by Brian Major
Last updated: 12:05 PM ET, Thu March 19, 2026
The Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) has teamed with the Bahamas
National Trust (BNT) on a new three-year strategic partnership designed
to at promote environmental stewardship, strengthen community engagement, and
advance sustainable tourism in The Bahamas.
Through the agreement, Nassau
Cruise Port will join BNT’s Corporate Partnership Program as a
Steward Level Partner, pledging $75,000 over three years to support
conservation initiatives and public awareness programs designed to highlight
the importance of protecting the nation’s natural resources.
A major focus of the partnership will be the Blue Green
Bahamas: Visitor Awareness Initiative, under which Nassau Cruise Port will
serve as the Founding Corporate Partner. The initiative will work to educate
cruise visitors and residents about the value of The Bahamas’ unique ecosystems
and the role individuals can play in protecting them.
As part of the program, educational content—including
short-form environmental videos, eco-awareness signage with QR-linked
information, and digital storytelling campaigns—will be on display throughout
the cruise port and across digital platforms. Frontline staff will also
receive talking points to help engage cruise visitors in conversations
about environmental responsibility while exploring The Bahamas.
“Our partnership with the Bahamas National Trust reflects
our commitment to sustainable tourism and responsible destination
stewardship,” said Mike Maura, Jr. CEO & director, Nassau Cruise Port. “As the gateway
for over millions of visitors each year, we have an important role to play in
helping people understand, appreciate, and maintain the natural beauty of The
Bahamas.”
The partnership will also support the Bahamas National
Trust’s annual Wine & Art Festival, at which Nassau Cruise Port
participated as a Silver Sponsor in February. The festival attracts more than
1,500 attendees annually, bringing together local and international
visitors, corporate leaders, and creative community members to celebrate art,
culture, and conservation.
“We are building a strong community of ambassadors for the
Bahamas National Trust through our members, donors, corporate partners, and
volunteers who support the critical work of managing our national park system,”
said Lakeisha Anderson-Rolle, BNT’s executive director. “We are grateful for
this partnership with Nassau Cruise Port and hope it inspires others to join us
as we continue expanding support for conservation across The Bahamas.”
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