Discover Nassau Sightseeing Tour plus Atlantis Resort Visit

3.4 (59 reviews)2 h 30 minNassauCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 11:20 am, 5 h 10 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 4 h 10 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Nassau20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
  3. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 12:45 pm.
  4. 11:05 am
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 11:20 am
    Back at the gangway5 h 10 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Nassau call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 2 h 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 11:20 am — 4 h 10 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 12:20 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Nassau. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 210 Nassau shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 3 h); 92% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Nassau call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Experience the best of Nassau from a luxury air-conditioned bus that will take you on this interesting and exciting tour highlighted by a visit to world famous Atlantis Resort. Drive through Nassau to reach Fort Fincastle, set atop the highest point of the island, from where you will enjoy a beautiful view of the harbor. At this location you will have time to explore the fort and the Queen Victoria Staircase, do some light shopping on your own and take pictures. Continue with a panoramic view around the island of New Providence. Then its off to Atlantis Paradise Island for a short stop. The drive continues from Paradise Island through the colorful residential area before returning to the port.

Max 26 per group English

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Live commentary on board

Not included

  • Available for purchase at many of the tour stops
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Fort Fincastle
    Fort Fincastle is a fort located in the city of Nassau on the island of New Providence in The Bahamas. The fort was built in 1793 by Lord Dunmore. Built around 1793 on Society Hill, the fort overlooks the city of Nassau and the Queen’s Staircase, and is often accessed that way by visitors on foot.
    15 minAdmission not included
  2. 2
    Queen's Staircase
    The Queen's Staircase is a walkway of 66 steps in Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas. It was carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794 to create an escape route from the fort above and is a major landmark of Nassau. This is located at the same stop as Fort Fincastle, ask your guide if you need assistance.
    15 minAdmission included
  3. 3
    Drive-by
    Government House is the official residence of the Governor General of the Bahamas, located in Nassau. It was built in the colonial days and was the residence of the Governor of the Bahamas
    Pass by without stopping
  4. 4
    Drive-by
    This stone arch was named after Governor John Gregory, who served around 1850, and it was opened to the public on January 19, 1852. When you pass through the arch going south on Market Street, you cross the line that divides downtown Nassau from the rest of the island. The small tunnel forms a picturesque entrance to the community known as Over The Hill and the old settlements of Grants Town and Bain Town.
    Pass by without stopping
  5. 5
    The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory
    The Bahamas Rum Cake Factory story begins in the heart of downtown Nassau, the Bahamas in the year 2000. George Bates, originally from the United Kingdom founded a recipe that would inspire his “Original” Rum Cake. Everyone loved his recipe so much that he decided to open a small Rum Cake shop, a store that has since then grown into the most favorite brand of Rum Cake in The Bahamas.
    15 min
  6. 6
    Atlantis Bahamas
    The highlight of Paradise Island is world famous Atlantis. Atlantis is a magnificent resort encompassing over 3,000 hotel rooms, 20 restaurants, a wide variety of stores, a 123-acre water park, beautiful beaches and the largest casino in the Bahamas. The total cost to construct Atlantis was over $2 billion.
    15 min
  7. 7
    Paradise Island
    Next you will travel to Paradise Island an island connected to New Providence by two bridges that cross Nassau Harbor. Hog Island Lighthouse, constructed 1817, is at the western tip of the island and can be seen from the cruise port.
    Pass by without stopping

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Upon disembarking your ship, please make your way to the entrance/exit of PIER 2 (not zone 2)within the Port. Look for the local rep holding a white sign with blue letters that says DISCOVER NASSAU TOUR. Please provide your name for check in. You will then be escorted to the waiting busses.
Upon disembarking your ship, please make your way to the entrance/exit of PIER 2 (not zone 2)within the Port. Look for the local rep holding a white sign with blue letters that says DISCOVER NASSAU TOUR. Please provide your name for check in. You will then be escorted to the waiting busses.
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them while they board and disembark

Traveler reviews

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