Aquaventure is the reason many families pick Nassau over any other Caribbean island. Spread across the grounds of the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island, it is a full day of water: a mile-long river ride with rapids and wave surges, a cluster of high-speed slides including the steep drops of the Mayan Temple, eleven pools, a dedicated kids’ water park and the resort’s long white beaches on the Atlantic side. It is also an easy way to see the rest of Atlantis, from the marine-themed lobby and the casino floor to the shops of the marina. The day pass we link is sold on Viator by Atlantis itself, and bundles water park access, the pools and beaches, lunch, a lounge chair and a towel. The single most important thing to know before you plan around it: Atlantis sells day passes only to guests of partner hotels, cruise passengers and Bahamian residents, so check that you qualify before you book.
How it works: the Aquaventure Oasis ticket is supplied by Atlantis Paradise Island and redeemed at Aquaventure, One Casino Drive. To use it you must show one of three things: a valid room key from an Atlantis partner hotel, a cruise line ID for a ship in port that day, or proof of Bahamian residency or citizenship. Partner hotels and cruise lines are listed on the booking page. The pass is a full-day product with lunch, a lounger and a towel included, and you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before. If you stay at Atlantis itself, or at a partner property such as Comfort Suites Paradise Island, water park access is already part of your stay and you do not need this ticket.
What to expect: the river ride is the centrepiece, a looping current that carries you through tunnels, rapids and wave sections, with conveyor lifts up to the slides so you never leave the water. Several slides have a minimum height of 48 inches, children under 16 must be with an adult, and anyone with visible bandages or casts will be turned away from the rides. Sandals or water shoes help on hot paths between pools.
Making the most of it: arrive at opening, ride the big slides first and save the pools and beach for the afternoon, when lines grow on cruise days. Use reef-safe sunscreen, pace yourself in the sun, and budget for drinks and snacks beyond the included lunch, because resort prices are high.
What to expect
The experience
A full-day pass to the Atlantis water park, river rides, eleven pools and beaches, with lunch, a lounge chair and a towel included.
Best time
Opening time on a day with few cruise ships in port, when the slide queues and the river ride are at their quietest.
How long
Plan on a full day, since most families stay from opening until the late afternoon.
Tips
Check that you qualify with a partner-hotel key, cruise ID or Bahamian residency before booking, and bring water shoes.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families and groups of friends who want one big, carefree day of slides, rapids and beach.
- Families
- Ideal, with a separate kids’ water park, though some slides need riders to be at least 48 inches tall.
- Couples
- Fun for a day, but couples may prefer a quieter beach and a boat trip to the cays.
- Pair with
- An evening at the Arawak Cay Fish Fry for conch salad and cold Kalik after a day in resort prices.
- Time needed
- A full day, from opening to late afternoon.
Good questions
Can anyone buy an Atlantis day pass?+
No, Atlantis sells day passes only to guests of partner hotels, cruise passengers and Bahamian residents or citizens. You must show a partner-hotel room key, a cruise ID or proof of residency to redeem the ticket.
What does the Aquaventure Oasis ticket include?+
It includes a full day at the water park, the pools and the beaches, plus lunch, a lounge chair and a towel. Extra food, drinks and cabanas cost more.
Are there height limits on the slides?+
Yes, some slides and rides need a minimum height of 48 inches. Smaller children have their own kids’ water park and gentler pools.
Do Atlantis hotel guests need this ticket?+
No, water park access is included for guests staying at Atlantis. Some partner hotels, such as Comfort Suites Paradise Island, also include access in the room rate.
Can I cancel the ticket?+
Yes, you get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before your visit. After that the ticket cannot be refunded.