In November, the Nassau Cruise Port team celebrated the inaugural call of Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady by hosting a unique and culturally immersive experience—a Bahamian mixology class for the ship's crew. Led by the renowned Bahamian mixologist Marvelous Marv Cunningham, better known as Mr. Mix Bahamas, this exclusive session introduced 15 excited crew members to the art of crafting four distinctly Bahamian cocktails.
Mike Maura Jr., CEO of Nassau Cruise Port, expressed the team’s enthusiasm for this new initiative aimed at enriching the experience of the cruise industry’s often-overlooked crew members. “We focus heavily on providing an exceptional experience for our passengers, which is absolutely essential. But we’re also keenly aware that the crew members of each ship are key stakeholders in our port's success. They are repeat visitors, often returning multiple times each season, and their firsthand recommendations have an impact that can’t be matched. This mixology experience marks the beginning of our enhanced crew engagement strategy, which aims to deepen our relationships with the crew and ensure that they feel valued while enjoying meaningful, positive experiences in Nassau during each of their visits."
The launch of this crew-centric initiative aligns with the broader ambitions of Global Ports Holding (GPH) to expand and elevate its service offerings globally. Mehmet Kutman, CEO of GPH, also recently shared plans to introduce a concierge service tailored to cruise passengers to leverage the steady growth in demand for VIP and luxury experiences within the cruise travel sector.
Nassau Cruise Port is committed to enhancing crew and passenger experiences, reflecting its dedication to creating lasting, positive impressions for all port visitors.
