Charm & Beauty Of The Bahamas

OVERVIEW

Admire landmark after landmark on an all-encompassing driving tour of Nassau and Paradise Island with stops at historical Fort Fincastle/Queens Staircase and the John Watlings Distillery. After departing from the pier, you will settle in for a relaxing and informative driving tour past Nassau’s marquee attractions. The highlights include palm-dotted Rawson Square, lovely government buildings such as the Supreme Court and the pink-hued House of Assembly, and the mega-resort and theme park Atlantis on aptly named Paradise Island. Nassau is exceptionally photogenic, so it’s no wonder that portions of three James Bond films have been shot here, as well as the Beatles’ movie “Help.” Other iconic sights include Arawak Cay, historical Graycliff and Fort Fincastle, where you will pause for photos. Built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore, the fort features a dungeon, cannons that have never been fired in an act of aggression. Continuing on, you will also visit a beautiful 18th-century estate downtown that is now home to a distillery named for buccaneer John Watling. The small-batch rum produced here is said to capture Watling’s bold spirit of adventure. Here you will sample their signature drink of the day. Following this stop, you will return to the pier.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.