The Ocean Atlas is an impressive man-made underwater statue located near western Nassau in the Bahamas. Created by artist Jason deCaires Taylor in 2014, this colossal sculpture portrays a young girl carrying the weight of the ocean on her shoulders, symbolising human connection and responsibility towards the sea. Standing about 18 feet tall and weighing around 60 tonnes, it is considered the largest single-piece underwater statue in the world.
Designed specifically for snorkeling experiences, the Ocean Atlas rests on the seabed at a relatively shallow depth, making it accessible to snorkelers of all levels. The sculpture doubles as an artificial reef, encouraging coral growth and providing habitat for marine life, which makes it both an artistic landmark and an environmental effort.
Visitors to Nassau often include this unique underwater attraction in their snorkeling tours, combining art, adventure, and nature in one unforgettable experience. Hollywood reef is known for its stunning elkhorn coral formations & abundance of marine life. It’s named “Hollywood Reef” due to its use in the filming of several movies.
💲 Price: $2,000 USD (6 Hours – private charter)
Trip Highlights
- Exclusive 6 hour Ocean Atlas Snorkeling Tour
- Snorkel a man made under water statue, snorkel hollywood reef & snorkel a sunken cessna plane wreck
- Relaxation on an unforgettable private beach on Rose Island or visit the beach bar & restaurant on Rose Island for food & drinks
- A few minute harbour tour before we cruise to the western part of Nassau on route to Ocean Atlas where you’ll have a scenic view of a few different islands & cays
- Experience snorkeling like no other on this one & a lifetime experience
- Crystal-clear waters—perfect for all skill levels
- Tours can be customized to your liking
- Ocean Atlas Snorkeling Adventure Tour 6 hours are 8am-2pm or 9am-3pm or 12pm-6pm
- Tour time can be adjusted upon request if there is availability
- Ocean Atlas is a 35 minute boat ride to western Nassau
- Rose Island is a 50 minute boat ride from western Nassau
- Ocean Atlas Snorkeling Tour is weather permitting











