In an extraordinary display of the strength of our country's tourism sector, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is proud to announce record-breaking visitor arrivals for 2023, which exceeded the forecasted projections.
Surpassing all previous records, the nation welcomed a total of 9,654,838 visitors in 2023, marking a historic milestone in its journey as a leading global tourism destination. This figure represents a 38% increase over 2022 and a 33% increase compared to the previous 2019 record.
The 2023 result reveals a remarkable 17% percent increase in foreign air arrivals, totalling 1,719,980 visitors, compared to 1,470,244 in 2022. This significant growth underscores the increasing appeal of The Bahamas as a premier air travel destination.
Sea arrivals also saw an unprecedented surge, with 7,934,858 visitors in 2023, up 43.5% percent from the 5,530,462 who visited by sea the previous year. The distribution of visitors across the 16-island destinations further illustrates the widespread appeal of The Bahamas.
New Providence attracted 4,441,540 visitors, up 36%, compared to 2022. Grand Bahama welcomed 559,812 visitors, marking a 44% increase.
The Family Islands saw an impressive 40% rise, with 4,653,486 visitors arriving by sea and air.
