Connecting Cruises and Communities

For generations, Bahamians have invited travelers from around the world to share our shimmering turquoise waters, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. Today, The Bahamas is the most popular cruise destination in the entire Caribbean, welcoming over 8 million cruise visitors each year. By working hand-in-hand with the cruise industry, we are turning good fortune into good policy that will help uplift Bahamian families and build a stronger future for our islands.

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Small Businesses, Big Benefits

Every cruise call creates real impact across our communities. Whether it’s the wood carvers in Nassau at the World-famous Straw Market, the fishermen in Bimini selling their daily catch to restaurants serving visitors, or the independent tour operators in Exuma guiding swimmers through coral reefs and offering personal encounters with the swimming pigs, cruise tourism is a pocketbook issue for Bahamian families.

Growing Local Opportunities

Cruise tourism propels Bahamians toward prosperity. From chefs showcasing our favorite flavours and entertainers performing for global audiences to engineers and port personnel the industry opens doors that otherwise would not exist.

Making Your Voice Heard

In The Bahamas, we know that real progress comes when everyone has a seat at the table. By bringing together residents, small and medium-size business owners, cultural leaders, and cruise partners, we are refining the discussion so we can own our future with cruise tourism and ensure it reflects authentic Bahamian values and celebrates who we are, protects our environment and ensures benefits across every island.

Did You Know?

Cruise tourism directly supports over 13,000 Bahamian jobs every year.

Visitors from cruise ships spend hundreds of millions annually with Bahamian vendors and tour operators.

Tourism makes up around 44% of The Bahamas’ GDP, underscoring its importance to our national economy.

In 2023 alone, cruise tourism generated over $655 million in spending in The Bahamas.

Community Voices and Ambassadors

People who live and work in cruise destinations have valuable insights to share. From business owners to port workers and local advocates, these voices help show what cruise tourism looks like on the ground and what it can become with the right approach.

Whether you are a business owner, working in the tourism industry or an advocate living in a port city, submit your story below:

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Our Ambassadors:

Dave Curry

Owner of Simply Dave Tours

Pepin R. Argamasilla

Co‑Founder & Managing Partner
of John Watling’s Distillery

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