Atlantis and Aquaventure from the Nassau cruise port

Attraction15-20 minutes by taxi5-7 hoursTight on a typical call

A 141-acre water park with slides and a river ride, plus the resort's aquariums and beach. It is the biggest single attraction near the port and is reached over the bridge to Paradise Island.

Getting there from the ship

From
Nassau Cruise Port
Travel time
15-20 minutes by taxi · 2.1 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Nassau taxi fares.
Cost
Aquaventure day pass from about $195 adult / $95 child, higher in peak season (March 2026 third-party report); buy in advance, passes are limited each day.
Time to allow
5-7 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Only just. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have about 6 h 30 min at Atlantis and Aquaventure once you keep an hour's margin, a little short of a full visit (allow 5-7 hours). Go early, keep it short, or book a tour that meets at the pier.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:40 am · At Atlantis and Aquaventure
    15-20 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    3:10 pm · Leave Atlantis and Aquaventure by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    4:30 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Nassau; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Tickets must be bought ahead and wristbands collected on site (photo ID and a card needed); Atlantis is cash-free. Aquaventure closes at 5 pm in Nov-Feb, so check hours against your all-aboard time.

Nassau cruise port: Atlantis and Aquaventure FAQ

How far is Atlantis and Aquaventure from the Nassau cruise port?

From Nassau Cruise Port it is 15-20 minutes by taxi, about 2.1 km.

How much does it cost to visit Atlantis and Aquaventure?

Aquaventure day pass from about $195 adult / $95 child, higher in peak season (March 2026 third-party report); buy in advance, passes are limited each day.

How much time do you need at Atlantis and Aquaventure?

Allow 5-7 hours. Only just. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have about 6 h 30 min at Atlantis and Aquaventure once you keep an hour's margin, a little short of a full visit (allow 5-7 hours). Go early, keep it short, or book a tour that meets at the pier.

Can you visit Atlantis and Aquaventure on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 15-20 minutes by taxi from Nassau Cruise Port. Tickets must be bought ahead and wristbands collected on site (photo ID and a card needed); Atlantis is cash-free. Aquaventure closes at 5 pm in Nov-Feb, so check hours against your all-aboard time.

Tours that go to Atlantis and Aquaventure

Checked against a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm call with an hour's margin.

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More things to do near Atlantis and Aquaventure

All 11 places
  • Cabbage Beach · Beach · 15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 1.4 km from Atlantis and Aquaventure
  • Queen's Staircase · Ruins & history · 5 minutes by taxi (about 13-14 min walk) from the pier · 2.1 km from Atlantis and Aquaventure
  • Downtown Nassau walk · Town & walking · a 5-10 minute walk from the pier · 2.6 km from Atlantis and Aquaventure
  • Junkanoo Beach · Beach · 5-10 minutes by taxi (most walk) from the pier · 3.4 km from Atlantis and Aquaventure