Bahamas · DINING EXPERIENCES
Good dining experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Sail from the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal on an open-air catamaran, passing Nassau Harbor and Atlantis before dinner is served. You’ll enjoy a Bahamian-style buffet, drinks, music, and sunset views. The setting is casual, with limited seating and no air conditioning, so wear comfortable shoes.
“We had so much fun. A beautiful way to spend a few hours at sea. The food and drinks were plentiful.”
Sail from Paradise Island Ferry Terminal on a two-hour catamaran evening with Captain JJ and crew. You’ll get a welcome cocktail, Bahamian buffet, open drinks, music, dancing, and sunset views of Atlantis and Nassau’s harbor. Space is comfortable, but tables are limited.
“The food and the ambience were fantastic. Good times!!!”
Set out from the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal aboard The Flying Cloud for about three and a half hours of Nassau harbor views, sunset, island music, buffet-style BBQ dinner, and drinks included. You’ll pass Fort Montagu, yachts, and Paradise Island homes, with room to sit at a table or on the front nets.
“The food was great. The sunset view, you could not asked for a more exciting view. The music was excellent.”
Meet at Graycliff Hotel in Nassau at 12:30 pm for a sparkling wine welcome, a hotel and wine collection tour, then five seasonal courses with wine pairings. Hosts including Jeffrey and Michael may add warmth and humor. The private experience lasts about two hours.
“It was excellent food and service was incredible! The tour was what brought it down to a 4, could be longer and more informational. I will emphasize the lunch was awesome, 5 wines to pair with 5 courses with additional sorbet and cheese course! Amazing experience and definitely recommend!”
Meet at Nassau’s historic Graycliff Hotel for a traditional afternoon tea with a Bahamian touch. Choose black, green, or herbal tea, or organic coffee, then enjoy sandwiches, scones, petit fours, sweets, and chocolates made in the hotel’s own factory. Champagne costs extra.
“The setting was lovely albeit a bit worn. The food and beverages were wonderful as was the table setting and the service. The only negative was that the establishment, including the bathrooms were not accessible for those with mobility limitations.”
You’ll be picked up in Nassau at 10:00 am and driven along the seaside to Nirvana Beach. Spend about four hours swimming, snorkeling behind the restaurant, or buying food and drinks. Parish may provide a short local tour on the way, and your driver returns you to your chosen location.
“Nirvana is no Nirvana. It is old, rustic, full of sea weed, poor choices for food. But the worst part is that the beach is in the flight landing path for the airport. Loud airplanes landing over your head every 3-5 minutes ALL DAY LONG!!!!!”
At Nassau’s Graycliff Restaurant, enjoy a five-course seasonal lunch with wine, beginning with champagne and a sommelier-led cellar visit. See more than 250,000 bottles from 400 vintners, hear about Enrico Garzaroli’s wine philosophy, and ask the English-speaking team about each pairing.
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