The problem with cruise-day connectivity in Nassau
Three or four ships are usually alongside at Prince George Wharf at any one time. That's somewhere north of ten thousand people pouring off gangways with phones in their hands and no plan for the day. The terminal Wi-Fi is throttled, every cruise-ship Wi-Fi switches off the moment you're ashore, and a half-mile away on Bay Street you're a foreign phone defaulting to roaming. By the time you've reached Junkanoo Beach you've either bought a ride, declined three sales pitches, and confirmed an excursion — or you've stood on a kerb without data trying to remember the name of the guy your friend recommended.
Roamzy charges $7.17 per gigabyte in the Bahamas, billed at $0.0070 per megabyte in real time. No subscription, no expiry, no minimum bundle. One per-MB rate across 193 countries — that's the figure on the invoice, not a marketing line.
What does Roamzy cost for a day, a week, or a longer stay?
| Trip pattern | Roamzy ($7.17/GB) | Tourist roaming pass | Cruise-ship Wi-Fi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day port stop (~0.5 GB) | $3.58 | — | $20–35 |
| 5 days (Nassau, ~5 GB) | $35.84 | $50–110 | — |
| 7 days (Exuma swimming pigs trip, ~7 GB) | $50.18 | $80–160 | — |
| 10 days (Out Islands, ~10 GB) | $71.68 | $80–180 (often two passes) | — |
Competitor prices in columns 3 and 4 are 2025 ranges based on typical offerings; exact figures depend on your home carrier, your hotel, and your cruise line. Roamzy's rate in column 2 is our actual published rate from the pricing page.
$5.58 of data on a Nassau port stop, billed against the actual 500 MB you used, vs. $20–35 for cruise-ship Wi-Fi that doesn't reach onshore: the math doesn't take long. An airport SIM at NAS is reasonable on a longer Out Islands trip; for a port day or a Paradise Island weekend, the eSIM is the lighter call.
What does 'free Wi-Fi' actually cover here?
- Atlantis and Baha Mar Wi-Fi works in the casinos and main lobbies; beach areas are weaker
- Public Wi-Fi at Nassau Cruise Port is short-window and throttled; not reliable for a video call
- Out Islands resort Wi-Fi varies dramatically — some properties on Eleuthera and Exuma are surprisingly good, others give you 30 minutes a day
- Boat trips to Pig Beach (Exuma) or to the swimming pigs from Nassau spend 80% of their time without resort signal
Where does Roamzy work across the islands?
| Region | 4G/5G | Reality |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau and Paradise Island | 4G/5G | Strong; cruise port and Atlantis well covered |
| Grand Bahama (Freeport) | 4G | Stable in the city, weaker on the back coast |
| Eleuthera (Governor's Harbour, Harbour Island) | 4G | Town fine; pink-sand beach areas weaker |
| Exuma (George Town, Stocking Island) | 4G | Town good; swimming-pigs boat trip drops out |
| Andros, Bimini, Long Island | 4G | Town centres only; quiet stretches dark |
| Open ocean / inter-island flights | None | Phone goes dark; signal returns at the destination |
The Bahamas is not Uber territory. Local taxis run on radio dispatch; hotel concierges and WhatsApp threads with drivers do the work. Your phone needs cellular when the resort Wi-Fi doesn't reach.
How do I install my Roamzy eSIM?
| Plug type | Voltage | Frequency | iOS | Android |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A, B | 120 V | 60 Hz | iPhone XS+ | Pixel 3+, Galaxy S20+ |
- Sign in to Roamzy via Telegram or Google
- Your first eSIM is free and comes with real data on us. After that, top up from $20 in stablecoins (USDT or USDC): no cards, no banks, no FX surcharges
- The QR code appears in your dashboard as soon as the eSIM is issued
- On the iPhone itself (iOS 17.4 or newer), tap Tap to install in the QR card; otherwise Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan QR (do this on home Wi-Fi before you fly)
- The counter starts on the gangway at Nassau Cruise Port or on landing at NAS or Freeport
Outlets are 120 V — bring an adapter if you're coming from the EU or UK. Supported stablecoins, networks, and common setup errors are in the FAQ.
What are Roamzy's honest limitations?
- No welcome promo that bait-and-switches your second top-up. The rate stays $0.0070/MB.
- No fine-print throttling that surfaces during a swimming-pigs boat day. One rate, billed by the megabyte.
- No auto-renewal you forgot to cancel before flying home. Balance runs out, the eSIM stops.
The Bahamas rate may not be the cheapest headline you'll find, but it is the whole price. A number with nothing hiding behind it doesn't lose comparisons; it ends them.
What if my cruise continues to other ports?
- Jamaica — common next call south
- Dominican Republic — frequent itinerary pairing
- If you want the underlying mechanics — how roaming actually gets priced and why it hurts