Cruise port eyes ‘hell of a way to close out’ 2026
Nassau Cruise Port expects six ships berthed on 26 of the final 60 days of 2026 and targets 6.65m passengers for the year, up 9.5%, with 1,620 vessel calls. Growth to about 6.8m passengers is forecast for 2027.
Why it matters:Record-scale cruise volumes support downtown Nassau businesses, but 2027 growth depends on ship deployment, berth availability, private island competition and cruise line concerns over tax notice periods. (Positive development)