Is Paradise Island separate from Nassau?

It's really not a vast difference -- New Providence is the main island, on which Nassau is located, while Paradise Island is a smaller island off the coast of New Providence and connected by 2 bridges. So we're talking the same neighbourhoods in terms of proximity.



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Paradise Island is an island in The Bahamas formerly known as Hog Island. The island, with an area of 277 hectares (685 acres) (2.8 km2/1.1 sq mi), is located just off the shore of the city of Nassau, which is itself located on the northern edge of the island of New Providence.

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Ferry boats (water taxis) can take you between Nassau and Paradise Island while at the same time giving you a waterfront view of Nassau Harbour. Tickets can be purchased at the tour desk at Festival Place and at Woodes Rogers Wharf right next door.

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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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Nassau is the capital city of The Bahamas, and the city encompasses the island of New Providence. The Bahamas are part of the Lucayan Archipelago and consists of over 700 islands and cays in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Paradise Island is much more developed and modern, though Nassau/New Providence is catching up. I think the beaches on New Providence are much nicer, with calmer waters that are better for swimming.

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Yes! Island hopping is easily done by air or by sea. Read on for our tips and don't hesitate to reach out to your hotel! They are your local expert and your best guide, and always happy to give you the inside scoop on how to get here and how to hop around.

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Transportation Options on Paradise Island Walking: Paradise Island Bahamas is small in size, so you may opt to go to some of the close destinations on foot. Walking is common for locals and tourists alike in this area and many sidewalks, restaurants, and shops can accommodate wheelchairs and walking assistance devices.

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The Average Cost Of Visiting The Paradise Island A couple would spend between $497 and $899 per day, $3,482, and $6,296 per week. A family vacation would cost between $876 and $1,654 per day, $6,132, and $11,578 per week. Depending on one's budget, this is what it will cost to explore Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

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Nassau is an easy, walkable city, even as you get away from the cruise port. If you're heading to Nassau and want to save a bit of money, follow along for the perfect DIY walking tour of Nassau, Bahamas.

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Buses, known locally as “jitneys”, run in downtown Nassau and Cable Beach several times a day. The cost for a one-way ride is approximately $1.50 per person, and exact change is required.

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Atlantis is not an all-inclusive Resort; we are a full-service Resort. As our guest, you have full access to all Atlantis Aquaventure water park features at no additional cost.

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Andros is one of those islands that'll make it easy to disconnect from the seemingly pressing issues of life. This is the largest island of The Bahamas, and it is possible to get there by plane or boat from Nassau. It'll take 2.5 hours to get to Andros by boat from Nassau, but only about 15 minutes by plane.

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