Top New Providence Island Cooking Classes

This experience blends hands-on mixology, Bahamian culture, and a historic setting into one engaging session. Rather than simply tasting rum, guests craft three distinctly Bahamian cocktails using JOHN WATLING’S premium rums, guided by knowledgeable brand ambassadors. Set on the historic Buena Vista Estate, the experience weaves together storytelling, technique, and island tradition, with relaxed patio breaks for mingling and taking in the surroundings. Welcoming for beginners yet rewarding for cocktail enthusiasts, it concludes with a certificate of completion, making the experience both immersive and memorable.

Craft your own bottle of premium rum at John Watling’s Distillery, where the art of rum-making comes alive. In just five minutes, guided by our expert team, fill a 250ml bottle with JOHN WATLING’S Amber rum, seal it with authentic Bahamian beeswax, and personalize it with custom labels. This hands-on experience is perfect for creating a unique keepsake or an unforgettable gift, allowing you to take home a piece of Bahamian craftsmanship. Enjoy a memorable moment as you bottle your own rum.

Your guide will meet you at the Nassau cruise port and walk you one block and through Parliament Square to Downtown Nassau’s only speakeasy. There you will learn all about Nassau in the 1920’s and how the destination was a bootlegging port. After hearing prohibition tales, you will then settle into tastings 3 Bahamian rums. Once you’ve learned how to taste rum professionally, you will then try your hand at making your own rum cocktail which can be enjoyed at the speakeasy, or on your way to your next destination in Nassau.

Discover the art, science, and history of cigars on a 1.5-hour tour of Graycliff Cigar Company in Nassau. Learn to sort, clean, store, and roll a cigar like Graycliff’s torcedors, or professional cigar rollers, get tips on how to smoke like a connoisseur, then sample a flight of handpicked rums from around the world.

Join your host, a passionate Bahamian Executive Chef, for a hands-on cooking class in the courtyard of a charming Nassau art gallery. Prepare a traditional Bahamian feast with fresh local ingredients, including conch fritters and guava tartlets. Enjoy a cocktail and discover the rich flavors and culinary traditions of the Bahamas. Your host accommodates vegetarian, lactose-free and gluten-free diets. Please inform her of any allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.

Join your host in her cozy Nassau home for an intimate, hands-on baking class exploring authentic Bahamian flavors. Learn to make three traditional breads — savory and sweet — including Bahamian bread, duff, and flaky hot patties. Sip on a refreshing Sky Juice cocktail and enjoy the stories behind each dish. This experience includes pickup and drop-off, offering a unique blend of cooking and cultural history with a local chef.

Spend the day on the private Pearl Island in the Bahamas, just minutes away from Nassau via boat. Go snorkeling using the provided equipment, lounge on either of the two white sand beaches, and pause midday to refuel with a traditional Bahamian lunch.

Make exploring beyond Nassau simple, and enjoy a unique nature and wildlife experience, on this half-day cruise to the unspoiled Rose Island. On this tour, head to a local animal sanctuary where you can observe wildlife such as peacocks, curly tail lizards, and even farm-rescued swimming pigs. Opt to take a dip in the water with the pigs, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters, and indulge in a delicious buffet-style lunch and open bar.