Blue Lagoon Island: Day Trips and Tours from Nassau

What is more luxurious than a holiday in the Bahamas? Spend a day exploring one of the most sought-after islands in the Caribbean. On a day trip to the Blue Lagoon Island from Nassau, you can experience a truly idyllic adventure.

This narrow strip of land is surrounded by the clearest water imaginable, the perfect setting for diving to admire the beautiful corals and doing some fun water activities.  

Here's everything you need to know about the Blue Lagoon Island, one of the most exciting day trips from Nassau.

Where is Blue Lagoon Island located in the Bahamas?

The island is just off the coast of Nassau and takes 20 minutes on a boat ride from the port.

How to reach Blue Lagoon Island by car and ferry

Drive on E Bay Drive from the Nassau Port and cross the Atlantis Bridge to Paradise Island. From Paradise Island, you have to take a ferry to reach Blue Lagoon Island.

Guided tour to Blue Lagoon Island from Nassau

A guided tour is the only way to reach Blue Lagoon Island from Nassau. Your tour booking will include a boat transfer, taking all the effort out of planning a day trip to Blue Lagoon Island.

What is the typical itinerary?

You will leave Paradise Island ferry terminal at 8 AM and make the quick 20-minute journey across the clear blue water to reach the islet. Your day pass to this private beach experience kicks in once you reach land, giving you access to the myriad of facilities on the island.

Spend your morning lounging on the sand, lazily swinging in a hammock or floating on an innertube in the aquamarine water. The beach is buzzing with activities for thrill seekers too.

Go snorkeling or kayaking or test your endurance on a water bike. There is also an inflatable water park that will make you feel like a kid again.

Lunch will be served fresh from the grill with hot dogs and hamburgers up for grabs. After you have recouped your energy you can explore the island in search of wildlife or see dolphins and sea lions at the marine park.

Work in one final game of volleyball or ping pong before getting back on the ferry to Nassau.

You can also book a day trip to Blue Lagoon Island on a Segway. Once you get to the island you will learn how to use a Segway and embark on an hour-long guided tour of the island.

Enjoy an indulgent barbecue buffet and end your tour with a thrilling Segway skills course. After your tour, you will have plenty of time to explore the island or sign up for more activities.

What kinds of tours are available to go to Blue Lagoon Islands?

Guided tours to Blue Lagoon Islands from Nassau

You can only go on an excursion to Blue Lagoon Island through a guided tour. These tours include round-trip transportation to the island from Nassau and you will have the chance to book optional extra activities too.

Book a basic beach day for a flexible itinerary or splurge a little and book a Segway tour of the island. Either way, you will have plenty of time to explore the island and get your fill of island life.

How much does a day tour to Blue Lagoon Island cost from Nassau?

A day trip to Blue Lagoon Island from Nassau cost US$100 per person with extra activities costing extra. A Blue Lagoon Island tour that includes a buffet lunch and a segway tour costs US$130 per person.

What will you see and do?

A day trip to Blue Lagoon Island leaves you with hours to choose your own adventure. Your day pass gives you access to the games area where you can take part in a game of pick-up volleyball or ping-pong. You can also make full use of the inflatable adventure park floating on the blue lagoon.

When you book your tour you will have the option to add extra activities to your Blue Lagoon excursion, such as some of the most popular Nassau snorkeling tours or kayaking trips. Have a go spinning the water bicycle to have more fun.  

You can also opt for one of the famous segway tours in Nassau to see more of the island and learn about the fascinating traditions that still thrive among island inhabitants.

When is the best time to visit Blue Lagoon Island in the Bahamas?

The most popular months for jaunts to Blue Lagoon Island are from mid-December to mid-April. The temperatures are always fabulous in the Bahamas but there is a hurricane risk from July to November.

What are the other day trips from Nassau?

• Rose Island Day Tours from Nassau
• Day Trips to Clifton Heritage Park from Nassau

Travel tips

• No outside beverages or food are allowed on the island so budget accordingly.
• Notify your tour operator if you have any dietary restrictions as all day trips to Blue Lagoon Island include food.
• There are a limited number of spots for additional activities on the island so rather book your experiences ahead of time instead of waiting until you arrive there.
• Bring your own towels and swimsuits. You will have use of lockers on the island to lock your valuables away and change in the changing rooms.