About
New Providence is the island that holds Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, and it is the country's most visited destination. It lies in the Caribbean, in the Bahamas archipelago off the coast of North America, and it is also known as Nassau Island.
What the island offers
- Nassau, the historic downtown at the heart of the island, where the capital's streets and waterfront make a natural first stop.
- Cable Beach, a stretch of coast fringed by resorts, well suited to a relaxed day on the sand.
- Paradise Island, reached from Nassau and home to a large resort complex and casino.
What kind of visit it makes
New Providence is built for travellers. Resorts, casinos and cruise ship ports mean that arrivals and departures are easy, and there is plenty to fill a day or a longer stay. Visitors who want a lively base, with shopping, dining and beaches close together, will find the island set up for that. Those hoping for quieter, more remote scenery may want to look at the other islands of the Bahamas instead.
Because Nassau is the capital, the downtown area gives a sense of everyday island life alongside the resort side. Moving between the historic centre and the beaches of Cable Beach or Paradise Island is a simple way to see both.
