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Atlantis Paradise Island: A Tropical Oasis in The Bahamas

Atlantis Paradise Island, a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, is a dynamic destination with Bahamian culture and the spirit of its beloved team members at the heart of the iconic resort. In 2024, visitors saw bold multimillion-dollar renovations, exciting new partnerships, and reimagined guest experiences. Atlantis’ immersive programming connects guests to the rich history, art, people, food, and festivities of the Bahamas while remaining dedicated to sustainability and environmental conservation.

Atlantis is home to Aquaventure, one of the world’s largest waterparks, the 141-acre waterscape of thrilling slides and river rides features 14 pools and five miles of white sandy beaches as well as the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, with over 65,000 aquatic animals from 250 species making their home in natural ocean-fed lagoons and habitats.

At  Dolphin Cay, the unparalleled marine animal conservation and education center, guests can experience once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to learn more about some of nature’s most fascinating mammals.

One Resort. Endless Options.

Atlantis Paradise Island offers five exceptional hotel experiences. The iconic Royal with newly renovated rooms and suites, The Coral, offering family fun for everyone, the home-away-from-home The Reef with residential-style studios and bedroom suites, The Cove, with an exclusive adults-only pool, private cabanas, and celebrity chef dining, and Harborside with water-side villas.

An Epicurean Adventure

The culinary capital of the Caribbean, Atlantis Paradise Island boasts a wide range of restaurants led by more globally recognized Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs than any other resort or destination in the region. New restaurants include Silan by Chef Alon Shaya; Paranza by Chef Michael White; Shake Shack, the brand’s first Caribbean outpost; Perch at The Cove, serving breakfast with tropical garden views; and FIELDTRIP from Chef JJ Johnson, opening in Summer 2024.

Annual Events and Festivals

Atlantis produces extraordinary events all year round, from musical acts featuring world-renowned talent to Junkanoo performances showcasing the best of Bahamian culture to the annual Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival bringing culinary leaders to the resort. Through Sapphire Services, Atlantis’ bespoke concierge platform exclusive to guests, specialists create and curate one-of-a-kind itineraries including yacht charters through an exclusive partnership with AQUAZEAL.

Additional resort amenities include Marina Village, the tranquil Mandara Spa; a newly opened tennis and pickleball center; indoor and outdoor regulation basketball courts; a 500-seat movie theater; Atlantis Kids Adventures (AKA) for children ages 3-12; a gaming arcade; CRUSH, a teen nightclub; Jokers Wild comedy club; an award-winning 18-hole golf course designed by Tom Weiskopf; the renowned and completely renovated Atlantis Casino; and an array of duty-free shopping including luxury retailers Cartier, Balenciaga, Saint Laurent, and soon-to-open Christian Louboutin at Crystal Court Shoppes.

Through the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation (ABPF), the resort’s 501©3 nonprofit organization dedicated to marine life conservation, Atlantis centers the preservation of aquatic species and their extraordinary habitats throughout the Bahamas and surrounding Caribbean seas. Its purpose-led efforts expand beyond Dolphin Cay, offering environmental stewardship and commitment to a meaningful connection with the ocean, marine life and sustainability. As part of its work with ABPF, Atlantis will be home to the Bahamas’ first coral gene bank, making strides in the global fight against Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, an affliction decimating coral populations in The Bahamas and beyond.

For more information and reservations, please visit atlantisbahamas.com.