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Short Sailings to Turquoise Water

Turquoise water, soft-sand beaches and a cruise line’s private island, often just a day’s sail from Florida. A Bahamas cruise is an easy escape for a long weekend, a family trip or your very first cruise.

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Bahamas cruises are some of the shortest and easiest sailings you can take, leaving from Florida ports like Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral. Many are three to five nights and pair Nassau with a beach day on a cruise line’s private island. They’re a popular choice for first-time cruisers, families and long weekends, and our advisors help you pick the right ship and dates with no booking fees.

The Bahamas sit just off the Florida coast, so you can be on a beach within a day of leaving port. That makes a Bahamas cruise one of the best ways to try cruising, celebrate a long weekend or take the family away without a long trip. Most sailings call at Nassau, where you can explore the harbor and beaches, and many include a day at a private island run by the cruise line, with beaches, water sports and lunch included. Longer Caribbean itineraries often add a Bahamas stop as well. Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, MSC and Disney all sail to the Bahamas from Florida, each with its own style of ship. Our advisors can compare them for you and match you with the right one.

Soft-Sand Beaches
Snorkeling & Water Sports
Historic Nassau
Short 3 to 5 Night Getaways

Bahamas At A Glance

Cruise Season

Year-round

Top Sub-Regions

Nassau & Paradise Island, Cruise Line Private Islands

Departure Ports

Miami, FL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Port Canaveral, FL; Tampa, FL

Popular Highlights

Nassau Harbor, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Beaches & Snorkeling

Featured Bahamas Cruises

Short Bahamas Getaways

Three- to five-night sailings from Florida, perfect for a long weekend or a first cruise.

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Private Island Beach Days

Cruise lines' own islands, such as Perfect Day at CocoCay, with beaches, water sports and lunch included.

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Caribbean Cruises

Longer Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean itineraries, many with a Bahamas stop.

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Travel Tips for the Bahamas

Bahamas Cruise FAQs

How long is a Bahamas cruise?

Many Bahamas cruises are short getaways of about three to five nights from Florida. Longer Caribbean cruises often include a Bahamas stop too.

Where do Bahamas cruises leave from?

Most sail from Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Port Canaveral.

What is a cruise line private island?

Several cruise lines run their own islands in the Bahamas, such as Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay. Guests get a full beach day with activities, and the details vary by line.

When is the best time to cruise to the Bahamas?

Bahamas cruises sail year-round. December to April is the driest stretch, and June to November is hurricane season, which often brings lower fares.

Is a Bahamas cruise good for first-time cruisers?

Yes. The short length and close Florida ports make it an easy first cruise, and an advisor can help you pick a ship that suits your group.

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Featured Sailings

Featured the Bahamas Cruise Deals

Sailings on some of the newest ships cruising the Bahamas, picked from our booking engine and refreshed daily. Open any sailing for current availability, or ask an advisor to price it for your dates.

4 Days

Bahamas

4 Days Bahamas

Royal Caribbean · Legend of the Seas

Departs: Dec 19, 2027
Itinerary: Fort Lauderdale, Perfect Day at CocoCay, Fort Lauderdale

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$295per day* (from $1,178 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

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4 Days

Bahamas

4 Days Bahamas

MSC Cruises · MSC Seashore

Departs: Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
Itinerary: Port Canaveral, Nassau, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Port Canaveral

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$47per day* (from $186 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

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8 Days

Bahamas

8 Days Bahamas

Carnival Cruise Line · Carnival Firenze

Departs: Jun 22, 2027
Itinerary: New York City, Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, New York City

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$119per day* (from $951 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

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Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines That Sail to the Bahamas

The lines with the Bahamas sailings in our booking engine right now, most sailings first.

Carnival Cruise Line1,331 sailingsView cruises
Royal Caribbean1,168 sailingsView cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line676 sailingsView cruises
MSC Cruises621 sailingsView cruises
Disney Cruise Line445 sailingsView cruises
Princess Cruises265 sailingsView cruises
Virgin Voyages228 sailingsView cruises
Celebrity Cruises187 sailingsView cruises
Holland America Line145 sailingsView cruises
Oceania Cruises12 sailingsView cruises
Viking Ocean Cruises11 sailingsView cruises
Costa Cruises8 sailingsView cruises

Departure Ports

Popular Ports for the Bahamas Cruises

Where the Bahamas cruises leave from, ranked by the number of sailings in our booking engine. Pick a port to see its the Bahamas cruises.

Numbers show sailings currently listed from each port. Port guides: Miami, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale, Baltimore, Galveston, Bayonne, Tampa. See all departure ports →

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