Bahamas Tourism Statistics

The Bahamas is a tropical paradise of 700 islands, known for its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and vibrant marine life. With a rich history, luxury resorts, and world-class diving, it’s a top destination for relaxation and adventure.

Over 12 million visitors traveled to The Bahamas in 2025, which was a record high.

• 12.50 million visitors traveled to The Bahamas in 2025, marking a record high and a 11.4% rise compared to 2024.
• Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 7.25 million visitors arrived in The Bahamas in 2019.
• The lowest recorded year was 2020, with only 1.79 million visitors due to global travel restrictions.
• Visitor numbers increased slightly to 2.10 million in 2021 as travel began to cautiously resume.
• Tourism had fully recovered to near pre-pandemic levels by 2022, with 7.00 million visitors traveling to The Bahamas
• 2023 saw a remarkable 38% increase over 2022, bringing the total to 9.65 million visitors.
• The upward trend continued into 2024, with The Bahamas welcoming 11.22 million visitors, a 16.2% rise compared to 2023.

How many tourists visited The Bahamas in 2025?

• 12.50 million people visited The Bahamas in 2025, indicating a 11.4% surge from the previous year and 72.4% surge from pre-pandemic year 2019.

How many tourists visited The Bahamas in 2024?

• The Bahamas welcomed 11.22 million visitors in 2024, marking a 16.2% increase from the previous year and 54.8% increase from the pre-pandemic level of 2019.

The USA was the main source country of tourists for The Bahamas from January to July in 2025, with 1.06 million stopover arrivals from that market alone, followed by Canada and Europe.

1. USA: 1,058,104 visitors (85.1%)
2. Canada: 82,585 visitors (6.6%)
3. Europe: 57,815 visitors (4.7%)

December was the busiest month in 2025 with a higher number of visitor arrivals in The Bahamas.

• December: 1.39 million visitors
• March: 1.23 million visitors
• November: 1.13 million visitors
• April: 1.10 million visitors
• August: 1.03 million visitors

• Nassau & Paradise Island (New Providence): The island offers a vibrant mix of white-sand beaches, rich colonial history, and world-class resorts in the heart of The Bahamas. The island welcomed 5.44 million visitors in 2025.
• Berry Island: The Berry Islands are a secluded chain of cays (Chub cay, Great Harbour cay, Great Stirrup cay and Coco cay) in The Bahamas, known for their crystal-clear waters, world-class fishing, and unspoiled natural beauty. The island attracted 2.28 million visitors in 2025.
• Bimini: Bimini, the westernmost district of The Bahamas, is famous for its turquoise waters, big-game fishing, and its connection to the legendary Lost City of Atlantis. The location recorded 1.46 million visitors in 2025.
• Freeport (Grand Bahama): Freeport is the largest city and main commercial center of Grand Bahama Island, known for its duty-free shopping, resorts, and natural attractions like Lucayan National Park and Gold Rock Beach. The city welcomed 350,259 visitors in 2025.
• Half Moon Cay: A private island in The Bahamas, owned by Holland America Line, featuring pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and exclusive cruise guest amenities. The island had 557,390 visitors in 2025.

• 10.65 million visitors arrived in The Bahamas by cruise ships in 2025. In 2024, 9.35 million cruise arrivals were recorded in The Bahamas.
• Before the pandemic, 5.43 million people visited The Bahamas by cruise ships in 2019.
• The highest number of cruise arrivals was recorded in Nassau & Paradise Island (New Providence) in 2025, with 4.14 million arrivals.