Destination
Nassau and Paradise Island, Bahamas
Nassau is the closest big-resort island to the US East Coast, where Atlantis and Baha Mar anchor a family-friendly mix of water parks, casinos and day trips to swimming pigs.
Trips to Nassau and Paradise Island from every city
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Lowest fares to Nassau and Paradise Island by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | $330 | 1 |
| Hartford | $474 | 2 |
| Chicago | $490 | 1 |
| Buffalo | $502 | 1 |
| Detroit | $546 | 1 |
| Fort Myers | $604 | 2 |
| Boston | $619 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- December, January: Junkanoo street parades on 26 December and 1 January.
- March: Spring break crowds at Atlantis and Cable Beach.
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season, with the highest storm risk and humidity of the year.
Where to stay in Nassau and Paradise Island
- Paradise Island: Atlantis, its water park and casino, and the sheltered Cabbage Beach across the bridge from town.
- Cable Beach: The Baha Mar mega-resort and a long west-facing beach ten minutes from the airport.
- Downtown Nassau: Colonial streets, the straw market and the cruise port, with smaller hotels at lower prices.
- Western New Providence: Quiet villas and boutique hotels around Lyford Cay and Old Fort Bay.
What to do in Nassau and Paradise Island
- Ride the Leap of Faith slide at Atlantis Aquaventure
- Speedboat day trip to the swimming pigs and iguanas of the Exuma Cays
- Conch salad made to order at the Arawak Cay Fish Fry
- Junkanoo parade on Boxing Day and New Year's Day
- Climb the Queen's Staircase and Fort Fincastle
- Day pass to Blue Lagoon Island
Good to know
| Airports | Nassau Lynden Pindling International (NAS) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Nassau |
| Kind of trip | beach, family, theme-park, nightlife, cruise-port |
Questions about Nassau and Paradise Island
When is the best time to visit Nassau and Paradise Island?
November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season, with the highest storm risk and humidity of the year.
Do US citizens need a passport for Nassau and Paradise Island?
Yes. Nassau and Paradise Island is in Bahamas; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Nassau and Paradise Island on the ground?
Nassau and Paradise Island is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.