Bahamas Launches Tax Crackdown on Private Cruise Destinations

Bahamas Launches Tax Crackdown on Private Cruise Destinations

Cruise lines with private islands in The Bahamas will soon face tighter tax scrutiny as the government rolls out new compliance measures aimed at increasing revenue. Prime Minister Philip Davis KC unveiled a new initiative on May 28, 2025, as part of the 2025-2026 Budget, calling the move essential to ensuring “fairness and equity.” The Prime Minister said the tax contribution from cruise operators has not kept pace with their growing footprint,…

Sitka Residents Reject Proposal to Impose Cruise Passenger Cap

The residents of the Alaskan town of Sitka have rejected a proposal to impose a daily limit on the number of arriving cruise passengers. According to KCAW, over 70 percent of the voters said no to the project, which was part of a special election held on May 28, 2025. As Cruise Industry News previously reported, the ballot aimed at setting an annual cap of 300,000 cruise passengers, as well as a daily limit of 4,500 guests. Full story Sitka Resi…