Nassau shore excursions

A day at Atlantis on Paradise Island for non-guests: the Aquaventure water park, the resort pools (not The Cove Pool) and beaches, and The Dig and Predator Tunnel aquariums. Passes are limited, sold in advance, and Atlantis says prices vary by date and season.

Meets: Atlantis Adventures Tour Center, outside The Coral, overlooking Atlantis Marina

A dolphin interaction at Atlantis's Dolphin Cay bundled with an Aquaventure day pass. Atlantis advertises a discount on Aquaventure when a dolphin interaction is booked but publishes no prices.

Meets: Atlantis Adventures Tour Center, outside The Coral, overlooking Atlantis Marina

A guided walk through the Atlantis resort and its aquariums, sold through cruise lines rather than by Atlantis directly. Atlantis's own day-pass page lists no standalone beach or 'discover' pass, so this is only available via a ship or reseller.

Details not confirmed with the operator for 2026.

Day access to Baha Bay, the water park beside the Baha Mar resort on Cable Beach, with its adjacent beach. Pass type is set by height, not age (48 in. and over general, under 48 in. junior, under 2 free).

Meets: Baha Bay, Baha Mar, Cable Beach

A resort day pass to the Fins Up! water park (slides, lazy river, FlowRider, climbing wall), the oceanfront pool and the beach. The resort says it is within walking distance of the Nassau Cruise Port; food and drink are extra.

Meets: Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau, 2 Bay St

Cruise note: Resort says it is 'conveniently located within walking distance of the Nassau Cruise Port' (operator page).

A ferry day to Blue Lagoon Island (Salt Cay), three miles from Nassau, with beach, calm lagoon, floats, and a buffet lunch; the inflatable aqua park and kayaks cost extra. All ages welcome.

Meets: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal (between the two Paradise Island bridges) — Dolphin Encounters Welcome Center, One Marina Drive

Cruise note: Operator FAQ: cruise passengers who book through their ship's shore-excursion desk are picked up and dropped off at Nassau Cruise Port 'and you'll be sure to get back in time for your ship's departure'. Direct bookings check in at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal. Disney, NCL, Royal Caribbean, Carnival and MSC guests must book through their ship.

Meet Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from a platform in the island's natural lagoon, with the ferry, buffet lunch and beach time included. Program times are assigned on the morning and given at check-in.

Meets: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal (between the two Paradise Island bridges) — Dolphin Encounters Welcome Center, One Marina Drive

Cruise note: Operator FAQ: book through your ship's shore-excursion desk for pickup at Nassau Cruise Port 'and you'll be sure to get back in time for your ship's departure'. Disney, NCL, Royal Caribbean, Carnival and MSC guests must book through the ship.

Five hours on a private island off Nassau with two white-sand beaches, kayaks, paddleboards, the lighthouse and a Bahamian lunch. Drinks are extra and the island is cashless.

Meets: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, East Dock (behind Margaritaville, across from Atlantis)

Cruise note: Operator: full-day experiences return to Nassau around 4:00 PM, 'then roughly 10 to 15 minutes by taxi to the cruise port'; if your all-aboard is earlier than 5:00 PM, contact Pearl Island before booking.

Pearl Island's full day: swim with the island's pigs in shallow water, a guided reef snorkel, Bahamian lunch and the two beaches. The operator pitches it as the pigs without the eight-hour Exuma run.

Meets: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, East Dock (behind Margaritaville, across from Atlantis)

Cruise note: Operator: 'You're back at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal at around 4 PM, then roughly 10 to 15 minutes by taxi to the cruise port. That works for most all-aboard times, but check yours'.

A three-hour boat trip from Elizabeth on Bay Marina, a short walk east of the cruise port, to swim with pigs and stop briefly at Pearl Island. Built by the operator for tight cruise schedules.

Meets: Elizabeth on Bay Marina, East Bay Street (back of the marina, by the water)

Cruise note: Operator: 'Designed for tight cruise schedules' and leaves from 'the marina closest to the cruise port' — 'a short walk from the cruise port'.

A guided snorkel on a reef that starts about 50 feet off Pearl Island's beach, with gear, lunch and a beach day. Snorkelers must be 8 or older and confident swimmers.

Meets: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, East Dock (behind Margaritaville, across from Atlantis)

Cruise note: Operator: full-day experiences return to Nassau around 4:00 PM; if your all-aboard is earlier than 5:00 PM, contact Pearl Island before booking.

A double-decker catamaran to Sandy Toes' private beach on Rose Island for swimming with the Rose Island pigs, guided snorkeling, a Bahamian buffet lunch and a standard open bar. All ages welcome; no lifeguard.

Meets: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, Sandy Toes booth

Cruise note: Operator: cruise passengers are welcome if the ship arrives in Nassau by 9:00am and departs no earlier than 5pm; a land taxi to the ferry terminal takes about 7–10 minutes (about $5 per person); water taxis not recommended.

A small private island beach club just north of New Providence with beach chairs, umbrellas and two freshwater pools; food, drink and water-sports gear are extra. Sold through cruise lines and resellers; no operator website found.

Details not confirmed with the operator for 2026.

A high-speed powerboat to the operator's private island (Ship Channel Cay) in the northern Exumas to feed pigs, iguanas and stingrays and watch sharks, with lunch and an open bar. A full day; the boat ride is long.

Meets: Paradise Island Ferry Terminal (between the two Paradise Island bridges)

Cruise note: Operator: 'Please check your ships arrival and departure times against ours. Including ground transportation between your ship and our boats, our day trip last from 8AM – 6PM.' No return guarantee stated.

A same-day round-trip flight from Nassau to Staniel Cay (about 30 min each way) and a small-group boat tour: the Big Major Cay swimming pigs, Compass Cay sharks, iguanas, Thunderball Grotto, lunch at Staniel Cay Yacht Club and a sandbar. It takes the whole day.

Meets: Lynden Pindling International Airport (check in by 7:00 AM)

A half-day boat trip from Stuart Cove's on the island's southwest coast to two reef stops and an optional third stop where reef sharks are fed below the snorkellers (weather permitting). Free transfers from the cruise port; children under 4 not allowed.

Meets: Water fountain across the street from the cruise port exit gate (Rawson Square) — for website bookings

Cruise note: Stuart Cove's: ship-booked guests meet where the cruise line assigns; website bookings meet at the water fountain across from the port exit gate. Pickup times are approximate. No return guarantee stated.

Two dives for certified divers: a wall or wreck dive, then a Caribbean reef shark feed with the divers kneeling on the bottom. Full-length wetsuit required; minimum age 12.

Meets: Water fountain across the street from the cruise port exit gate (Rawson Square) — for website bookings

Cruise note: Complimentary transfers from the cruise ship (Downtown & Cruise Ship pickup); no return guarantee stated.

A real sailboat (not a motor catamaran) from Montagu Beach to a coral reef for 45–60 minutes of snorkeling, with gear, snacks and unlimited Bahama Mamas on the sail home. Kids welcome with swim belts provided.

Meets: Montagu Beach Public Dock

Cruise note: Operator FAQ: the dock is 'a quick 5-7 minute drive from ... the Cruise Ship Dock'; transport is not included but a private minibus can be arranged.

A full day under sail to Rose Island with 2½–3 hours on the beach and a reef snorkel, and a BBQ lunch grilled on board. The crew can often condense it to five hours to fit a ship.

Meets: Montagu Beach Public Dock

Cruise note: Operator: 'usually 10:30am–4:30pm. Can often be flexible to fit your schedule or can be condensed into 5H.' Transport to the dock not included.

A three-hour small-group walking food tour of downtown Nassau with tastings at five spots, one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic drink, and local history along the way. About 1.3 miles with hills and stairs; not wheelchair accessible.

Meets: Bahamian Cookin' Restaurant & Bar, Parliament Street (pink strip mall)

Cruise note: Operator FAQ: if your ship is rerouted and you can't be rescheduled, you get a gift certificate for the full value. Start point is 0.15 mi, 'about a 4 minute walk', from the cruise-port customs gate.

About an hour in Graycliff's chocolate factory in its downtown hotel complex: watch bean-to-bar production, then make your own chocolate bar in the classroom. The facility uses nuts.

Meets: Graycliff complex, West Hill Street (Graycliff Chocolatier)

Details not confirmed with the operator for 2026.

A free walk-in tour of the rum distillery at the 1789 Buena Vista Estate in downtown Nassau, with a complimentary cocktail sample. No booking needed; open daily except Bahamian national holidays.

Meets: John Watling's Distillery, Buena Vista Estate, 17 Delancy Street

Cruise note: Operator: the distillery is open to the public and free; many paid tours that include a stop here are optional.

Four acres of gardens west of downtown with more than 135 animals and the famous marching flamingo show (11:00, 1:30 and 3:00). Tickets at the gate; every visitor signs a waiver.

Meets: Ardastra Gardens, Chippingham

Junkanoo costumes, drumming and a wraparound-screen Bay Street rush, inside the Nassau Cruise Port at Prince George Wharf. A guided experience is $20.

Meets: Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo, Nassau Cruise Port, Prince George Wharf

Cruise note: Operator: 'Located inside Nassau Cruise Port'.

A 90-minute small-group walk through old Nassau: Parliament Square, the Queen Victoria statue, the Queen's Staircase and a port overlook. Fort Fincastle is closed for renovation through mid-2026 per the seller.

Meets: Downtown Nassau, 5–15 min walk from the pier (exact point on e-ticket)

Cruise note: Seller lists 'Guaranteed Return to Ship' as a benefit (terms not given on the page).

Details not confirmed with the operator for 2026.

Nassau taxis can be hired by the hour for a custom loop (Queen's Staircase, forts, Cable Beach, Paradise Island). Agree the price, hours and stops with the driver before you set off.

Meets: Taxi stand at the Nassau Cruise Port, Prince George Wharf

Details not confirmed with the operator for 2026.

Jet-ski rides and parasailing are sold on the beaches at Cable Beach and Paradise Island (Cabbage Beach). We could not confirm an operator with its own site, prices or times.

Details not confirmed with the operator for 2026.