If you are cruising to The Bahamas or staying at a resort on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, there is one important travel detail you need to know before you arrive: alcohol sales are expected to be restricted during polling hours because of the Bahamian general election. This is not a cruise-line policy. It is not a resort decision. It is tied to Bahamian election law. The Bahamas’ general election is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, according to the Office of the Prime Minister,