Freeport Bahamas

Freeport Bahamas is a new city, created in the 1950s by a lumberman from the US as a free trade zone. Today, Freeport Bahamas is a major seaport, with the Grand Bahamas Shipyard. Cruise ships come in to Freeport, and there is also an international airport in this city. Visitors are most often headed for nearby Lucaya but there are some destinations in Freeport itself. For shoppers, there's the International Bazaar in downtown Freeport. Shoppers will also like Port Lucaya Market Place, nearby. Everyone loves Freeport because there are no taxes here. Freeport is considered the business capital of The Islands of the Bahamas, and there are many tourist businesses that run out of here. Some are tour companies that offer travelers a wonderful variety of tours throughout Grand Bahamas, the island on which Freeport is located. Book a jeep safari tour out of Freeport Bahamas and see pine forests, caves, and beaches. Drive your own four x four vehicle off road and on well maintained roads, led by a guide. Destinations include Lucaya, national parks, a beach picnic and a picture-perfect coastal trail so bring your camera.

Or book a Bird Watching Tour out of Freeport Bahamas. The Bahamas have endemic birds you wont' see anywhere else. That's what endemic means, by the way! There are over 200 species of birds on Grand Bahama alone so you're sure to see something amazing. Kayak tours that combine a day of paddling and snorkeling are fun too, out of Freeport. Tours that go to Peterson's Cay are popular. Peterson's Cay is The Bahamas smallest national park. Picture yourself snorkeling in warm tropical shallow waters just off a totally wild, uninhabited island under the golden sun, gazing down through the glass-like water at white sand and totally gorgeous marine life. Wow! Definitely bring the underwater camera.

Tours of all sorts are available from Freeport, Bahamas. Interested in how the wealthy live? Take a canal tour that glides passengers past million-dollar plus homes that perch on the canals. See how the other half live, or get landscaping ideas for your own home on a canal tour. Where else can you do this? They will serve you refreshments too, for a totally civilized and relaxing day!

Some boat tours out of Freeport feature water slides and rock climbing walls. These are often billed as Do It All or Eco Tours. They offer a little bit of everything from snorkeling and fun flotation devices to kayaking and lunch served on the boat. Come prepared for an adventure on the water! Look for a boat that offers fresh water showers. You'd be surprised at how refreshing and energizing the fresh water feels on your skin after a few hours of salt water and sun! The boats should also feature restrooms and snorkel instruction from experienced guides. Bring your own water or purchase beverages from the boat's small store. Other extras you may get on your tour are food for feeding fish, personal flotation devices, and grilled fish lunch for passengers. Some offer photographic services, for a fee of course.