Paradise Island, New Providence, Bahamas cruise port
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Paradise Island, New Providence, Bahamas

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.

⚓ Ships dock at Nassau (Prince George Wharf)🚤 Water taxi or cab to Paradise Island🕒 Typical call: 8–10 hrs💵 USD accepted everywhere🗣️ English
Docking
Ships berth at Nassau Cruise Port — water taxi or taxi to Paradise Island (~10 min)
Walk to center
Not walkable from ship; ~2 miles with a steep bridge — take a taxi
Best For
Atlantis Aquaventure, Cabbage Beach, Royal Beach Club (Royal Caribbean)
Don't Miss
Marina Village is free to explore — walk the docks and grab conch salad at Potter's Cay

Getting Ashore

Cruise ships berth at Prince George Wharf in Nassau; Paradise Island is a short ride across the harbor.

Getting from the Ship to Paradise Island

  • 1
    Water taxi (scenic, cheap)Board at the dock just outside the cruise terminal on Woodes Rogers Walk. Cost ~$7–8 one-way; boats depart when full so allow 15–20 min wait. Drop-off is under the Paradise Island bridge, a 10–15 min walk to Atlantis or Cabbage Beach.
  • 2
    Land taxi (fastest)Taxis queue at the port exit. Flat rate roughly $15–20 for two people; confirm before boarding. Drops you directly at Atlantis, Marina Village, or the Cabbage Beach access path. Bridge traffic can back up after 3 PM.
  • 3
    Cruise line excursionAtlantis day passes and Royal Beach Club (Royal Caribbean guests) packages include motorcoach or water taxi transfers — the easiest option if you have a booking.

💡 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.

Piers & Tendering by Cruise Line

No cruise ships dock directly at Paradise Island; all vessels use Nassau's Prince George Wharf.

Cruise LineTypical Berth / ArrivalDock or Tender
All cruise linesPrince George Wharf, Nassau📍Docked
Royal Caribbean (Royal Beach Club guests)Water taxi from Nassau pier to Royal Beach Club📍Tendered

Top Excursions

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.

Adventure

Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark

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.

⏱ Full day💰 $150–300 pp (varies by season)🎢 High energy📅 Book ahead
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Relax

Royal Beach Club (Royal Caribbean)

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.

⏱ Full day🍹 All-inclusive pass🏖️ RC & Celebrity guests🚤 Water taxi included
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Nature

The Dig — Atlantis Marine Habitat

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.

⏱ 1–2 hrs🦈 Immersive👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly🎟 ~$75–100 standalone
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Relax

Cabbage Beach Day

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.

⏱ Half or full day🆓 Public access (chairs ~$20–40)🌊 Note: surf can be rough🏖️ Best sand on the island
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Culture

Marina Village & Atlantis Casino

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.

⏱ 1–3 hrs🆓 Free to enter🎰 Casino open to public🎨 Chihuly glass art
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Food

Potter's Cay Conch Shacks

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.

⏱ 30–60 min🦪 Fresh conch salad🍺 Kalik beer💵 Cash preferred
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Self-Guided Walks & Hikes

Paradise Island rewards strollers around Marina Village; Cabbage Beach is the scenic leg worth the trip.

Marina Village to Cabbage Beach

~1.2 miles • 25 min • Easy

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.

  1. StartMarina Village, Paradise Island, Bahamas
  2. StopAtlantis Casino, Paradise Island
  3. EndCabbage Beach, Paradise Island, Bahamas
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Nassau Waterfront Stroll (ship to bridge)

~0.8 miles one-way • 15 min • Easy

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.

  1. StartPrince George Wharf, Nassau, Bahamas
  2. StopParliament Square, Nassau
  3. EndPotter's Cay, Nassau, Bahamas
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Weather & Best Time to Visit

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.

MonthAvg HighAvg LowRainy DaysSunriseSunset
Jan76°F / 24°C70°F / 21°C106:56 AM5:41 PM
Feb77°F / 25°C71°F / 22°C96:43 AM6:03 PM
Mar78°F / 26°C71°F / 22°C87:18 AM7:18 PM
Apr81°F / 27°C74°F / 23°C126:46 AM7:31 PM
May82°F / 28°C76°F / 24°C166:24 AM7:46 PM
Jun85°F / 29°C79°F / 26°C186:19 AM8:00 PM
Jul87°F / 31°C81°F / 27°C176:29 AM8:01 PM
Aug87°F / 31°C81°F / 27°C186:43 AM7:43 PM
Sep86°F / 30°C80°F / 27°C186:55 AM7:12 PM
Oct83°F / 28°C78°F / 26°C187:07 AM6:41 PM
Nov80°F / 27°C75°F / 24°C116:26 AM5:21 PM
Dec78°F / 26°C72°F / 22°C96:47 AM5:22 PM

Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 (10-yr daily averages)

Insider Tips

  • 💵
    USD works everywhere. The Bahamian Dollar is pegged 1:1 with USD — no need to exchange money. Atlantis Resort is largely cashless (cards/room keys only).
  • Leave Paradise Island by 3:30 PM. Bridge traffic backs up 3–5 PM with local commuters. If your ship sails at 5 PM, cutting it close is a real risk.
  • 🎟
    Book Atlantis day passes in advance. Passes cost $150–300+ per adult and sell out on busy port days. Prices are lower when booked directly with Atlantis than through the cruise line.
  • 🎬
    James Bond filmed here. The Ocean Club (then the One&Only Ocean Club, now a Four Seasons resort) and Atlantis Casino were major locations for Casino Royale (2006). The Ocean Club's Versailles Gardens are worth a look — though technically for hotel guests, polite visitors are usually waved through.
  • 🏖️
    Cove Beach is Atlantis-guests only — security checks wristbands. Head to Cabbage Beach (public access path by the Riu Palace) for gorgeous sand without the day pass.

Cruises Calling Here

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.

Crystal Serenity
Crystal Cruises
Fort Lauderdale → Cartagena Colombia
⚓ Calls 24 Nov 20268 nights7 portsDeparts 2026 Nov 23
View itinerary · 7 ports
8 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to Cartagena Colombia
  1. 23 Nov 19:00Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
  2. 24 NovParadise Island Bahamas, RCI Royal Beach Club, Atlantis Resort
  3. 26 Nov 09:00 - 18:00Samana, Dominicana
  4. 27 Nov 08:00 - 18:00San Juan, Puerto Rico
  5. 28 Nov 08:00 - 17:00Jost Van Dyke Island BVI, Belle Vue, UK Virgin Islands
  6. 30 Nov 07:00 - 16:00Oranjestad Aruba, Netherlands Antilles
  7. 01 Dec 15:00Arriving in Cartagena Colombia
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$4500from / pp
Crystal Serenity
Crystal Cruises
Fort Lauderdale → San Juan
⚓ Calls 24 Nov 20264 nights4 portsDeparts 2026 Nov 23
View itinerary · 4 ports
4 days, one-way from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan
  1. 23 Nov 19:00Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
  2. 24 NovParadise Island Bahamas, RCI Royal Beach Club, Atlantis Resort
  3. 26 Nov 09:00 - 18:00Samana, Dominicana
  4. 27 Nov 08:00Arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico
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$2100from / pp
Crystal Symphony
Crystal Cruises
Round-trip from Fort Lauderdale
⚓ Calls 29 Dec 10:00 - 19:00 202621 nights16 portsDeparts 2026 Dec 20
View itinerary · 16 ports
21 days, round-trip 21 Night Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale Cruise
  1. 20 Dec 21:00Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
  2. 23 Dec 09:00 - 19:00St Thomas Island USVI, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
  3. 24 Dec 08:00 - 18:00Virgin Gorda Island BVI, Spanish Town, UK Virgin Islands
  4. 25 Dec 08:00 - 17:00St Johns Antigua, RCI Royal Beach Club
  5. 26 Dec 10:00 - 20:00San Juan, Puerto Rico
  6. 27 Dec 10:00 - 18:00Samana, Dominicana
  7. 29 Dec 10:00 - 19:00Paradise Island Bahamas, RCI Royal Beach Club, Atlantis Resort
  8. 30 Dec - 18:00Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
  9. 01 Jan 11:00 - 18:00Cozumel, Mexico, Riviera Maya
  10. 02 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Belize City
  11. 03 Jan 07:00 - 20:00Santo Tomas de Castilla, Puerto Barrios, Guatemala
  12. 04 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Roatan Island, Carnival Isla Tropicale-Coxen Hole, Honduras
  13. 06 Jan 07:00 - 16:00Grand Cayman Island, George Town Harbour
  14. 07 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  15. 09 Jan 09:00 - 18:00Paradise Island Bahamas, RCI Royal Beach Club, Atlantis Resort
  16. 10 Jan 07:00Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
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$10400from / pp
Crystal Symphony
Crystal Cruises
Round-trip from Fort Lauderdale
⚓ Calls 29 Dec 10:00 - 19:00 202610 nights8 portsDeparts 2026 Dec 20
View itinerary · 8 ports
10 days, round-trip 10 Night Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale Cruise
  1. 20 Dec 21:00Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
  2. 23 Dec 09:00 - 19:00St Thomas Island USVI, Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands
  3. 24 Dec 08:00 - 18:00Virgin Gorda Island BVI, Spanish Town, UK Virgin Islands
  4. 25 Dec 08:00 - 17:00St Johns Antigua, RCI Royal Beach Club
  5. 26 Dec 10:00 - 20:00San Juan, Puerto Rico
  6. 27 Dec 10:00 - 18:00Samana, Dominicana
  7. 29 Dec 10:00 - 19:00Paradise Island Bahamas, RCI Royal Beach Club, Atlantis Resort
  8. 30 Dec 07:00Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
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$5400from / pp
Crystal Symphony
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Round-trip from Fort Lauderdale
⚓ Calls 09 Jan 09:00 - 18:00 202711 nights9 portsDeparts 2026 Dec 30
View itinerary · 9 ports
11 days, round-trip 11 Night Round trip Fort Lauderdale Cruise
  1. 30 Dec 18:00Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
  2. 01 Jan 11:00 - 18:00Cozumel, Mexico, Riviera Maya
  3. 02 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Belize City
  4. 03 Jan 07:00 - 20:00Santo Tomas de Castilla, Puerto Barrios, Guatemala
  5. 04 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Roatan Island, Carnival Isla Tropicale-Coxen Hole, Honduras
  6. 06 Jan 07:00 - 16:00Grand Cayman Island, George Town Harbour
  7. 07 Jan 08:00 - 18:00Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  8. 09 Jan 09:00 - 18:00Paradise Island Bahamas, RCI Royal Beach Club, Atlantis Resort
  9. 10 Jan 07:00Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
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Crystal Symphony
Crystal Cruises
Round-trip from Fort Lauderdale
⚓ Calls 27 Dec 08:00 - 18:00 20279 nights7 portsDeparts 2027 Dec 19
View itinerary · 7 ports
9 days, round-trip 9 Night Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale Cruise
  1. 19 Dec 18:00Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
  2. 21 Dec 08:00 - 17:00Grand Turk Island, Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos
  3. 22 Dec 10:00 - 19:00Punta Cana, Dominicana
  4. 23 Dec 08:00 - 18:00San Juan, Puerto Rico
  5. 24 Dec 09:00 - 18:00Gustavia St Barths, Saint-Barthelemy Island France
  6. 27 Dec 08:00 - 18:00Paradise Island Bahamas, RCI Royal Beach Club, Atlantis Resort
  7. 28 Dec 07:00Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
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$4300from / pp
Crystal Serenity
Crystal Cruises
Round-trip from Fort Lauderdale
⚓ Calls 19 Mar 10:00 - 19:00 202810 nights8 portsDeparts 2028 Mar 10
View itinerary · 8 ports
10 days, round-trip 10 Night Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale Cruise
  1. 10 Mar 19:00Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
  2. 12 Mar 08:00 - 17:00Grand Turk Island, Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos
  3. 14 Mar 08:00 - 18:00Marigot, St Martin Island France
  4. 15 Mar 08:00 - 18:00St Johns Antigua, RCI Royal Beach Club
  5. 16 Mar 07:00 - 17:00Basseterre St Kitts, Port Zante
  6. 17 Mar 07:00 - 16:00San Juan, Puerto Rico
  7. 19 Mar 10:00 - 19:00Paradise Island Bahamas, RCI Royal Beach Club, Atlantis Resort
  8. 20 Mar 07:00Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, Florida
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$4600from / pp
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