Nassau Atlantis Aquaventure Excursion Reviews

We went on the Atlantis Aquaventure excursion. The excursion was pretty pricey but we wanted to experience Atlantis. Atlantis is a wonderful resort. Our guide was very thorough explaining everything - lockers, towels, food, pick-up times, etc. We had a choice of foods from several restaurants. Overall, the experience at Atlantis was a good one. I would love to come back to Atlantis one day!

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

This is well worth the money. We got a ride to and from the cruise line. I was a bit worried with all of the other reviews stating that they would keep us and take us threw all of the casino's etc. But they did not. We did walk threw them but it gave us a great idea of the layout. I would do this for sure. This place is amazing. We did the big river 3 times. It takes about 20 minutes to go threw it and then you have a choice to do one of 2 slide rides in the middle of it. We did both. This was one of our favorite rides. We also did the tube ride going threw the sharks (surpine slide) I think. That was a lot of fun and you shouldn't miss it. We also enjoyed the pools. We made sure visit almost all of the other attractions. The Dig,,,, you will not want to miss this. We walked threw the hole thing, and then back tracked and did it again. Lunch: We just got some food at one on the food bars by the pools. A bit pricey but omg so much food. I got the loaded nachos (so big) 2 people can eat this. My husband got the fish sandwich. So amazing.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

This was a bit expensive but something we really wanted to do. Overall we had a blast and also wish we had more time here (we were only in port from 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm and aqua adventure closes at 5pm). Fish tanks and aquariums were in need of some cleaning (especially shark tank you go through on water slide), but with that much to keep up, I can see why. Overall, the amount of attractions of the water park was less than I was expecting (around 4 or 5 slides and 2 adventure/lazy rivers total) but given we only had 4 or 5 hours, we got to do everything we wanted.

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

We had to catch a bus to go and come back, and it took about 20 mins to get there, Atlantis is cool for the kids but nothing special for adults, just a hotel with water slides. My kids would have liked to do the dolphin encounter but it was too late when we tried to book it.

Provider: Royal Caribbean International

Prior to the cruise, we called the Atlantis to find out how much the day passes were and the availability. The man we spoke with explained they only sell out a few times a year and this time of year wasn't usually one of them. Since it was a Sunday, we went shopping first and then took a taxi over to Atlantis ($10 for 2 people from market area). The aquarium, predator caves, dig, and all of the sea life they have there is just amazing. That alone was worth the admission price. Make sure you have your camera, it is fully charged, and has plenty of memory! After we saw all the sea life, we decided to try out the water park. The first (and only) slide was the water tube that came down through the shark tunnel. That was a lot of fun; however, it was not that warm...so I passed on trying out any more of the slides (I'm a chicken anyway). Put your stuff in a locker so you don't have to worry about who's watching it. Also, no cash in the water park--cards only. The beach area was nice, chairs available but by this time the wind was making it colder than it already was, and the red flags were up so nobody was swimming. I'd like to come back here when it is warmer.

Provider: Independent Operator

The Atlantis is worth the money spent. The 40 minute not so lazy river is the best thing I have been on. It is incredible!

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

Our second stop was where we went to Atlantis that is one big place and you cant see it all in a day. We had the Dolphin excursion and the girls loved every minute. I had purchased a locker for the day in the hospitality center $8.00,then later found out the Dolphin area had lockers which would have been nice to know. When it came time to buy the Dolphin pictures I had to walk to the other side of the place to get my credit card out of the locker it is a brisk 15-20 min walk only to return and find out they also wanted photo ID , so I had to walk it again. I asked about the little carts driving around if I could get a ride back to the locker I would pay answer NO!!!, so my advice is keep what you need on you in a water tight holder. We missed alot of the water slides with all walking back and forth. The

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

We loved the waterpark and the excursion included free lunch pass- only thing was we wish we had more time (had to keep abreast of the time which was a little task while trying to get to everything - the place is huge)!! but we loved every bit of it

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

The water slides were so much fun for my son.

Provider: Independent Operator

Pros: Great water rides with no lines. They also have lockers to store your items for a cost ($7). It was a 5 minute ride from the port. Cons: The price.

Provider: Royal Caribbean International

AWFUL!!!! Don't do it! Overpriced and all you'll do is wait in lines lines lines lines lines. Shore Excursion desk at Norwegian was awful and very non-customer focused.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

A very fun day at Atlantis Aquaventure. We were just dissapointed that the two slides going through the shark tank from the Mayan temple were closed for renovations. Some areas of Atlantis seemed a bit run-down compared to ten years ago but the beaches are as nice as ever.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

The water park was excellent, but there is not nearly enough time in Nassau to truly enjoy this excursion for the amount of money they charge. We arrived at 8:15 at Atlantis and got the brief tour. The pools didn't open until 9am and the water slides/river didn't open until 10am. We had to be back at the pick up location by 12:45. Although we greatly enjoyed the slides, and especially the rapids river, this visit was too rough. I wouldn't recommend this tour if your port time is only from 7am to 2pm. I would love to visit the Atlantis as a destination location though.

Provider: Royal Caribbean International

Overpriced? Yes. Crowded? Yes. Fun, clean, and more fun? YES!!! The place was beautiful...nothing looked worn or old. And in addition to the Aquaventure water park, this was our only opportunity to go to a beach during our cruise, and the beach and water were beautiful, as expected. The aquarium (The Dig) was a must-see for our son, and it didn't disappoint. The place was so fun, do beautiful and so huge that we're contemplating vacationing there.

Provider: Royal Caribbean International

The excursion itself was great. We had a really good time their due to our full day. If your excursion was only until 2-3 because of the time you have to leave the port, I wouldn't recommend it. The lines are too long for a short stay and a high price tag. Additionally there is zero security. I would recommend you save yourself $180 bucks and take a taxi.

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

Cost $159/person but Atlantis Aquaventure which is water park with access to the entire facility was great. The main streets of Nassau looked more depressed than Freeport. Most shops shuttered and closed.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

The water park didn't open until 10 am. We got to Atlantis before 9 am. Do the Aquarium early and get your pictures in. Make sure you take a picture in front of the main aquarium. Head over to the water park and buy a locker (cash or credit) before 10 and go to the Rapids and get ready to grab your tubes. You can also go to the beach prior to 10 am. Make sure you fill up your time productively before 10. This excursion was way too short and probably too expensive for the time spent there. We all wanted more time!!! It was fun, but too short!

Provider: Royal Caribbean International

Water slides were great.

Provider: Disney Cruise Line

Lines were too long, too much people with 4 cruises dock there the same day

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

Except for the dolphin experience that my kids enjoyed, this was a complete bust. After we took the bus to the Atlantis, we were ushered through the casino into the water park which took about 20 mins or so. We were told were the lockers were and proceeded to stand in line for a locker for an hour. After taking a trip down the river rapids, which is kind of dangerous for young kids and older folks, we went to the dolphin experience. The dolphin experience was a 30 min orientation and then 12 people to a dolphin for about another 30 mins. Basically, you got to kiss and dance with the dolphin and then it pushed you on a boogie board across the lagoon. They mostly took pictures, trying to get you to purchase them afterwards. Even so, once in a lifetime experience and the kids loved it. After that was over, we took the river rapids back to the place where we had been sitting. On this trip, my 73 year old mother - law was pushed out of her tube and hit her head on a rock, my 14 year old son scraped up his knee on a rock and my 9 year old took the wrong fork in the river and was lost on the Abyss ride for over an hour before we found him. The security was very helpful when we lost our son and managed to find him on the ride rather quickly once we figured out what had happened to him. The river rapids has a fork that goes to the Abyss slide and the other fork goes back around to the river, he was pushed into the Abyss fork because there were so many people on the river, he couldn't control where he was going. After we found him, we went back to our lounge chairs to find that our beach bags had been stolen. Nothing of value except my son's glasses and some goggles and suntan lotion, but it was enough to have us pack up and get out of there. The park is too big to do on a few hours from a cruise ship. You need to stay in one of the hotels for a couple of days to have enough time to enjoy this water park.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

Atlantis aqua excersion was great!

Provider: Disney Cruise Line

Had a wonderful time at Atlantis, winning a royal flush in the casino, viewing the aquariums, and doing the waterpark. The waterpark is a lot of fun with the inner tubing around the resort and the famous Mayan Temple slide. The slide is so high up and the view down is breathtaking--just keep your eyes closed and it's over in about 4 seconds. Access to the beach is super easy and there are lots of beach lounges with guys to set them up for you. Beautiful sand and light blue water with waves that will suck you in and then throw you back out onto the sand. Lunch provided with the shore excursion was great with the help of one of the staff who seemed to take cruisers under her wing and find a place for us to sit inside out of the rain. Even though it was pouring down rain during part of our time ashore it was still an absolute blast. We found an umbrella in one of the shops. Lovely music outside, lots of lockers to store your stuff (have a credit card), plenty of staff to make sure you're ok and answer questions, lots of people having a relaxing time at a beautiful place. The ride back was so much fun with the great driver we had, who was part comedian and father of four. He told all of us several places to visit before getting back on the ship, so we went to the Straw Market and the Tortuga Rum Cake shop and then had to hurry to get onboard during the last minutes. What fun!

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

So much fun...until the park was shut down due to the weather. Wasted almost $300.

Provider: Disney Cruise Line

A day at the Atlantis Waterpark. The waterpark was a little disappoining. But the hotel, grounds, fish tanks and casino were great.

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines

A lot of walking but I suspect they want to show you the areas where you would have to purchase something such as the arcade or casino. The grounds are beautiful and we loved the lazy river rapids and the lagoon. The aquarium is amazing. We also had a lunch voucher and the food was very good.

Provider: Disney Cruise Line

Atlantis is big and beautiful. It is expensive, but worth it! Had fun all day long!

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

Amazing!!!

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

We enjoyed the Atlantis aquarium and waterpark. the Atlantis Aquaventure gave us full access to the Atlantis resort. When we got there we were required to take a walking tour of the resort before we were set free to explore on our own. This was helpful, since we were first timers. But, if we went again, I probably would try to get out of it. In the future we would book it on our own. There seemed to be good access to taxis at the port, and the cruise ship added quite a margin just to transport us there.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

very expensive for what you actually get

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

Not worth the 169.00 just to use waterpark. Stayed at Atlantis in october 09. Would just buy the "beach day" for 30.00 next time.

Provider: Disney Cruise Line

Best lazy river I've ever been on! I didn't go on too many of the slides. The pool areas were nice - a couple of them had pretty chilly water though. Had the conch fritters for lunch which were good. A very enjoyable day all around. With transportation and a lunch voucher included, I thought the $169/pp price was worth it.

Provider: Disney Cruise Line

Our favorite excursion this cruise! Got a beautiful day to enjoy, spent the day wandering the beaches and Aquaventure. Loved the water slides, went on as many as we could.

Provider: Norwegian Cruise Line

We honeymooned in Atlantis so we were dying to go back. It's perfect!

Provider: Carnival Cruise Lines