Sea arrivals exceeded 10.6 million visitors, representing a 14 per cent increase year-over-year and nearly doubling 2019 levels. For the first time in more than 22 years, Grand Bahama’s arrival has eclipsed 1 million arrivals, reaching 1.1 million at the end of December 2025,” Mr Cooper said. Abaco, he added, also recorded its highest total visitor arrivals on record, with just under 520,000 visitors in 2025. The growth was driven by record air and sea arrivals, with air arrivals increasing by 5.2 per cent, making Abaco the second-fastest-growing destination by air arrivals. He argued that many people are not feeling the impact despite claims of record arrivals and economic growth.