Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced in August that they had signed a 10-year agreement with the Port of Palm Beach and that they had purchased a second ship that will also be based at the Port. The company has named the new ship, Grand Classica. Grand Classica will carry up to 1,680 guests and features 685 staterooms, a multitude of restaurants and bars, a theater, two pools, four hot tubs, wellness center and spa, outdoor jogging track and more.
On November 25, 2017, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line reached a three-year agreement with the Bahamas to bring both Grand Celebration and Grand Classica to Grand Bahama Island, thereby doubling the number of arrivals beginning in April. At the signing ceremony, Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis thanked the line for their confidence in and commitment to Grand Bahama.
Bahamas Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis said:
“Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is showing great support in Grand Bahama and in the economy going to the extent of launching another vessel in April and this shows great confidence in our Bahamas.”
Oneil Khosa, Chief Executive Officer of Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line said:
“Grand Classica will be a wonderful addition and complement to Grand Celebration,”
“Having two ships sailing to Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will be the largest provider of tourism to the island, carrying more than 500,000 passengers annually. It will also give our guests more flexibility and choice.”
Additional details on our new ship, as well as on sale dates, will be announced in early 2018. Grand Classica is expected to begin sailings in mid-April 2018.
