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Did The Bahamas Just Screw Themselves with These New Cruising Fees?

July 01, 2025

The Bahamas just hiked their cruising permit fees—and boaters are not happy. In this episode of The Sailing Doodles Podcast, we break down the old vs. new fees, what’s changed, and how it's impacting the cruising community. Are these changes smart revenue moves or a huge mistake that could cost the Bahamas its sailing tourism industry? I’ll share the facts, the fallout, and what this means for cruisers of all types.


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