Straw Market
Straw Market
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At this market you will find people weaving straw into anything and everything.
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Ironmummy44
Englewood, FL265 contributions
Couples
Still rebuilding and vendors are a bit aggressive. City has not fully recovered and lacks the hustle and bustle of a tourist town.
Written August 31, 2022
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Ellie
2 contributions
Do not bother going inside because it is a trap! Most of the items don't have a price listed and when you ask for the price they are three times the price you should pay. I understand the Covid closure was hard on everybody but Nassau Bahamas has really gone downhill.
Written August 20, 2022
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Megan
Malinta, OH84 contributions
Maybe it's just me, but I absolutely hated the straw market. So many people told us to visit on our cruise and it was on our list. We spent maybe 15 minutes here. All of the vendors sell the exact same things- cheap see-through T-shirts, magnets, shot glasses, and straw bags that do not look authentic. The sellers are extremely pushy- if I looked at something, they tried putting it in a bag and telling me my "tab." They are very high priced as well, so expect to bargain. If you are uncomfortable bartering or dealing with aggressiveness, do not stop here! There are plenty of other tourist shops that sell the exact same things
Written July 25, 2022
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Janette d
1 contribution
I do not recommend going here if you are a tourist. They will rip you off and take every last penny you have. If you do decide to come here negotiate everything and don't get fooled by the sellers. I wil never go back here again. Scary and Shady!
Written July 10, 2022
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Ray P
16 contributions
I can't believe this is a top 15 thing to do in Nassau. It is nothing but a densely packed building of pushy sellers with booths of merchandise that comes primarily from China. I remember the original straw market from years ago it it was truly people selling local souvenirs that were primarily hand crafted. This new commercial undertaking is the opposite.
Written July 9, 2022
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cold and quiet lover
45 contributions
Friends
Sellers are pushy and each stall sells the same thing. Lots of Bob Marley stuff even though he was from Jamaica and not the Bahamas. Nothing inside felt authentic.
But on the outside by the side of the Straw Market there are lots of lovely hand crafted wooden ornaments, I would have purchased one if the sellers where not so pushy soon as you looked at something
But on the outside by the side of the Straw Market there are lots of lovely hand crafted wooden ornaments, I would have purchased one if the sellers where not so pushy soon as you looked at something
Written May 31, 2022
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Kimberly B
45 contributions
Friends
my girlfriends and I really enjoyed visiting the Straw Market. We were looking through all the stores on the strip and when we got to straw market we stayed in there for hours. The vendors weren’t aggressive which made for great shopping. it’s nice and breezy and not hot. the outside vendors were great. we really truly enjoyed it and brought home a lot a little goodies.
Written May 18, 2022
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Gaby629
Philadelphia, PA428 contributions
Couples
Love the straw market , I think everyone should stop in and give it a try I enjoy seeing and meeting all the venders , it’s what we would call an updated flea market in the states , a lot of people have similar things but a lot have unique and different things also , negotiations are definitely recommended and totally ok , I was advised by all the locals to do so , they are hustlers and they will try to sell you everything that’s what they are there for don’t let that shy you away , I rather support local families 100 percent of the time then go to any other commercial shopping
Written May 15, 2022
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alysha a
1 contribution
Couples
Loved the straw market, it was filled with locals and great souvenirs. Super friendly people! We can’t wait to visit again.
Written May 6, 2022
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Tammy T
1 contribution
Lots of items all in one place. Vendors are friendly and mostly passive in their solicitation, saying hello, but letting you alone to look. Mostly indoors.
Written May 4, 2022
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Cardinalmortgage
Alexandria, MN195 contributions
There is a lady who has a essential oil store that is just steps off when you get off the cruise ship does anyone know the name of her store
Sway814
Mesquite, TX44 contributions
Sorry no😔
how far is Christ Church from the port?
LiLyBrAt
33 contributions
Not sure about the church, but I do recal there being one up the hill. If it's that one, it's less then a 10 min walk from the market.
sue926
Toronto, Canada27 contributions
I am coming in on Royal Caribbean Cruise and wanted to know how to get from the Port to the Straw market? If anyone can help
sso1
22 contributions
I agree with the previous answer... the cruise will deposit you in an area with small huts trying to sell you souvenirs and locally made goods. Leave this area, turn right, and walk down the street. It's about 6 blocks to the Straw Market, a large, two-story building with tons of vendors, where you will have a great selection and much better prices. Have fun! And remember to bring lots of small bills ($1s and $5s) so you aren't forced to overpay for an item (if the vendor can't make change).
Nina C
Jacksonville, FL10 contributions
Where in Nassau can I get the collectors bottle of Bahama Sand. The ones with sayings on them like... "Thank You Lord For Letting Me Visit The Bahamas". & How far is it from the Cruise Ship Port
tanben
kamloops BC58 contributions
As soon as you port there is a market. And you can walk off/on board all day if you like. Or grab a cab to the beach for $2 a person Atlantis is also $2-3 cab per person.
butrfly913
Ft. Lauderdale2 contributions
Would I be able to go to the straw market with a mobility scooter? I know technically I can, but...would it be worth the effort and frustration? Or is it fairly open?
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Janet C
West Kelowna, Canada33 contributions
There are some stalls in an open areas across from Senor Frogs where you could view easily. (as mrcree mentioned) I preferred this area, the woman are busy weaving the straw right in front of you. In the closed area its all just imports.
ruprt2
Staunton, IL102 contributions
Does anyone know if the straw market is open at night? We visited many times years ago in the old location with no electricity..but now they are in a new building/shed. Our cruise ship docks at noon, and we were hoping to do an excursion then shop later since the ship doesn't leave until midnight. Thanks in advance.
Mike M
Lexington, KY115 contributions
It has weak lighting and you should have time to shop after your excursion.
feedthetraveller
Toronto, Canada351 contributions
A silly question but do you have to use the local currency or USD?
MariefromGeorgia
Ludowici, GA3,842 contributions
No question is silly. Being my first cruise ever, I also had to ask my sister who had cruised many times and the answer is they love the U.S. Dollar! My sister told me to haggle with them over their prices as they love and expect you to do that. I visited the Bahamas in October 2016 and just got back from my second cruise to Haiti, Jamaica, & Cozumel, Mexico and they also take the US money. Mexico had the best prices! You learn by asking questions and I asked a few myself!
Straw Market (Nassau) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Restaurants near Straw Market:
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