Nassau Tourism Statistics

Nassau, the vibrant capital of The Bahamas, weaves together rich colonial heritage and lively island culture. Visitors can enjoy pristine beaches, bustling markets and historic sites like Fort Fincastle and the Queen's Staircase. This major cruise port features world-class resorts, exciting watersports, and the renowned Atlantis Paradise Island.

Nassau typically welcomes over 4 million visitors annually, though this number saw a slight decline due to the pandemic.

• Nassau welcomed 5.44 million visitors in 2025, setting a record for the number of visitors to the city.
• Before the pandemic, there were approximately 4.19 million visitors in 2019.
• Due to the pandemic, arrivals dropped to 912,793 in 2020, a 78.2% decrease compared to 2019.
• Only 1.12 million people visited Nassau in 2021, as the pandemic continued.
• The number of visitors increased to 3.27 million in 2022, indicating strong recovery from the pandemic.
• Nassau recorded 4.44 million visitors in 2023, surpassing the pre-pandemic level.
• The figure further increased by 17.6% to 5.22 million in 2024.

More than three in every four (76.1%) visitors arrived in Nassau by cruise ships in 2025, while the remainder traveled by air (23.7%) and a small number by other sea-landed arrivals (0.2%).

• Paradise Island & Atlantis Water Park: Paradise Island is a luxury resort in the Bahamas, home to the iconic Atlantis Resort, featuring the Atlantis Water Park with thrilling water slides, pools, and marine life experiences. Atlantis alone draws huge crowds, and its Aquaventure water park saw 1.81 million visitors in 2019.
• Blue Lagoon Island: Blue Lagoon Island is a private paradise in the Bahamas, offering pristine beaches, marine encounters, and a relaxing tropical experience.
• Cable Beach & Baha Mar: Cable Beach is a stunning stretch of coastline in the Bahamas, home to the luxurious Baha Mar resort complex. It features upscale accommodations, dining, and entertainment options.
• Queen’s Staircase & Historic Downtown Nassau: The Queen's Staircase is a historic landmark in Nassau, featuring 66 steps carved from limestone, leading to Fort Fincastle. Historic Downtown Nassau offers a blend of colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and local attractions.

• Nassau set a record for the highest number of cruise arrivals in 2025, with 4.14 million arrivals, while in 2024, Nassau recorded 3.89 million arrivals.
• Before the pandemic, 2.88 million people visited Nassau by cruise ships in 2019.
• Due to the pandemic, the capital city received only 576,318 cruise arrivals in 2020 and 450,213 cruise arrivals in 2021.