Grand Bahama, The Bahamas

El Castillo Del Mar

Phase One

Nine components. One district. Built to open fully and operate at scale from the first day.

Phase One

Phase One Overview

Nine Components. One Operating District.

Phase One is designed as a fully active destination where every major component will be live, generating revenue, and contributing to a unified guest experience — from the moment the district opens.

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Components

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Dev. Scale

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Opening

Castillo Del Mar
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Castillo Del Mar

Icon Fortress & Entry Experience

The architectural centerpiece of the entire district. A Spanish-style coastal fortress built to serve as both a global landmark and the primary entry experience — establishing the identity of El Castillo Del Mar from the moment of arrival. The fortress houses observation decks, event spaces, and immersive historical programming.

  • Iconic coastal stone architecture
  • Multi-level guest experience floors
  • Panoramic ocean observation deck
  • Signature private event spaces
  • Immersive entry programming
La Luna at Castillo Del Mar
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La Luna at Castillo Del Mar

196 Luxury Suites + 4 Crown Keys

196 immersive suites within the walls of Castillo Del Mar, plus four exclusive Crown Keys — Polaris, Orion, Leviathan, and Nereus. Reserved for members of the Castillo Club alone. La Luna is not a hotel room. It is a key to a different rhythm of life — combining Spanish colonial grandeur with modern comfort, private terraces, and direct access to all fortress amenities.

  • 196 immersive suites with panoramic ocean views
  • Four exclusive Crown Keys within the fortress
  • Member and guest priority booking system
  • Signature in-suite dining and concierge
  • Direct access to Castillo Del Mar amenities
Reef Basin & SeaTrek
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Reef Basin & SeaTrek

Living Reef & Underwater Access

An engineered reef basin providing direct access to one of the Caribbean's most immersive marine environments. SeaTrek technology enables guests to walk the ocean floor without scuba certification — a world-class experience accessible to all ages and ability levels.

  • Protected natural reef basin
  • SeaTrek underwater walking system
  • Marine life encounters
  • Guided reef exploration tours
  • Snorkeling and dive access
Kraken's Key
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Kraken's Key

Water & Surf Experience District

A world-class water experience district built around the reef basin, featuring surf experiences, water attractions, and immersive aquatic environments. Designed for guests of all ages with both family-accessible and premium adult tiers.

  • Surf and wave experience systems
  • Water attraction zones
  • Aquatic adventure programming
  • Family and premium adult tiers
  • Seasonal event programming
La Corte de la Reina
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La Corte de la Reina

Dining & Performance Theatre

A signature dinner theatre experience combining world-class culinary programming with immersive live performance. La Corte de la Reina anchors the evening economy of the district and provides a premium, repeatable experience for guests and members.

  • Signature dinner theatre format
  • Live performance programming
  • Culinary excellence & rotating menus
  • Private event & buyout capacity
  • Member priority access
La Marina Soberana
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La Marina Soberana

Yacht & Marine Destination

A full-service marina designed for private yachts, charter vessels, and marine tourism. La Marina Soberana provides deep-water access, premium berths, and a complete suite of marine services within the destination district.

  • Deep-water berths for superyachts
  • Full marine service facilities
  • Charter operations hub
  • Waterfront dining access
  • Fuel, provisioning & concierge
Commercial Cruise Piers
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Commercial Cruise Piers

Dual Floating Cruise Pier System

Two commercial-sized floating cruise piers powered by SeaWalk — the world's first fully floating cruise pier system, with 15+ years of proven operations and 2,000+ ship calls completed across UNESCO World Heritage destinations. Engineered to handle 6,000 passengers per hour and berth Excel-class cruise ships with 6,000+ passenger capacity each. This infrastructure establishes direct global connectivity, creating a reliable pipeline of international visitors and positioning El Castillo Del Mar as a premier port of call in the Caribbean from day one.

  • 6,000 passenger per hour throughput capacity
  • Dual floating pier system for Excel-class vessels
  • Direct global cruise line connectivity
  • Integrated passenger terminal & customs
  • Seamless destination transfer infrastructure
Food, Retail & Guest Flow
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Food, Retail & Guest Flow

Integrated Guest Experience Systems

Curated food, retail, and guest flow systems woven throughout the district — designed to maximize dwell time, support multi-day engagement, and create a seamless experience across all components of Phase One.

  • Multi-venue dining environments
  • Curated retail programming
  • Optimized guest flow design
  • Wayfinding & experience layering
  • Revenue-generating support systems
Luxury Residential
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Luxury Residential

Luxury Residential Home Sites

Premium residential home sites integrated directly into the Phase One operating district — offering immediate land value appreciation, ownership participation, and permanent population within a fully active destination. Positioned to capture demand from the district's hospitality, marina, and entertainment infrastructure from opening day.

  • Premium home sites with ocean and district views
  • Direct access to marina and dining amenities
  • Integrated into active destination from day one
  • Long-term ownership and value appreciation
  • Private and family-oriented community design

Project Status

Project Timeline

Actual project milestones from initial government engagement through Letter of Intent and Heads of Agreement. This reflects where we are today.

Overall Progress36%
4 milestones complete2 in progress

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Total Milestones

4

Completed

2

In Progress

June ’26

Next Target

Permit
Construction
Launch
Milestone
Completed
In Progress
Upcoming
MilestoneCompleted

Early 2025

Initial Contact — Bahamian Government & Port Authority

Government Engagement

Established initial contact with the Government of The Bahamas and the Grand Bahama Port Authority. Began introductory discussions on Crown Land availability, investment framework, and port access requirements for the district.

Government of The BahamasGrand Bahama Port AuthorityInitial Contact
MilestoneCompleted

Ongoing 2025

Master Planning & Castillo Club Design Build-Out

Planning & Design

Master planning for the district is nearing completion. Castillo Club membership architecture and suite design aspects are well advanced and in process. Design language, Spanish colonial theming, and membership tier structure established.

Master PlanSuite DesignMembership Build-Out
MilestoneCompleted

Ongoing 2025–2026

Prime Contractor & Vendor Alignment

Vendor & Contractor Alignment

Key vendors are aligned. Alignment with prime contractors we plan to use for Phase One construction is in process. Pre-qualification and capability assessments in process.

Prime ContractorsVendor AlignmentPre-Qualification
LaunchCompleted

Live 2026

District Website Launched

Digital Presence

The El Castillo Del Mar district website is completed, live, and being expanded continuously. Serves as the primary information, membership inquiry, and investor communication platform.

Website LiveDigital PlatformInvestor Comms
MilestoneIn Progress

May 2026

Post-Election Government Continuity

Election & Continuity

The Bahamas held general elections. The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured victory. We are continuing engagement with the current administration to advance our Letter of Intent submission and maintain momentum with the new government.

General ElectionsPLPGovernment Continuity
MilestoneIn Progress

May 2026

Letter of Intent — Preparation & Alignment

LOI Preparation

Actively preparing the Letter of Intent package for submission. Aligning with the current administration post-election to set the framework for Crown Land engagement and district authorization.

LOI PrepCrown LandAdministration
LaunchUpcoming

June 2026

Letter of Intent Submission

LOI Submission

Targeted submission of the Letter of Intent to the Government of The Bahamas in early June 2026. This formally signals commitment to the project and initiates the structured negotiation phase for Crown Land and development rights.

LOI SubmissionJune 2026Formal Commitment
MilestoneUpcoming

Mid–Late 2026

LOI Acceptance & Heads of Agreement Negotiations

Negotiation Phase

Following LOI acceptance, request for closing timing will be agreed. Negotiations for the Heads of Agreement will then commence to set terms for Crown Land lease, development obligations, and project authorization.

HOA NegotiationsClosing TimelineTerms
PermitUpcoming

During LOI 2026

Environmental Assessment, Permitting & Capital Alignment

Environmental & Capital

Environmental assessments and permitting processes will run parallel to LOI and HOA phases. Alignment with family offices, private equity, and capital partners is also targeted during this window to secure project financing.

EnvironmentalPermittingFamily OfficesPrivate Equity
ConstructionUpcoming

Q3-Q4 2026

Development Authorization & Phase One Mobilization

Development Authorization

Upon execution of the Heads of Agreement and securing capital alignment, formal development authorization is sought. Site mobilization, environmental clearances, and construction planning for Phase One components proceed.

Development AuthSite MobilizationPhase One
PermitUpcoming

Q3-Q4 2026

Commercial Cruise Pier Design & Engineering Assessment

Cruise Pier Engineering

Engineering assessment and design development for the dual floating cruise pier system. Capacity modeling for 6,000 passengers per hour, Excel-class vessel berthing analysis, and environmental impact studies for the pier footprint and passenger terminal placement.

Floating Pier DesignCapacity ModelingEnvironmental Study
MilestoneUpcoming

2027 2027

Cruise Line Partnership & Route Integration

Cruise Line Partnerships

Engagement with major cruise operators to establish El Castillo Del Mar as a regular port of call. Route integration planning, passenger experience protocols, and long-term partnership frameworks to secure consistent vessel traffic and booking volume.

Cruise PartnersRoute PlanningPort of Call
ConstructionUpcoming

2028 2028

Phase One Construction — Full District Build-Out

Phase One Construction

Upon securing all authorizations and capital alignment, full construction mobilization for Phase One. This includes the fortress, reef basin, water district, marina, dinner theatre, cruise piers, residential home sites, and all supporting infrastructure.

Construction MobilizationPhase One BuildFull District
LaunchUpcoming

2029 2029

El Castillo Del Mar — Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Targeted opening of El Castillo Del Mar as a fully operational destination district. All Phase One components active, including the dual cruise piers receiving inaugural vessel calls, the fortress welcoming first guests, and the complete guest experience ecosystem running at scale.

Grand OpeningInaugural SeasonFull Operation
Timeline reflects actual project status as of May 2026. LOI submission will be targeted for early June 2026, with Heads of Agreement negotiations to follow. Environmental assessments, permitting, and capital alignment with family offices and private equity partners will run parallel to the LOI phase. All dates will be subject to government scheduling and negotiation outcomes. Click any milestone to expand details.

The Full Picture

"Nine components. One district. Fully operational on opening day."

Phase One concentrates the highest-impact experiences into a single district — maximizing guest flow, dwell time, and per-visit spend.

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