TASTE OF NASSAU
Get a taste of Nassau by trying local delicacies and tea on an excursion lasting approximately three and a half hours. Stops include a factory that makes rum cakes, a local tea spot and a distillery, before sitting down for a meal.
Excursion Details
One of the best ways to learn about a city is to try both its cuisines and its drinks. This food-focused excursion of approximately three and half hours features insights on producing rum cakes at a local factory, plus visits to a tearoom, a distillery and a restaurant, ensuring that guests get their fill of Nassau while also learning about Bahamian food and drink.
Begin by allowing approximately 15 minutes to leave your ship, make a short walk and board a bus, before a drive of around 15 minutes to a rum cake factory. Spend about 15 minutes here on a tour, sampling this delicious delicacy and perhaps even buying some to take home. Reboard the bus and drive for about 15 minutes to Tasty Teas. Sample different teas and tuck into conch fritters (made from marine snails and vegetables) and conch bites over approximately 30 minutes.
Next is a drive of around 15 minutes to John Watling’s Distillery for an approximately 30-minute session tasting local rums and touring the venue, learning more about the rum distilling and production process. This is followed by a drive of about 15 minutes to the Bahama Grill restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a local Bahamian lunch over approximately 30 minutes.
Finally, there’s a drive of around 15 minutes back to the port, featuring more sightseeing along the way. Once arrived, approximately 15 minutes is allocated to disembark and bus and walk back to the ship.
Important Information:Guests are advised to wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. Dietary restrictions and allergies should be communicated in advance. The order of stops may vary. This excursion is not suitable for guests with severe shellfish allergies due to food tastings involving conch fritters and bites
