
Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Nassau
Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Nassau is a day pass in Nassau, booked through Resort For A Day. From $160 per guest. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your cruise.
About Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Nassau
RIU Palace is an all-inclusive property offering a full slate of amenities for a memorable port day. Highlights include a swim-up bar with ocean views, loungers and parasol areas with beverage service, and direct entry to a reserved beach section with hammocks beneath the Bahamian sun. Lunch features an expansive hot and cold buffet with live cooking stations and diverse cuisine options. The poolside jerk barbecue station is a crowd favorite for sampling local flavors. Premium cocktails and tropical drinks are all covered. This Nassau day pass is restricted to guests aged 18 and older.
What’s included in Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Nassau
- Your Day Pass is valid from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Unlimited dining for lunch and snacks
- Unlimited drinks (alcohol & non alcohol) including premium brand cocktails & wine
- Beaches, pools, whirlpools
- Lounges, umbrellas, towels (no need to bring the ship’s towels)
- Fitness center
- Guest MUST be ages 18+
- Guest rooms/accommodations
- Transfers to/from your cruise ship.
- WiFi is not included and can be purchased upon arrival for a fee of $10 USD
- Lockers are not available so pack light
- Items of a personal nature including spa and gift shop
Know before you go
Other
- Purchasing a day pass is straightforward: complete the online order and passes arrive by email the same day.
- Print the passes and bring them on the trip, as they are required at resort check-in.
- Day passes can be bought up to one day before arrival in port, though availability at RIU Palace Paradise Island is quite limited — early booking is strongly encouraged.
- A valid photo ID and printed day pass must be surrendered at the front desk upon check-in and are held there until departure back to the cruise pier.
Getting to Resort for a Day - RIU Palace, Nassau
Taxis are readily available at the cruise ship terminal. The resort sits about 15 minutes by car from the cruise pier, with fares starting at approximately $15 total for two passengers and $3 per additional guest. Despite the short distance, departing the resort at least 2 hours ahead of the ship's scheduled departure time is strongly advised.
At the resort
- Beach
- Pool
- All-Inclusive
- Watersports
- Adults Only
The recently renovated Riu Palace is an adults-only property on Cabbage Beach, roughly 15 minutes from the Nassau cruise pier. Facilities include two swimming pools — one featuring an infinity-edge swim-up bar — along with a hot and cold buffet and a poolside barbecue station.











