Paradise Island is connected to Nassau and New Providence Island proper by twin bridges across the harbor. Buses and taxis take travelers across the bridge for a small fee.Taxis are available all over the island. The fares are set by government. It is best to make sure the driver turns on the meter once you get into the cab.You can either go to a taxi stand and get a cab or have the hotel call you one Make sure you ride in a registered taxi. In addition, make sure you negotiate the fare before you ride; this will avoid potential arguments and conflicts later. Taxi fares can be very expensive, especially during the high season.Taxis to Paradise Island will take you across the bridge from Nassau. They shouldn’t cost more than $5 per person. Rides are about 5 to 10 minutes depending on Bay Street traffic.If coming by cruise ship to Nassau, you can get a taxi at the taxi stand outside the wharf. When going back to Nassau, you can easily get a taxi outside the Atlantis.