Ferry boats (water taxis) can take you to Paradise Island while at the same time giving you a waterfront view of the beautiful island, houses and the Nassau Harbour. Tickets can be purchased from the tour desk at Festival Place and at Woods Rodgers Wharf, which is directly beside Festival Place. Round-trip tickets from Nassau to Paradise Island cost $6 per person. The duration of the trip is approximately 10 minutes each way and the boats leave the wharf every half hour on the hour. Private charter trips can also be arranged from Nassau to Paradise Island, Rose Island, Pearl Island and Black Beard Cay. Charter trips are negotiable. Hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily.