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Terms & Conditions

Last Updated: October 2026
Website: https://discoverthebahamas.com/ (“Discover The Bahamas”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, or using DiscoverTheBahamas.com (the “Site”) or by utilizing any of our reservation request and customer support services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms & Conditions and our accompanying Privacy Policy and Disclaimer. If you do not agree to all terms outlined herein, please discontinue use of this Site immediately.

2. Nature of Services (Independent Intermediary)

Discover The Bahamas operates strictly as an independent travel promotion resource, referral platform, and ticketing agent:

  • Third-Party Suppliers: We do not own, operate, staff, or control the vessels, fast ferries, aircraft, cruise liners, resorts, hotels, or excursion operators featured on the Site.
  • Independent Carrier Contracts: Any ticket purchases, excursion vouchers, or travel bookings facilitated through our platform create a direct, legally binding contract between you (the “Passenger” or “Customer”) and the relevant third-party operating carrier or hospitality provider.
  • Operator Conditions Govern: All travel, boarding times, luggage allowances, and transit conditions are subject to the carrier’s contract of carriage, baggage policies, safety directives, and applicable maritime regulations.

3. Bookings, Fares, and Availability

  • Quotes & Availability: All rates, sailing schedules, hotel tariffs, and excursion availability displayed on our Site or provided via telephone/chat are subject to change without notice until full payment is processed and booking confirmations are issued.
  • Payment Processing: Transactions processed online or over the telephone may be billed directly by Discover The Bahamas or routed securely through licensed merchant gateways and third-party travel partners.
  • Cancellations & Refunds: Cancellation rights, modification fees, and refund eligibility are dictated strictly by the terms established by the specific carrier or resort provider. Service and handling fees assessed by Discover The Bahamas may be non-refundable.

4. Passenger Travel Documentation & Entry Requirements

It is the passenger’s sole legal responsibility to obtain, carry, and verify all requisite travel documentation prior to departure:

  • Valid, unexpired government-issued passports (with required validity periods beyond the travel date).
  • Visas, ESTA/entry permits, or travel authorizations required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
  • Parental consent documentation for traveling minors where applicable.

Discover The Bahamas accepts no liability for passengers denied boarding or rejected at ports of entry due to non-compliant documentation, criminal inadmissibility, or governmental restrictions.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

All content, branding, trademarks, service marks, logo concepts, articles, graphics, imagery, and layout structure on DiscoverTheBahamas.com are the exclusive property of Discover The Bahamas or its licensors, protected by United States and international intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, mirror, or scrape any content from this Site without our prior written consent.

6. User Conduct and Site Use Restrictions

You agree to use DiscoverTheBahamas.com solely for legitimate, non-commercial travel planning and booking purposes. You agree not to:

  • Make speculative, false, or fraudulent reservations or inquiries.
  • Deploy bots, spiders, scrapers, or other automated mechanisms to access, monitor, or copy Site content.
  • Introduce malicious code, viruses, worms, or any technology designed to disrupt, compromise, or overload Site infrastructure.
  • Violate any local, state, federal, or international laws or regulations.

7. Google AdSense & Third-Party Links

This Site displays advertisements through Google AdSense and participates in affiliate referral arrangements. Third-party advertisements and hyperlinks are provided solely for user convenience. Discover The Bahamas does not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy standards, or performance of external advertisers or linked websites.

8. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

To the maximum extent permitted by law:

  • Discover The Bahamas, its owners, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, or consequential damages resulting from schedule adjustments, weather delays, mechanical failures, cancellations, personal injury, property loss, or acts of God (force majeure) occurring during transit or accommodations booked through this Site.
  • You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Discover The Bahamas from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or legal expenses arising out of your breach of these Terms, your violation of any third-party rights, or your misuse of this Site.

9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, United States, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of or related to these Terms or the use of this Site shall be instituted exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Broward County, Florida.

10. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to revise and update these Terms & Conditions at our sole discretion. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting to this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site following the posting of revised Terms signifies your acceptance of the changes.

11. Contact Information

For inquiries, booking clarifications, or notices regarding these Terms, please contact us: