The Lighthouse Point property on the island of Eleuthera has been purchased by Disney and the government has entered into an agreement with Disney to develop the property, according to a statement made this weekend by Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis. (orlandosentinel.com)
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A consortium including Global Ports Holding won a competition to redevelop and run the Prince George Wharf and related areas at the Nassau cruise port in the Bahamas. (travelweekly.com)
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On the small Bahamian island of Eleuthera, Disney’s plans to build a luxury cruise port has sparked tensions with some of the locals, with thousands of opponents claiming that, as with many other commercial plans of this nature, Disney will rack in the profits while the local economy will see little benefit in return. (ship-technology.com)
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Carnival Cruise Line has revealed plans to develop a new port in the city of Freeport, Bahamas, according to multiple local media outlets. (cruisecritic.com)
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The government will delay its evaluation period and ultimate decision on which entity will develop and operate the Port of Nassau until the first quarter of 2019 to allow stakeholders and public servants involved in the process an opportunity to recognize the upcoming holidays, Eyewitness News Online can confirm. (ewnews.com)
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While there has been much talk of the government not consulting the public on the development of the Nassau Cruise Port before issuing request for proposals, or RFP’s, the Ministry of Tourism announced that three companies have submitted bids for the redevelopment and management of the Nassau Cruise Port. (ewnews.com)
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With just one year to go until “Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve” will receive its first guests, MSC Cruises marked an important milestone in the island’s transformation with the planting of the first trees.
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The Bahamas government is apparently sick and tired of cruise ship passengers who stay on board during port calls to the archipelago nation. So it has decided to no longer provide financial incentives to cruise lines that dock at places like Freeport and Nassau. (postandcourier.com)
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This week, the Bahamas’ Minister of Tourism told reporters that they will no longer pay cruise lines to bring them passengers. Why? Because too many stay on the boat as opposed to coming ashore to spend their money. (cruiseradio.net)
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Officials in the Bahamas have issued tentative approval for Disney Cruise Line’s plan to construct and operate a cruise port on the island of Eleuthera. According to the Los Angeles Times, the project would be developed by a Walt Disney Co. subsidiary and built on a 746-acre piece of land the company already agreed to purchase. (msn.com)
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As travelers begin making plans for fall and winter holidays, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) is introducing four and six-night Cruise & Stay packages. As a cruise industry first, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line offers the opportunity for people to take a cruise one way from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, stay two or four nights at one of their partner resorts on the island and then cruise back to the Port of Palm beach in style.
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Summer is upon us and Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) is celebrating with a variety of special promotions, events and giveaways geared towards cruisers of all ages. With the addition of its newly-launched ship Grand Classica, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is offering daily departures from the Port of Palm Beach, giving travelers the chance to customize an unforgettable two-night summer getaway to Grand Bahama Island.
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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) is giving jazz and salsa lovers the opportunity to make musical memories on an unforgettable cruise to Grand Bahama Island with special performances by Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin jazz ensemble.
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Summmer is just around the corner and Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) is giving families the chance to experience an unforgettable getaway to Grand Bahama Island for an unbeatable value with its Kids Sail Free offer.
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