Port Lucaya Attractions
Immediately east of Freeport is the district of Lucaya with fine mansions and recreational facilities. The Port of Lucaya has become the effective vacation center of Freeport. The area has a well maintained marina as well as the Port Lucaya Marketplace, as well as several other major attractions.
Pinetree Stables Horseback Riding
Pinetree Stables offer guided horse back riding trips on Grand Bahama Island over varied terrain. The company has age and weight restrictions for riders.
Pirates of the Bahamas Beach Theme Park
On Taino Beach, the Pirates of the Bahama Park offers various water sports designed to entertain all ages. Visitors can go jet skiing or be towed around on a banana boat. Various water excursions can be booked here including snorkeling and fishing trips. It is run in conjunction with three nearby resorts: The Flamingo Bay Yacht Club & Marina Hotel, Ritz Beach Resort and Taino Beach Vacation Club.
Rand Nature Centre
Run by the Bahamas National Trust, which also runs the country's National Parks, this 100ac/40ha tract offers a 2,000ft/600m nature trail through a pine forest. At the far end is a pond with a resident flock of flamingos.
The nature center has displays which explain the local ecosystem and natural history.
The nature center has displays which explain the local ecosystem and natural history.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 13:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian (May 28)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Pentecost Monday (Whit Monday) - Christian (May 28)
Groups should book in advance.
Tours are available beginning at 10 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Facilities
Gift shop
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