What you’ll do:

One block from Nassau's cruise port sits a hidden speakeasy where Bahamian rum history comes with your name on the cocktail shaker and your crew gets to make the most of every minute.

• Explore three Bahamian rums - Guided tasting of three distinct local rums, each paired with the island story behind it, from colonial trade routes to Prohibition-era smugglers.

• Access a private Nassau speakeasy - Step into an atmospheric hidden bar that most Nassau visitors walk past without ever knowing it exists your group gets it to yourselves.

• Build your own signature cocktail - With guidance from a local mixology pro, you choose your flavors, blend your base, and craft a drink that's entirely yours to name and claim.

• Hear the real stories behind the sips - Your host connects each rum to a piece of Nassau's overlooked history, the scandals, the trade, and the characters who shaped the island's drinking culture.

• Enjoy the space after your session ends - When the formal experience wraps, you're welcome to stay, order more, and let the speakeasy vibe do its thing. No rush, no schedule.

This Nassau rum tasting experience packs flavor, history, and a hands-on mixology class into 45 minutes without ever feeling rushed. It's the kind of afternoon your group will still be talking about at dinner.

Why we love it for your party:

• Cruise-port perfect timing - At under one hour, this fits cleanly into any itinerary, whether you're between port stops or heading to the beach after.

• Private group access - Small groups only means the speakeasy is yours, no strangers, no shared tables, no one cutting into your crew's moment.

• Hands-on, not just a tasting - Mixing your own cocktail with a local pro makes this an active experience, not just drinks, but a skill and a story to bring home.

• Steps from the port - Meeting point at Rawsoon Square keeps logistics simple, no taxis, no transfers, no wasted time getting there.

• Built for bachelorettes and birthdays - Naming a cocktail after your guest of honor is a small touch, but it tends to be the photo that gets the most attention on the trip.

About this experience partner:

Islandz Tours has been running Nassau rum tastings and food and drink tours for over 12 years, guiding everyone from first-time cruise visitors to serious food travelers through the flavors and histories that rarely make the guidebooks. Their hosts are fluent in Nassau's back streets and back stories, equal parts local authority and natural entertainer. They specialize in small-group, high-energy experiences that feel curated rather than choreographed.

Additional information:

• Meeting spot – Meet your host at Rawsoon Square, one block from the cruise port, easy to find on foot.

• Age requirement – Guests must be 18+ to participate in the rum tasting.

• What to wear – Comfortable and casual speakeasy-appropriate, but no heels needed. Camera-ready is always encouraged.

• Cruise guests – This experience is specifically designed to fit between port stops with time to spare before you need to be back on board.