Atlantis Day Pass

[Wendy Darling CA]

If we get off the ship first thing in Nassau and take a taxi to the Atlantis, is that typically early enough to get day passes? What time does the Atlantis begin selling them?

 

[bumbershoot]

Can't answer that, but if you're thinking day passes, have you seen any of the threads (here or, more often, on cruisecritic) about booking a room at the Comfort Inn just next door? Book a room there, check in and check out at the same time (unles syou want to use the room to clean up before going back to the ship), and get full Atlantis day passes? It's a neat and totally "legal" option.

 

[Lisa Lisa]

Getting there early is only part of the equation. If both Atlantis and Comfort Suites have high occupancy levels, they may not have any day passes at all for a given day. I suppose you could call the resort a few days out and try to find out how things are looking. We've toyed with the idea of trying to get day passes a a couple of times, but both times we've decided we didn't want to risk it. DH and I booked a room at Comfort Suites when we sailed on the Dream in the fall of 2013, and we have a room booked for our stop in Nassau when we're on the Magic this November. I have a detailed description of the process in my trip report (see signature, below). We're paying $378.47 for a room for 3, including all fees and taxes. DCL charges $177.50/person for the Aquaventure excursion, so even after you factor in transportation and lunch, we'll be saving quite a bit of money.

 

[The Sasquatch]

what is the normal price for just a day pass if you are able to get one? Just wondering $ difference vs. DCL excursion

 

[Lisa Lisa]

Pretty sure day passes are $140/person. I don't see the price on the Atlantis web site, but they do mention the passes:

Atlantis, Paradise Island has opened a limited number of day passes for visitors to Paradise Island until further notice.
Day passes are available for purchase at the Discover Atlantis desk in Coral Towers and space is limited.
Individuals under 18 years old must be accompanied by an Adult 18 years or older.

ETA: I just found this info on another site:

Atlantis Day Pass 2015 Prices
Atlantis has not changed pricing on its 2015 day pass pricing as of today, January 6th. Here are the quoted rates from Atlantis: “Access to the Aquaventure Waterpark and marine habitats at Atlantis are FREE for guests staying at the resort. Passes may be purchased by day visitors on property, but availability is limited – and may be closed – during periods of high resort occupancy. Passes are $125.00 on all dates except for the following, on which they are $149.00: June 13 – August 15th, November 21st – 30th, and December 20th – 31st. Children (aged 4-12) tickets are $80.”

Atlantis Day Pass 2014 Prices
Here are details from the Atlantis on 2014 Pricing “Access to the Aquaventure Waterpark and marine habitats at Atlantis are FREE for guests staying at the resort. Passes may be purchased by day visitors on property, but availability is limited – and may be closed – during periods of high resort occupancy. Passes are $125.00 on all dates except for the following, on which they are $149.00: June 13 – August 15th, November 21st – 30th, and December 20th – 31st. Children (aged 4-12) tickets are $80.”

Money Saving Tip: For families or larger groups looking to purchase Atlantis Paradise Island day passes, consider reserving a hotel room at the Beach Tower of the Atlantis or the Comfort Suites. The Beach Tower is the lowest priced hotel on the Atlantis property. The Comfort Suites includes day passes and is next to the Atlantis property. A one night stay is usually less than the cost of day passes for a family of four. Not only will you save money by doing this, you will also have a room where you can shower if you want. Be sure to confirm with the Comfort Suites that they are still giving day passes to their hotel guests prior to booking. When booking both hotels make sure you factor in the full price of the room including taxes and fees when deciding to use this option over buying day passes out right.

http://www.allaboutparadiseisland.com/how-to-get-an-atlantis-day-pass/

 

[The Sasquatch]

so about a $50 premium to go with DCL and be guaranteed with transportation