Emergency
Royal Bahamas Police Force — Emergency
Nationwide emergency police line. For anything urgent on New Providence, this is the first call.
- Call
- 919
- Hours
- 24 hours
Category
19 services
Emergency
Fire & Ambulance Emergency
Fire services and emergency medical dispatch across New Providence.
- Call
- 911
- Hours
- 24 hours
Emergency
Tourism Police Unit
Officers dedicated to visitors — non-emergency assistance, lost property and incident reports downtown and at the port.
- Call
- +1 242-322-4444
- Hours
- Daily, 8am–midnight
- Where
- East Street & Bay Street, Downtown Nassau
Medical
Princess Margaret Hospital
The main public hospital and the island's Accident & Emergency department, with the largest trauma capability in The Bahamas.
- Call
- +1 242-322-2861
- Hours
- A&E open 24 hours
- Where
- Shirley Street, Nassau
Medical
Doctors Hospital
Private hospital with 24-hour emergency care, imaging and specialist clinics — the usual choice for travellers with insurance.
- Call
- +1 242-302-4600
- Hours
- Emergency 24 hours
- Where
- 1 Collins Avenue, Nassau
Medical
Walk-in Clinics & Pharmacies
Same-day clinics and late pharmacies around Cable Beach, Palmdale and downtown for prescriptions, sunburn, ear infections and minor injuries.
- Hours
- Most open 8am–8pm
Therapy
Counselling & Talk Therapy
Licensed psychologists and counsellors in Nassau take short-notice private appointments, and several offer video sessions if you would rather keep your own therapist arrangement while away. The Bahamas Psychological Association can point you to a registered practitioner.
- Hours
- Weekdays, typically 9am–6pm
- Where
- Practices cluster around Collins Avenue and Village Road
Therapy
Mental Health Crisis Support
The Community Counselling & Assessment Centre handles urgent mental-health support on New Providence. In an immediate crisis, call 919 or go to Princess Margaret Hospital's A&E.
- Call
- +1 242-323-3295
- Hours
- Weekdays 9am–5pm; 919 out of hours
- Where
- Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre, Fox Hill Road
Therapy
Physiotherapy, Chiropractic & Massage
For a pulled shoulder after a dive day or a back that did not enjoy the flight: private physiotherapy and chiropractic clinics take same-week appointments, and most resort spas will book a therapeutic — not just relaxing — massage on request.
- Hours
- Most clinics 8am–5pm
- Where
- Clinics on Collins Avenue and in Sandyport
Fitness
Gyms & Day Passes
Most resorts include a fitness centre for guests. If you are in a villa or condo, Nassau's independent gyms sell day and week passes — free weights, cardio and classes — with the largest options in Palmdale and on Cable Beach.
- Hours
- Typically 5.30am–9pm; shorter on Sundays
- Where
- Palmdale, Cable Beach and Sandyport
Fitness
Yoga, Pilates & Outdoor Training
Drop-in yoga and pilates studios run morning and evening classes, and there are beach bootcamps and sunrise sessions on Cable Beach and Goodman's Bay. Book the day before — classes are small.
- Hours
- Class times vary; sunrise and 6pm are the staples
- Where
- Cable Beach, Goodman's Bay and Sandyport
Transport
Lynden Pindling Airport Transfers
Fixed-rate taxis and pre-booked private transfers from LPIA — roughly 25 minutes to Cable Beach, 35 to Paradise Island.
Transport
Licensed Taxis
Government-regulated, metered by zone rather than distance. Agree the fare before you pull away — most drivers accept cards on request.
- Call
- +1 242-323-5111
- Hours
- 24 hours
Transport
Paradise Island Water Taxi
The prettiest way between downtown's Woodes Rogers Walk and Paradise Island — a ten-minute crossing. Around $8 each way, cash, paid on board; boats leave roughly every half hour from the dock beside the straw market.
- Hours
- Daily, 9am–6pm
Transport
Car & Scooter Rental
Driving is on the left. Worth it for villa stays on the west end; unnecessary if you're on Paradise Island or Cable Beach.
Transport
Jitney Buses
Local minibuses running fixed routes for $1.25–$2.50. Cash only, exact change, flag them down anywhere on the route and call out to be let off. Routes cover Cable Beach and the east, but not Paradise Island.
- Hours
- Roughly 6am–7pm
Practical
Embassies & Consulates
The US, UK and Canadian missions in Nassau handle lost passports and emergency travel documents for their citizens.
- Where
- Queen Street, Nassau
Practical
Currency & Banking
The Bahamian dollar is pegged one-to-one with the US dollar and USD is accepted everywhere. ATMs cluster on Bay Street and at the resorts.
Practical
SIM Cards & Connectivity
Prepaid data from BTC or Aliv at the airport and in town. Resort Wi-Fi is reliable; boat trips are not.
In a genuine emergency dial 919 for police or 911 for fire and ambulance. Details change — confirm opening hours with your hotel concierge before travelling across the island.