OSWALD T. BROWN
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 4. 2023 – Calling it a “monumental milestone”, Nassau Cruise Port CEO Mike Maura Jr. has announced that Nassau Cruise Port has broken its all-time annual passenger record this year, beating its previous record of 3,859,183 passengers in 2019.
In a press release, Maura noted that as of the end of November, the port had welcomed 3,869,003 passengers in 2023, approaching its total passenger target for the year of 4.2 million passengers.
The new Nassau Cruise Port, which began operations in 2019, includes six new and expanded berths to accommodate the largest ships in the world, a 700-foot yacht berth, a new marina and a new water excursion and ferry terminal.
In addition, the upgraded $300 million waterfront features over 60 retail stores including new food and beverage venues, the Bahamas Museum of Junkanoo, a wine bar and art gallery and a 3,000-person amphitheater.
Other upgrades include the addition of a new arrivals terminal, new outposts for the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, a new Ground Transportation Area to support smooth taxi and tour operations, a hair braiders pavilion and a signature event space overlooking the harbor.
Meanwhile, in a post on Facebook today, Bahamas Prime Minister Philip E. Davis had high praise for Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, who is also Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation.
“When I appointed Chester Cooper as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, I knew his expertise would lead us to great heights,” Prime Minister Davis said. “Today, as we celebrate a record 8M visitors, I congratulate him and his team alongside the Bahamian people for their exceptional work in making The Bahamas a top global destination.”
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