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Fort Fincastle

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 61 attractions in Nassau
Traveler Description: The top of this 126-foot fort offers spectacular panoramic views of the ocean.
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Attraction type: Castle, Historic site
Activities: Walking, Group tours/walking tour
Address: Elizabeth Ave Nassau
New Providence Island
Tel: 242 356 9085

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Reviews of Fort Fincastle

( 1-4 of 4 )
3 of 5 stars
McKinney, Texas
Oct 22, 2006

I expected the fort to be much larger but it was really very small. It is supposed to be shaped like a boat so that ships at sea would think a large ship was harboured here to protect the island. (We never could see the effect from sea but then we aren't using looking glasses and it could have been... more

2 of 5 stars
Central Missouri
Jul 17, 2005
6/6 found this review helpful

This small fort is located just off from the top of the Queens Staircase. There are about 3 cannons that provide a background for a few photos and also a platform from which you can see down to the port where the cruise ships are docked. Don’t expect anything fantastic. This is a very small fort with little else to... more

Mar 13, 2005
2/2 found this review helpful

A little more disappointing than Fort Charlotte, and yet again a free tour. No guides on this tour, but not too much to see. This Fort is in the shape of a boat, kind of interesting; while you are there you might as well check out the water tower. Apparently it is historic, but it is just a water tower.... more

Apr 26, 2004
19/20 found this review helpful

The three of us were not sure after we left the cruise ship in which direction to go to find Fort Fincastle and the Queen's Staircase. Asking on the street seemed somewhat difficult, until we found that all Bahamians we met were anxious to help us with directions. We, therefore, very easily found our destination, and not only that. We... more

Reviews of Fort Fincastle

( 1-4 of 4 )
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Fort Fincastle Address

Elizabeth Ave, Nassau, New Providence Island
Tel: 242 356 9085