What not to miss in the Bahamas?

[MickeySP]

We are heading to Paradise Island - RIU All Inclusive resort right next to Atlantis.

What you say we should not miss? Only 6 days, just us, no kids, parents, dogs or cats

 

[JerseyJanice]

The beaches! The Bahamas are all about the beaches.

I hope you have a wonderful time, Lisa!

 

[crz4mm2]

I am sure you will already be planning to see Atlantis. It truly is fabulous.
I would go snorkeling. Straw market.

We love Nassau.

 

[maslex]

We were in the Bahamas this July and went to the Blue Lagoon Beach. Absolutely beautiful. Wished we could have gone there everyday ALL DAY!!!!

 

[Wall-E1]

Paradise Island/Nassau itself doesn't have many touristy spots throughout the island. Atlantis is the big draw there. Be careful because many parts of the island aren't very nice looking. Outside of Atlantis, you could go to the straw market, although that is one big, hot and sweaty flea market where the vendors will be screaming at you from all directions. They do have a pirate museum and small fort on the island of Nassau. (Nassau connects to Paradise Island by a bridge). I would probably spend most of the time at Atlantis. When we have gone, we have stayed at the Atlantis Resort, but I think that non guests are able to buy day passes there (not 100% sure). At Atlantis, you have an amazing water park experience (better than Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon).The aquariums throughout the property are incredible - the best I have seen anywhere. They have some species there that you cannot find in any other aquariums. They do have a nice shopping village with street entertainment adjacent to the hotel (prices there are actually not too bad for souvenirs or dining). On the hotel grounds you can get spa treatments, go to a show or play in the casino. They even have a movie theater in there. They have a beautiful beach and all of the beach activities you could think of - jet skis, banana boats, etc. They also have a new dolphin swim and interaction program there (haven't personally done that one. We've done Discovery Cove in Orlando). I'm probably forgetting things there, but you could probably split your entire vacation time between your resort and Atlantis, and leave happy and satisfied.

 

[perdidobay]

You might want to check out this thread about crime in Nassau on the DCL cruise board and be sure to take care while on the main island....

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337325

 

[Jeanne B]

Snorkel excursion with Stuart Cove's, very reputable.

http://www.snorkelbahamas.com/snorkelhome.aspx

 

[MAKmom]

I would stay on Paradise Island & not go over to Nassau.

Disney, Carnival & another cruise ship line have stopped going to Nassau. There have been armed bandits robbing tourist on guided shore excursions. I would just stay at your resort & the ones on the strip of beach your on.

 

[Jeanne B]

I would stay on Paradise Island & not go over to Nassau.

Disney, Carnival & another cruise ship line have stopped going to Nassau. There have been armed bandits robbing tourist on guided shore excursions. I would just stay at your resort & the ones on the strip of beach your on.

I heard of one incident a couple months back, have there been more?

 

[supercarrie]

Here is the latest link from CruiseCritic about Nassau and crime:
http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=3563

Note - the cruise ships have NOT stopped going to Nassau. Largely, it remains a fine place to visit.

Take precautions as you normally would in any major city.

 

[The Mayor]

I would stay on Paradise Island & not go over to Nassau.

Disney, Carnival & another cruise ship line have stopped going to Nassau. There have been armed bandits robbing tourist on guided shore excursions. I would just stay at your resort & the ones on the strip of beach your on.

I second this...stay on Paradise Island...I toured the resort in September and there is plenty to do there for 6 days...and forget the Straw Market...it's a big white hot tent that smells like BO and all the vendors sell mostly junk.