MEDIA

01 Feb 2026

Nassau Does It Again: Another Record Year at the World’s Busiest Transit Cruise Port

Nassau Cruise Port has once again set a new annual cruise passenger record, welcoming an estimated 6.1 million passengers in 2025, supported by nearly 1600 cruise calls—a milestone that coincides with a historic year for tourism across The Bahamas.

The achievement represents continued year-over-year growth from 2024, when the port welcomed 5.6 million passengers across over 1,400 cruise calls. In 2025, Nassau Cruise Port recorded approximately 420,000 additional cruise passengers (about +7.0%) and over 130 more cruise calls (about +9.5%) compared to the previous year.

The port’s performance aligns with national tourism figures announced last week by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, I. Chester Cooper, who confirmed that The Bahamas welcomed a record 12.5 million visitors in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of record-breaking tourism performance.

“In 2025, The Bahamas welcomed an unprecedented 12.5 million visitors, the highest total arrivals ever recorded,” Cooper told Parliament. “Visitor arrivals grew 11.4 per cent year-over-year, surpassing 2024’s record and exceeding pre-pandemic 2019 levels by more than 72 per cent.”

“This milestone year for tourism underscores the critical role Nassau Cruise Port continues to play as the primary gateway for visitors to The Bahamas,” said Mike Maura, Jr. CEO & Director. “Welcoming more than six million cruise passengers in a single year reflects the confidence of our cruise partners, the strength of the destination, and the impact of ongoing investments to enhance the passenger experience and operational efficiency at the port.”

The continued growth in passenger volumes reflects several key factors shaping cruise demand, including the strong value proposition of cruise travel, rising global interest in experiential vacations, and new and upcoming destination enhancements in Nassau. Additional port amenities scheduled to debut this year - including a signature restaurant and a day club-style pool experience - are designed to further elevate the guest experience and extend visitor engagement ashore.

As one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, Nassau Cruise Port remains a key contributor to national tourism growth, supporting economic activity across New Providence and throughout The Bahamas through visitor spending, employment, and partnerships with local businesses and tour operators.

With sustained cruise demand and continued collaboration across the tourism sector, Nassau Cruise Port is well positioned to support The Bahamas’ long-term tourism strategy while delivering world-class experiences for guests from around the globe.