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 The Bahamas is one of the most popular cruise destinations for U.S. travelers, and particularly with first-time cruisers from the U.S. Only 75kms from the USA, the outer islands that make up the group can be reached within a matter of hours. The Bahamas is an outstanding choice of location for a short Bahamas cruise escape of two, three or four nights away from home.
Cruise lines generally focus on just two Bahaman ports - Nassau and Freeport.
Nassau is Bahamas’ capital, which is located on the island of New Providence. It is a beautiful city that is easy to travel around during a day's shore excursion. The city is charming the guests by its architecture and certainly its people. Late 18th century and early 19th century colonial buildings remind everybody of Bahamas' British past. Parliament Square in downtown Nassau provides an exceptional viewpoint on the city's architecture, guarded by a pompous marble statue of Queen Victoria.
History is not just all about Nassau. It has an exciting modern side too. Excellent shops, fine restaurants and golden beaches, up onto which the tempting warm crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, are all there to be experienced. You may enjoy other activities in this tropical paradise such as snorkeling, diving and passenger submarine rides. The nightlife in Nassau is buzzing as well, with casinos and nightclubs catering the best of Bahamian life.
A Bahamas cruise to Freeport on the island of Grand Bahama offers tropical paradise that is very close to home. Easily reachable on a two-night Bahamas cruise, Freeport is a city that invites cruisers and tourists. Duty-free shopping is one of the main temptations of Freeport, and the city itself has a 10-acre international bazaar - a real shopping paradise in the tropics.
The nightlife in Freeport is world-famous. Casinos, nightclubs and live entertainment in Freeport are known as one of the best in the Caribbean, and can spend great night out when you're on a Bahamas cruise.
If you long for a longer Bahamas cruise duration than four nights, you may head for special extended cruises, some of which include a port call at a private island owned by the cruise company.
Bahamas cruises generally depart from ports in Florida. Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Miami port are the big three which cater cruises to the Bahamas. So, if you're willing take a short romantic getaway, or just imagine a change of surroundings for the weekend, go down to Florida and book a Bahamas cruise.
The Islands of Destiny, the Bahamas were visited by millions of people, who enjoyed its shores, the golden sun of the tropics, luxurious beaches and amicable people, since those days when the first Europeans went ashore here. There are over 700 islands in the Bahamas, of which only around 50 are inhabited and many have avoided the rapt attention of tourists. The small islands offer clear warm water and sandy beaches. All the larger islands offer a high standard of lodgment and leisure amenities. If you’ve chosen Bahamas as your vacation destination, you have to decide whether you prefer to stay in the common hotel or take a voyage in the floating one with maximum amenities that is to cruise to the islands on a ship. Most of the cruises depart from Port Canaveral or Miami, Florida.
You may navigate to the Bahamas year-round. Most cruises to the islands last three or four nights, though you may visit Bahamas as a part of a longer itinerary of some Caribbean cruises.
Voyage to the Bahamas and discover pretty beaches, good snorkeling and opportunities for water-skiing, parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing and more. While cruising to the Bahamas you may also experience colorful artwork, lively dances and vivid music. Travelers may look for handicrafts at Nassau's famous straw market and spend nights trying their luck at resort casinos.
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