Walk 5 Minutes from Your Ship · 18+
Hookah Bar 5 Minutes from the Nassau Cruise Port
Step off your ship, walk east on Bay Street, and you're at Rootz. Premium hookah, also known as shisha, with Adalya on Smokezilla Minya hookahs — no reservations, no cover, just pull up a velvet seat.
5-Minute Walk
0.4 miles east on Bay Street from Prince George Wharf to Elizabeth on Bay Plaza.
Open daily
Hookah is available during Rootz operating hours: Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM–9:30 PM; Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM.
Group-Friendly
$45 first head, $28 refills. One setup easily carries a table of 3–5 cruisers.
From the cruise terminal to your first puff
Nassau's Prince George Wharf drops you right onto Bay Street — Downtown Nassau's main strip. Turn east (left as you face the water) and walk past the straw market and shopping plaza. In about 5 minutes you'll see Elizabeth on Bay Plaza — Rootz is on the ground floor.
We're a quick-serve lounge built for exactly this — cruise guests who want a real Nassau night without the headache of a reservation, a dress code, or a cover charge. Order an Adalya hookah (Skyfall or Love 66 are our most-loved profiles), pair it with a Traditional Kava in a clay cup or an iced matcha, and settle in.
Hookah is 18+ with valid ID. We accept cash and cards. Free Wi-Fi, curated music, and a dim, lounge-y vibe that makes for some of the best photos you'll bring home from Nassau.
Cruise-Port Hookah FAQ
Do you serve shisha in Nassau?+
Yes. Shisha is another common name for hookah. Rootz offers the hookah lounge experience described here at Elizabeth on Bay Plaza in Nassau.
How far is Rootz from the Nassau cruise port?+
About a 5–7 minute walk (roughly 0.4 miles) east along Bay Street to Elizabeth on Bay Plaza. A taxi from the port is under $5 if you'd rather ride.
Do I need a reservation for hookah?+
No — Rootz is a quick-serve lounge. Walk in straight from the port, grab a seat, and we'll set up your hookah in minutes.
What does hookah cost?+
$45 for the first head and $28 per refill. A single setup comfortably serves a group of 3–5.
What time should I head back to my ship?+
We're open Monday–Thursday: 10:00 AM–9:30 PM; Friday–Saturday: 10:00 AM–11:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM–9:00 PM. Most cruise lines require all-aboard 30 minutes before departure — give yourself a 15-minute buffer to walk back to the port.
Is it safe to walk back at night?+
Yes — Bay Street between Rootz and the cruise terminal is well-lit, busy with other tourists, and patrolled. Plenty of taxis are available outside our door if you'd prefer.
In port tonight? Walk over.
Elizabeth on Bay Plaza · 5 minutes from your ship · Walk-ins welcome