Common Departure Ports:
Miami, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL
Jacksonville, FL
Charleston, SC
Occasionally from New York, Baltimore, or Galveston (longer cruises)
Typical Cruise Duration:
3 to 5 nights (short cruises)
7+ nights (includes more islands or other Caribbean stops)
Popular Cruise Lines:
Royal Caribbean (often includes a stop at Perfect Day at CocoCay, their private island)
Carnival Cruise Line
Disney Cruise Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
MSC Cruises
🌴 Popular Ports of Call in the Bahamas
PortHighlights Nassau Atlantis Resort, snorkeling, shopping, beaches, historic downtown Freeport (Grand Bahama)Lucayan National Park, beaches, local culture BiminiFishing, beautiful waters, shipwreck diving Private IslandsEach cruise line has one (CocoCay, Castaway Cay, Half Moon Cay) — beach BBQs, water parks, cabanas, etc.
💡 Tips for Booking
Best Time to Go: November to April (drier, cooler weather)
Hurricane Season: June–November (watch for deals but be flexible)
Cheapest Months: January, early February, September
Bring: Passport (or birth certificate + government-issued ID, depending on cruise line), sunscreen, beachwear
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