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Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Announces Return to Grand Bahama Island with Commercial Sailings Resuming September 27

September 25, 2019September 24, 2019 by Editor

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – September 24, 2019 – Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which was the first cruise line to dock in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island following Hurricane Dorian – transporting critical humanitarian aid and hundreds of volunteers – today announced it will resume commercial operations with two-night round-trip sailings from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island beginning Friday, September 27. With its return to Freeport, the company becomes the first cruise line to bring leisure travelers …

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Completes Second Humanitarian Cruise Following Hurricane Dorian

September 21, 2019September 18, 2019 by Editor

RIVIERA BEACH, FL. – September 18, 2019 – Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Celebration arrived back at its home port, the Port of Palm Beach, at 9 a.m. this morning, successfully completing its second round-trip humanitarian sailing since Hurricane Dorian. The cruise line teamed up with South Florida non-profits the Bahamas Relief Cruise and Mission Resolve to mobilize the ship for a second time, spending nearly two full days distributing humanitarian aid to Grand Bahama Island. …

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Completes Successful Hurricane Dorian Humanitarian Cruise

September 8, 2019September 7, 2019 by Editor

September 7, 2019 – Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Celebration arrived at its home port, the Port of Palm Beach, at 7:30 a.m. this morning with more than 1,100 Bahamian residents who were evacuated as a result of Hurricane Dorian. The cruise line spent nearly a full day clearing potential evacuees, including vetting their visa and passport documentation. Key Facts and Figures from This Cruise: Grand Celebration departed Port of Palm Beach on Thursday, September 5, …

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