Bahamas Adds NEW Tax to Cruise Line Private Islands, Gratuity Hike
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the Bahamas has announced a surprising move to impose a 10% value added tax on goods and services provided on cruise line private islands
this effectively ends a long-standing vat exemption since 2014
the industry is taken aback by the abrupt policy shift and fears it could negatively impact the Bahamas as a competitive Cruise destination
Cunard Line is set to raise its daily gratuities on its sailing starting at the end of April
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Cruise news today. The Bahamas has announced a surprising move to impose a 10% value-added tax on goods and services provided on cruise line private islands, effectively ending a longstanding VAT exemption since the 2014 VAT Act. Cunard Line is set to raise daily service charges on its sailings, starting at the end of April. Galveston Wharves and MSC Cruises have agreed to develop a fourth cruise terminal complex at the Port of Galveston, MSC Seascape set to homeport there starting November 2025. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. Watch the latest cruise news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzZsVPse7hw&list=PLgGWQRf2ZGlljJxCLrHXGfs_BE3Qrd0Mk [Connect with me] Website: https://cruiseradio.net/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruiseradio Read this before your cruise: https://cruiseradio.net/category/before-you-cruise/ Know about your destination: https://cruiseradio.net/category/destinations/ Tips for cruising with family: https://cruiseradio.net/category/family-cruising/ ============================== My name is Doug Parker, and this is Cruise News Today, where I provide you with the latest cruise industry news, updates, cruise ship reviews, and informative cruise insights. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos, with cruise ship tours and port tours. I am committed to delivering the most up-to-date information through daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis, and coverage of the cruise industry, including engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes beyond the headlines. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with all the latest cruise news. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 81,001 #Cruise #CruiseNews #CruiseShip