Downtown Nassau and the Cruise Port to Atlantis: How to Get There (2026)
Getting from Bay Street or the Nassau Cruise Port to Atlantis on Paradise Island: walking, water taxi, taxi or ride app, and what to plan for your return.
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Atlantis is across the bridge on Paradise Island, about 15 minutes by road from the cruise port. Jitneys do not cross the bridge, so take a taxi, a ride app or a water taxi.
Minimum fare $24.94. Fare shown before you confirm.
Book a rideHOP is a ride app for Nassau and Paradise Island, and it covers the ride from downtown Nassau and the cruise port to Atlantis: you see the exact fare before you confirm, and you pay the same total by card or cash. The minimum fare is $24.94, plus the $2 Paradise Island bridge toll.
Atlantis is on Paradise Island, across the bridge from downtown Nassau. From the Nassau Cruise Port it is about 15 minutes by road. The jitney buses don't cross the bridge, so you'll need a taxi, a ride app or a water taxi.
Your options
| Option | How it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Stands at the cruise port and downtown | Agree the fare with your driver first |
| Water taxi | Boats across the harbour to Paradise Island | Schedules and drop-off points vary |
| HOP ride app | Book now or schedule; price shown before you confirm | Book your return ride too |
What does a ride cost?
With HOP the price is based on distance and shown before you confirm. The minimum fare is $24.94, and the Paradise Island bridge toll is already in the total. Card and cash show the same total.
On a cruise? Plan the ride back
The ride back is the part that matters. Schedule your HOP pickup from Atlantis before you leave the ship, and aim to be back at the port well before all-aboard time. Ships do not wait.
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See your price before you confirm. Schedule ahead if you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Atlantis from the Nassau cruise port?
About 15 minutes by road, across the Paradise Island bridge.
Can you walk from the cruise port to Atlantis?
It is possible but long, in the heat, and over the bridge. Most visitors take a taxi, a water taxi or a ride booked in HOP.
Does the jitney go to Atlantis?
No. Nassau's jitney buses do not cross the Paradise Island bridge.
How do I get back to my cruise ship from Atlantis?
Schedule your HOP pickup from Atlantis ahead of time and leave a buffer before all-aboard. A taxi from the Atlantis taxi stand also works.
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