Bahamas Since the Travel Warning From the State Department.

[franncos]

Has anyone gone to Nassau since the warning from the state department. 19n people have been killed since Jan1st.

 

Thanks Franncos

[BlerkOne]

I think it was just issued yesterday. Looks like mostly gang on gang stuff.

[Raymok]

This was posted to the internet this AM.

 

Since the beginning of 2024, there have been 18 recorded murders in Nassau, the capital city of the Bahamas. These incidents have occurred at various times, including broad daylight on the streets. The primary motive behind these murders appears to be retaliatory gang violence¹.

 

Please exercise extreme caution when in the eastern part of New Providence Island (Nassau), and remain vigilant while walking or driving at night. It’s essential to be aware of your surroundings and review your personal security plans during your stay in Nassau¹. If you’re a U.S. citizen, you can also reach out to the U.S. Embassy Nassau for assistance¹

[smokeybandit]

Read the warning. It's very specific to a neighborhood known for gang on gang violence.

Edited January 28 by smokeybandit

[not-enough-cruising]

Have you traveled to any major US cities in the last decade?

[orville99]

Gang warfare in the Bahamas has been going on for years. While I wouldn't suggest wandering around  anywhere away from the port area, the new port area is very well done and worth seeing.

[Tree_skier]

22 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said:

Have you traveled to any major US cities in the last decade?

That's a good month in Chicago.

[Hoosierpop]

Nassau was a stay on the ship port before so it really is now. Maybe walk around the port area with the new changes.

[sabbo55]

Do you think any cruise lines will skip Nassau in the short term?

[not-enough-cruising]

3 hours ago, sabbo55 said:

Do you think any cruise lines will skip Nassau in the short term?

Not a snowball's chance, Nassau is bread and butter for the cruises out of Florida

[AnnetteSC]

We were originally planning on walking around on our own but now we’re thinking of doing a ship excursion. Nothing big….it’s called A Taste of Nassau and offered by MSC.

Unfortunately, there is no info on their website about this excursion. Calling them did no good since they didn’t have anything to share.

By any chance, has anyone done this excursion and is able to give me info about it? Thank You!