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Snow on Christmas might sound good in a song. But let’s face it, being really cold is not a lot of fun.
You know what is fun, though? How about lying on a beach? Or swimming in a pool? How about racing down a water slide?
How about swimming alongside dolphins? Having a meet and greet with sea lions? Or snorkeling alongside exotic tropical fish?
How about doing outdoor sports you can’t do during a snowstorm, like golf or tennis?
These are just some of the things you can do at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas. Atlantis is an amazing luxury resort with 5 miles of white sand beaches, fourteen pools, and the world’s largest open-air marine habit with 50,000 aquatic animals, among other amazing amenities.
Atlantis is a wonderful hotel to stay in any time of the year. But perhaps it is more special around the holiday season. And not just because of the weather, though that helps (average lows in December are after all around 66 degrees with highs around 80 degrees).
No, I’m actually referring to all the wonderful decorations and festivities at Atlantis Bahamas during the holiday season. For example, every hotel and the Marina Village will each have its own Christmas tree. And each Christmas tree will be unique with its own holiday theme.
But there are festivities in addition to decorations like the Christmas trees. I want to tell you all about them. And then I’ll tell you how to save money when booking an Atlantis Bahamas vacation!
Christmas Day Dinner
Enjoy a Christmas Day buffet full of traditional American holiday food alongside traditional Bahamian holiday favorites. It’s a great way to keep some of your past holiday traditions while immersing yourself in Bamanian culture during your vacation.
This takes place at Poseidon’s Table at the Royal Towers on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. It costs $125 for guests ages 13 years old and older and $35 for guests ages 5 to 12 years old.
You will definitely want to book this experience ahead of time here as it tends to sell out.
Chanukah Menorah Lighting & Grand Celebration
Do you celebrate Chanukah instead of or in addition to Christmas? Or does your family celebrate both? Then you are at the right place at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas! Because not only do they celebrate Christmas, but they celebrate Chanukah as well.
They’ll be lighting the Chanukah Menorah in the Royal Lobby every night during Hanukah, which is from December 25th, 2024, to January 2nd, 2025. All guests are welcome to come together to honor this tradition.
Christmas Movies
Do you and your family love watching beloved Christmas movies together every holiday season?
Well, from December 11, 2024, through December 25, 2024, beloved holiday films will be playing at Atlantis Theater! And unlike at your local movie theater, admission into the theater is free!
Concessions are also available for purchase during the movie.
Holiday Carnival
Kids can head to the Atlantis Kids Adventures on Saturday, December 21st, 2024 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. There will be a night full of snow cones, carnival games, crafts, and more.
Santa’s Workshop
Santa’s Workshop is not just a place where toys are being made. At Atlantis, it’s also a holiday wonderland full of holiday-themed treats, trinkets, and keepsakes. This makes for a wonderful holiday shopping experience!
You can find Santa’s Workshop at the Royal Hospitality Suites (opposite Plato’s). It is open from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Santa’s Workshop: Epic Gingerbread House
What would make decorating your very own gingerbread house more special? How about doing it with Santa Claus himself?
You can do that at Atlantis Kids Adventure on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Hot chocolates and treats are available during the event.
Breakfast with Santa
Another fun activity with Santa that’s going on this Christmas season at Atlantis is Breakfast with Santa! It takes place at Atlantis Kids Adventures from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on December 23rd, 2024. and December 24, 2024. The buffet is full of delicious breakfast favorites such as pancakes, waffles, and eggs.
And since this is a breakfast with Santa, it is a great chance to get a special photo with Santa! He’ll also tell stories.
After breakfast is over, you can also enjoy full minute-to-win-it games.
Photos with Santas
Breakfast with Santa isn’t the only way to get a photo with Santa Claus. You can purchase a special photo session with Santa at the Royal Lobby from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, December 23, 2024, and December 24, 2024.
Grinchmas
Grinchmas is a fun holiday event that takes place at Atlantis Kids Adventures on Christmas Day from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. There are Grinch-themed games and a scavenger hunt. The event also has special takeaways that can make for great souvenirs of your wonderful Christmas trip. Oh, and did I mention Grinch himself makes an appearance?
Ugly Sweater Party
The Ugly Sweater Party takes place on Sunday, December 22, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Atlantis Kids Adventure. Guests can not only wear their favorite Christmas sweater to the event, but they can also make their own Christmas sweater out of holiday charms and decor. The creations then compete in an ugly sweater contest where medals are awarded!
Bahamian Christmas Celebration
Just because Christmas is over doesn’t mean the partying ends at Atlantis Bahamas! There will be a party the day after Christmas on December 26th from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM at Atlantis Kids Adventures. This Bahamarama Bash is a Bahamas celebration with a Junkanoo dance parade, island-style games, and crafts.
The Bahamian Christmas Celebration takes place at Atlantis Kids Adventures Christmas Eve from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. It is a great way to enjoy Bahamian culture during the holiday season, complete with a festive Junkanoo rush-out. There’s also locally inspired crafts, storytelling, and games. And even a Bahamian treat buffet!
Atlantis Bahamas Deals
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But don’t delay – you don’t want the resort to fill up to capacity during the holiday season before you booked your stay!