Senior travel: Nassau
An easier pace for an older traveller: how many stops fit in a day, which places are step-free, and what the guide says about getting around, medicines and stairs.
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Pace for a day
About 2 stops a day. 5 h out − 45 min rest, divided by an average visit of 64 min (from this city’s guide) + 30 min to move.
Places, easiest access first
- Rawson Square and Parliament SquareStep-free: yes · about 25 minFlat paved square; narrow pavements nearby.
- Straw MarketStep-free: yes · about 60 minLevel floor; aisles are narrow at busy times.
- Christ Church CathedralStep-free: partial (check before you go) · about 30 minA step or ramp at the door; confirm.
- Cabbage BeachStep-free: partial (check before you go) · about 180 minPublic access paths are sandy; some resorts have boardwalks.
- Queen's StaircaseStep-free: no (check before you go) · about 30 min66 steps, no ramp; the fort has a road approach.
- Fort Fincastle & the Queen's StaircaseStep-free: no (check before you go) · about 60 minThe staircase and the fort have steps and uneven stone; a taxi can reach the fort gate on the road side.
Getting around in Nassau
Downtown pavements are narrow and often crowded, and the fort and staircase have steps; the cruise terminal, newer resorts and taxis are the easier routes.
- Streets:
- Narrow pavements, vendors and cruise crowds slow wheelchairs and strollers.
- Public transit:
- Jitney buses are not accessible; use taxis.
- Hotels:
- Resorts have lifts and ramps; older hotels may not.
- Beaches:
- Some resorts offer beach wheelchairs; ask ahead.
Medicines and health on the ground
The The Bahamas guide lists no medicine paperwork. Check the official customs page for your medicines.
- Sun and heat:
- Strong sun all year; drink water, use sun cream and rest in shade every hour.
- Water:
- Tap water is treated but tastes of minerals; use bottled or filtered water.
- Sea:
- Rip currents and boat traffic: swim near lifeguards and use licensed operators.
- Mosquitoes:
- Use repellent in the wet season.
- Insurance:
- Private care is expensive; buy travel insurance with medical cover.
More: how much medicine to pack, medicine times across time zones.
Ask your insurer
Age limits and prices differ by policy and the guides do not hold them, so put these to the insurer before you buy.
- What is the oldest age the policy covers, at purchase and on the last day of the trip?
- Does the price or the cover change after a certain age?
- Are existing conditions covered, and what must be declared?
- Does the cover include medical evacuation and trip interruption?
Not medical advice. This page does not know anyone’s health. Ask a doctor before the trip, and carry a list of medicines and conditions.