Port Lucaya Marketplace

Port Lucaya Marketplace in Freeport, Grand Bahama, is the island's premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, encompassing an area of approximately 9.5 acres. Since its opening in the late 1980s, the marketplace has evolved into the bustling epicenter of Freeport's tourism sector, attracting thousands of visitors daily. The facility is characterized by its appealing colonial-style architecture, featuring pastel-colored buildings, and its easy on the eye waterfront location along the Bell Channel Bay. At the heart of the complex lies Count Basie Square, named after the legendary jazz musician who made Grand Bahama his home in his later years. This central plaza serves as a stage for regular live performances by local musicians and cultural troupes, showcasing the rich musical heritage of the Bahamas. With over 40 boutique shops, numerous restaurants, and dozens of specialty stalls, the market gives everything from luxury international brands to authentic Bahamian crafts. Its adjacent marina makes it a key hub for water sports and maritime excursions, including snorkeling and diving trips. The evening atmosphere is particularly festive, as the waterfront comes alive with lights, music, and social gatherings. Port Lucaya Marketplace stands as a well-suited example of a multi-functional space that balances commercial success with a strong sense of community and culture.

Nearby cities

Freetown

A settlement on Grand Bahama, east of Freeport.

West End

The oldest town on Grand Bahama and the island's capital.

McLean's Town

The easternmost settlement on the island of Grand Bahama.

Pelican Point

A small coastal settlement on Grand Bahama.

Rocky Point

A remote fishing community in eastern Grand Bahama.

Nicolls Town

A town on North Andros known for its giant land crabs.

History & landmarks

Gardens of the Groves

A beautiful botanical garden in Freeport with waterfalls and native wildlife.

Gold Rock Beach

A spectacular beach in Lucayan National Park known for its wide stretch of sand at low tide.

Lucayan National Park

A park on Grand Bahama featuring one of the longest underwater cave systems.

Great Isaac Lighthouse

A historic cast-iron lighthouse surrounded by numerous ghost stories.

Bimini Road

Underwater rock formation that some believe is part of Atlantis.

SS Sapona Shipwreck

A visible wreck of a concrete ship south of Bimini that became a famous dive destination.

Dolphin House Museum

A unique art house on Bimini, built out of shells and recycled materials.

Nature

Goose River

A wide tidal creek in North Andros that winds through mangrove forests.

More places

Port Lucaya Marina

A marina harbor for tourism, provisioning, and leisure traffic.

Rand Nature Centre

A 100-acre nature preserve in Freeport that serves as a major birding site and educational center.

Freeport Industrial Park

The classic industrial and warehouse zone of Freeport.

Sea Grape Harvesting

Sea grapes (Coccoloba uvifera) grow wild along the coasts of The Bahamas.

Dolphins at Sanctuary Bay

A large, naturalistic facility in Freeport where visitors can interact with Atlantic spotted dolphins.

Grand Bahama's Pine Barrens

Vast tracts of Caribbean pine forest that cover much of the interior of Grand Bahama.

Little Bahama Bank

Another large carbonate platform north of Grand Bahama, known for its sand flats and coral reefs.

Walker's Cay National Park

The northernmost island in The Bahamas, a legendary sport-fishing destination protected as a national park.