Port Day Timeline

One Day in
Freeport

Hour-by-hour plan from gangway to departure — gardens, Port Lucaya, beach or snorkel with return-to-ship buffer.

Sample timeline for a 6–10 hour Freeport call. Adjust for your ship's actual gangway and all-aboard times.

Classic Freeport Port Day

  1. 08:00
    Depart pier

    Meet your Garden of the Groves and city tour at the cruise terminal — early start maximises port time.

  2. 08:30
    Garden of the Groves

    Tropical botanical gardens, palm paths and wildlife on a guided walk.

  3. 10:30
    Freeport city highlights

    Coach tour through Freeport with commentary on Grand Bahama history.

  4. 11:30
    Port Lucaya Marketplace

    Shopping, crafts and harbour lunch options before afternoon plans.

  5. 13:00
    Taino Beach or dolphin encounter

    If your ship stays 8+ hours — afternoon beach pass or one-hour Sanctuary Bay programme.

  6. 16:00
    Return to pier

    Allow 60–90 minute buffer before published all-aboard.

Alternative: Adventure Port Day

For active passengers, swap the garden tour for the Blue Hole Snorkel and Beach with Lunch — a full five-hour water adventure with drift snorkel, turtles and beach time.

Blue Hole snorkel guide →