Paradise Island Tours and Tickets

There are many different ways to experience Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Nassau Island Highlights Sightseeing Tour

• Nassau Swimming Pigs and Private Beach Club Escape

• Nassau Swimming Pigs: Snorkeling, Lunch, and Private Beach Club

• Nassau: Swimming Pigs and Snorkel With Turtles

• Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach With Lunch

Paradise Island itself has no entry fee, and you can drive from Nassau via the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge for a 1-way toll fee of US$2–3 (depending on vehicle type). However, arriving via water is more scenic—ferries or water taxis cost around US$7. Nassau sightseeing tours that visit Paradise Island start from US$80.

Yes, Paradise Island is an easy hop over the water from Nassau, and there's a ton of fun things to do. Many visitors head straight for the Atlantis resort with its 141-acre (57-hectare) water park, Aquaventure. The island also features beach clubs where restaurants, sun loungers, and water sports beckon from the sugary sands.

Per one customer who booked the Nassau Island Highlights Sightseeing Tour, "This was a wonderful tour! The tour guide was very knowledgeable on the island's history, on the places visited and had a great sense of humor. There are opportunities for tastings, which made it extra special. We would definitely recommend."

Yes, anyone can go to Paradise Island in the Bahamas. If you have the legal right to enter the Bahamas, you’re allowed to go to Paradise Island. It sits just offshore from Nassau on New Providence and is connected by two bridges and a ferry, so it’s easy to reach.

Yes, staying on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is quite expensive. The island’s most prominent resort, Atlantis, is a 5-star resort and comes with a 5-star price tag. The island has other high-end resorts and accommodations, although not all are as pricey. A day trip is easier on the wallet.

The best way to get around Paradise Island in the Bahamas is on foot and by taxi. Public buses don’t operate here, but some resorts have private shuttles. The resorts and beaches are close together, making walking an easy option. Take a taxi to go longer distances or to Nassau.

Paradise Island is perhaps best known for the Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas resort that dominates the island. The large resort has accommodations, restaurants, a casino, and the Aquaventure Water Park. Paradise Island is also known for its beautiful white-sand beaches and warm, clear water that’s good for snorkeling and diving.

Yes, you can swim on Paradise Island in the Bahamas and many travelers visit to do just that. The crystal-clear waters are calm and warm and patrolled by lifeguards in many places. Also, the Aquaventure Water Park connected to the Atlantis resort is a fun place to swim and play.

Paradise Island sits offshore from Nassau, the Bahamas’ capital, which is on New Providence Island. Nassau is a big city and although it has some beautiful beaches, there’s more to it than just resorts and tourist attractions. Paradise Island is chock-full of resorts and is well set up for tourists.

When you're done visiting Paradise Island, Nassau has a ton of other fun things to do. Per other travelers, here are some of the top attractions to visit:

• Rose Island

• Queen's Staircase

• Fort Charlotte

• Government House

• Arawak Cay

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions around Nassau.