Atlantis, Paradise Island is a world-renowned family-friendly vacation
destination on Paradise Island, the Bahamas. An ocean-themed resort on
Paradise Island, Atlantis features a variety of accommodations built around
Aquaventure, a 141-acre waterscape, which includes fresh and saltwater
lagoons, pools, marine habitats, as well as thrilling water slides and river
rides for guests of all ages. Officially opened in 1998, the resort
was created by South African hotel magnate Sol Kerzner and Kerzner
International Limited. Currently, the property is owned by Brookfield Asset
Management and operated by Brookfield Hospitality. In October 2014, Atlantis,
Paradise Island became a member of Marriott International’s exclusive
Autograph Collection, which includes a marketing partnership with the brand in
order for guests to earn or redeem Marriott Rewards at Atlantis.
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. The Coral
and Beach Towers were later refurbished to match the theme of the Royal Towers.
On 28 March 2007 a 600-suite luxury hotel named The Cove Atlantis opened on
Paradise Island. Another tower, the 497-room The Reef Atlantis, opened 19
December 2007. Accommodations
Accommodations at the resort include: The Beach Tower, formerly known as the
Paradise Beach Hotel; The Coral Towers, formerly known as the
Britannia Beach Hotel; The Royal Towers contain the "Bridge
Suite", ranked in 2002 by Forbes as the most expensive hotel room in the world.
With the recent hotels built over the last couple of years, Atlantis is
included in one of the most expensive hotels in the world; The Bridge Suite,
billed at US $25,000 per night, is listed at number 10 on the World's 15
most expensive hotel suites compiled by CNN Go in 2012.
Harborside Resort consists of 392 villas and features a harbor-front restaurant,
pool area including a children's pool with water fountains, a fitness
facility, a sundry store, and all-day shuttle service to Atlantis;
The Reef, the newest building at Atlantis, consists of condominium hotel
residences; The Cove Atlantis is a 600-suite tower
that opened in 2007. Dolphin Cay is at the rear of the building. This hotel
also contains Mosaic restaurant. Attractions
= Mayan Temple slides= The Mayan Temple is the grand icon of
Aquaventure, towering at an impressive six-story height. The structure boasts a
series of thrilling water rides, including the Leap of Faith, a 60-foot
near-perpendicular plunge that sends riders through a clear acrylic tunnel
submerged in a shark-filled lagoon. Also located atop the Mayan Temple are the
Challenger Slides, two high-speed dueling slides where riders race against
the clock for the best times. From just below, the Serpent Slide spins out from
48 feet up the Temple and into the blackness of the Temple’s mysterious
core before emerging through the shark-filled lagoon at a more leisurely
“shark-viewing” pace. For a milder change of pace, the Jungle Slide
meanders through exotic jungles and caves built in the heart of the Mayan
Temple. = The Current=
The Current is a mile long water ride complete with waves, artificial tidal
surges, rapids, and environmental effects such as steam, special lighting,
and waterfalls. The Falls and the Drop water coasters are accessible from The
Current without the guest needing to leave their innertube. The Current has
changed only slightly since its 2007 opening, with an optional rapids
waterway closing. = Power Tower=
The Power Tower is the tallest feature of Aquaventure, at 120 feet tall. The
tower is home to four adrenaline-inducing water slides,
including its most notorious option, The Abyss. The body slide drops riders a
staggering near-vertical 50 feet into total darkness and through a tumbling
waterfall, ending their journey in a deep cenote filled with menacing
Alligator Gars. The Drop, The Falls and The Surge are three inner-tube slides
powered by “master-blaster” technology, which uses jets of water to create
roller coasters of waves that propel riders both up and downhill at a fast
pace. The Drop spirals through the Power Tower’s dark center, while The Falls
drops riders down 58 feet and propels them up again through twisting turns.
The Surge also drops riders into a cavern from the top of the tower before
ending in a flash flood. = Splashers=
For those under 54 inches, a world of fun and amusement is found at Splashers,
a children’s water play area and pool. Splashers is an elaborate Mayan-themed
water play structure featuring two enclosed spiral body slides, one open
spiral body slide, and a child-friendly version of the famous Mayan Temple
Challenger slides nearby. Splashers also sports cargo nets and rope bridges for
climbing in addition to water cannons, fountains, and water wheels for endless
soaking. Overhead, a 320-gallon bucket regularly showers water-lovers below
with 8,000 gallons of water per hour. Other swimming areas for younger guests
include the Ripples Pool, with miniature slides, and Poseidon’s Kid’s Pool, with
fountains and in-water play structures. = The Dig=
Atlantis is home to 14 lagoons and more than 50,000 aquatic animals representing
over 250 marine species. The Dig simulates the 11,000-year-old lost
continent and provides a unique look at the wondrous civilization, home to some
of the world’s most exotic sea creatures. 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 scattered about represent the "Lost City of Atlantis."
A Predator Lagoon is full of sawfishes, barracudas, stingrays, and sharks. A
100-foot clear acrylic tunnel runs underwater, allowing visitors
unobstructed views of the marine environment.
= Golf= The Ocean Club Golf is a private
18-hole, par 72 championship golf course that stretches for over 7,100 yards at
the Atlantis, Paradise Island. The course features a restaurant and bar
located at the clubhouse. Many professional golf events are hosted at
the Ocean Club Golf including the LPGA Pure Silk Bahamas Classic.
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, Carmines and Starbucks. The Harborside Resort at
Atlantis is located on the south side of the marina.
See also Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis Resorts The Cove Atlantis
References External links
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