BAHAMAS (Commonwealth Union)_It’s unquestionably an exciting development for the cruise industry that a new and significant cruise port is planned for construction in The Bahamas. The Bahamas is a destination that is already well-liked by cruise tours and regular vacationers due to their immaculate beaches, vibrant and authentic Caribbean culture, and clear, deep blue waters. The exciting new cruise port development could give even more travellers the chance to experience their beauty for themselves.
The new port development, which will also include a luxury resort, might transform local cruising and make up for the pandemic’s years of idleness. Here is a look at all we currently know about the proposed facility, including its estimated completion date, the maximum number of passengers it can accommodate, and what is known so far about the resort that will be constructed next to it.
With millions of travellers flocking to each year to experience its attractions, the Bahamas are well-known for being one of the most picturesque ports in the world. The island nation welcomed an astonishing 3.8 million cruise tourists to its beaches, bays and vibrant backstreets in 2019, before the pandemic placed cruise travel on the world for more than a year, with the government receiving a sizable amount of cash from tourism-related trade. The nation hopes to reach such numbers once more now that cruising is once again fashionable, and a new cruise port appears to be a fantastic way to do it.
The Bahamas’ government just approved a new plan to build a mega port in the nation; this will considerably increase the number of tourists that can travel to the islands. The project, which will cost $250 million to complete, is being worked on by Azul Destinations Ltd. and Calypso Cove Destinations Ltd. The port’s name, Calypso Cove, is intended to be appropriately tropical. Fortunately for tourists, the project is slated to be much more than just a port of call but rather a top tourist attraction in and of itself.
The nation’s Long Island, which is south of both the capital city and present cruise port of Nassau and Carnival Cruise Line’s exclusive private island of Half Moon Cay, will be the site of the exciting new building. According to Chester Cooper, the Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the port will be home to a wide range of diverse activities that will assist establish the nation as a preferred cruise destination for cruise aficionados.
The development will have a port in addition to a 200-room hotel to accommodate both cruise passengers and ordinary tourists. The hotel will have a water park with both indoor and outdoor pools, and there will be plenty of entertainment options for visitors throughout their stay at the proposed casinos and shopping area. As if that weren’t enough, the port will also have an 18-hole golf course where visitors can play the venerable old sport in virtually unmatched natural settings.
