US Renews Travel Advisory for Bahamas Over Crime, Boating Risks, and Shark Attacks

US State Department issues updated travel advisories for these countries: See the full list

The updated travel advisories include a popular Caribbean destination.

Robbery, sex assault, shark attacks: US's advisory for travel to The Bahamas

The United States's Level 2 travel advisory for the Bahamas warned of crimes such as robbery and sexual assault, unsafe water activities including shark attacks and unregulated boating.

Do not travel to Bahamas, there are sharks: Trump admin advises Americans

The advisory says most crimes happen in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence and Grand Bahama, urging travellers to avoid Nassau’s “Over the Hill” area.

Gang Violence, Shark Attacks: US Flags Travel Risks In The Bahamas

The US State Department has issued a renewed warning for travellers heading to The Bahamas, urging them to be cautious due to rising crime, poorly regulated boating and recent shark attacks. The advisory, updated on March 31, lists violent crimes such as armed robberies, burglaries and sexual assaults. These incidents, according to the department, can occur anywhere in The Bahamas but are most frequent in Nassau and Freeport on New Providence an…

Travel warning issued for Bahamas over crime concerns, sharks

The U.S. State Department recently issued a Level 2 travel advisory, warning travelers to "exercise increased caution" due to crime and possibly shark attacks in The Bahamas.

Travel warning issued for popular tropical destination over crime concerns, sharks

A travel warning was recently issued for The Bahamas, citing concerns about increased crime and shark attacks.