Even if you are not staying at the amazing Atlantis, Paradise Island is open to visitors year round.
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Cabbage Beach is located on Paradise Island and is accessible on foot, by taxi or by boat. The beach is just a short walk away from Nassau's harbor precinct. The beach is public and open daily. While there are no facilities at Cabbage Beach, buying a drink at a beachfront bar will give you access to its restroom.
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.
Atlantis doesn't do “free” well, so by “free” I really mean, you can enter for free, but it's assumed you'll spend money while you are there. Don't expect to access much of the property. Without a Day Pass, you'll likely not be able to get past security to see much of the resort.
Free Things to Do in Paradise IslandCabbage Beach - Get stuck into your favorite magazine or play some tunes while you're catching those rays. Versailles Gardens - Prepare a picnic and enjoy a stroll around the beautiful plants.
A visit to the paradise island of Atlantis is a great experience for everyone, but not for your wallet! Generally, a couple may expect to pay between $525 and $825 per day, totaling around $4,725 per week. Similarly, a family of four usually spends between $900 and $1,700 daily – an average weekly cost of $9,100.
The Cost of Accommodation On Paradise IslandThe cost of accommodation varies depending on the location, demand, and star rating. Prices range between $105 and $587, with the average being $383. Vacation rentals cost anything between $200 and $1,000.
Atlantis doesn't do “free” well, so by “free” I really mean, you can enter for free, but it's assumed you'll spend money while you are there. Don't expect to access much of the property. Without a Day Pass, you'll likely not be able to get past security to see much of the resort.
Nassau's Cable Beach is free to access. If you're planning to use a beach chair, grab some food, or borrow some water-sports equipment, there will be an associated charge.
However, downtown Nassau, Paradise Island, Cable Beach are safe and well patrolled by uniformed and plain clothes police. Of course there is always a few bad actors looking for trouble. Most of the crime on the island is gang related, drug related, and revenge acts, of which occurs outside the tourist areas.
Paradise Island is a quick ferryboat, jitney or cab ride away from Nassau. The ferries or water taxis departing Potter's Cay Dock to Paradise Island run every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will only set you back $8 per person for a round-trip ticket.
Paradise Island is fairly walkable and safe to do so. You can easily walk to places like Green Parrot, Margaritaville, Marina Village, and the water ferry to downtown Nassau. Atlantis alsoo provides a complimentary shuttle from different areas of the property, which may help to shorten your walking distances.
The purchase of an Atlantis Day Pass is required for all outside non-registered guests such as day visitors and Bahamas residents who are interested in reserving a Dolphin Cay experience or any marine programs. All guests will be required to provide a confirmation number.
All visitors will require a passport to enter the country, and upon arriving in Nassau Paradise Island, everyone must fill out an immigration form and complete an oral baggage declaration.