US Warns Travelers Off Bahamas Jet-Ski Rides Over Safety and Assault Risks
TL;DR
The U.S. Embassy in Nassau warns Americans to avoid jet-ski rentals in the Bahamas amid sexual-assault allegations and safety concerns tied to unlicensed operators; a March 2026 law bans jet-ski operators from riding with guests. Since 2024 there have been multiple sexual assaults and accidents involving jet-ski activities, leading to a Level 2 travel advisory and warnings near Nassau ports, Junkanoo Beach, and Paradise Island.
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