How long is the bridge from Nassau to Paradise Island?

The 685 acre island is connected to the island of New Providence by two bridges that go across the Nassau Harbor, which were designed by HNTB. The 36 feet wide and 1,560 feet long roadway carries two lanes of traffic and consists of 15 concrete spans and 3 high elevation main channel spans.



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Most visitors walk around Paradise Island's most densely developed sections and hire a taxi for the occasional longer haul. The most popular way to reach nearby Nassau is to walk across the toll bridge. There is no charge for pedestrians.

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Connected by bridge across Nassau Harbour, Paradise Island is home to large hotels and resorts, including Atlantis, and a handful of lively beaches.

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Best for food, diving, nature Despite the name, Grand Bahama has always run second to bigger, more glamorous Nassau (New Providence). Yet if you're looking for a laid-back, accessible getaway with a minimum of fuss and more infrastructure than the Out Islands, Grand Bahama is your island.

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Get in. Paradise Island is connected to New Providence Island (Nassau) by two bridges (one incoming, one outgoing). There's an entrance fee of $2 per vehicle. There is also a ferry from Paradise Island to the main land.

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The downtown area is safe to walk around during the day. If shopping is your thing, head right when you leave the port and walk along the water, about 7-8 minutes until you come to the Straw Market. Typical Bahamian trinkets/souvenirs.

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Yes! I think it's worth getting off the ship even if you prefer to skip the excursions (aka port adventures). Exploring on your own is a great way to spend the morning. But also take advantage of lower crowds onboard the ship.

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Nearest major international airport: Paradise Island is served by Nassau International Airport. Taxi fare to Paradise Island from the airport takes about 30 minutes. For travel on the islands, visitors who aren't afraid of driving on the left side of the road can rent a car or a scooter.

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Paradise Island is the small island across from Nassau, home to the Atlantis Bahamas resort. The resort is extremely high-end. While some parts of it are open to the public like the casino and the shopping areas, most of it is open to only guests or to those paying high prices to go on an excursion there.

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Mayaguana is one of the least visited islands in the Bahamas! It has around 200 full time residents, and any tourists that come have to fly themselves or charted a flight. The beaches are beautiful, untouched and pristine.

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You can walk around the casino (without kids). You can walk around the marina village. we went over there a couple years ago and everything else but these two things mentioned, was blocked off. The Marina Village is shops and food.

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With five days in our tropical paradise, you can enjoy everything Atlantis has to offer, from heart pounding adventure to blissful relaxation. Discover Mandara Spa for rejuvenating therapies or enjoy spectacular ocean views and challenging play at Ocean Club Golf Course.

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