Paradise Island beaches are famous for their swimming and sunbathing. At the far western edge of the island, Paradise Beach is nicely secluded, though lined with resort properties that charge swimmers a small fee. More spectacular is three-mile-long Cabbage Beach , one of the longest in the Bahamas, a sunny pink stretch that links the inlet at the Atlantis to Snorkeler's Cove. Because of the trade winds along the beach, parasailing has become very popular here, often resulting in a brilliant display of sails outlining the glowing horizon.

East of Cabbage Beach, many in-shore snorkelers head to Snorkeler's Cove , though more intrepid enthusiasts pay a visit to Rose Island, Southwest, Razorback and Booby Rock reefs , easily reachable from Hurricane Hole. Several boat operators also offer half- and full-day adventures out to these reefs, with Barefoot Sailing and Sea-Island Adventures running a regular schedule of snorkeling and swimming excursions.