Is the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas worth seeing?
On One Hand: A Must-See for Waterslide AfficianadosThe Atlantis resort in the Bahamas offers a themed resort experience based around the legendary underwater city of Atlantis. The resort includes Aquaventure, a water park that covers 141 acres with giant water slides, pools and lazy rivers. Atlantis also offers two interactive water experiences with dolphins in the resort’s Dolphin Cay. The resort also offers plenty of dining, a casino and a marina.On the Other: It’s Not CheapDepending on the season, rooms can run anywhere from $350 to nearly $1,000 a night, as of April 2010. According to Frommer’s, you don’t have to stay at the resort to enjoy the water park and walk through the resort. You can purchase a day pass or enjoy an excursion from one of the many cruise lines that stop in Nassau, but those options can cost several hundred dollars a person, depending on what you choose to do.Bottom LineThe Bahamas is one of only two places in the world where you can experience the Atlantis re