Harborside Atlantis Bahamas - Trip Questions

[KangarooTravel]

We're excited to be headed to Harborside for the first time in two weeks. I have a 3 bedroom and a 2 bedroom deluxe booked. Our group is two families with 4 adults and 4 Kids 13, 12, 10 & 10. I have a few questions:

1) Transfers: A private round-trip transfer for a group of up to 10 is booked from Atlantis is $320. Any better alternatives?
2) Swimming with Pigs: Do all vendors provide a similar experience or are some better than others? Would be cost effective to book a private charter with a group of 8?
3) Groceries: We arrive later in the evening. Does the resort have a grocery shuttle or do you just book a taxi? What is the best supermarket if we're primarily looking for fruit, vegetables, milk and snacks.
4) Restaurants: We plan to eat out most evenings while eating breakfast and lunch in the unit. Which ones do you recommend for a family? We will definitely be trying Carmines. Are reservations required for most sit-down restaurants?
5) Free activities: What are some of the good free activities to do on property besides the water park?
6) E-sim: What e-sim provider works well at the property? $25 a day for wifi is hard to swallow.
6) Anything else that we should know?

Thanks for your time and advice.

 

[emeryjre]

I use Cheryl for transfers from airport to Harborside

Cheryl's Bahamas Taxi and Tours - #1 Operator in The Bahamas

She has vehicles that will accomodate your group and will gladly give you a quote for your group
I am not sure if Atlantis puts you on a big bus and they make other stops before getting to harborside
A taxi to any of any of the supermarkets off of Paradise Island is about $80 for a round trip with the taxi waiting for you while you shop
A popular market is the SuperValu at Mackey Plaza,
the liquor store at Mackey Plaza is http://islandwinesandspirits.net
You can place a liquor/beer/wine order online and pay when you pick it up
Depending on whether you are using ATT, Verizon, or T-Mobile, you can use their internation plan for wifi
If you want a local provider BTC or Aliv are the big providers for the island
Check their websites
I am not up to speed on pigs, restaurants, or free activities
But I love Harborside
Have a wonderful trip