GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bahamas Tourism Statistics

The Bahamas saw record tourism in 2023 with strong economic benefits and robust growth across all visitor segments.

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Key Statistics

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The Bahamas had 25,000 hotel rooms available in 2023.

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Hotel occupancy rate averaged 72% across The Bahamas in 2023.

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Nassau/Paradise Island hotels reported 78% occupancy in 2023.

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Average daily room rate (ADR) was $320 in The Bahamas luxury resorts in 2023.

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New hotel openings added 2,500 rooms in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Vacation rentals numbered 15,000 units in The Bahamas in 2023.

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All-inclusive resorts accounted for 40% of hotel bookings in 2023.

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RevPAR (revenue per available room) reached $230 in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Boutique hotels grew by 15% in room count to 3,200 in 2023.

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Family suites represented 25% of total hotel inventory in 2023.

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Eco-lodges increased to 500 rooms in The Bahamas outer islands in 2023.

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Bimini hotel rooms: 2,100 in 2023.

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Average group booking size: 45 rooms in 2023.

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Timeshare units: 4,500 across The Bahamas in 2023.

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Peak season occupancy: 85% in December 2023.

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Budget hotels ADR: $180 in 2023.

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5-star properties: 25 hotels with 8,000 rooms in 2023.

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Villa rentals occupancy: 68% in 2023.

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Sustainable hotels certified: 45 in 2023.

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Room nights sold: 6.2 million in 2023.

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1.2 million visitors participated in snorkeling tours in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island attracted 4 million visitors in 2023.

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Swimming with pigs in Exuma drew 180,000 tourists in 2023.

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Blue Lagoon Island hosted 300,000 day trippers in 2023.

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Golf course rounds played totaled 250,000 in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Scuba diving certifications issued reached 12,000 in 2023.

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Junkanoo Festival attendance was 50,000 during New Year's 2023.

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Fishing charters booked 45,000 trips in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Andros Bonefishing attracted 35,000 anglers in 2023.

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National parks visits totaled 450,000 in 2023.

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Thunderball Reef snorkelers: 90,000 in 2023.

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Lucayan National Park: 120,000 visitors in 2023.

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Catamaran sunset cruises: 75,000 participants in 2023.

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Kiteboarding sessions: 25,000 in 2023.

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Historical site tours: 200,000 visitors to sites like Fort Charlotte in 2023.

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Parasailing rides: 40,000 in 2023.

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Birdwatching tours: 18,000 birders in 2023.

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Food tours participation: 60,000 in Nassau 2023.

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Waterpark visits at Atlantis: 1.8 million slides in 2023.

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Dolphin encounters: 350,000 interactions in 2023.

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7.5 million cruise passengers visited The Bahamas in 2023.

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Nassau Cruise Port handled 5.8 million passengers in 2023.

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Royal Caribbean ships made 1,200 port calls in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Average cruise ship size was 3,500 passengers per vessel in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Private island visits by cruises reached 2.1 million in 2023.

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Cruise turnarounds in Nassau totaled 150 ships in 2023.

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Carnival Cruise Line brought 2.2 million passengers to The Bahamas in 2023.

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Norwegian Cruise Line port calls increased 20% to 450 in 2023.

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Average cruise dwell time was 8.5 hours in Bahamian ports in 2023.

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Freeport Cruise Port saw 1.4 million passengers in 2023.

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85% of cruise visitors engaged in shore excursions in 2023.

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New cruise terminal investments totaled $300 million in 2023.

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MSC Cruises delivered 800,000 passengers to The Bahamas in 2023.

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Celebrity Cruises port visits: 300 in 2023.

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Cruise ship berths in Nassau: 25,000 in 2023.

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Shore excursion bookings: 3.2 million in 2023.

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Disney Cruise Line: 450,000 passengers in 2023.

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Homeporting ships: 50 in Freeport 2023.

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Cruise revenue share: 55% of total tourism in 2023.

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Longest cruise itinerary: 14 days, 120 bookings in 2023.

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Private yacht charters via cruises: 15,000 in 2023.

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Ocean Cay MSC island: 500,000 visits in 2023.

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Tourism revenue in The Bahamas reached $4.5 billion in 2023.

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Tourism contributed 35% to The Bahamas' GDP in 2023, equating to $5.2 billion.

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Direct employment from tourism in The Bahamas was 60,000 jobs in 2023.

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Hotel room revenue generated $1.8 billion in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Cruise passenger spending averaged $150 per person in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Tax revenue from tourism totaled $800 million for The Bahamas government in 2023.

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Foreign exchange earnings from tourism hit $4.1 billion in 2023.

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Tourism multiplier effect supported 120,000 indirect jobs in 2023.

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Average daily tourist spend was $285 in The Bahamas in 2023.

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Stopover visitor spending contributed $3.2 billion to the economy in 2023.

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Tourism growth rate was 18% in 2023 compared to 2022.

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Resort development investments reached $2.5 billion in 2023.

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Tourism exports grew 16% to $4.3 billion in 2023.

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Visitor spending on food and beverage was $1.1 billion in 2023.

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Construction jobs from tourism resorts: 10,000 in 2023.

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Duty-free shopping revenue: $450 million in 2023.

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Adventure tourism spend: $600 million in 2023.

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Luxury segment contributed $1.5 billion in 2023.

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SME businesses supported by tourism: 5,000 in 2023.

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Inflation-adjusted tourism GDP share: 32% in 2023.

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Projected 2024 revenue: $5.1 billion.

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In 2023, The Bahamas recorded 9.6 million total tourist arrivals, including both air and sea visitors.

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Stopover visitors to The Bahamas reached 1.61 million in 2023, up 13.5% from 2022.

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January 2024 saw 920,000 total visitors to The Bahamas, primarily from cruise ships.

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U.S. tourists accounted for 80% of stopover arrivals in The Bahamas in 2023, totaling 1.29 million.

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Canadian visitors to The Bahamas numbered 205,000 in 2023, representing 12.7% of stopovers.

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UK tourists made 45,000 stopover visits to The Bahamas in 2023.

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Family travelers comprised 35% of all stopover visitors to The Bahamas in 2023.

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Average length of stay for stopover visitors was 6.8 nights in The Bahamas in 2023.

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February 2023 had 856,000 total arrivals, with a 15% year-over-year growth.

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Nassau welcomed 4.2 million visitors in 2023, 44% of national total.

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Grand Bahama saw 1.1 million visitors in 2023, driven by cruise traffic.

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Exuma Islands received 250,000 tourists in 2023, up 25% from prior year.

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In 2022, total arrivals were 8.2 million, providing baseline for 2023 growth.

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March 2024 arrivals hit 1.05 million, seasonal peak.

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European visitors totaled 120,000 stopovers in 2023.

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Millennial travelers were 28% of visitors in 2023.

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Repeat visitors comprised 55% of stopovers in 2023.

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Q4 2023 arrivals grew 22% to 2.8 million.

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Abaco Islands received 150,000 visitors post-hurricane recovery in 2023.

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Eleuthera saw 220,000 tourists in 2023.

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The Bahamas is riding an incredible wave of tourism success, welcoming a staggering 9.6 million visitors in 2023 who fueled a $4.5 billion economic surge that now forms 35% of the nation's entire economy.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, The Bahamas recorded 9.6 million total tourist arrivals, including both air and sea visitors.
  • Stopover visitors to The Bahamas reached 1.61 million in 2023, up 13.5% from 2022.
  • January 2024 saw 920,000 total visitors to The Bahamas, primarily from cruise ships.
  • Tourism revenue in The Bahamas reached $4.5 billion in 2023.
  • Tourism contributed 35% to The Bahamas' GDP in 2023, equating to $5.2 billion.
  • Direct employment from tourism in The Bahamas was 60,000 jobs in 2023.
  • The Bahamas had 25,000 hotel rooms available in 2023.
  • Hotel occupancy rate averaged 72% across The Bahamas in 2023.
  • Nassau/Paradise Island hotels reported 78% occupancy in 2023.
  • 7.5 million cruise passengers visited The Bahamas in 2023.
  • Nassau Cruise Port handled 5.8 million passengers in 2023.
  • Royal Caribbean ships made 1,200 port calls in The Bahamas in 2023.
  • 1.2 million visitors participated in snorkeling tours in The Bahamas in 2023.
  • Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island attracted 4 million visitors in 2023.
  • Swimming with pigs in Exuma drew 180,000 tourists in 2023.

The Bahamas saw record tourism in 2023 with strong economic benefits and robust growth across all visitor segments.

Accommodation Statistics

1The Bahamas had 25,000 hotel rooms available in 2023.
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2Hotel occupancy rate averaged 72% across The Bahamas in 2023.
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3Nassau/Paradise Island hotels reported 78% occupancy in 2023.
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4Average daily room rate (ADR) was $320 in The Bahamas luxury resorts in 2023.
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5New hotel openings added 2,500 rooms in The Bahamas in 2023.
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6Vacation rentals numbered 15,000 units in The Bahamas in 2023.
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7All-inclusive resorts accounted for 40% of hotel bookings in 2023.
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8RevPAR (revenue per available room) reached $230 in The Bahamas in 2023.
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9Boutique hotels grew by 15% in room count to 3,200 in 2023.
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10Family suites represented 25% of total hotel inventory in 2023.
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11Eco-lodges increased to 500 rooms in The Bahamas outer islands in 2023.
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12Bimini hotel rooms: 2,100 in 2023.
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13Average group booking size: 45 rooms in 2023.
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14Timeshare units: 4,500 across The Bahamas in 2023.
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15Peak season occupancy: 85% in December 2023.
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16Budget hotels ADR: $180 in 2023.
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175-star properties: 25 hotels with 8,000 rooms in 2023.
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18Villa rentals occupancy: 68% in 2023.
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19Sustainable hotels certified: 45 in 2023.
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20Room nights sold: 6.2 million in 2023.
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Accommodation Statistics Interpretation

While the average luxury traveler might blanch at a $320 nightly rate, the robust 72% overall occupancy proves The Bahamas' enduring appeal isn't just sun-soaked fantasy, but a well-booked reality steadily expanding with new rooms, diverse accommodations, and a surprising 40% preference for the all-inclusive surrender.

Attractions and Activities

11.2 million visitors participated in snorkeling tours in The Bahamas in 2023.
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2Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island attracted 4 million visitors in 2023.
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3Swimming with pigs in Exuma drew 180,000 tourists in 2023.
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4Blue Lagoon Island hosted 300,000 day trippers in 2023.
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5Golf course rounds played totaled 250,000 in The Bahamas in 2023.
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6Scuba diving certifications issued reached 12,000 in 2023.
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7Junkanoo Festival attendance was 50,000 during New Year's 2023.
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8Fishing charters booked 45,000 trips in The Bahamas in 2023.
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9Andros Bonefishing attracted 35,000 anglers in 2023.
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10National parks visits totaled 450,000 in 2023.
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11Thunderball Reef snorkelers: 90,000 in 2023.
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12Lucayan National Park: 120,000 visitors in 2023.
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13Catamaran sunset cruises: 75,000 participants in 2023.
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14Kiteboarding sessions: 25,000 in 2023.
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15Historical site tours: 200,000 visitors to sites like Fort Charlotte in 2023.
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16Parasailing rides: 40,000 in 2023.
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17Birdwatching tours: 18,000 birders in 2023.
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18Food tours participation: 60,000 in Nassau 2023.
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19Waterpark visits at Atlantis: 1.8 million slides in 2023.
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20Dolphin encounters: 350,000 interactions in 2023.
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Attractions and Activities Interpretation

While Atlantis lures the masses with its aquatic spectacle and the pigs of Exuma have secured their viral fame, the real story is a nation humming with a million snorkelers, intrepid divers, and quiet anglers, proving The Bahamas' allure is as deep and varied as its legendary blue holes.

Cruise Tourism

17.5 million cruise passengers visited The Bahamas in 2023.
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2Nassau Cruise Port handled 5.8 million passengers in 2023.
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3Royal Caribbean ships made 1,200 port calls in The Bahamas in 2023.
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4Average cruise ship size was 3,500 passengers per vessel in The Bahamas in 2023.
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5Private island visits by cruises reached 2.1 million in 2023.
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6Cruise turnarounds in Nassau totaled 150 ships in 2023.
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7Carnival Cruise Line brought 2.2 million passengers to The Bahamas in 2023.
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8Norwegian Cruise Line port calls increased 20% to 450 in 2023.
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9Average cruise dwell time was 8.5 hours in Bahamian ports in 2023.
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10Freeport Cruise Port saw 1.4 million passengers in 2023.
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1185% of cruise visitors engaged in shore excursions in 2023.
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12New cruise terminal investments totaled $300 million in 2023.
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13MSC Cruises delivered 800,000 passengers to The Bahamas in 2023.
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14Celebrity Cruises port visits: 300 in 2023.
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15Cruise ship berths in Nassau: 25,000 in 2023.
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16Shore excursion bookings: 3.2 million in 2023.
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17Disney Cruise Line: 450,000 passengers in 2023.
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18Homeporting ships: 50 in Freeport 2023.
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19Cruise revenue share: 55% of total tourism in 2023.
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20Longest cruise itinerary: 14 days, 120 bookings in 2023.
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21Private yacht charters via cruises: 15,000 in 2023.
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22Ocean Cay MSC island: 500,000 visits in 2023.
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Cruise Tourism Interpretation

The Bahamas has masterfully anchored its economy to become the Caribbean's premier cruise hub, where an armada of over seven million floating visitors disembarked last year, proving the nation is not just a destination but the very pulse of modern maritime tourism.

Revenue and Economic Impact

1Tourism revenue in The Bahamas reached $4.5 billion in 2023.
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2Tourism contributed 35% to The Bahamas' GDP in 2023, equating to $5.2 billion.
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3Direct employment from tourism in The Bahamas was 60,000 jobs in 2023.
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4Hotel room revenue generated $1.8 billion in The Bahamas in 2023.
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5Cruise passenger spending averaged $150 per person in The Bahamas in 2023.
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6Tax revenue from tourism totaled $800 million for The Bahamas government in 2023.
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7Foreign exchange earnings from tourism hit $4.1 billion in 2023.
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8Tourism multiplier effect supported 120,000 indirect jobs in 2023.
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9Average daily tourist spend was $285 in The Bahamas in 2023.
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10Stopover visitor spending contributed $3.2 billion to the economy in 2023.
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11Tourism growth rate was 18% in 2023 compared to 2022.
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12Resort development investments reached $2.5 billion in 2023.
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13Tourism exports grew 16% to $4.3 billion in 2023.
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14Visitor spending on food and beverage was $1.1 billion in 2023.
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15Construction jobs from tourism resorts: 10,000 in 2023.
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16Duty-free shopping revenue: $450 million in 2023.
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17Adventure tourism spend: $600 million in 2023.
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18Luxury segment contributed $1.5 billion in 2023.
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19SME businesses supported by tourism: 5,000 in 2023.
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20Inflation-adjusted tourism GDP share: 32% in 2023.
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21Projected 2024 revenue: $5.1 billion.
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Revenue and Economic Impact Interpretation

While 2023’s 18% tourism surge in The Bahamas offered a potent economic cocktail of sun-soaked revenue and job creation, it also reveals a national economy walking a high-wire over crystal-clear waters, as nearly a third of its GDP depends on the continued willingness of visitors to splurge on paradise.

Visitor Arrivals

1In 2023, The Bahamas recorded 9.6 million total tourist arrivals, including both air and sea visitors.
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2Stopover visitors to The Bahamas reached 1.61 million in 2023, up 13.5% from 2022.
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3January 2024 saw 920,000 total visitors to The Bahamas, primarily from cruise ships.
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4U.S. tourists accounted for 80% of stopover arrivals in The Bahamas in 2023, totaling 1.29 million.
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5Canadian visitors to The Bahamas numbered 205,000 in 2023, representing 12.7% of stopovers.
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6UK tourists made 45,000 stopover visits to The Bahamas in 2023.
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7Family travelers comprised 35% of all stopover visitors to The Bahamas in 2023.
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8Average length of stay for stopover visitors was 6.8 nights in The Bahamas in 2023.
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9February 2023 had 856,000 total arrivals, with a 15% year-over-year growth.
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10Nassau welcomed 4.2 million visitors in 2023, 44% of national total.
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11Grand Bahama saw 1.1 million visitors in 2023, driven by cruise traffic.
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12Exuma Islands received 250,000 tourists in 2023, up 25% from prior year.
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13In 2022, total arrivals were 8.2 million, providing baseline for 2023 growth.
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14March 2024 arrivals hit 1.05 million, seasonal peak.
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15European visitors totaled 120,000 stopovers in 2023.
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16Millennial travelers were 28% of visitors in 2023.
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17Repeat visitors comprised 55% of stopovers in 2023.
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18Q4 2023 arrivals grew 22% to 2.8 million.
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19Abaco Islands received 150,000 visitors post-hurricane recovery in 2023.
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20Eleuthera saw 220,000 tourists in 2023.
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Visitor Arrivals Interpretation

The Bahamas’ tourism story is a tale of two vacations: a staggering flotilla of 9.6 million visitors, primarily day-trippers from cruise ships, but with a seriously growing core of nearly 1.6 million stopover guests who, led overwhelmingly by Americans and repeat visitors, are actually staying long enough to fall in love with the place (and its family-friendly vibes) for an average of almost a week.

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