Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Gets Nod for Test Sailing

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - June 2, 2021

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has received a green light from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to run a test cruise, the company said.

The closed-group, simulated sailing will include a full evaluation of the company’s cleanliness and safety protocols.

A small, private group of pre-selected, fully-vaccinated passengers will join a group of vaccinated crew members on board rate company’s Grand Classica ship.

The company has announced plans to resume sailing July 2 and is currently accepting reservations.

“The family owned and operated boutique cruise line anticipates earning CDC approval to cruise on the July 2^nd date following this month’s simulated sailing,” the company said.

— CJ

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