About this season
Filmed over 2 years - from foundations to opening party - this is the amazing story of the total transformation of an abandoned, industrial island into a luxury destination. Battling against isolation, extreme weather and a punishing schedule the teams building paradise must work night and day to deliver this incredibly ambitious project on time.
Episodes (3)
1. The Deepest Clean
Aired 8 June 2020 • 44 min
An island is purchased, a plan for building paradise made, and the date to open to the public set. But with two gigantic lagoons to excavate and the infrastructure needed to allow the cruise ships to dock, can it be done in time?
2. Marine Reboot
Aired 15 June 2020 • 44 min
An ambitious plan is established to revive the seas around Ocean Cay as the island's new owners attempt to obtain a coveted Marine Reserve status.
3. Race to the Finish
Aired 22 June 2020 • 44 min
The project to build Paradise Island is over budget and running out of time. Can this immensely ambitious programme of works be completed in time to welcome 5000 guests, who are expecting perfection?