Top 5 Activities For Children On A Family Vacation In The Bahamas

The Bahamas are a perfect destination for families looking for beaches, crystal-clear water and tropical playgrounds. Meanwhile, with its 700 islands, the Bahamas offers underwater adventures, water parks, pirate museums, national parks and ancient forts. This makes the islands a choice location for the kids. Read on to find out about five of the top activities for families on vacation in the Bahamas.

1. Aquaventure Water Park, Paradise Island

Located at Atlantis Paradise Island, this 141-acre water park is like being in a fantasy world, made to evoke the lost city of Atlantis. Meanwhile, among the many attractions are water slides, based on Mayan pyramids. Moreover, the family will love the Power Tower, including one mega-slide that takes its riders through an underwater tunnel, surrounded by sharks.

For the older kids, The Abyss is a 200-ft body-slide that takes them down 50 feet into a lagoon. Meanwhile, Splashers Island is the best place for the little ones to have loads of fun. Among the other waterslides are The Falls, The Drop and The Surge rollercoasters with plenty of twists and turns.

2. Fort Montagu, New Providence, the Bahamas

Standing out over the eastern end of Nassau Harbor, the 18th-century, limestone Fort Montagu is the oldest remaining fort in New Providence. In fact, the fort, with its four cannons, was constructed in 1741 to defend the British possession from Spanish invaders. Meanwhile, the whole family can enjoy a guided tour of the fort from Monday through Sunday, from 8 am to 3 pm.

3. Pirates of Nassau Museum

Not too far away from Aquaventure, Pirates of Nassau Museum introduces the family to replica pirate ships and fascinating details about the Bahamas’ pirate past. The whole family can learn about such infamous pirates as “Blackbeard” Edward Teach or “Black” Sam Bellamy.

The kids can also learn the history of the pirates’ female counterparts, Mary Read and Anne Bonny. It’s a whole new way of looking at pirates of the Caribbean, without the fictional character, Captain Jack Sparrow!

4. Ardastra Gardens & Wildlife Conservation Center, Nassau

Ardastra Garden and Wildlife Conservation Center in Nassau is home to more than 130 species of animals and is perfect for children of all ages. Families can interact with mammals in the petting zoo and feed the birds. Meanwhile, macaws, swans, lory parrots and peafowls walk around in the shade of the coconut palms and mango trees. For those with the time, the center offers four-week-long summer camps, where the kids can learn more about wildlife.

5. Lucayan National Park, Grand Bahama

Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama offers off-road tours, kayaking and gorgeous beaches. Located near Freeport, and with its sprawling jungle landscape, this playground is perfect for kids of all ages. Families can enjoy a canoe tour of the mangrove forests (above) or a jeep tour of the rainforest for a true adventure.

Enjoy these and many more adventures for the kids on a family vacation in the Bahamas.