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Grand Bahama Beachfront Development Site Lists for $7.5 Million

Margaritaville to Launch Bahamas Cruises in April

The new Margaritaville at Sea cruise line is planning to launch in April, Caribbean Journal has learned. The cruise line, the product of Margaritaville’s acquisition of the former Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, will launch its first sailings to Grand …

Jimmy Buffett’s New Cruise Line Will Sail to The Bahamas

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand, which has been rapidly expanding in the resort space in recent years, is now heading for the sea, too. The company has announced the launch of its new Margaritaville at Sea cruise line, following the …

Bahamas Eyes Partner to Operate, Update Airports on Seven Islands

The Bahamas is looking for a private partner to update, operate and maintain a portfolio of eight airports across the country. The country is set to launch a Request for Pre-Qualifications for The Bahamas Airport PPP Program. This story …

A New Glass Bottom Boat Trip in Grand Bahama

There’s a new way to explore the island of Grand Bahama, with the launch of a new Glass Bottom Boat Trip by the Underwater Explorers Society. The company’s newest excursion in The Bahamas takes guests on a 90-minute journey …

There’s a new Diving Festival in The Bahamas

One of the region’s top diving destinations now has its own dive festival, Caribbean Journal has learned. It’s called Dive Grand Bahama, and it will be held July 19-23, 2021. The event gathers Bahamas Dive ambassadors and local dive …

Royal Caribbean Returns to Grand Bahama

Royal Caribbean International has officially returned to Grand Bahama. The cruise line’s Adventure of the Seas completed its inaugural home-porting ceremony on the island this week, with 1,000 passengers sailing out of the ship’s new homeport in Nassau. It …

It’s Easier Than Ever to Fly to The Bahamas

The Bahamas has seen the beginnings of a tourism boom since easing its tourism requirements for vaccinated travelers — waiving pre-testing requirements for the fully vaccinated. And that’s in large part thanks to a wave of airlift now available to …

Royal Caribbean Returns to The Bahamas

Royal Caribbean has made its return to The Bahamas, with the home-porting of Adventure of the Seas in Nassau. The ship arrived this week to the port of Nassau, following a year-long shutdown of the cruise industry amid the …

Bahamian Government Buys Grand Bahama Airport

The government of The Bahamas is now the owner of the Grand Bahama International Airport. That comes after The Bahamas signed a share purchase agreement with the Freeport Airport Development Company Limited and Freeport Harbour Company Limited. This story …

Viva Wyndham Reopens Bahamas All-Inclusive

Viva Wyndham Resorts has officially reopened its Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach all-inclusive resort in The Bahamas. The resort is set on 26 acres of beachfront property in Freeport on the island of Grand Bahama. The resort has amenities including …

The Island of Grand Bahama Is Heating Up

As travel continues to climb to the Caribbean, one of the wider region’s closest destinations to the United States is heating up. The island of Grand Bahama is seeing a wave of activity, with hotel reopenings, a relaunch of …

Lighthouse Pointe Resort Officially Reopens in Grand Bahama

The Lighthouse Pointe resort has officially reopened in Grand Bahama, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. The all-inclusive resort at the Grand Lucayan complex has begun what is expected to be a phased reopening. For now, the property has 200 rooms …

Another Grand Bahama All-Inclusive Is Reopening

Another all-inclusive resort is set to reopen in Grand Bahama next month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach resort is reopening its doors to guests on on the island’s southern coast on April 25. The resort’s …

Grand Bahama Expands Airport Facilities

Grand Bahama has taken a series of steps to expand its airport facilities, officials said this week. The existing temporary terminal at Grand Bahama International Airport is undertaking additional work to help prepare for an expected influx of visitors …

Grand Bahama’s Top All-Inclusive Is Reopening This Month

The leading all-inclusive in Grand Bahama is set to reopen this month, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive at the Grand Lucayan resort complex will reopen to guests on March 25. The Freeport-area resort has a total …

The Grand Bahama Ferry Is Back

Balearia Caribbean has relaunched its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale and the island of Grand Bahama in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned. The ferry is operating twice weekly from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama, with service on Sundays …

Grand Bahama’s Lighthouse Pointe to Reopen in March

The Lighthouse Pointe all-inclusive resort in Grand Bahama is planning to relaunch in March, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Grand Bahama resort has targeted a March 25 reopening date. The property will resume operation of its 196 guest rooms, …

Fort Lauderdale-Grand Bahama Ferry Service Is Returning

Ferry service between Florida and Grand Bahama is returning, Caribbean Journal has learned. Ferry operator Balearia Caribbean will be relaunching its ferry service between Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades and Freeport, Grand Bahama on Feb. 11. During the first phase, …