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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line to Resume Sailing November 4

Image: PHOTO: The Grand Classica and Grand Celebration are part of the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line fleet. (photo via Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line)
Image: PHOTO: The Grand Classica and Grand Celebration are part of the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line fleet. (photo via Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line)
Theresa Norton
by Theresa Norton
Last updated: 11:59 AM ET, Tue September 1, 2020

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line on Sept. 1 said it would resume operations with the Grand Celebration on Nov. 4, 2020, and the Grand Classica on March 3, 2021.

"We have been planning our anticipated return to sea for October; however, as we continue to monitor the situation surrounding COVID-19 and communicate with the Bahamian government on their plans to allow leisure guests to return, we have determined that a further extension is in the best interest of our guests and crew," Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line CEO Oneil Khosa said in a statement.

"Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have remained one of the few cruise lines that reported no cases of the virus onboard our ships. We have also followed all guidelines, including adhering to strict requirements for onboard crew members, and installed the highest safety protocols in the industry across our fleet. While it is disappointing that we are unable to sail as planned, we believe this decision will ensure the health and safety of our guests and crew. We will continue to work closely with the CDC, as well as the World Health Organization, as we prepare to return to Grand Bahama Island and Nassau."


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