The entire team at Blue Lagoon Island was honored to be recognized by Disney Cruise Lines DCL Port Adventures as the 2024 Tour Operator of the Year in Nassau. This prestigious award highlights our commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to guests, ensuring every visit is unforgettable. We are incredibly proud of our hardworking team for their dedication and grateful to Disney Cruise Lines for this recognition. Here’s to continuing to create magical moments for all who visit!
A visit to Blue Lagoon Island promises plenty of fun, but our mission goes beyond entertainment—we aim to leave you with a deeper understanding of our incredible animals and their marine habitats. To support this, our Education team has crafted a self-guided tour along the walkway from the beach to the Sea Lion habitat. This pathway is now adorned with vibrant, eye-catching signs packed with fascinating facts on a variety of topics, including the islands of The Bahamas, the anatomy of the dolphins that swim nearby and the critical importance of conservation. We encourage all guests to explore the walkway and discover these engaging tidbits, making your visit both enjoyable and enlightening.
A baby dolphin was born to daddy Stormy and mom Soca on October 21. While the baby boy already has a number of informal nicknames, the company is engaging staff as well as its thousands of social media followers to select an official name. Join us on Facebook and Instagram to cast your vote. He is growing by leaps and bounds and will remain with his mother for nursing for at least two years.
As her peers settle into their college dorms, Windsor School’s class of 2023 graduate, Maya Lindeman, has chosen a distinctive path. Instead of heading straight to college, Maya has embarked on a transformative gap year to gain practical experience—a decision she believes will significantly enhance her college journey. She was one of two students to be named a Bahamas Environmental Stewards Scholar (BESS) program awardee. The year long program is offered in partnership by the Bahamas Reef Environment Educational Foundation (BREEF) and The Island School in Eleuthera.
Blue Lagoon Island is proud to be Authentically Bahamian. From the ownership, to the staff, to even our animals, this number one rated attraction in Nassau, Bahamas is truly a Bahamian company at our core. Local Bahamian Ownership The island has been owned by a local family for nearly 40 years. On October 1, 1979, Ludwig Meister purchased what is officially known as Salt Cay from John T McCutcheon, Pulitzer Prize-winning American newspaper political cartoonist. McCutcheon and his family had dubbed their private island retreat Treasure Island. Meister renamed it Blue Lagoon Island after the stunning turquoise blue lagoon at the center of the eastern end of the island. Today, his sons operate Blue Lagoon Island as the number one attraction in the Bahamas, continuing the Bahamian ownership.
A day at Blue Lagoon Island or Dolphin Encounters begins on the dock at the Paradise Island Ferry Terminal, where only a 22 minute ferry ride stands between you and a breathtaking lagoon. Blue Lagoon Island Head Captain Martin Miller and the crew have made it their mission to make each of those minutes count toward a spectacular experience with the Blue Lagoon Island and Dolphin Encounters teams. In charge of nine boats in total, six of which are passenger ferries, Captain Miller has his work cut out for him, but the 13-year Blue Lagoon Island veteran knows his stuff. Starting with the basics, Captain Miller makes safety a priority from the moment the gangway goes down. While passengers step aboard and are greeted by the captain, a member of the crew ensures each person’s wellbeing on the gangway. With two levels onboard, everyone is guaranteed a comfortable seat offering a magnificent view of Nassau Harbour and fresh trade wind breeze. For convenience, restrooms and a refreshment stand serving up snacks and cool beverages can be found on the lower deck. Background calypso music sets the tone for the rest of the journey while passengers pick their spots. As the boat departs from the ferry terminal, everyone onboard receives a warm welcome and safety briefing from the mate, who calls attention to life jackets and safety protocols in the event of an emergency.
