# Bahamas tourism and cruise industry development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bahamas-tourism-and-cruise-industry-development
> Updated: 2026-08-17T19:02:58.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

Tourism in the Bahamas encompasses a range of luxury accommodations and specialized cruise experiences. Nassau serves as a primary hub, offering high-end resorts like The Ocean Club and various excursions such as snorkeling at Rose Island or wildlife encounters at Green Cay.

Expanding on these land-based offerings, cruise lines are increasingly developing private island destinations to provide exclusive amenities. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is scheduled to open ‘Great Tides’ on September 4 at its private island, Great Stirrup Cay. This nearly six-acre water park will feature a 170-foot ‘Tidal Tower’, industry-first water coasters called ‘Breakwater Blasters’, a dynamic river attraction, and a dedicated children’s area named ‘Splash Cay’.

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Perfect Day at CocoCay’ (also known as Little Stirrup Cay) remains a major global destination for the company. The 144-acre site offers a mix of party atmospheres and quiet beach areas, featuring overwater cabanas, waterslides, zip lining, and hot air balloon rides. While many food items and attractions are complimentary, certain high-adrenaline activities and excursions require additional fees. Other major cruise lines, including Carnival and Disney, also maintain private island operations in the Bahamas.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Royal Caribbean’s private island CocoCay offers diverse activities in the Bahamas

Royal Caribbean’s 125-acre private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, provides cruise passengers with various complimentary and paid activities in the Bahamas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-caribbeans-private-island-cococay-offers-diverse-activities-in-the-bahamas

### 2026-08-13: Cruise lines expand private island offerings in the Bahamas

Cruise lines like Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean are expanding their private island offerings in the Bahamas with large-scale water parks and exclusive land-based amenities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cruise-lines-expand-private-island-offerings-in-the-bahamas

### 2026-08-11: Nassau, Bahamas, offers diverse luxury stays and island excursions

Nassau, Bahamas, offers diverse tourism experiences ranging from luxury stays at The Ocean Club to excursions involving snorkeling, swimming pigs, and sea turtle spotting at Rose Island and Green Cay.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nassau-bahamas-offers-diverse-luxury-stays-and-island-excursions

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