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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Ministry of Tourism Updates
The cruise line was quick to
point out the decision was in no way reflective of any negative experience
had in Nassau and Paradise Island.
“Our management team is very
grateful for all the support shown to us by the people of Nassau, both
as passengers and business partners.” said Charles Kinnear, president
of the cruise line. “Feedback from our passengers has always
been very positive about the Nassau and Paradise Island experience.”
According to Kinnear of Celebration
Cruise Line, the
Bahamas Celebration will be offering two-night
cruises from the Port of Palm Beach, as well as four and six-night cruise
and hotel stay packages. This should provide a much needed boost to
the island’s economy in addition to accessing new markets for Grand
Bahama Island.
“Our ship is designed to
carry both passengers and cargo,” explained Kinnear. “Not only will
we be providing Grand Bahama Island with 3,500 to 4,000 passengers a
week, but also a steady means of transporting goods between Florida
and the Island.”
“We applaud Celebration Cruise
Lines for their initiative in opening a new port to GBI for the popular
short cruise as well as cruise-and-stay-over options which represent
unique opportunities for GBI due to its proximity to South Florida,”
said Vernice Walkine, Director-General of Tourism.
She added that she was confident there would be a boost to stopover
visitors to Grand Bahama Island.
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