A UNUSUAL temporary ban is being rolled out in days at a popular vacation hotspot.
The law will impact all residents, tourists, and even cruise lines.
Alcohol sales will be completely banned across all islands in the Bahamas due to the general election, officials have confirmed.
Polls open on May 12 and between the hours of 8am and 6pm, no alcohol will be available for purchase, per a government notice.
This includes even on private islands that are owned by cruise lines.
Royal Caribbean said it will be abiding by the local laws at Coco Cay, it’s private island in the Bahamas.
“Royal Caribbean is respecting and complying with all local laws and regulations, as we do with every destination we visit,” a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told PEOPLE.
Both the Wonder of the Seas and the Oasis of the Seas ships will be visiting the island on that day.
It’s beach bars Perfect Day and Royal Beach Club Paradise Island will still be open, the cruise line confirmed, and noted that passengers will still be able to get alcohol on board the ships.
Despite this, passengers are fuming about the sudden announcement.
“We scheduled a trip with stops in the Bahamas for our 40th anniversary,” one customer wrote on X.
“We are going with 26 of our friends. Planned activities at CocoCay and Nassau.
“The general election has banned all alcohol for the two days we are there. And we find out only two days before we leave? Not a way to treat customers who cruise four times a year.”