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.

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.

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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.

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Lounge about one of the most beautiful beaches on Nassau doing most anything you please for hours on end. This jaunt is named the Express Beach Break because it won’t take long to reach the beach, giving you all the more time to enjoy the tropical setting. Depending on the conditions and the time of day, you will be dropped off on a gorgeous stretch of sand on the preferred beach of choice, Good Man's Bay Beach. There you will spend hours relaxing however you see fit. Stretch out on the beach and bask in the sun, lie in the shade under a coconut palm, stroll along the lengthy shore and take a refreshing swim in the sea. The contrast of the wide white-sand beach and the turquoise waters makes for an idyllic setting that you won’t soon forget.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Spend hours relaxing on one of Nassau’s most beautiful beaches.
• Do most anything you please as the time is yours to enjoy at your own pace.
• Bask in the sun, lie in shade and stroll the lengthy beach whenever the mood strikes.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing with a swimsuit underneath.
• Bring a towel and sunscreen.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Enjoy poolside luxury and privacy as you take a break from your Aquaventure water park experience. Travel to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island (approx. 25 min) and your private pool-side cabana located in the Coral Tower section of the resort. Enjoy the day including: guest service host, food and drink service, for purchase, exclusive poolside access, shaded and sunny seating options, personal safe, fan, refrigerator, electric device plug in ports and private changing area.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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Sample a variety of iconic Bahamian foods and drinks and tour places where they were produced. Rum has been distilled in the Bahamas since the 17th century and it is an essential ingredient in more than just cocktails. After touring a factory that makes rum cakes enhanced with flavors ranging from caramel to amaretto, you will sample a slice of this delectable dessert. You will also visit John Watling’s Distillery, which crafts its premium rums with molasses from hand-cut sugarcane. There, you will be served a sample freshly mixed piña colada and after one taste you will recognize the rum’s superior qualities. Similarly, following an eye-opening tour of Tasty Teas Bahamas, you will enjoy a sample of organic tea along with sampling of conch fritters and deep-fried cracked conch, a snack similar to calamari. A traditional lunch at the Bahama Grill – a favorite among locals – will round out this culinary adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy insider tours of a rum distillery, rum cake factory and tea store.
• Sample rum cake, conch fritters and fried cracked conch, all before lunch.
• Enjoy a refreshing piña colada and a cup of organic tea.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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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.

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This combination tour packs in plenty of aquatic thrills, as you enjoy a dolphin interaction, plus full access to Aquaventure and all the adventures the Atlantis Paradise Island resort has to offer. Experience Playtime with Dolphins, an unparalleled, inspirational interaction where you’ll engage with and learn about rescued bottlenose dolphins during a 30-minute program. Wading in waist-high water, you’ll be able to hear the dolphins’ vocalizations and witness their athletic swimming abilities and other natural behaviors. Here you'll have a complimentary locker, wetsuit, and beach towel for use during the day.

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 jam-packed with high-speed water slides, 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 Serpent Slide through shark-filled waters of the Mayan Temple lagoon. Embark on a journey through the streets and tunnels of 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. It's all included in this action-packed day in the Bahamas.

HIGHLIGHTS

• In the comfort of waist-deep water, get an up-close encounter that will leave you inspired to protect and love bottlenose dolphins.
• Enjoy a full day access to Atlantis resort amenities and the largest water park in the Caribbean.

HELPFUL HINTS

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

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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.

This tour offers the ideal combination of sailing and snorkeling. After a short stroll, you’ll board your catamaran, which features a shaded lounge and spacious deck, for a cruise through historic Nassau Harbor en route to one of two spectacular reefs. Here, you’ll see natural coral reefs teaming with the ocean’s wildlife on a snorkel adventure.

During your sail, you’ll receive your snorkel gear and instructions from the knowledgeable crew, who will accompany you into the water to ensure your safety and enjoyment. Guests will receive complimentary fruit punch & water after snorkeling. Onboard beverages purchases from our bar can be made with a major credit card. No cash purchases.

Start your day with a 40-minute scenic boat ride through historic Nassau Harbor on a high-speed ferry to Blue Lagoon Island. Enjoy this private island at your leisure. Swim on a pristine beach, just relax and lounge in a double hammock or enjoy activities like volleyball and beach soccer. You can also visit the Dolphin Encounter’s facility and observe friendly Bahamian Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, sea lions, and southern stingrays in their natural habitat. Enjoy a complimentary lunch and soft drink – tropical drinks are available at the bar for an additional cost. Enjoy use of inner tubes and noodles. Other non-motorized equipment and activities such as kayaks and inflatable aqua and bounce parks are available for an additional fee.