★★★★★
Haggle politely
Real straw work if you look past the front stalls. Androsia batik is the souvenir to buy.
Hana Y. · Tokyo, JP · February 2026
Downtown Nassau · Shopping · 2 hrs
Straw Market & Bay Street Shopping
The Straw Market and Bay Street: hand-plaited straw work, Androsia batik from Andros, duty-free jewellery, rum and perfume within a few blocks of the cruise berths.
Prices are negotiable in the market and fixed in the duty-free stores. Look past the front stalls for genuine hand-plaited pieces.
Duration
2 hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Ages
All ages
From
Free
Good to know
- · Runs in most weather
- · Works on a cruise day
- · Step-free / accessible options
- · Suited to Cruise Visitor, Family, Friends, Solo
- · Dogs welcome — Leashed dogs are generally fine on Bay Street and around the market's outer aisles.
Interests
ShoppingLocal CulturePhotography
Location
Reviews
4.0 average · 1 traveller review
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