Nassau Straw Market

The hair braiding area talked people into more & more braids leaking to $100's of dollars & sitting & waiting forever. People apparently would tie a handmade bracelet on your arm then demand cash for it 😱😱 Was told before leaving the cruise to NOT leave your party.... WELLL....

Drinks are pretty good. Would have liked to sit at a table with a drink but reserved for food purchases only. No wifi which is handy for navigating nassu. It's pricey but Im from the UK so its about right for USA and other countries. The arse seats are fun and the view is incredible.

Famous market. Lots of stalls although most of them sell the same kind of things, definitely aimed at tourists. Can get very busy inside and the aisles between stalls aren't huge.

Vibrant and burst of colours. The vendour ladies were friendly and they don’t hassle u. Everyone sell about the same thing. There were 3 cruise ships lay over so made it real packed with people. Wood carvers on display.

Most of them accept only cash, make sure to negotiate the price. They will say 10$ but you can get with 5$ if you are good at negotiating. Nice place to walk around.

The Bahamas is a nonstop adventure! The straw market is truly a feast for the senses, bursting with vibrant colors and filled with the warm smiles of welcoming locals. It's a place where every corner invites exploration and every moment is filled with excitement.

The Straw Market in Nassau is a fun place to visit. It's gotten much better lately, with nice restaurants by the blue water and clean shops selling gifts. You can find lots of different things here, and sometimes even special items. It is crowded, and sellers might try hard to get your business. Prices are very high though. Be sure to bargain everything you want to buy. We wanted to get some fresh chilled coconut but were asking $8/coconut. We asked if they can do 3/$20 and we got it. Prices will definitely be higher here than regular markets. If you don't like the price, don't buy. Try not to argue with the vendors. Don’t ruin your vacation because of that. Some people love the busy feeling, while others find it too much. If you're okay with busy markets, you'll probably have fun seeing all the stuff and meeting local people.

This is a pretty good shopping spot for clothes, handicrafts and souvenirs, if you come on a cruise. Prices are good and so is the quality of the stuff. Overall a great experience for tourists who are looking to find new things to take for family, friends or for themselves. What I also liked here was that people are quite friendly and have a smile on their face, which adds to the experience. Overall worth the effort and highly recommended.