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The Bahamas is a near-neighbor of the United States and is one of the few countries where day tours are offered from the United States. Bahamas Air Tours offers day tours to the Bahamas from Miami, Florida. But how much does it cost to visit The Bahamas? The Bahamas is certainly not the cheapest country in the world to visit. Here are some indications of the cost of visiting Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas and getting about.

Some people may be happy to spend their whole time relaxing at the resort - but others may wish to mix things up and go island hopping in the Bahamas. There is much to see and do in the Bahamas (including swimming with the pigs).

Atlantis Paradise Island - The Premier Ocean-Themed Resort Of The Bahamas

Atlantis Paradise Island is one of the great resorts in the Bahamas Paradise Island. It has nightclubs, the largest conference space in the Caribbean, the 30,000-square-foot flagship Mandara Spa, and just about everything one can expect from one of the leading resorts in the Caribbean.

Atlantis has thousands of rooms and is the world's largest open-air marine habitat. Explore the Reef Atlantis - a 14-acre dolphin habitat and education center. It was the first rehabilitation center in The Bahamas and is home to bottlenose dolphins, sea lions, and manta rays. They have been rescued and are cared for by over 100 specialists in marine wildlife. Some dolphins had been stranded and in need of rehabilitation.

Atlantis Bahamas offers bundle packages to book flights and hotels in one package. The cost of the package depends on numerous factors - when one is visiting, where one is flying from, how long one is visiting for, how many are traveling, all-inclusive or not, and many more factors.

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Example Bundle Itinerary For Atlantis Bahamas

They have multiple hotels to choose from. The Coral at Atlantis is dedicated to multigenerational family fun and has plenty of balconies next to the Marina Village. The Royal at Atlantis is the icon of Atlantis and is centrally located next to Aquaventure, The Dig, and the Casin at Atlantis.

The Reef at Atlantis offers luxurious residential-style studios and suites on Atlantis Paradise Island. Finally, The Cove at Atlantis is luxurious and exclusive. It has an adults-only Cove Pool and offers stunning Ocean Suites together with celebrity chef dining.

One example itinerary for a week-long getaway for two with flights from Miami during May and accommodation at the resort is:

  • The Coral At Atlantis: Total $3,587
  • The Royal At Atlantis: Total $4,588
  • The Reef At Atlantis: Total $4,640
  • The Cove At Atlantis: Total $6,325

These prices are indicative only. Prices vary with preferences, seasons, duration, and much more.

If booking online and bundling, the resort offers up to $300.00 in savings.

Take the time to have excursions around The Bahamas - including going swimming with the pigs. An 8.5-hour day excursion to swim with pigs costs around $439 per adult. The tour includes transportation on speed boats, feeding Rock Iguanas, swimming with Nurse Sharks, and a Bahamian buffet lunch.

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The Currency Of The Bahamas

The official currency of the Bahamas is the Bahamian Dollar and is pegged to the US Dollar. As it is pegged to the US Dollar on a one-for-one basis and because US Dollars are accepted everywhere, there is no need to exchange one's dollars before visiting The Bahamas. Just remember to spend all the Bahamian dollars before returning to the United States.

  • Currency: US Dollar & Bahamas Dollar (Pegged)

The Bahamas also became the first country in the world to have a legal digital currency. It introduced the Sand Dollar in 2020 to serve as an alternative to the Bahamian Dollar.

Cost Of Living In The Bahamas

For those who would like to get out and about in the Bahamas, it is good to know some costs of the country (but not particularly important to those who are happy to just stay at Atlantis Bahamas. In the Bahamas, the cost of living expenses, according to Numbeo.com, are indicated with the following expenses:

  • Meal: $27.50 (At an Inexpensive Restaurant - Range $12.00 to $50.00)
  • McDonald's McMeal: $8.00
  • Domestic Beer: $3.75 (0.5 Liter Draught)
  • Imported Beer: $5.50 (0.33 Liter Bottle)
  • Cappuccino: $5.22
  • Taxi: $2.86 Per Kilometer

Get out of the resort and see what life is really like on the tropical island paradise of The Bahamas.