Nassau Cruise Port Just Broke Its All Time Passenger Record
The Caribbean’s most popular cruise port just set another record, with The Bahamas’ Nassau Cruise Port marking 4.4 million cruise passenger arrivals in 2023. (more…)
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State Department travel advisories issued for popular cruise destinations Bahamas, Jamaica
The State Department has updated travel advisories that it previously issued for Jamaica and the Bahamas — two popular destinations for cruises and for spring-break vacations. (more…)
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New Celebration Key™ To Feature Five Distinct Areas Designed To Maximize The Fun – Carnival Cruise Line
The new cruise destination everyone is buzzing about is getting a closer look as Carnival Cruise Line today revealed further details of Celebration Key™, the new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama designed to offer guests a key for unlocking their type of paradise. (more…)
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Nassau Cruise Port Just Broke Its All-Time Passenger Record
Cruise passengers are flocking to the revamped Nassau Cruise Port in The Bahamas, with the Caribbean’s most popular cruise destination topping its all-time record with a month to spare in 2023. (more…)
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MSC Cruises To Develop Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve To Enhance Guest Experience And Marine Conservation
MSC Cruises announced a new infrastructure development programme for Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. (more…)
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Margaritaville at Sea to Offer Longer Cruises Starting in 2024
Margaritaville at Sea is set to offer new three-night weekend cruises starting in 2024. According to an update shared by the company, the new itineraries were created after guests’ feedback and debut in August. (more…)
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Jimmy Buffet-themed cruise line adds second ship, but it’s too big for Port of Palm Beach
Executives of Classica Cruise Lines have yet to say what their plans are for the cruise ship bought from Carnival Cruise Lines; the ship is too big to operate out of Palm Beach. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Honors the Bahamas’ 50th Anniversary of Independence With Commemorative Event on Carnival Celebration
A special event held Sunday aboard Carnival Celebration in Miami honored The Bahamas’ 50th Anniversary of Independence and recognized the strong partnership between Bahamian communities and Carnival Cruise Line. (more…)
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Cruise lines are spending up to $250 million buying private Caribbean islands after being blasted for overrunning classic tourist destinations
Cruise lines are doubling down on private destinations and spending up to $250 million buying Caribbean islands as exclusive locations for their customers. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Opens Itineraries Featuring Celebration Key, New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Destination
Carnival Cruise Line opened for sale approximately 400 cruises that will bring guests to Celebration Key™, its new exclusive cruise port destination in The Bahamas, beginning with the first calls in July 2025. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Invites Guests to be the First to Know About Celebration Key Details and Updates
As Carnival Cruise Line prepares to unveil details about Celebration Key™, its exclusive destination that’s currently in development in The Bahamas, Carnival guests can register to be the “first-to-know” about on-sale dates and special promotions, including an exclusive offer for guests who sign up, as well as itineraries and other announcements about Celebration Key. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Reveals Hideaway Beach, The First Adults-Only Escape On Perfect Day At Cococay
A First Look at Royal Caribbean’s Hideaway Beach at Perfect Day at CocoCay
Dialing up the perfect at the one-of-a-kind Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International reveals the first look at the private island’s first adults-only escape – Hideaway Beach. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Celebrates 50th Anniversary of The Bahamas’ Independence
Carnival Cruise Line and the Government of The Bahamas celebrated the country’s 50th anniversary of independence with a Junkanoo experience aboard Mardi Gras that was docked in Nassau. (more…)
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Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Announced as Name for Disney Cruise Line’s Second Island Destination in the Bahamas
On Saturday, September 9, 2023, a name for the new island destination for the Disney Cruise Line was announced at Destination D23. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Announce New Grand Bahama Cruise Port Destination Will Be Called ‘Celebration Key’
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the name of its new destination in the Bahamas is… Celebration Key. (more…)
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Readers weigh in: Margaritaville at Sea Paradise Bahamas cruise receives mixed reviews
The Margaritaville at Sea Paradise cruise, departing from the Port of Palm Beach, has become a popular choice for vacationers seeking a tropical escape with a laid-back vibe. (more…)
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Disney Cruise Line to Honor Frequent Cruisers With Special Display at Castaway Cay
Disney Cruise Line will be honoring Castaway Club members who have sailed with the cruise line 50 or more times with a new commemorative display on Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island in The Bahamas. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean International is renewing its support of the Royal Caribbean Music Makers Junkanoo group
Royal Caribbean International announced it is renewing its support of the Royal Caribbean Music Makers Junkanoo group for a second year with $100,000 in funding. (more…)
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Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve Declared Mission Blue ‘Hope Spot’ In Recognition Of Ongoing Conservation Efforts
The Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas has been formally designated a ‘Hope Spot’ and Pierfrancesco Vago – MSC Foundation Board Member and Chair of the Executive Committee, and Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of MSC Group – as the Hope Spot Champion by Mission Blue. (more…)
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Bahamas Delays Cruise Passenger Tax Increase
A Bahamian cruise passenger tax increase has been pushed back to 2024, with the government citing ongoing talks with the cruise industry. (more…)
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Carnival Cruise Line Hosts Grand Bahama Celebration for the 50th Independence of the Bahamas
Carnival Cruise Line, in partnership with the Ministry of Grand Bahama, hosted a Golden Jubilee Breakfast today (June 23, 2023) to celebrate the 50th Independence of The Bahamas. (more…)
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Bahamian, Philip Simon, Tapped To Spearhead Royal Caribbean’s Growth In The Bahamas
Royal Caribbean International has announced that longtime Bahamian business and land development executive Philip Simon will lead its next chapter of growth and partnership with The Bahamas. (more…)
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The Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Invites Cruise Passengers To Enjoy Revitalised Nassau Cruise Port
After three years of construction, the reimagined Nassau Cruise Port opens its doors to cruisers sailing to Nassau, the vibrant capital city of the archipelago. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Publishes First Public Consultation Report For Royal Beach Club At Paradise Island. Updates to the Proposed Development Will be Discussed at a Supplemental Public Consultation on Thursday, June 8, at Queen’s College
Royal Caribbean International has published the first public consultation report for the development of its Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island as part of the stringent assessment required by The Bahamas’ Department of Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP). (more…)
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Nassau Reimagined: New Bahamas Cruise Port Set to Open on May 26, 2023
Following a four-year transformation project to revitalize and expand the cruise port on Prince George Wharf, the teams behind the Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) and Global Ports Holding (GPH) announce the phase one completion of the country’s new downtown cruise port. (more…)
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Margaritaville at Sea: Multimillion-Dollar Upgrade for Ship
Margaritaville at Sea has announced a multimillion-dollar upgrade and additions to the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise which will drydock soon. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean Outlines Environmental Plans For First Royal Beach Club. The 17-acre Beach Experience at Paradise Island Will be Net-zero by 2030
Royal Caribbean International has outlined the cornerstones of its environmental plans to responsibly build and run its new beach experience – The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas. (more…)
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US$300m redevelopment sees Bahamas cruise port reimagined with enhanced visitor experiences and new attractions
Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas is scheduled to reopen next month following a US$300m renovation targeting increased visitor numbers and an enhanced visitor experience (more…)
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Nassau’s New $300 Million Cruise Port Project Nears Completion
The Nassau Cruise Port in the Bahamas, which is undergoing a massive transformation, is nearing completion. Turkish builder ENKA has announced that it expects the port to be fully completed before the opening ceremony next month. (more…)
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Bahamas cruise capacity to swell with Nassau revamp, new Disney, Royal Caribbean and Carnival destinations
The Bahamas have lined up the capacity to take in thousands of more cruise passengers in the coming years with the planned development of private destinations for Disney, Carnival and Royal Caribbean as well as a soon-to-open overhaul of the port of Nassau. (more…)
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Margaritaville at Sea Introduces Industry-First Season Pass
Jimmy Buffet famously sang that he “didn’t know the reason I stayed here all season” on his 1977 smash hit Margaritaville. (more…)
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Carnival Venezia Officially Registered With the Bahamas
Carnival Venezia was officially registered today with the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA). (more…)
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Port alert: These 2 cruise lines are building new private destinations in the Bahamas
IIf you’ve cruised to the Bahamas a million times and you’re starting to feel bored with the options, you’re in luck. (more…)
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New Disney Cruise Line Island Destination at Lighthouse Point in The Bahamas to Welcome Guests in Summer 2024
In summer 2024, Disney Cruise Line will welcome guests to a one-of-a-kind island destination at Lighthouse Point, located on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas, for the first time. (more…)
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Royal Caribbean’s Beach Club In The Bahamas Moves Forward For 2025 Opening. The Royal Beach Club at Paradise Island Will Create a Unique Investment Opportunity for Bahamians
Royal Caribbean International is moving ahead with the development of the first Royal Beach Club after receiving approval from the government of The Bahamas. (more…)
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Nassau Cruise Port Sets New One Day Passenger Record Of 28,554 Passengers
Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) welcomed 28,554 passengers last monday (February 27th) – a new record for the expanded cruise port, with six ships alongside simultaneously. (more…)
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Disney Cruise Line Brings Holiday Cheer to Residents of the Ranfurly Homes for Children in The Bahamas
Disney Cruise Line crew members recently visited foster children at the Ranfurly Homes for Children in Nassau, The Bahamas, to help bring holiday cheer. (more…)
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Bahamian Students Tour Royal Caribbean International’s “Wonder of The Seas” As Part Of Stem For Oceans Program
Monday, Dec. 5, Royal Caribbean International hosted students from three New Providence Island schools in The Bahamas to explore the world’s newest wonder, Wonder of the Seas as part of the cruise line’s STEM for Oceans initiative. (more…)
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Carnival Celebration Joins Bahamian Registry, she will fly the Bahamian flag as she arrives to her homeport of PortMiami on Nov. 20
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Celebration, will fly the Bahamian flag as she arrives to her homeport of PortMiami on Nov. 20. The ship’s new Bahamian flag was raised yesterday during a ceremony while the ship was in port in A Coruña, Spain. (more…)
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Virgin Voyages sets record for largest gathering of people dressed as merpeople on the glimmering shores of Bimini
Perched on the powdery white sands of the Virgin Voyages Beach Club in Bimini, 457 Sailors gathered in a kaleidoscope of vibrant mermaid tails, setting the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the largest gathering of people dressed as merpeople. (more…)
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