Bahamas Break Tourism Records, But Cruise Dependence Shapes The Next Test

2026-01-30 - 13:05

Key Points The Bahamas says it welcomed 12.5 million visitors in 2025, a record and 11.4% above 2024. Cruise passengers drove most of the rise, putting ports and crowding at the center of the story. Officials are pushing more longer-stay travel across the Out Islands to spread the gains. The Bahamas closed 2025 with 12.5