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marine life camping adventure
Dusk to Dawn
6 Years +
Multiple

Discover our exclusive Marine Life Camping Adventure—only at Atlantis! This dusk-to-dawn VIP experience allows guests to connect with marine life and experience the legendary undersea world of Atlantis. Your adventure begins as you kayak with dolphins and journey to The Ruins Lagoon for an unbelievable twilight snorkel. You'll then venture behind the scenes for a Sea Keeper-led tour, encountering sea turtles and other majestic creatures. Overnight, camp out along the shores of Dolphin Cay in a climate-controlled, luxury tent. Wake up to the sights and sounds of dolphins frolicking and playing beside the iconic Royal Towers and picturesque landscape. You must be 6 years of age or older to participate in the Marine Life Camping experience.

Available Monday - Friday

Ages: For ages 6+. Guests under 18 years must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.

An Atlantis room reservation is required to book this program.

HAVE AN EXISTING HOTEL RESERVATION?

If you have an existing Atlantis hotel reservation booked direct through AtlantisBahamas.com or through the Atlantis Call-Center, please visit My Atlantis Vacation to add a camping adventure to your reservation.**

Dusk-to-Dawn VIP Marine Life Adventures
Camp under the stars in luxury with s’mores by the fire, and wake to the sounds of dolphins. Your Adventure includes kayaking with dolphins, a unique twilight snorkel of The Ruins lagoon, and behind-the-scenes Sea Keeper and Dolphin Cay tours.
MARINE LIFE CAMPING ADVENTURE FAQS
What is included in the package?

Exclusive 12hr Dusk-to-Dawn VIP Marine Life Adventures:

•  Kayak with Dolphins – Discover just how curious our resident bottlenose dolphins can be while you kayak among them in their multi-species natural ocean water habitat.

•  Behind-the-scenes Sea Keeper tour of The Royal Towers Fish Hospital, Rehab Center and Fish Kitchen, meet a baby sea turtle.

•  Twilight Ruins Snorkel – experience the iconic underwater habitat in a whole new light.

•  Behind the scenes glow-stick tour at Dolphin Cay – Meet our pod of rescued dolphins and family of sea lions after dark!

•  Rise and Shine at Dolphin Cay – Sleep in your luxury beach-side tent under the stars, then wake up to the sounds of dolphins as they greet the morning sun!

•  1 family photo is included with your adventure.

What is included in the tents?

Camping under the stars at Dolphin Cay includes luxury, canvas beachside tents on elevated decks, cozy lighting and plush furnishings, including couches, Adirondack chairs, cushioned cots with hotel bedding. Each tent is climate controlled with an individual A/C unit. There are adjacent bathrooms & showers, plus outdoor showers nearby. Guests can enjoy movies and games on the lawn, and roast marshmallows at the campfire for S’mores. Tents include a coffee pot, tea kettle and mini fridge stocked with water and juice, as well as a snack basket. Additional light bites, beer and wine can be purchased for an additional fee.

Do I need to have a hotel room reservation at Atlantis to participate?

Yes, The Marine Life Camping Adventure is ONLY available for guests with a room at our Atlantis Paradise Island property.

How far in advance do I need to make reservations to participate in the program?

A minimum of 24 hours in advance is required for a reservation.

What time do I check in for the adventure and when time does the program start?

Guests need to check in at Dolphin Cay between 8:30 am to 2:30 pm on the day of their pre-booked camping adventure to confirm waivers for each participating guest, get acquainted with their tent, drop off any belongings for their sleepover, and make any add-on menu selections.

For the program start, guests are required to meet at Dolphin Cay at 7pm to begin their overnight adventure!

Is there security at the tents?

Yes, we have full-time security onsite, as well as camp counsellors, overnight at the camping location.

Where is the camping location?

The camp tents are located on the west side of the beach at Dolphin Cay at Atlantis Paradise Island.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Guests must be at least 6 years old to participate in the overnight program. Each tent must have at least 1 person who is 18 years or older.

Do participants need to know how to swim?

Yes, the program includes swimming and snorkeling in The Ruins Lagoon. Wetsuits and towels will be provided, life vests are available.

What should I bring with me to the camping adventure?

Bring your bathing suit, sleeping attire and a change of clothes for the morning. Also bring a toothbrush and tooth paste as well as any personal items such as contact lenses or medications, and your reusable water bottle. We have bathrooms and showers with towels, shampoo, and bath soap available adjacent to the camp site.

The luxury tents are climate controlled with air conditioning units and equipped with electricity, lamps and a mini fridge stocked with waters and a snack basket. Beer, wine, and light bites are available for an additional fee.

What do I sleep on at night?

The luxury tents have single, plush camping cots for each guest, made up with hotel linens and pillows. Sleeping bags are also available.

Are meals included?

No, guests should plan to eat dinner prior to arriving for the camping adventure. We will provide light snacks, S’mores for roasting by the beach campfire, and water. Don’t forget to bring your reusable water bottle! Additional light bites, beer and wine add-ons are available for an extra fee.

How long is the Camping Adventure?

The program lasts about 13 hours overnight, starting from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following morning.

Do I need to check out of my hotel room?

No, the exclusive Marine Life Camping Adventure is a unique dusk-to-dawn overnight experience during your stay at Atlantis. Your hotel room remains available under your existing reservation.

Will I be able to go back-and-forth to my room during the overnight camping experience?

If you choose to leave the campsite and return to your room, you will not be allowed to return to the campsite at Dolphin Cay until the area opens for normal guest operation in the morning at 8:30 a.m.

What happens if it rains?

Brief heavy rain showers are common throughout the year. We call that Liquid Sunshine. All of these four seasons camping tents are made from durable materials designed to withstand rain and weather to keep you protected.

Are any photos included?

One family photo will be included with the adventure.

Is smoking allowed?

We do not allow smoking at Dolphin Cay or our Marine Life Habitats, to protect and respect our animal life. No candles or open flames are allowed in the tents.

* includes VAT and gratuity.
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