Notable Features: Ambassador Lagoon is one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world first open-air marine habitat in the Middle Eastįor those who can’t get enough of Atlantis, good news: You can also see sunken ruins of the fabled lost city in Dubai at Atlantis, the Palm. Size of Aquarium: Over 11 million gallons Ambassador Lagoon contains over 3 million gallons For general trip-planning information, see our Nassau & Paradise Travel Guide, then use our Travel Search price comparison tool to find flight, hotel, cruise, and more travel deals to the Bahamas. As impressive as this hotel aquarium already is, the exhibits are also interactive – snorkel in Ruins Lagoon, feed and touch stingrays in Stingray Lagoon, wade or dive with bottlenose dolphins in Dolphin Cay, view sharks and barracudas from the enclosed underwater walkway in Predator Lagoon, ride a water slide down into Cenote Cave to see endangered alligator gar in aquariums along the cave walls, and even participate in the Ultimate Trainer for a Day program, a backstage pass to the marine exhibits. At the Dig, you can view the sunken streets and buildings of the mythical lost city of Atlantis, now home to many of the marine animals and most of the marine exhibits, including Ruins Lagoon, the 2.7 million-gallon open-air habitat of 20,000 reef and pelagic fish. Notable Features: One of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world best marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center in the BahamasĪtlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas boasts 14 lagoons with 8 million gallons of seawater, and over 50,000 marine animals comprising more than 250 species. So take it from us – it really is better down where it’s wetter, under the (artificial) sea! Check out our Hotel Aquariums slideshow to get a sneak peek of these watery wonders. And unlike the tanks you may have encountered during grade school field trips, these 10 hotel aquariums aren’t just for pressing your nose against the glass: Some allow guests to plunge right in through scuba or snorkeling sessions, stingray feedings, or dolphin encounters. A pair of Vegas showstoppers, a duo of Florida hideaways, and a monstrous aquatic playground only possible in everything-to-the-extreme Dubai round out our list of the largest and most extravagant. While some are in locations where you might expect to find elaborate shrines to the local ocean flora and fauna – Hawaii, the Bahamas, the Philippines – mega-aquariums have turned up in some unexpected places, like central Berlin and midtown Manhattan. Make plans to enjoy a fabulous meal at this unique Honolulu Restaurant.We’ve seen our fair share of unique hotel design elements, but the sheer number and grandiosity of on-property hotel aquariums took us by surprise. A lovely mermaid takes to the water and puts on a show that will be a highlight of your dining experience. A mermaid show takes place each night at 7:30. Depending on what time you visit, you may be able to watch as people enter the tank to feed the fish.

The aquarium, which spans 3 stories, is home to about 400 fish. Try the King Crab Benedict, Steak and Eggs, Black Angus Beef Loco Moco, or other favorites.

An ala carte breakfast menu is also available. The breakfast buffet features all of your morning favorites such as French toast, eggs, fresh fruit, waffles, and much more. You can also visit this Honolulu Restaurant for breakfast from 6 a.m. When you choose the dinner buffet, it includes dessert selections of cakes, pies, a chocolate fountain, and soft serve ice cream. Indulge in all-you-can-eat crab legs, salmon, a variety of sushi, and much more. The buffet dinner (available 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.) features an incredible array of food, and there is something to suit every taste. Oceanarium opened in 1979 and has been welcoming guests ever since.

The food is fabulous, but the view of the 280,000-gallon aquarium is another highlight of this Oahu Dining experience. Located in the Pacific Beach Hotel, Oceanarium offers fine Japanese fare, seafood, and more at this award-winning Honolulu Restaurant. Oceanarium offers fine Oahu Dining with a very interesting view.

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