The Beaches and Resorts of Paradise Island.

Nassau & Paradise Island

Just across the harbor from the Bahamian capital of Nassau lies Paradise Island, the glamorous heart of Bahamian tourism, anchored by the vast pink towers of the Atlantis resort with its aquariums, water park and marina, and the elegant Ocean Club. The islands are ringed by superb beaches, above all the long golden sweep of Cabbage Beach.

Across the harbor, colorful colonial Nassau offers the bustling Bay Street, the Queen's Staircase, forts and the famous fish fry at Arawak Cay, while the calm turquoise water is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, diving and boating.

It is the easy, lively, family-friendly gateway to the Bahamas, where a cruise port, casinos and resorts meet powder-soft sand.

Where: New Providence, the central Bahamas
Best time: Dec–Apr (dry season); year-round
Good for: Families & first-timers
Pair it with: The Exumas or Eleuthera

Where it is

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Paradise Island sits just across the harbor from Nassau on New Providence; the cruise port and airport are close by.

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What you'll see

On the route.

Stop 01

The towers of Atlantis

The vast pink towers of the Atlantis resort rise over Paradise Island, home to aquariums, a water park, a marina and a casino.

Stop 02

The golden sands of Cabbage Beach

Paradise Island's long golden sweep of sand runs beside calm, clear water, the loveliest of the easy beach days here.

Stop 03

Colonial Nassau

Across the harbor, the pastel colonial buildings, the bustling Bay Street and the Queen's Staircase give the old capital its color.

Stop 04

The turquoise water

The calm, clear water around the islands is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, diving and an easy day out on a boat.

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The practical details.

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The resorts

Paradise Island is dominated by the sprawling Atlantis, with its aquariums, Aquaventure water park, marina and casino, and the refined Ocean Club; Nassau and Cable Beach hold many more hotels. Day passes let non-guests enjoy Atlantis, and we match the resort to your group.

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Beyond the resorts

Cross to colonial Nassau for Bay Street shopping, the Queen's Staircase, the pirate history, the straw market and a Bahamian fish fry at Arawak Cay; the calm water is ideal for snorkeling, diving, and boat trips to nearby cays and the swimming pigs.

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When to go

December to April is the sunny, dry peak; summer is warm and a bit wetter with the small chance of a storm. As a major cruise port, Nassau is busiest when ships are in, so time the beaches and sights for the quieter hours.

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