Are you trying to decide what Disney Cruise excursion to take in Nassau, Bahamas? You’re in the right place! Find out my review of the Atlantis Aquventure excursion from my recent cruise on the Disney Wish.

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My family of five recently went on a Back-to-Back cruise on the Disney Wish, where one of our ports of call was Nassau, Bahamas.

After looking through the list of excursions available during our day in Nassau, we decided to choose one of the Atlantis excursions called, "Atlantis Aquaventure (N25)", because it was a perfect match for our boys ages 16, 13, and 9. Below, you can take a closer look at what is included and our experience.

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Atlantis Aquaventure Excursion Description

So what exactly is the Atlantis Aquventure port excursion? Here is the description directly from Disney Cruise Line:

Wet and Wild Fun

Visit the underground aquarium of The Dig, head to the water park thrills of Aquaventure or just enjoy Atlantis' beach. 

On this adventure you will… 

▪️Drive approximately 25 minutes through Nassau on your way to the world-renowned Atlantis Paradise Island resort. 

▪️Enter the magic of Atlantis' 141-acre treasure: the Aquaventure waterpark. Featuring state-of-the-art water slides, river rapids, waterfalls, water holes and amazing special effects, Aquaventure is far from your usual water park. 

▪️Kids can join the fun at Poseidon's Playzone, a new 9,000 square-foot water play fort with 40 new water play elements and an oversized 300-gallon water bucket that overflows from Poseidon's trident onto the tower below every 5 minutes!

▪️Continue on to one of the resort’s many sublime sunbathing spots-on a white-sand beach, in the lagoon and around the pool areas. 

▪️Atlantis is home to the world's largest open-air marine habitat, with more than 50,000 sea creatures representing 250 species. You can embark on a self-guided tour of the ruins of ancient Atlantis in The Dig, an elaborate replica of an actual archeological site. Explore a labyrinth of underground passageways brimming with large viewing windows filled with exotic marine life. 

▪️During your free time you can visit the casino, shop in the Marina Village or simply wander through the impressive lobby of the Royal Towers. 

▪️Finally, embark on a short 10-minute walk back to the bus pick-up location before beginning the 15-minute drive back to the pier. Please note that return transport is set for 3:00pm and 4:00pm. Your guides will confirm those times again upon arriving at Atlantis.

▪️Please note, tour durations and return times are subject to change due to ship schedules and itineraries.

What Disney Cruise Line Wants You to Know Before You Go

View important additional information to help you prepare for this exciting adventure. 

▪️This excursion includes a 15-minute walk to and from the pick-up location, as well as a minimum of 0.5 miles of walking at Atlantis. Because of this walk, Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes. 

▪️Wheelchairs need to be collapsible and are permitted in the pool and beach area but not in the waterslide area. No electric wheelchairs will be permitted. Guests must be able to board and disembark the bus or minivan on their own.

▪️All times and distances are approximate, subject to traffic and overcrowding. 

▪️Guests must be at least 48 inches tall to ride all water slides. Children less than 48 inches tall may participate at Poseidon's Playzone water playground for children, and on the Aquaventure river systems. Children must be accompanied by an adult on a double tube, wear a life vest (provided free of charge) and be large enough to support themselves in the inner tube opening. 

▪️Waterslides are not suitable for persons physically limited or with a history of heart, neck, back or joint problems. Guests with injuries (casts, bandages, etc.) are not permitted to ride the slides. 

▪️Guests are encouraged to bring currency and credit cards to purchase extras such as souvenirs or snacks. Please note, however, that many outlets at Atlantis do not accept cash. 

▪️Lockers are available at an additional cost. Please note, however, that only credit cards, and not cash, are accepted for locker rentals. 

▪️You should never feel that gratuities are expected, but it is customary to leave a tip in recognition of exceptional service in restaurants and taxis and for excursion guides and drivers. It is always up to you to determine the amount.

How Much Does Atlantis Aquaventure Cost?

The price for the Atlantis Aquaventure excursion through Disney Cruise Line is:

• $239 for adults (ages 10+)
• $124 for kids (ages 3-9)
• Free for kids (ages 0-2)

Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas

The Atlantis Resort is located on Paradise Island about 2.5 miles from the cruise port. We happened to choose to do this excursion on the first part of our back to back cruise and lucked out as the Disney Wish was the only cruise ship in port that day.

For our second stop in Nassau, nine cruise ships were scheduled to be in port, which would have greatly impacted our experience at Atlantis. I recommend checking to see the number of cruise ships that will be there on the date of your visit.

How to Get to Atlantis from a Disney Cruise

The Disney Cruise Line Navigator app will tell you when and where your meeting point will be on the day of your excursion. The app will also tell you what you will need to bring with you, like your Key to the World Card, photo ID, etc.

We met at Worlds of Marvel restaurant and checked in with Port Adventure cast members. We waited for about 10 minutes, then were led as a group off the ship and through a small outdoor market. We then boarded a for a 10 minute ride you to the resort. 

Arriving at the Resort

When you arrive at Atlantis, a staff member will be there to help you fill out and sign a waiver on their website. You can have them fill it out for you on their tablet, or use their complimentary wi-fi to do it yourself on your phone.

After signing the waiver, you will go to the ticket booth and they will find your name on their list from Disney Cruise Line. You will be given a wrist band, then are able to enter Atlantis. You will then make your way through the shopping area and casino before arriving at the water park.

Aquaventure Water Park

The first thing we did was find a few chairs to drop off our stuff and come back to sit on during breaks from the slides. The Disney Wish was the only ship in port that day, so fortunately for us, there was no problem getting a nice spot in the shade next to the pool.

Water Slides

We enjoyed all of the water slides and the river multiple times. The boys favorite slide was called the Leap of Faith. This is a drop slide that starts on top of the Mayan Temple and ends by sliding through a shark tank!  We also liked the Abyss (an all dark water slide),  the Serpent Slide (a water coaster in the Power Tower), and the Challenger Slides (head-first mat slides). 

Poseidon's Play Zone

This area is designated for little ones. It has small slides, a splash pad, and lazy river. There are also lounge chairs right next to it so parents can sit while their kids play.

Aquaventure River Rides

There are also some really cool water coasters and lazy rivers. My favorite was the lazy river. But don’t be deceived, this river is only lazy some of the time! There are sections where you go into rapids and get splashed with water. 

Food Options at Atlantis

There are a few options for food at Atlantis. You can purchase food inside the water park, but can be expensive. We brought our own lunch from the ship (Uncrustables from room service) and got a Frappuccino from Starbucks inside the water park! We paid with a credit card so I'm not sure if cash is accepted or not.

Things to Keep in Mind at Atlantis

• It's important to know that if you have young children, there may be some height restrictions on certain slides and rides.
• Some water slides may not be suitable for individuals with physical limitations or injuries.
• Bringing cash and credit cards is recommended as many outlets at Atlantis do not accept cash. 
• Lockers are available for an additional cost, but only credit cards are accepted for locker rentals.
• It's also important to check the number of cruise ships scheduled to be in port on the day of your visit, as it may affect your experience at Atlantis.

Atlantis Shore Excursion Return Time

Our tour operator let us know what time be back at the bus for our short ride back to the Nassau cruise port at the end of the excursion, which was 3:30 pm. I felt that we had plenty of time on our excursion.

My Review of Our Disney Cruise Atlantis Aquaventure Experience

Overall, we had so much fun at our first time at Atlantis Aquaventure and would definitely recommend it to others. The water slides were fun and thrilling, the lazy river was relaxing, and the food options were convenient. Also, knowing how many cruise ships will be in port on the day of your visit and planning accordingly can greatly enhance the experience.

I felt that the price for Atlantis Aquaveture was high, but I'm glad we did. Having the Disney Wish as the only ship in port had a lot to do with this because there were minimal waits for slides and plenty of lounge and beach chairs available. However, if we had gone to Atlantis on a day with multiple ships in port, I may feel differently.

Make sure to take a look at the marine life on your way back into Atlantis. We saw sting rays and a Sawfish shark!

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