Home to a playful pod of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins rescued following Hurricane Katrina, this extraordinary 14-acre dolphin habitat is one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in the world.
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Atlantis prioritizes the well-being of its dolphins with a team of 90 specialists and veterinarians to ensure their safety and comfort at all times, said Charbeneau in an email to The Dodo.
Day passes are required for non-Atlantis guests to access Aquaventure, Dolphin Cay, the marine habitat, and beaches. The passes can be purchased - on a limited basis.
There are now many positive stories of the good relationships between dolphins and humans, including the way this almost totally non-aggressive creature not only likes interacting with humans but sometimes saves them.
For most of us this is a once in a lifetime experience , I recommend you do it if you can! Dolphin Cay is such a treasure! We went with our two kids for both a dolphin and a sea lion experience! They were both absolutely amazing!
Atlantis doesn't do “free” well, so by “free” I really mean, you can enter for free, but it's assumed you'll spend money while you are there. Don't expect to access much of the property. Without a Day Pass, you'll likely not be able to get past security to see much of the resort.
Downtown Nassau, Cable Beach and Paradise island are well well-policed and typically safe. As travelling in any unfamiliar area, common sense applies. Don't walk around at night alone, flash jewelery and cash, and if renting a car, keep your belongings out of sight. Be aware of your surroundings and use common sense.
The water in your room is purified and safe to drink, in addition to numerous refill stations around the resort to help keep you hydrated. Additional bottles may be purchased from Atlantis Signature stores, and we thank you for partnering with us for a better future!
Dolphin Cay is a must-visit on your Atlantis bucket list for an unforgettable Bahamian experience. This world-famous attraction is one of the largest and most sophisticated marine-mammal habitats in the world.
Pushing people into deeper water, head-jerking, and biting causing broken bones, skin abrasions, and other injuries have all been reported with direct contact interactions with dolphins. Injuries–many inflicted by captive-bred dolphins–occur more commonly in interactive programs than is reported or widely known.
Atlantis Marine Park closed in 1990 due to financial difficulty and changing legislation that would require the construction of significantly larger dolphin enclosures.