Freeport / Grand Bahama Cruise Safety Guide

The U.S. State Department’s Bahamas advisory is Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime. It specifically says most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport.

The State Department says violent crime, armed robberies, burglaries, and sexual assaults can occur in The Bahamas. Stay alert and do not physically resist a robbery attempt.

CDC recommends routine vaccines and hepatitis A and B for unvaccinated travelers and advises preventing mosquito bites because it lists dengue and Zika.

The State Department advises never swimming alone, assessing snorkeling fitness, watching for sharks, and following local weather and water warnings. It says boating is not well regulated and some operators or watercraft may be unsafe or unlicensed.

Call 911 or 919 and ask for an ambulance, according to FCDO.

FCDO says emergency medical facilities are limited on Family Islands; serious cases may be transferred to Nassau, Freeport, or Miami by air ambulance.

Freeport / Grand Bahama carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Freeport is on Grand Bahama Island and is identified by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism as the Bahamas’ second-largest city. The U.S. State Department advises Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution for The Bahamas because of crime.

Freeport / Grand Bahama carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. The State Department says violent crime can occur anywhere in The Bahamas and that most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport. For water activities, follow local weather and marine alerts; it says boating is not well regulated and operators may be unsafe or unlicensed.

Freeport / Grand Bahama carries a moderate risk rating. Travelers should take enhanced precautions and review current health advisories before departure. Most cruise passengers visit Freeport / Grand Bahama without incident when they stay in port and tourist areas and use licensed transportation. The State Department says violent crime can occur anywhere in The Bahamas and that most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport. For water activities, follow local weather and marine alerts; it says boating is not well regulated and operators may be unsafe or unlicensed.

The State Department says violent crime can occur anywhere in The Bahamas and that most crime occurs in Nassau and Freeport. For water activities, follow local weather and marine alerts; it says boating is not well regulated and operators may be unsafe or unlicensed.

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