Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
El Castillo Del Mar
El Castillo Del Mar
Bahamian Impact
Aligned with the Future of Grand Bahama
The Platform
More Than a Destination
Castillo Del Mar is designed to deliver long-term economic, environmental, and social value — creating a globally recognized destination while strengthening The Bahamas' national growth and development strategy.
Employment & Workforce
Employment & Workforce Development
Castillo Del Mar is projected to generate thousands of jobs across construction, operations, and long-term district management — creating durable career pathways for Bahamians at every level.
Job Creation
- 1,500 – 2,500 construction jobs during Phase One development
- 1,200 – 1,800 permanent operational jobs at Phase One opening
- 3,500 – 5,000+ total jobs across full district buildout
Workforce Development
- Planned workforce training programs across hospitality, marine operations, and technology
- Long-term career opportunities for Bahamians across multiple sectors
- Planned apprenticeship and internship pathways
- Career development tracks modeled after large-scale programs
Investment & Capital
Private Investment at Scale
Castillo Del Mar represents one of the largest privately funded destination developments in the Caribbean — designed to deliver transformational capital to Grand Bahama with zero government funding required for vertical development.
Capital Commitment
- $1.25 billion in Phase One private investment
- $4.75 billion total long-term development investment
- Zero government capital required for vertical development
- Fully privately funded delivery model
Visitor & Tourism Scale
- Multi-million annual visitor capacity at full scale
- Supported by cruise, marine, regional, and international access
- Expanded airline and cruise bookings driving island-wide spend
- Extended stays increasing per-visitor economic contribution
Government & National Impact
Government Revenue & National Growth
The development will create new, recurring revenue streams for the Bahamian government while strengthening Grand Bahama's position as a globally recognized destination — all without requiring public capital.
Revenue Streams
- Projected recurring government revenue through VAT, tourism spending, and business licensing
- Projected increase in national GDP contribution driven by high-value tourism
- Associated economic activity across the broader island economy
National Positioning
- Expansion of Grand Bahama’s global tourism position
- Landmark destination with international visibility
- Strengthened public-private partnership model
- Aligned with national tourism and economic growth objectives
Infrastructure & Expansion
Infrastructure & Economic Expansion
The project is designed to deliver major infrastructure improvements to benefit the entire island — with planned expansion of local economic participation across transportation, vendors, excursions, and service providers.
Infrastructure Improvements
- Planned major road, utility, and marine system upgrades
- La Marina Soberana and floating tender pier planned for marine arrivals
- Planned smart infrastructure and energy management systems
- Water and utility infrastructure planned to serve the broader community
Local Economic Participation
- Planned expansion across transportation, vendors, and excursion operators
- Support planned for small business growth and local entrepreneurship
- Local subcontractors and vendors to be integrated into development
- Regional economic participation across Grand Bahama
Environmental & Sustainability
Environmental & Sustainability Impact
Castillo Del Mar is designed to integrate forward-thinking sustainability systems designed to protect the natural environment, reduce import dependency, and support long-term coastal resilience.
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- Planned marine habitat creation and reef development
- Long-term coastal resilience through planned reef programs
- Planned integration of sustainable energy and water systems
- Planned solar and new energy technology throughout the district
Food & Supply Systems
- On-site aquaponics and food systems designed to reduce import dependency
- Wholesale access to local grocers to support island supply
- Projected contribution to reduced food costs across Grand Bahama
- Planned local agricultural supply chain integration
National Positioning
A Landmark for The Bahamas
Castillo Del Mar is designed to deliver long-term economic, environmental, and social value — creating a globally recognized destination while strengthening The Bahamas’ national growth and development strategy.
Global Visibility
- Landmark destination with international marketing reach
- Attracts high-value international tourism to Grand Bahama
- Strengthens The Bahamas’ position as a premier destination
- Drives additional marketing exposure across the broader economy
Long-Term Legacy
- Durable economic platform extending beyond the destination
- Social value through workforce, community, and sustainability programs
- Aligned with The Bahamas’ national growth and development strategy
- A defining landmark for Grand Bahama and the nation
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