Nightlife

Bahamas Nightlife

Although the beaches and shops of the Bahamas will probably be sufficient to keep you happily occupied when the sun is high, what are you to do when it starts to slip out of the sky? Go back to your hotel to sleep? For some people this is a perfectly acceptable answer; for others, the prospect of allowing what could be some of the greatest moments of their lives pass them by simply because it was no longer daylight is inconceivable. For these people the Bahamas host a booming nightlife, giving visitors the opportunity to drink in the atmosphere of the islands every moment of their visit.

If you enjoy casinos you will want to ensure that Paradise Island is on your list of places to visit, ensuring that you will have the opportunity to pay a visit to the Atlantis Casino and Resort. It is a casino like any other, but the glittery contrast to the casual atmosphere of the islands during the day presents tourists with the opportunity to enjoy the complete experience. In addition to the casino, Atlantis is also the home of the Joker's Comedy Club, offering alcohol and comedic relief (which are often related) to tourists seeking a quiet spot to sit back and relax at the end of a busy day.

While on the island of Nassau, take the time to stop and pay a visit to the Rain Forest Theatre. Here you will be able to sit back in the lush greenery of the rainforest and enjoy live entertainment on stage. You will have the opportunity to see magicians, comedians, musicians and dancers marketing their trade to the tourist population-just be careful you do not find yourself chosen to be a part of it! If you find yourself wanting to kick up your heels a bit after the show you can hop a taxi to the Paradise Palace Hotel and enjoy an evening of music and entertainment in their social club.

The Yellow Bird on Grand Bahama island also has a great deal to offer the tourist by way of entertainment; you will have the opportunity to watch professional fire and glass eaters and Bahamian musicians celebrating their natural rhythms while enjoying some of the finest cuisine the island has to offer. The prices here are extremely reasonable as well, a rarity on an island chain that is run primarily based on its tourism trade. If you prefer unfettered fun to structured social events you should take the time to visit Port Lucaya and take the time to hop on board the Bahama Mama Booze Cruise, which will allow you to happily dance and drink the night away while sailing on the Atlantic under a tropical sky.

If the concept of hopping on board a "Booze Cruise" is enough to shock your sensibilities, you will be happy to know that Port Lucaya is also home to the Sunset Cruise and Show, which sails just as the sun begins to sink into the horizon and affords you an opportunity to see the true beauty of the ocean and its wildlife while relaxing with a cocktail and an evening's entertainment. As you can see, there is something in the Bahamas for everyone-what are you waiting for?