New Delhi, May 10 -- Cruise passengers heading to the Bahamas on 12 May 2025 face a temporary ban on alcohol sales ashore, including at private island destinations such as Royal Caribbean's CocoCay, as the island nation holds its general election.

Bahamian law mandates the suspension of all alcohol sales and distribution during national elections. This year's general election, scheduled for 12 May, will trigger a ban running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time, halting the purchase and service of alcoholic beverages across the entire country. The restriction is a longstanding feature of the country's electoral legislation, designed to preserve public order during voting hours.

The prohibition is nationwide in scope, covering not only comme...