What can you do for free at Atlantis? Is it worth going without doing an excursion?

[nyjoet]

There are so many reports on Atlantis......Getting a room at the comfort suites, doing an excursion.....I was wondering...if we took a taxi over (I've read $4 per person each way)....what could we do there/what can we tour/see....without a pass/bracelet? Can we go to the casino or see a part of the aquarium?

 

[ScrapperKimmyD]

I'm looking forward to reading the responses here, but I have a question of my own.

Why would you need to get a suite if you're staying on the cruise ship?

 

[The LK 4]

I know you have to pay admission for the aquarium. I'm sure they would let you into the casino for free, because they'll hope that you spend big $$ there.

Many people get a room for the day so they can have access to the grounds, the aquarium, and the pools and slides.

 

[TravelingDi]

The pools, waterslides, lazy river, etc are an excellent way to spend the day at Atlantis, especially with children. However, they are only for paying guests at the hotels. Getting a room at the Comfort Suites is less costly than getting a room at the Atlantis hotel and it will give you full access to the grounds.

 

[inkkognito]

Entry to the casino is free. In theory the beach is public too; however, you could not use their chairs, umbrellas, etc. and they make it a pain to access. You can take a taxi to the public beach and just walk down the sand to Atlantis.