NEW ON THE CALENDAR IN THE BAHAMAS
Golf, Boats, Resort Deals, and New Flights Entice Visitors to The Bahamas
Escape to The Bahamas this fall and experience new adventure-seeking excursions, renovated amenities, and hot deals. Highlights include a new Glass Bottom Boating Experience to Shark Junction from Port Lucaya. The Glass Bottom Boat to Shark Junction Tour makes 3 stops including at the world-famous “Shark Junction,” home to dozens of Caribbean Reef Sharks, nurse sharks, and large stingrays. For golfers, Tiger Woods hosts the 2021 Hero World Challenge beginning Monday, November 29 – December 5, 2021, to support youth education across the globe. Other highlights include the Superyacht Friendly Marina in Walker’s Cay, Northern Abacos where owners Carl and Gigi Allen welcome back fishermen to the boating capital of The Bahamas with the reopening of Walker’s Cay. The newly enlarged marina can accommodate superyachts and plans to add additional amenities including a pool, spa, and bungalows. Added airlift includes Tropic Ocean Airways with new options to Great Harbour Cay in the Berry Islands. Floridians can now book stress-free services from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau, Bimini, and The Berry Islands. And a winning hand to The Bahamas nominated as “Caribbean’s Best Casino Destination 2021” in the World Casino Awards. Travelers can cast their votes online now through October 15, 2021.
CRUISE NEWS:
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is excited to add three new Crystal Cruises voyages to its growing roster of itineraries starting this fall and into the peak winter season. Crystal Cruises has announced its new series of sailings aboard the Crystal Symphony, as the cooler season approaches. “We are thrilled for continued demand for cruising in The Bahamas and look forward to welcoming those travelers this fall,” said the Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism & Aviation. “Crystal Cruises has proved to be a fruitful partnership not only for The Bahamas’ cruising industry but also for the local tourism industry as it allows passengers to get off the ship and explore the business, tour operators, and activities across our Family Islands.”
The Bahamas will kick off the multi-season long additions, first with a seven-night voyage, Bound for Paradise, launching November 26, 2021, from New York City to Nassau, calling on San Salvador, Great Exuma, and Bimini. Cruisers can start off the New Year right in The Bahamas on December 29, 2021, via the Tropical New Year’s Celebration voyage, which includes a 10-night cruise from Miami, Florida to Bimini, San Salvador, Long Island, and Great Exuma, with a final stop with our neighboring Caribbean brothers and sisters in Jamaica. The Blissful Bahamian Luxury voyage will have several departures starting January 22, 2022, from Miami, including stops in Bimini, Nassau, San Salvador, Great Exuma, and Long Island. The series will have two additional sailings on February 12, 2022, and March 5, 2022. For more information about the upcoming Crystal Symphony launch, please visit www.crystalcruises.com.
Hot Deals
For a complete listing of deals and packages for The Bahamas, visit www.bahamas.com/deals-packages. Just launched, ‘Grab a Drink and Stay Awhile’ at Margaritaville Beach Resort in Nassau. When staying 14 days or longer at Margaritaville Beach Resort, guests receive special pricing up to 40% off regular rates. The travel window is now through December 31, 2021. Also welcoming visitors, $150.00 fee credit for Out Island vacationers. Private pilots receive credit for pre-booked two-night hotel stays at any participating Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board member property before October 31, 2021.
ABOUT THE BAHAMAS
With over 700 islands and cays and 16 unique island destinations, The Bahamas lies just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy flyaway escape that transports travelers away from their everyday. The Islands of The Bahamas have world-class fishing, diving, boating, birding, and nature-based activities, thousands of miles of the earth’s most spectacular water, and pristine beaches waiting for families, couples, and adventurers. Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram to see why It’s Better in The Bahamas.
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