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Nassau is the most popular cruise port in the Bahamas. The focus here is on beach-related activities, and to a lesser extent on excursions that take place at Paradise Island's Atlantis Resort. Enjoy your time in Nassau!
Your ship will dock at the Prince George Wharf, which is adjacent to downtown Nassau. The Wharf can accommodate up to 7 ships at the same time--Nassau is a very popular and busy cruise port. As you make your way from your ship to town, you'll pass through the Festival Place Welcome Center, a building that houses a number of services for travelers. It's a short and easy walk from your ship into the bustling downtown area. If you're taking an excursion that begins by bus or van, your vehicle will pick you up at the water fountain to the left as you exit the Welcome Center.
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Beach, Snorkel and Sailing Tours |
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Atlantis Aquaventure Full Day with Lunch/ Atlantis Aquaventure
5 to 8 hours
Spend an unforgettable day at the largest water-themed attraction in the Caribbean. Aquaventure features 8 thrilling high-speed water slides, a mile-long river ride, 20 swimming areas and much more!
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Atlantis Aquaventure Half Day/ Atlantis Aquaventure
4 to 6 hours
Spend an unforgettable day at the largest water-themed attraction in the Caribbean. Aquaventure features 8 thrilling high-speed water slides, a mile-long river ride, 20 swimming areas and much more!
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Atlantis Beach Day & Discover Atlantis/ Atlantis Beach Day/ Discover Atlantis & Beach Break
5 to 8 hours
This great "two-fer" tour takes you to the Atlantis Resort's beach for fun in the sun. Then explore the lost city of Atlantis, complete with a visit to The Dig, The Ruins Lagoon and the Predator Lagoon.
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Blackbeard's Cay Beach Break/ Blackbeard's Beach Break
3½ hours
Enjoy an idyllic day on an island just off the coast of Cable Beach. Here, the activities include snorkeling, kayaking, beach volleyball and more, and are perfect for those with endless amounts of energy.
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Blue Lagoon Private Island Getaway
4½ hours
Blue Lagoon Island may be your own version of paradise. Here, you can do as little or as much as you desire. Bask in the sun, swim in the turquoise Caribbean Sea, or join in one of the organized activities.
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Blue Lagoon Private Island Getaway with Lunch/ Blue Lagoon Island Deluxe Beach Break/ Blue Lagoon Island Beach Day
4 to 6½ hours
Blue Lagoon Island may be your own version of paradise. Here, you can do as little or as much as you desire. Bask in the sun, swim in the turquoise Caribbean Sea, or join in one of the organized activities.
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Catamaran Sail & Snorkel
3 hours
Enjoy a sail to one of the best snorkeling spots in the Bahamas. At the reef, slip into the crystal-clear waters and snorkel at your own pace above a spectacular array of marine life.
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Catamaran & Snorkel
2½ hours
Enjoy a sail to one of the best snorkeling spots in the Bahamas. At the reef, slip into the crystal-clear waters and snorkel at your own pace above a spectacular array of marine life.
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Champagne Catamaran Cruise/ Sunset Champagne Catamaran Cruise
2 hours
Relax as the day slowly fades, and the night softens the edges of the world. Take this romantic journey around Paradise Island, complete with Champagne, rum punch, fruit punch and munchies.
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Clear Kayak Adventure/ Sea Fun Clear Kayak Adventure/ Clear Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
2½ hours
Escape from the world on a sail through the azure Bahamian waters, then enjoy a clear kayak adventure, during which you'll gaze through your transparent kayak to see the tropical fish and marine life.
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Discover Nassau & Beach
3 hours
Get familiar with the landmarks of downtown Nassau, then head into the hinterlands of New Providence Island to see some of the real Bahamas. Your trip ends with a visit to Sandyport beach.
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Glass Bottom Boat/ Glass Bottom Boat Tour/ Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
1½ hours
Explore the underseas waters of the Bahamas without getting wet. The reefs around Nassau are filled with fascinating fish and marine life, and the trip includes a bonus tour of beautiful Nassau harbor.
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Nassau Parasail Adventure/ Parasailing Adventure
1 hours
There is truly nothing like being suspended in a parasail above the Bahamian waters. The view in every direction is spectacular, where you'll see the city of Nassau, Paradise Island and your ship.
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Power Snorkel Adventure/ Sea Fun Sea Scooter Snorkel/ Sea Scooter Snorkeling
2½ hours
You'll be shaken and stirred, just like James Bond in one of his thrilling aquatic escapes, as you glide through the water in this power snorkel adventure.
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Rainbow Reef Snorkel Tour
2½ hours
The Sea Gardens of Athol Island beckon you! You'll take an escorted tour through this beautiful marine life sanctuary, getting up close to some of the most colorful coral and reef fish of the Bahamas.
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Sandy Port Beach Getaway
4½ hours
If you're looking for a relaxing day at an uncrowded beach, this is your ticket. Sandyport Beach is a nice place to get away from it all. It's a good place for families, too, so enjoy your stop in Nassau.
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Sea & See Tour/ Nassau Sea & See Island Tour/ Sea & See/ Nassau Sea & See
2½ to 3 hours
This tour begins with a trip to the beautiful Sea Gardens on Athol Island and a tour aboard a glass bottom boat. Then you'll make the rounds of Nassau's most important historic sites.
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Sea Fun Undersea Snorkel/ Nassau Snorkeling
2½ hours
Spend a few hours aboard a fun catamaran and snorkeling above a reef off of New Providence Island. With such beautiful coral and marine life, you'll dream of this trip for months to come.
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Seahorse Sailing & Snorkeling/ Seahorse Sail & Snorkel
3½ hours
Board the Seahorse catamaran for a 30-minute cruise through historic Nassau Harbor. Then enjoy snorkeling in the beautiful marine environment of Sea Gardens on Athol Island. Life should be so good.
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Seaworld Explorer
1½ to 2 hours
Take a fun trip on the SeaWorld Explorer, a state-of-the-art glass-bottom boat, on a tour of the Sea Gardens--a spectacular coral reef that features shipwrecks and dozens of species of tropical fish.
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Snorkel the Ruins of Atlantis with Beach Day/ Atlantis - Snorkel the Ruins of Atlantis and Beach Day
5 hours
This truly unique tour features a guided snorkel through the sunken ruins of the lost city of Atlantis. You'll swim alongside giant rays, sharks and brilliantly colored tropical fish in an unbelievable setting.
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding & Snorkel Adventure/ Stand Up Paddle Boarding
2½ hours
Board a paddle board and walk your way through some of the world's most beautiful waters. You'll see beautiful corals and an enchanting display of marine life on your day's adventure.
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Stingray Snorkeling & Beach Break/ Stingray Adventure & Snorkel/ Stingray Adventure & Beach
3 to 3½ hours
Enter the waters of Blackbeard's Cay and enjoy the thrill of hand-feeding tame Atlantic Southern stingrays as they gracefully glide around you. Afterwards, you'll take a snorkel among the stingrays.
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SUB Bahamas Adventure/ Sub Experience
5 hours
The SUB is a sea scooter that allows you to explore the undersea world, even if you are not experienced in Scuba diving. This fun tour will take you through a beautiful reef for a fun up-close experience.
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Undersea Viewboard
2½ hours
The clarity of the Bahamian waters is legendary. On this view-boarding adventure, you'll see beautiful corals and an enchanting display of marine life as you glide along in your Bahamian adventure.
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Wyndham Resort Getaway at Cable Beach with Lunch/ Wyndham Resort Beach Day
4½ to 6 hours
Enjoy the soft white sand of Cable Beach and the turquoise waters offshore. Here you can kick back and relax, or take a dip in the ocean or pool while listening to the live music. This tour includes lunch.
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Wyndham Resort Getaway at Cable Beach/ Wyndham Resort Beach Break
4 hours
Enjoy the soft white sand of Cable Beach and the turquoise waters offshore. Here you can kick back and relax, or take a dip in the ocean or pool while listening to the live music. It's a fun way to do Nassau.
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Historical Highlights of Nassau by Jeep/ Jeep Exploration
2 to 3 hours
Have a ball as you and three friends tool around the city of Nassau and in the countryside in a Jeep. In addition to driving on the "wrong side of the road," you'll visit a bevy of Nassau's historic attractions.
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Historical Highlights Tour
2 hours
Enhance your cultural understanding of the Bahamas on this fun tour. You'll visit Fort Fincastle, the Queen's Staircase, the Water Tower, and end up at the Pirates of Nassau Museum.
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Nassau Forts & Junkanoo Museum
2½ hours
Nassau's forts provide both a historic perspective on the Bahamas, and a great place to take some pictures of the city and harbor. You'll also learn about Junkanoo, the Bahama's fun National festival.
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Pirates of Nassau
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Get the lowdown on the influence that pirates had on Bahamian history on a visit to the Pirates of Nassau museum. It's been called "the best pirate attraction in the world." Your kids will love it!
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Pirates of Nassau & Historical Highlights Tour/ Forts & Pirates
2½ hours
Spend a fun day in Nassau as you tour the city's historic sites. You'll see Fort Fincastle, the Queen's Staircase, Fort Charlotte, pass by Cable Beach, and then pay a visit to the Pirates of Nassau museum.
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Discover Scuba Diving
5 hours
If you've ever had an interest in Scuba diving, this excursion makes for a great introduction to the sport. Your first dive will be a memorable one. Just call it brilliant planning on your part!
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Nassau Certified Scuba 2 Tank w/ Equipment/ Certified Two-Tank Dive with Gear
4 to 5 hours
Nassau is a great place to go diving. The waters are teeming with marine life. You'll take two dives located just a short ride away. If you're a diver, you won't want to miss this fun excursion.
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Nassau Certified Scuba 2 Tank w/out Equipment/ Certified Two-Tank Dive
4 to 5 hours
Nassau is a great place to go diving. The waters are teeming with marine life. You'll take two dives located just a short ride away. If you're a diver, you won't want to miss this fun excursion.
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Shark Two-Tank Dive
5 hours
Experience an intense and dramatic two-tank dive with sharks in this unusual and thrilling diving adventure. The first dive is along one of the most beautiful walls off of New Providence Island.
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Atlantis Dolphin Cay Deep Water Swim & Aquaventure
5 hours
This great adventure gives you and the 5 other members of your group a 30-minute in-water experience interacting with a dolphin. Add in Aquaventure, and you're guaranteed a great day in Nassau.
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Atlantis Dolphin Cay Deep Water Swim/ Atlantis Dolphin Cay Swim
3 hours
This 30-minute in-water dolphin swim will have you and your fellow 5 participants racing alongside dolphins, cruising along the surface, or diving to the depths of the lagoon, followed by a "foot push."
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Atlantis Dolphin Cay Shallow Water Interaction/ Atlantis Dolphin Cay Interaction
3 to 4 hours
This 30-minute in-water dolphin interaction will have you and your fellow 9 participants standing on a platform in shallow water and touching, hugging and even kissing these amazing mammals.
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Atlantis Dolphin Shallow Water & Aquaventure/ Atlantis Shallow Water Dolphin & Aquaventure/ Atlantis Aquaventure & Dolphin Cay Swim
5 to 8 hours
This fun experience gives you and the 9 other members of your group a 30-minute in-water experience interacting with dolphins. Add in Aquaventure, and you're guaranteed a great day in Nassau.
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Atlantis Sea Lion Interaction with Beach Day/ Atlantis Shallow Water Sea Lion Interaction and Atlantis Beach/ Atlantis Sea Lion Interaction & Beach
3 to 5 hours
This 30-minute in-water sea lion interaction will have you and the 9 other members of your group stand on a platform in shallow water and touching, hugging and even kissing these amazing mammals.
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Atlantis Shallow Water Dolphin & Aquaventure
7 hours
This fun experience gives you and the 9 other members of your group a 30-minute in-water experience interacting with dolphins. Add in Aquaventure, and you're guaranteed a great day in Nassau.
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Atlantis Ultimate Tour
7 hours
This 30-minute in-water dolphin swim will have you and your fellow 5 participants racing alongside dolphins, cruising along the surface, or diving to the depths of the lagoon, followed by a "foot push."
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Blue Lagoon Island Dolphin Swim/ Blue Lagoon Dolphin Swim
4 hours
This 30-minute in-water dolphin swim at Dolphin Encounters will have you and your fellow 9 participants taking part in a petting, feeding dancing and singing session, followed by a "foot push."
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Blue Lagoon Island Sea Lion Encounter/ Blue Lagoon Sea Lion Encounter
4 hours
This exciting adventure at Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island gives you and the other members of your group an approximate 30-minute in-water experience interacting with sea lions.
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Blue Lagoon Program Observer
4 hours
This tour provides you with the option to participate as an observer at any of the Dolphin or Sea Lion Swim or Encounter tours at the Dolphin Encounters facility on Blue Lagoon Island offered by NCL.
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Dolphin Encounter on Blue Lagoon Island/ Blue Lagoon Island Dolphin Encounter/ Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter
4 hours
This exciting adventure at Dolphin Encounters on Blue Lagoon Island gives you and the other members of your group an approximate 15-minute in-water experience interacting with dolphins.
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Atlantis - Ocean Club Golf Course
4 hours
Take in a 9-hole round of golf at the Atlantis Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island. The course, redesigned by Tom Weiskopf in 2000, is the best course on the Island. Get ready for a treat!
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Nassau Cable Beach Golf Club
5 hours
The oldest golf course in the Bahamas, the Nassau Cable Beach Golf Club has been newly redesigned by Fred Settle Jr. The course plays almost 6,500 yards, and features spacious fairways.
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Notes on the above cruise excursions:
- The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
- The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
- The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
- The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
- There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.
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Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?
- They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
- They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
- They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
- They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
- They will wait for you if your tour is late.
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