Blue Lagoon Island from the Nassau cruise port

Attraction20-30 minutes by boat (ferry from One Marina Drive, Paradise Island)5-6 hoursFits a typical call

A small private island about 5 km from Nassau with a sheltered lagoon, beaches, a buffet lunch and optional dolphin and sea lion encounters. Easiest to book through the ship.

Getting there from the ship

From
Nassau Cruise Port
Travel time
20-30 minutes by boat (ferry from One Marina Drive, Paradise Island) · 7.3 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Nassau taxi fares.
Cost
Island Beach Day from about $109 + 10% VAT booked direct (2026); dolphin encounter from $165 + VAT; ship-booked prices vary.
Time to allow
5-6 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 10 min at Blue Lagoon Island, enough for a visit (allow 5-6 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    8:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    8:50 am · At Blue Lagoon Island
    20-30 minutes by boat (ferry from One Marina Drive, Paradise Island) from Nassau Cruise Port.
  3. 3
    3:00 pm · Leave Blue Lagoon Island 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

Return times are set by wristband colour, and boats can queue when several ships are in. Book through the ship so you are covered if the return runs late.

Nassau cruise port: Blue Lagoon Island FAQ

How far is Blue Lagoon Island from the Nassau cruise port?

From Nassau Cruise Port it is 20-30 minutes by boat (ferry from One Marina Drive, Paradise Island), about 7.3 km.

How much does it cost to visit Blue Lagoon Island?

Island Beach Day from about $109 + 10% VAT booked direct (2026); dolphin encounter from $165 + VAT; ship-booked prices vary.

How much time do you need at Blue Lagoon Island?

Allow 5-6 hours. Yes. On a typical 8:00 am–4:30 pm Nassau call you have up to 6 h 10 min at Blue Lagoon Island, enough for a visit (allow 5-6 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Blue Lagoon Island on your own from a cruise ship?

It is easier with a tour or a pre-booked driver, because transport there and back is not simple to arrange on the day. Return times are set by wristband colour, and boats can queue when several ships are in. Book through the ship so you are covered if the return runs late.

Sightseeing tours in Nassau

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 Blue Lagoon Island

All 11 places
  • Cabbage Beach · Beach · 15 minutes by taxi from the pier · 3.9 km from Blue Lagoon Island
  • Atlantis and Aquaventure · Attraction · 15-20 minutes by taxi from the pier · 5.2 km from Blue Lagoon Island
  • Rose Island · Snorkeling · about 25 minutes by boat from Paradise Island from the pier · 5.3 km from Blue Lagoon Island
  • Queen's Staircase · Ruins & history · 5 minutes by taxi (about 13-14 min walk) from the pier · 7.3 km from Blue Lagoon Island