The summer just got a whole lot cooler! Showboat owner, Bart Blatstein officially opened his latest project, Island Waterpark located in the Showboat Atlantic City. The groundbreaking $100 million indoor beachfront waterpark is the largest in the world.
The waterpark was initially supposed to open Jun, 30th, 2023. However the grand opening was pushed back after the permits required by the state had not been obtained. Blatstein was forced to reschedule the grand opening to July 7, 2023 instead.
Surprisingly, the waterpark open unexpectedly July 4th, 2023 at noon after the permits were obtained and cleared. Almost immediately, curious beachgoers began trickling in.
“I decided to open, we’re open,” Blatstein told the Inquirer. He said people were already starting to come inside.“I don’t even know how they heard.”
The World’s Largest Waterpark
Markedly, Island Waterpark spans a remarkable 120,000 square feet and is open year-round! The indoor waterpark, located inside of Showboat, promises an unforgettable exciting and immersive experience. Boasting over a dozen slides, a 1,000-square-foot surf simulator, and a sprawling 6,500-square-foot lazy river, the Island Waterpark is indeed a family-friendly attraction for all.
Significantly, during the winter months the park will be enveloped by a state-of-the-art retractable glass-pane roof ensuring a comfortable year-round experience for guests. Furthermore, the climate-controlled environment is engineered to minimize energy consumption.
So Much To Do
Guests can revel in the excitement and adventure of Island Waterpark by enjoying the many slides and attractions. The water park boasts a FlowRider wave pool, a Lazy River-type ride, a giant bucket of a waterfall, a Kids Cove, a Tiki Hut Tree House Bar, and more! There’s also a Paradise Adult Island area with a swim-up bar and cabanas for rent. Indeed, there are also plenty of places to enjoy some great food and boardwalk staples.
How To Get Tickets
Island Waterpark is open seven days a week beginning at 10am. Tickets are priced as low as $69 per person after 4pm or $89 per person for general all-day admission.
All access VIP admission starts at $119 and offers not only a private dedicated VIP check-in area, the Day General Admission ticket, but also entrance into the exclusive and luxurious Paradise Adult Island, Bliss Pool, and the only swim-up bar in Atlantic City.
Group rates are available and children three and under are free!
Overall, you can learn more about Island Waterpark and purchase your tickets for by visiting their website here. Surely, a visit here will be a memorable and fun time. We’ll meet you there!