SHORE EXCURSIONS

Drive a Jeep through downtown Nassau and its suburbs, taking in attractions such as the caves where the indigenous Lucayans once lived and then pausing to relax at the beach..

After a short walk from the pier, you will hop into a Jeep Wrangler and hit the open road. There is plenty to see during your time behind the wheel, starting with downtown Nassau, the capital, largest city and cultural hub of the Bahamas..

You will drive through the colorful shopping district on Bay Street and see highlights such as palm-dotted Rawson Square, lovely government buildings such as the Supreme Court and the pink-hued House of Assembly. You will then head west past lovely Cable Beach and on towards the Nassau Caves for a photo stop..

The Lucayans, the original residents of the Bahamas once lived in these caverns. Settlers later used the caves for religious services and the guano inside to fertilize their crops..

You will drive along JFK Drive, which recognizes President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 meeting in Nassau to discuss Polaris, the United Kingdom’s submarine-based nuclear-weapons program. The fabulous and sprawling Baha Mar resort is another Bahamian landmark that you will pass. .

Free time on one of Nassau’s most inviting beaches follows, during which you might stroll along the shore, bask in the sun or simply admire the natural beauty and serenity of the sea. Then after a bountiful lunch at the Bahamian Grill, you will return to the pier..

Aquaventure, Atlantis Paradise Island’s Water Park, is a one-of-a-kind 141 acre waterscape. Aquaventure features over twenty million gallons of water, thrilling high-speed water slides like the Mayan Temple and the 7-story Power Tower, a mile long river ride with rolling rapids, a spectacular kids water-play fort, 20 swimming areas, refreshing pools, and access to the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean! Plus access to view the renowned Atlantis marine habitat, home to more than 50,000 fish representing 250 species and the Caribbean’s largest casino and stroll through Marina Village, a charming and vibrant marketplace featuring 20 retail shops, restaurants, and local entertainment for a distinctly Bahamian vacation experience.

OVERVIEW
Inspired by the natural beauty of The Bahamas, Baha Bay is designed to perfectly fuse relaxing island chill with exhilarating fun for the entire family. The luxe water park is directly adjacent to Baha Mar and set on 15 lush beachfront acres. With an array of spectacular experiences and tantalizing cuisine, however you like to play in the sun, it awaits you at Baha Bay. Baha Bay offers over 30 attractions; an array of elevated food and beverage options and an exclusive open air casino gaming pavilion. For adventure seekers, there is the adrenaline rush of our one-of-a-kind dueling water coaster and our state-of-the-art FlowCurl™ surf simulator; along with our family raft rides and speed slides, guaranteed to provide you with the thrill of a lifetime. If chill is more your speed, you can exhale and enjoy the island breeze as you ride The River current through Baha Bay’s lush tropical foliage or wade out in the water and ride the tides in our 500,00-gallon wave pool. Younger guests can splash, slide and play all day on slides that are just their size at Kid’s Island.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Spend hours enjoying the world-class attractions and amenities at Baha Bay Waterpark.
• Enjoy a collection of exhilarating rides
• One (1) lunch per guest is included
• Complimentary seating throughout Baha Bay
• Ride the Caribbean’s only uphill water coaster and hang ten on the surf simulator
• Dine, shop and try your luck in the outdoor casino
• Towel is included

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Beach access is included, with available chairs and umbrellas
• Bring a swimsuit, hat, and sunscreen
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes
• Baha Bay is a cashless venue. All major credit & debit cards are accepted
• Baha Bay is wheelchair accessible throughout the park with ramps and accessible restrooms and eateries

OVERVIEW
Enjoy the amenities of a private island in luxury by relaxing in a cabana on the ocean and snorkeling the coral reef just off shore. Following a short ferry ride to uninhabited Pearl Island, you will settle into your own oceanfront thatched-roof cabana. Inside this open-air oasis, you will find everything necessary to unwind and enjoy the tropical setting. Each cabana comes with padded loungers for stretching out, convenient side tables and a beverage cooler. A waiter will be standing by to serve your hearty Bahamian lunch and bring most anything else you might need. You never have to lift a finger the entire time you spend on the island, unless you wish to. Snorkeling gear is included and the coral reef is only 50 feet off the coast, making it easy to observe the marine life teeming below the water’s surface. You could also try the other watersports such as kayaking and paddle boarding.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Ride the ferry the Pearl Island, the closest private island to Nassau.
• While away the hours in a VIP oceanfront cabana, doing whatever you please.
• Enjoy attentive waiter service, as lunch and beverages (one cocktail pp is included) will be served in your cabana.
• Observe the abundant marine life by snorkeling the coral reef just 50 feet off shore.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring sunscreen and a towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW
Escape to a nearby private island and enjoy the amenities on land and just off shore by snorkeling. The ferry will bring you to Pearl Island, where you can relax however you see fit. For starters, you might climb the lighthouse, as the views from the observation deck are superb. If you prefer to simply relax in the sun, there are two beaches, so you will have plenty of room to stretch out on a blanket or on a lounge chair in the shade of a towering palm. The water surrounding Pearl Island is so beautiful that you can’t help but take a refreshing swim in the sea. The water is also crystal-clear, making it ideal for snorkeling. All sorts of marine life, ranging from colorful fish to graceful sea turtles have been spotted along the coral reef that lies just 50 feet off shore. Having worked up an appetite, you can then indulge in a traditional Bahamian lunch.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Ride the ferry the Pearl Island, the closest private island to Nassau.
• While away the hours doing whatever you please.
• Climb the lighthouse, bask in the sun and snorkel the coral reef just 50 feet off shore.
• Savor a hearty Bahamian BBQ lunch.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring sunscreen and a towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Cruise to Blue Lagoon Island on a sleek double-decker ferry for an up-close encounter with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at an American Humane-certified facility. Upon arriving at the island, which is also known as Salt Cay, you will first learn about the characteristics and behavior of dolphins, such as how they communicate and use echolocation to hunt prey. Once in the water, you will stand on a waist-deep submerged platform that allows easy access to these highly intelligent marine mammals. A trainer will be on hand to recommend the best ways to interact with and touch the dolphins. You can expect an unforgettable experience as dolphins are naturally curious and social. During the two hours or so of beach time that follows, you might settle into a lounge chair and bask in the sun, take a refreshing swim, and snorkel in the turquoise sea. There are also shops in the Bahamian village nearby.

OVERVIEW
Relax and unwind on Pearl Island, an idyllic tropical setting with plenty of amenities to ensure that your time is well spent. A short ferry ride across the harbor will bring you to the slender, meticulously maintained private island, where you will enjoy about four hours of free time to do as you please. You might start by climbing the lighthouse for the ultimate view of the island and the azure seas that surround it. Not far away, you will find two beaches that are ideal for basking in the sun and swimming just off shore. If you’d prefer to stretch out on a lounge chair, you are welcome to settle into one beneath a towering palm. Later in the day, you can indulge in an authentic Bahamian lunch that includes barbecued chicken, fish fingers and local side dishes such as pigeon peas and rice. Then round out your day by kayaking or heading to sea on a stand-up paddleboard.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Ride the ferry the Pearl Island, the closest private island to Nassau.
• While away the hours doing whatever you please.
• Climb the lighthouse, bask in the sun and paddle a kayak along the shore.
• Savor a hearty Bahamian BBQ lunch.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring sunscreen and a towel.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Meet your guide at the cruise terminal and be escorted to your private and luxuriously appointed yacht along with your professionally trained crew. Cruise to Rose Island off the eastern tip of Nassau to swim with the resident pigs, snorkel and thoroughly relax on the beach. A private boat will take you to this long, narrow island, but not before stopping to snorkel a coral reef teeming with colorful marine life. Upon arriving at Rose Island, a passel of friendly pigs will greet you. These domesticated pigs have been pampered since they were babies and love attention, so be ready for a fun, up-close and personal experience. The guide will show you how to feed the pigs and the best ways to interact with them while swimming. Afterwards, you will head to a private beach to enjoy the idyllic setting as you please. Rose Island is almost completely undeveloped so it will be easy find a quiet spot to relax. Feel free to take a refreshing swim in the sea, beach-comb and enjoy a lunch of light snacks.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the gorgeous tropical scenery on a leisurely cruise to Rose Island.
• Observe an endless parade of marine life while snorkeling a coral reef.
• Swim with the friendly pigs that live on Rose Island and feed them if you wish.
• Relax on one of the island’s pristine beaches and take a refreshing swim in the sea.
• Floating extra-large lily pads provided where guest can lounge on the calm waters near shore.
• Light snacks, fruits and vegetables, and sandwiches provided for lunch.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Meet your guide at the cruise terminal and be escorted to your private and luxuriously appointed yacht along with your professionally trained crew. Observe the underwater wonders off Rose Island without using cumbersome diving equipment and then swim with the island’s resident pigs. On the boat ride there, you will explore a massive coral reef that attracts an array of marine life. But instead of scuba diving, you will snuba dive – an ingenious cross between scuba and snorkeling that uses a surface air supply that floats along with you. Simply breathe through the long tube that connects it to you. Swimming with the island’s population of pigs will be an equally unusual water activity. These domesticated pigs will come to you, looking to be petted and fed as you wade out into the waist-deep water. It will be a wildly entertaining experience that will give you plenty to talk about over snacks and while relaxing on the island’s beach. If you want a full meal on your own, the Sand Dollar Beach Resort is just steps away.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Admire the gorgeous tropical scenery on a leisurely cruise to Rose Island.
• Dive a coral reef teeming with marine life by using tankless snuba – not scuba – gear.
• Swim with the friendly pigs that live on Rose Island and feed them if you wish.
• Relax on a pristine beaches and dine on your own at the Sand Dollar Beach Resort.
• Floating extra-large lily pads provided where guest can lounge on the calm waters near shore.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a leisurely and enlightening walk through downtown Nassau that takes in the capital’s most historical attractions. Both Fort Fincastle and the Queen’s Staircase were constructed in 1793. The former perches on the island’s highest point and offers spectacular views, while the latter is a 66-step entryway to the fort that was hand-cut out of solid limestone. Nearby, you will see Parliament Square, which is surrounded by pink-hued government buildings that include the House of Assembly and the Supreme Court, where the judges and lawyers still dress in traditional British wigs and robes. The serene Garden of Remembrance lies at the back of the court building; it commemorates the Bahamians that lost their lives in World Wars I and II. The Arawaks, also known as the Lucayans, were among the first people to inhabit the Bahamas, and the guide will likely describe their exploits and how they lost control of the islands once Christopher Columbus arrived.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Walk through the most historical district of Nassau at a comfortable pace.
• See Fort Fincastle and the Queen’s Staircase, two landmarks built in 1793.
• Admire the pink-hued government buildings that flank Parliament Square.
• Learn about the Arawaks, the earliest settlers of the Bahamas.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Learn what dolphins eat, how they exercise, and their unique ways of communicating with one another. Top it off by swimming and snorkeling with these magnificent marine mammals for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Swim freely in a natural, ocean-fed, deep-water lagoon as you snorkel alongside one of our rescued dolphins. After learning about what dolphins eat, how they exercise and their unique ways of communicating with one another, take a swim with these magnificent animals for a once-in-a-lifetime interactive experience that is enriching for both the guests and the dolphins. This excursion includes full day access to Atlantis resort amenities and the largest water park in the Caribbean. More than a water park, this Day Pass provides access to Aquaventure, a 141-acre waterscape packed with high-speed water slides, magnificent Atlantean-themed towers, the longest Rapids River in the Caribbean, 20 swimming areas including sparking resort pools and 5 miles of white sand beaches. Brave the Leap of Faith's 60-foot vertical drop and take the plunge into The Abyss at the Power Tower. Embark on a journey through the lost city of Atlantis in The Dig and explore the world’s largest open-air marine habitats and The Predator Tunnel. For little adventurers under 54 inches tall, Poseidon’s Playzone is a 30-foot-tall, 9,000-square foot water play fort featuring 40 water play elements and is bursting with color, excitement and Atlantean adventures waiting to begin.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Swim freely in a natural, ocean-fed, deep-water lagoon as you snorkel alongside one of our rescued dolphins.
• Enjoy a full day access to Atlantis resort amenities and the largest water park in the Caribbean
• Embark on a journey through the lost city of Atlantis in The Dig and explore the world’s largest open-air marine habitats and The Predator Tunnel.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

OVERVIEW

Meet your guide at the cruise terminal and be escorted to your private and luxuriously appointed yacht along with your professionally trained crew. Snorkel a coral reef teeming with marine life before cruising to another spectacular spot to swim with green sea turtles, which are commonly seen grazing on sea grass. A private boat will bring you to the reef for an eye-opening look at the colorful creatures that inhabit the crystal-clear waters. You may spot rainbow parrotfish, French grunts and Nassau groupers, a species that can grow up to three feet long. Then, it’s off to Footprints, an inviting beach bar on nearby Rose Island that exudes a casual Caribbean vibe. Feel free to swim in the sea, stretch out on a foam lily-pad float, stroll along the shore and toast the occasion with an ice-cold beverage. After a short cruise, you will arrive at Green Cay, a low sandy island that beds of sea grass surround. Green sea turtles feed there in great numbers and watching them in their natural habitat will be a thrill.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Take in the magnificent tropical scenery while cruising to Rose Island and Green Cay.
• Observe an endless parade of marine life while snorkeling a coral reef.
• Relax and enjoy a drink and snacks at Footprints, a casual beach bar on Rose Island.
• Swim with the green sea turtles that come to Green Cay to feed on sea grass.
• Floating extra-large lily pads provided where guest can lounge on the calm waters near shore.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.