THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation has revealed last year was a “record-breaking” year for cruise ship arrivals to the popular Caribbean destination. By the end of 2018, foreign air and sea arrivals had totalled more than 6.6 million visitors, a significant increase on the 6.1 million visitors recorded...
THE Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation has revealed last year was a “record-breaking” year for cruise ship arrivals to the popular Caribbean destination.
By the end of 2018, foreign air and sea arrivals had totalled more than 6.6 million visitors, a significant increase on the 6.1 million visitors recorded in the previous corresponding period.
Cruise visitors alone in 2018 surged by 49%.
The pleasing numbers follow news that the country will be expanding its port in the capital Nassau, increasing the number of cruise berths from six to eight (CW 27 Feb 2019).
“We look forward to building upon the success of our progressive plans and continuing the momentum in 2019 as we forge ahead with exciting new initiatives,” said Bahamas Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’aguilar.
Pictured: Nassau Bahamas port.
