After a $300 million cruise port renovation at Prince George Wharf, Nassau has shattered its earlier information for essentially the most passengers in a single 12 months.
The cruise port, which might now accommodate as much as six cruise ships directly, welcomed 4,490,802 passengers in 2023, in keeping with a press launch.
The 1,2010 cruise ships that introduced these passengers into port, helped usher in a 14% enhance in passengers in comparison with 2019.
This surge coincides with the completion of the primary part of the port’s bold redevelopment. The current modifications boasts a brand new arrivals plaza, a vibrant Junkanoo museum, an amphitheater, and a slew of Bahamian-owned outlets and eating places.
“This monumental achievement wouldn’t be potential with out the unwavering help of the cruise trade, our devoted crew, and your complete Nassau group,” said Mike Maura, Jr., CEO of Nassau Cruise Port. “We’re thrilled to share our newly revitalized waterfront, bursting with Bahamian tradition, thrilling leisure, and culinary delights. And bear in mind, much more surprises are in retailer for 2024!”
The revitalized port wasn’t nearly aesthetics; it proved its operational may all year long. In March, it shattered its single-day passenger document with 28,554 guests, solely to surpass it once more on December twenty seventh with a staggering 29,316. This surge not solely surpassed the projected annual goal of 4.2 million visitors but additionally etched a brand new document of 4,490,802 for the 12 months.
This record-breaking 12 months paints a promising image for Nassau’s future. With a world-class waterfront expertise, coupled with the continued second part of improvement, Nassau Cruise Port is trying to grow to be a premier vacation spot within the Caribbean, attracting much more guests and additional boosting the native economic system that was crushed in 2020.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, I. Chester Cooper estimated that the surge in cruise visitors generated greater than $6 billion in customer spending, making an incredible impression on the Bahamian economic system.
Inspired by a profitable 2023, the port crew is much more bold for 2024, anticipating at the very least 5.6 million passengers.
