Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Activities in Grand Bahama
Grand Bahama Yacht Club provides convenient access to Port Lucaya Marketplace, nearby beaches and activities throughout the island. Guests can use the yacht club’s complimentary ferry service to reach Port Lucaya Marketplace and the beach.
Getting Around
Ferry and Transportation Options
Enjoy complimentary ferry to Port Lucaya Marketplace and the nearby beaches. Staff are happy to assist with arranging local transportation for grocery shopping or other Freeport destinations. We are here to make sure you enjoy your stay!
Shopping, Dining & Entertainment
Port Lucaya Marketplace
Port Lucaya Marketplace is Freeport’s main waterfront destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. It combines Bahamian culture, local food and visitor services in one walkable area.
Shopping and Bahamian crafts
Browse specialty stores, duty-free shops, straw vendors and craft stalls offering jewelry, clothing, artwork, souvenirs and handmade Bahamian products.
Dining and local food
Choose from waterfront restaurants, casual cafés, bars and local food vendors. Options include Bahamian seafood, conch dishes and international cuisine.
Entertainment
Count Basie Square hosts live music and cultural entertainment, including Junkanoo and rake-and-scrape performances. Entertainment schedules can vary by day and season.
Beach and water activities
The beach is within walking distance of the Marketplace. Visitors can also find local operators offering snorkeling, diving, boat trips and other water-based excursions.
Beaches, Parks & Water Adventures
Grand Bahama Island
Grand Bahama offers beaches, national parks, fishing, diving and nature-based excursions within reach of the marina.
Lucayan National Park and Gold Rock Beach
Explore nature trails, mangrove wetlands and part of one of the world’s largest underwater limestone cave systems. Boardwalks through the park lead to Gold Rock Beach, which is especially expansive at low tide.
Snorkeling and diving
Grand Bahama’s reefs, shipwrecks and clear coastal waters support snorkeling and diving for different experience levels. Peterson Cay National Park, located offshore, is a popular destination for reef snorkeling and diving.
Fishing
Fishing options include deep-sea fishing, reef fishing and bonefishing on the flats. Common offshore species include wahoo, tuna, marlin and barracuda.
Kayaking and eco-tours
Guided excursions may include kayaking through mangroves, nature walks, birdwatching, cycling, Jeep tours and visits to the island’s caves and beaches.
Dolphin and marine encounters
Visitors can arrange dolphin experiences and other guided marine-life encounters through local tour operators.