A 685-acre island of white-sand beaches and resort spectacle, Paradise Island rises just across the harbor from Nassau's cruise pier — home to the colossal Atlantis complex, Royal Caribbean's new Royal Beach Club, and miles of turquoise shoreline.
Cruise ships berth at Prince George Wharf in Nassau; Paradise Island is a short ride across the harbor.
💡 Pro move: Walking from the ship is possible (~2 miles) but not recommended — the Paradise Island bridge has narrow pedestrian lanes and no shade in the Caribbean heat.
No cruise ships dock directly at Paradise Island; all vessels use Nassau's Prince George Wharf.
| Cruise Line | Typical Berth / Arrival | Dock or Tender |
|---|---|---|
| All cruise lines | Prince George Wharf, Nassau📍 | Docked |
| Royal Caribbean (Royal Beach Club guests) | Water taxi from Nassau pier to Royal Beach Club📍 | Tendered |
Paradise Island packs two world-class resort destinations, a stunning public beach, and one of the Caribbean's best conch food scenes into a single day.
141 acres of water slides, a mile-long lazy river with rapids, 11 pools, and the legendary Leap of Faith plunge through a shark lagoon. One of the Caribbean's biggest thrill parks — book day passes well in advance.
Find Atlantis Aquaventure tours →Royal Caribbean's exclusive 17-acre beach club opened December 2025, featuring two beaches, three pool zones, the world's largest swim-up bar, and an all-inclusive day pass covering food, drinks, and water taxi transfers.
Find Royal Beach Club excursions →Walk through glass tunnels as sharks, manta rays, and 50,000 marine animals surround you in the world's largest open-air marine exhibit, themed around the mythical ruins of Atlantis. Included with Aquaventure or available as a standalone pass.
Find Atlantis marine habitat tours →Paradise Island's best public beach: powdery white sand, turquoise water, and chair rentals from local vendors. Access via a public path beside the Riu Palace Hotel. No resort wristband needed.
Find Cabbage Beach day tours →Stroll the colorful open-air Marina Village — shops, mega-yachts, dining, and live music — all free to enter. The Atlantis Casino is open to the public; inside, look for Dale Chihuly's massive glass sculptures in the Temple of the Sun and Moon.
Find Nassau and Paradise Island tours →A strip of colorful stalls tucked underneath the Paradise Island bridge on the Nassau side — the most authentic conch salad, cracked conch, and cold Kalik beer in the Bahamas. Pass through on your water taxi ride or ask your taxi to stop.
Find Nassau food tours →Paradise Island rewards strollers around Marina Village; Cabbage Beach is the scenic leg worth the trip.
From the water taxi dock, walk through Marina Village past the mega-yachts and boutiques, continue through the Atlantis grounds (free public access to the casino and village), and exit to the public beach path beside the Riu Palace. Ends at Cabbage Beach.
A flat, shaded walk from Prince George Wharf east along Bay Street and Woodes Rogers Walk to the Paradise Island bridge causeway. Good orientation walk — take in the Nassau waterfront, market stalls, and Parliament Square before hopping a water taxi.
Climate normals for Paradise Island, New Providence, Bahamas (2014–2023 averages). Pack for the month you sail — highs, lows, and how many rainy days to expect.
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainy Days | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°F / 24°C | 70°F / 21°C | 10 | 6:56 AM | 5:41 PM |
| Feb | 77°F / 25°C | 71°F / 22°C | 9 | 6:43 AM | 6:03 PM |
| Mar | 78°F / 26°C | 71°F / 22°C | 8 | 7:18 AM | 7:18 PM |
| Apr | 81°F / 27°C | 74°F / 23°C | 12 | 6:46 AM | 7:31 PM |
| May | 82°F / 28°C | 76°F / 24°C | 16 | 6:24 AM | 7:46 PM |
| Jun | 85°F / 29°C | 79°F / 26°C | 18 | 6:19 AM | 8:00 PM |
| Jul | 87°F / 31°C | 81°F / 27°C | 17 | 6:29 AM | 8:01 PM |
| Aug | 87°F / 31°C | 81°F / 27°C | 18 | 6:43 AM | 7:43 PM |
| Sep | 86°F / 30°C | 80°F / 27°C | 18 | 6:55 AM | 7:12 PM |
| Oct | 83°F / 28°C | 78°F / 26°C | 18 | 7:07 AM | 6:41 PM |
| Nov | 80°F / 27°C | 75°F / 24°C | 11 | 6:26 AM | 5:21 PM |
| Dec | 78°F / 26°C | 72°F / 22°C | 9 | 6:47 AM | 5:22 PM |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)
Upcoming cruises that call at Paradise Island, New Providence, Bahamas. Dates, prices, and ports of call change — always confirm with the cruise line before booking.
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