main thoroughfares in tourist areas. Stay aware of what is around you. If you see police it's a good thing. They are most likely there to protect tourists - not because it's a high crime area. Safety in numbers - lots of people around is generally good. Don't flash large amounts of cash. Ideally don't carry much cash. Don't wear expensive jewelry.
Downtown Nassau is a relatively small area with a good layout. It's pretty hard to get lost in. While it's not strictly a grid, the streets don't wind.
Have fun.
There have been some incidents in the Nassau area involving tourists on particular excursions. Last I heard the cruise lines had canceled those excursions. The disturbing part of these incidents is that they were armed robberies.
I'm not aware of any problems in Freeport, but that doesn't mean there aren't any. Just that I don't tend to follow the happenings in that port.
My general advice is stick to main thoroughfares in tourist areas. Stay aware of what is around you. If you see police it's a good thing. They are most likely there to protect tourists - not because it's a high crime area. Safety in numbers - lots of people around is generally good. Don't flash large amounts of cash. Ideally don't carry much cash. Don't wear expensive jewelry.
Downtown Nassau is a relatively small area with a good layout. It's pretty hard to get lost in. While it's not strictly a grid, the streets don't wind.
Have fun.
Mbandy
Staff Captain
We were in Freeport and Nassau last week.
We took a taxi over to Lucaya and went to the beach. Never felt uncomfortable at all.
In Nassau we did a snorkel trip that left from the pier. Afterwards we went to the Straw Market. Again, never felt uncomfortable. Some ships stay in Nassau overnight or until midnight. I don't think I'd venture out after dark.
We took a taxi over to Lucaya and went to the beach. Never felt uncomfortable at all.
In Nassau we did a snorkel trip that left from the pier. Afterwards we went to the Straw Market. Again, never felt uncomfortable. Some ships stay in Nassau overnight or until midnight. I don't think I'd venture out after dark.
