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I did the Day Pass at Atlantis a few times before the pandemic and just recently this past November spent the day at the Baha Bay Waterpark. Baha Bay was about a 15 minute taxi ride in the opposite direction, check in was easy and I liked their Digital wristbands that you scan to get in the park as well as use as a key if you rent a locker which we did. Another great thing about Baha Bay was no lines, no crowds, and plenty of seating with umbrellas everywhere. Very clean and staff was all very friendly. Plenty of slide or river floats, and going on the slides there was no wait. The waterpark is on the Cable Beach and you can walk out to it, but you have to scan to get in and out of the park. I liked the Wave Pool beach area and that was our go to area. Baha Bay also had the Sugar Factory with lots of fun drinks. Casino inside the waterpark area. I didn't see aquariums like the Atlantis, and Baha Bay tickets did not give access to the inside resort areas. It was a nice option to escape the crowds and I would absolutely do it again. I always book in advance on Resortforaday.com and they've always been great with questions and their cancellation policy is very flexible for cruise passengers.

I visited and spent the day at Serenity Beach in November 2022. Resort itself is closed for renovations, but it's inside work being done so not noisy. You check in next door at Margaritaville Resort waterpark desk, they escort you over to Serenity Beach. Lounge chairs, daybeds, and towels are included. Pool is not opened. Clean maintained restrooms open behind the bar at the beach, bar service was also open and staffed by Margaritaville staff. You can order drinks with a credit card, and if you want food you can order from Margaritaville and they will bring it to the bar for you. Nice way to escape the crowd and for the $25 price tag, it's a good value.

I know of the RIU Properties offering All Inclusive Passes on the Resortforaday dot com website. One is Family friendly, and one is Adults Only. Family friendly is new large luxury style property and Adults Only is more historic to the island culture. Both are side by side and a short 10 minute taxi ride from the pier.

Both are about a 15 minute taxi ride from the pier just in opposite directions; RIU Paradise Island is easily walkable to the Marina Village or Atlantis Shops if you want to pick up a souvenir. If you want more of a Resort experience upscale pampered with great service, RIU Paradise Island is the best choice. If you want a nice beach day with calm waves and soft sandy beach, the Breezes has the best beach in Nassau. Breezes can sometimes have a bit of a Spring Break crowd in March - May.

Accessible taxis with a lift are not easily available in Nassau. Many guest will bring a foldable wheel chair and that can be stored in the taxi vans. If you need a lift accessible taxi I would highly recommend booking that in advance with http://accessiblebahamas.com/

There was a few large palapa umbrellas on the beach that creates shade. you could move the lounge chairs if needed. A couple of the Palapas were damaged from the storm, but when I talked with the bar staff they said the property managers ordered replacements but they hadn't came in yet. I was there just a couple days after the storm passed through in November 2022. The Bar area was covered/shaded.

Our ship didn't dock until 10A.M so we checked in at 11:00A.M. Our printed passes said that the pass was valid from 8A-6P so you could check in as early as 8A.

No, when wading out from the beach into the water the sand was not a wet sinking sand it was a good soft shell/sand mix that I didn't feel like I was sinking or unsteady. The water is not overly deep, it honestly would be a little higher than waist deep.

Hi Carol, I used resort for a day to purchase the Serenity Beach pass. No seaweed on the day I visited, clear water with very calm waves. Junkanoo beach was about 1/2 mile down the beach past the Margaritaville beach so Serenity Beach was very quiet and no crowds.

The RIU Buffet was like 12n to 3P last time I visited, they also had a poolside BBQ chicken place near the pool that served a late lunch from 3p to 5:30p. There was an inside coffee/cafe type restaurant that was open until I think 2p that had cold sandwiches, milkshakes, and other cafe style food. Beautiful property, very friendly welcoming staff, great pools, and beautiful overlook of the beach area. I love the views, but not one to go into the ocean. Staff advised that if you go into the ocean, as you wade out into the water it does drop off a few feet away from the shore. RIU Did have lifeguards on the beach which was nice.

I recently visited the private beach at the Closed British Colonial. Just wanted to share my experience and some photos. Property managers are offering Day Passes to just the private beach not the resort like previous years.. Purchase online in advance as there are some blackout dates throughout the year that passes are not offered. Bring printed pass with you. Printed pass does tell you to check in at the Margaritaville Fins Up waterpark desk, it's about a 15 minute walk from the cruise pier area. When you come out of the cruise port area which is currently under construction, you should walk right towards the Straw Market, walk towards Senor Frogs, then turn left and follow sidewalk around the corner past McDonalds and follow Margaritaville signs to Fins Up Waterpark building towards the water. When I visited in November there was just one other couple there relaxing and enjoying the beach. My visit was directly after Tropical Storm/hurricane Nicole so some of the chairs/palapas were disheveled, and the boardwalk was being repaired. For $25.00 per adult it was a great price and exactly what I was looking for. No taxi needed, so no taxi fare, the beach was private, quiet, no vendors, use of towel, chairs, and clean restrooms. Do not expect any extras, no pool access, no beach side service, but the bar service was open to purchase drinks with a credit card. If you are looking for an inexpensive quiet beach day away from crowds this really is a good value.

@Aaron3 my pass purchased through Resort for a Day did not include any food/drink. Just included admission and use of towels.

I just did the Baha Bay Waterpark day pass on Monday November 14th. I booked with Resortforaday dot com for $160.00 each and grabbed a taxi at the cruise pier. It was about a 15 minute taxi ride $20.00 for first 2 guests and additional $4 for each additional passenger. Check in was a breeze, gave my printed pass, and we got bracelet wristbands. Rented a large locker for $20 credit card only. They added locker access to our wristband which was nice to not have to worry about losing key. Baha Bay was a splurge for us, but well worth it and will absolutely go back. Plenty of floats, no long lines, and no crowds. Loved the family slides. Many bars and restaurants inside the park to grab a bite to eat but they are credit card only and expect theme park prices. Love the Sugar Factory, that was our favorite and the 818 Bar/grill. We are already planning another cruise to Nassau just to go back to the Baha Bay park. If you have a full day in Nassau, I would highly recommend.

There are restrooms beside the pool, behind the bar, and chairs, towels were included, daybeds and umbrellas are first come, first serve. We purchased in advance on Resortforaday dot com and picked up our wristbands at Margaritaville's waterpark desk. This Serenity Beach at British Colonial has always been one of my favorite gems in Nassau. Love being able to walk there from the ship, and it's usually very quiet and private.

Yes, you can purchase beach passes and use the private beach, lounge chairs, cabanas, umbrellas/palapas; restrooms are open for day guest and there was bar service also available with credit card only.