The Atlantis Paradise Island is a resort and waterpark located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas. The resort was created by South African hotel magnate Sol Kerzner and Kerzner International Limited. Paradise Island first opened its Coral and Beach Towers as the Trump Plaza, then changed its name to Atlantis when the Royal Towers were built. Both the Coral and Beach towers are completely refurbished inside to have the same theme as the Royal Towers. The Coral Towers were chosen by Travel + Leisure magazine to be the best hotel to stay in. Atlantis Paradise Island has had a new edition added on, called the Cove and Reef Atlantis. The project was over 4 billion dollars, half the cost of the construction of the Royal Towers.
In February 2009, the Nassau/Paradise Island Express program which was owned by Continental Airlines and Atlantis Paradise Island closed because of the financial problems both the resort and airline had. “We are expected to bounce back soon, and when we bounce back, the program will be open to all Continental costumers staying at Atlantis.”, Sol Kerzner said.
other Information
- Name: Atlantis Paradise Island
- Type : Island Resort, Waterpark
- Owner : Sol Kerzner and Kerzner International Limited
Attractions
- Aquaventure – Opened in 2007, the 63 acre, 200 million gallon Aquaventure combines slides, lazy rivers, and rapids into one large waterscape. The centerpiece of the attraction is the Power Tower which contains four waterslides and a rock-climbing wall. The slides include The Abyss, The Drop, The Falls and The Surge. Aquaventure also includes one of the Atlantis’ most popular attractions, The Current.
- The Current – The Current is a mile long, three million gallon water ride complete with waves and artificial tidal surges.
- Mayan temple slides – At the Royal Towers is the Mayan Temple entertainment attraction consisting of 4 major slides: Leap of Faith, the Challenger Slides, the Serpent Slide, and the Jungle Slide.
- The Dig – The Dig is a series of aquariums located beneath the lobby of the Royal Towers and is the world’s largest open air marine habitat. Hundreds of different aquatic species can be spotted in the Dig’s various tanks such as angelfish, sharks, manta rays, and various types of jellyfish. The goal of The Dig is to provide guests with a taste of life in the legendary destroyed city of Atlantis. If one observes the bottom of the floors in the different aquariums, wreckage and debris will be scattered about representing the “Lost City of Atlantis.”A Predator Lagoon is full of sawsharks, barracudas and stingrays. A 100-foot (30 m) clear acrylic tunnel runs underwater, allowing visitors unobstructed views of the marine environment.
- The Marina and Marina Village – The resort features a marina designed to dock large yachts. The eastern side of the marina features the Marina Village, which is a small shopping center reminiscent of market-style tourist centers, such as the Faneuil Hall in Boston or Downtown Disney at the American Disney parks. The center features numerous restaurants and stores, such as Johnny Rockets and Starbucks. The Harborside Resort at Atlantis is located on the south side of the marina.
