Election-day booze ban hits Bahamas cruise stops, sparking passenger frustration
TL;DR
The Bahamas will suspend alcohol sales onshore during the election on May 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., affecting all islands including CocoCay. Alcohol will still be sold aboard ships, but shore visits for cruise passengers will be dry. Royal Caribbean says it will comply with local laws, while some travelers vent on social media about the timing and impact on itineraries as ships visit Bahamian ports like CocoCay.
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