Taino Beach
Family-friendly resort beach with waterslides, swim-up bars, and easy access from the cruise port.
Taino Beach is Grand Bahama's most accessible resort beach — a developed stretch of white sand just minutes from Port Lucaya and popular with cruise visitors seeking sun, waterslides, and swim-up cocktails. The Taino Beach Resort complex offers day passes that include pool access, lounge chairs, and resort amenities, making it an easy choice for families and groups.
Unlike the secluded strands further east, Taino Beach buzzes with activity: jet skis, banana boat rides, parasailing, and beach bars serving rum punch and conch fritters. If your ideal beach day includes a lazy river, a 100-foot waterslide, and cold drinks delivered to your lounger, Taino Beach delivers.
Beach and resort facilities
Taino Beach Resort anchors the shoreline with a lagoon-style pool complex featuring one of the island's largest pools, a 100-foot waterslide, a lazy river, and a swim-up Grotto Bar. Day-pass visitors gain access to these facilities along with beach loungers, umbrellas, and towels — a comfortable setup for cruise passengers with limited time.
The beach itself is a gently curving crescent of white sand with calm, shallow water ideal for swimming and wading. Unlike some resort beaches, Taino Beach remains relatively spacious, and vendors don't aggressively approach guests.
Water sports and activities
Taino Beach is Grand Bahama's hub for motorised water sports. Vendors along the sand offer jet ski rentals, banana boat rides, parasailing, and glass-bottom boat tours. Kayaks and paddleboards are available for those preferring quieter pursuits, and the calm conditions suit novice paddlers.
The beach is also a convenient departure point for snorkelling tours to nearby Peterson Cay National Park, where vibrant coral and tropical fish await just offshore.
Dining and drinks
The resort complex includes multiple bars and restaurants, from the poolside Grotto Bar to beachfront grills serving conch fritters, fried fish, and jerk chicken. Day-pass guests can charge food and drinks to their wristband, streamlining the experience.
For those venturing beyond the resort, Port Lucaya Marketplace is a short drive away, offering more dining variety and the chance to experience Count Basie Square's evening entertainment.
Getting there
Taino Beach is located on Jolly Roger Drive in Freeport, approximately 10 miles from the cruise terminal and a short drive from Port Lucaya Marketplace. Taxis from the cruise port operate on fixed fares. Day passes can be pre-booked through the resort or purchased on arrival, typically including pool access, beach loungers, and resort amenities.
Frequently asked questions
- Can cruise passengers get a day pass at Taino Beach?
- Yes. Taino Beach Resort offers day passes for cruise visitors that typically include pool access, beach loungers, towels, and use of resort facilities. Some packages include lunch or drink credits.
- Is Taino Beach good for families?
- Yes. The calm, shallow water, waterslides, lazy river, and range of activities make Taino Beach one of the best family beach options on Grand Bahama.
- How far is Taino Beach from Port Lucaya?
- Taino Beach is about 2 miles from Port Lucaya Marketplace — a 5-minute drive or a manageable walk along the coastal road.
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