Grand Bahama, The Bahamas
El Castillo Del Mar
El Castillo Del Mar
Phase One
Six components. One district. Built to open fully and operate at scale from the first day.
Phase One Overview
Six Components. One Operating District.
Phase One is not a partial opening — it is a fully active destination where every major component is live, generating revenue, and contributing to a unified guest experience.
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Core Components
$4.5B–$5.0B
Projected Development Scale
2029
Target Opening
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Full Picture
"Six 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.