Sail Away
Freeport is a city and free trade zone on the island of Grand Bahama, located approximately 100 mi (160 km) east-northeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is a district of the Bahamas. Freeport Harbour is accessible by even the largest vessels, and has a cruise terminal, a transshipment/container port, and both a private yacht and ship maintenance facility. Grand Bahama International Airport handles nearly 50,000 flights each year.
Tourism complements trade as a revenue earner in Freeport, with over a million visitors each year. Much of the tourist industry is centered on the seaside suburb of Lucaya, owing its name (but little else) to the pre-Columbian Lucayan inhabitants of the island. The city is often promoted as "Freeport/Lucaya."
Attractions
The Carnival Cruise ships first stop is Freeport, where we take a short ride into Lucaya. We browse the market and shops and then take a short walk on the sandy beach. We stop off at the outdoor bar and enjoy one, two or three Bahama coconut specials before embarking back onboard to continue our cruise towards Nassau.
Visited: 2009 (2nd Anniversary)
Quick Photos
Cruise Ship
Freeport Beach
Here Comes the Rain
