About Paradise Island
Connected to Nassau by a pair of bridges spanning the harbor, Paradise Island is home to the renowned Atlantis Resort with its remarkable marine habitat, expansive Aquaventure waterpark and endless dining and entertainment options.
Explore Nassau & Paradise Island
Overview
An island in the Lucayan Archipelago, its surrounding turquoise seas, and soft white sands offer the idyllic setting Bahamian vacationers have come to love.
Paradise Island is also a naturalist’s paradise. The protected Caribbean flamingo, as well as more than 300 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles, can be found on the island.
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What To See
Combine your love for both scuba diving and snorkeling on a unique SNUBA underwater adventure in nearby Nassau.
Watch a breathtaking sunset on a champagne cruise through Paradise Island Harbor.
Tour the enchanting sea garden and historic harbor in nearby Nassau.
Discover locations on the island that have played starring roles in James Bond movies including Casino Royale and Thunderball.
Go five feet below the waves in a unique underwater observatory and see colorful marine life from their point of view.
Swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Cay in Atlantis.
Visit the Ardastra Gardens and Zoo in neighboring Nassau, where pink flamingos and 300 other colorful animals will captivate the entire family.
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When to Go
High season in the Bahamas runs from December through May, when temperatures remain in the upper 70s and low 80s F.
Boasting more than 300 days of sunshine, the Bahamas is an ideal travel destination any time of year. During the winter holidays, Bahamians celebrate the festival called Junkanoo in downtown Nassau with parades, island music, and colorful costumes.
Fast Facts
Dolphin Cay at Atlantis ranks among the world’s most extensive marine habitats and animal rescue-rehabilitation facilities.
Hollywood loves The Bahamas. The cast and crew of the Pirates of the Caribbean films shot several scenes from the movies on location in Nassau and Paradise Island. Even the Beatles filmed part of their 1965 movie, HELP!, in the Bahamas.
Four James Bond thrillers, Thunderball, The Spy Who Loved Me, Never Say Never Again, and Casino Royale were filmed in the Bahamas, including on Paradise Island.
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