help me decide!! Cable Beach or Atlantis from 8-2?

[jskcak]

if we just have a few hours, we have booked COmfort Inn so get the bands,etc to participate at Atlantis (and what is THE DIG?) but should we go to Cable Beach instead? more relaxing/ have 5 kids ages 12-18...what to do?

[MaryL31]

Honestly, I've never been to Cable Beach in my 3 trips to Paradise Island...

and probably won't make it there on my 4th one this July...Atlantis is a great

experience...the kids will have a great time...The Dig is a series of "rooms" and "hallways" that show Atlantis' incredible aquarium...but there's so much more than that...the pools, the waterslides, viewing the aquarium from above instead of below...my 10-year-old would rather go to Atlantis than Orlando

any time...But, then, again, perhaps someone who has been to Cable Beach could advise you about it...Certainly, there's something about Atlantis that keeps my family going back year after year...

[scubagirrl]

With kids - there is no comparison. Cable Beach is a beautiful stretch of beach with hotel pools, jets skis and parasailing.

Atlantis is a waterpark, aquarium and gorgeous beach all rolled in one. It's a must see.. at least once.

 

If you can afford the price - then do it. But get there as early as possible, there's a lot to see. Check the Atlantis website for details of the digs , slides and pools.

[TrentS]

No comparison... Cable is just a nice beach, but ATLANTIS is out of this world!!! Your kids will want to kill you if they see Atlantis (you can see it from the ship) and you take them someplace else!

 

Go to... http://www.atlantis.com/

 

Click on EXPLORE THE WONDER, then click on THE DIG and you can take a little tour that explains it.

[bevo]

Can we just take a cab to Atlantis and walk around the property for 30 or 45 minutes? I know we can't get a room at Comfort Inn at this late date. Does Atlantis sell day passes? We, too, will only be in port from 8-2...that leaves roughly 4 or 5 hours of actual "Atlantis" time..is it worth it to even get a day pass (if they offer one)?

[TrentS]

You can take a cab over ($4), or take a water taxi over... There are no day passes, and you can't go into the pools & waterslide area unless you're a hotel guest, or guest at the Comfort Inn... You can go to the Casino & shops, and for a fee ($29 IIRC) you can tour the Dig and Aquarium.

[vossjemi]

Although there are no day passes, I've heard of others getting a room if they have one available. That way you are a guest of the hotel, and can use all of its amenities. You might check Atlantis' website to see if rooms are available on your date to give you an idea of your chances.