Atlantis Paradise Island

The property was originally part of the Paradise Island Hotel and Casino, which opened in 1968. It was owned by Resorts International, a Merv Griffin company. Previously, Donald Trump owned a majority stake in Resorts International, spinning off ownership of the Trump Taj Mahal property from the company and selling Resorts International in full, including outstanding debts from the Taj Mahal construction, to Griffin.[1][2] Paradise Island was purchased by South African hotel magnate Sol Kerzner and Kerzner International Limited in 1994, and Kerzner's new resort, consisting of the Coral Towers and the previously built The Beach Tower, opened officially in 1998. The property's name was changed to Atlantis when The Royal Towers was built. The Coral Towers and The Beach Tower were later refurbished to match the theme of the Royal Towers. On March 28, 2007, a 600-suite luxury hotel named The Cove Atlantis opened on Paradise Island. Another tower, the 497-room The Reef, opened December 19, 2007.[3]

As of July 2014, the property is owned and operated by Brookfield Hospitality. In October 2014, Atlantis, Paradise Island became a member of Marriott Bonvoy, a loyalty program for guests to earn or redeem Marriott Bonvoy points at Atlantis.[4]

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 centre.

The Dolphin Cay was the first rehabilitation centre in The Bahamas. It is the home to a 6-hectare (14-acre) marine habitat for rescued bottlenose dolphins, sea lions and manta rays. Care is provided by over 100 professional specialists in marine wildlife. The first mammals found were 17 stranded bottlenose dolphins and 10 sea lions. All these were rescued from Gulfport, Mississippi where Hurricane Katrina hit. After years of rehabilitation and care, the rescued dolphins were trained, allowing Atlantis guests to experience hands-on, close-contact interaction with the dolphins, including shallow water experiences, deep swimming, paddle boarding, and kayaking across the lagoon.[8]

The Blue Project Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization working to save species and their habitats located all throughout The Bahamas and the Caribbean Sea. The community fundraising is used for a sanctuary for all species, from rare to commonly found sea creatures. The funding is received from the Atlantis guests who engage in the hands-on interactions and experiences with the animals. These donations contribute to health and nourishment programs for these animals. Coral reef restoration and pollution reduction have also been important goals for team members.[9]

The marine habitat is an "open-air" habitat that includes 14 lagoons with over 50,000 animals. The Ruins Lagoon contains lobster, snapper, and a colorful reef, and hosts the opportunity for Atlantis guests to snorkel with the many different species. The Predator Lagoon accommodates sharks, rays, and barracudas. Many sharks can also be found in the Mayan Temple Shark Lagoon, where guests are able to slide through the aquarium in an inclosed waterslide. The shallows of the Reef Lagoon is home to nurse sharks that spend their time resting across the bottom. The Stingray Lagoon is a shallow and sandy lagoon with many stingrays, providing a chance for guests to be able to touch and feed them.[10]

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