Bahamas Cruise

A Bahamas cruise can be a great, cost effective way to experience The Bahamas and we list just about all there are to offer right here. Before we get to the nitty gritty though, let me run through some basics for those who may not be up to speed. If you’re unfamiliar with how cruises work, basically once you purchase your cruise, all you need to survive and have a great vacation will be covered (extras can be purchased though). They are much like all-inclusive resorts on the water but differ greatly in what is covered by the fee structure (yes, not everything is free).

Just keep in mind that all cruises and all cruise lines are not the same. They differ in what they offer. A Bahamas cruise will be no different. Depending on the package and cruise line, what’s offered can differ vastly. Way too many people get smacked in the face with surprises on their cruises.

Also keep in mind that while the most things are free or included, some premium or specialty things are not. Take food, for example. First let me say that the food on cruise ships will always be above standard, no matter which part of the ship you go. For the most part, food that is offered in the main dining areas is included in the price. However, certain things on the menu like choice cuts of steak or specialty foods may need to be paid for to enjoy. Also, food in certain specialty restaurants might also incur a charge. As stated earlier though, the food being served within the main dining areas will be top notch anyway so you'll still be eating like royalty even if you don't pay a dime. The deal with drinks is very similar. Drinks on the menu in the main dining areas are generally free excluding sometimes, hard liquor and some mixed and/or specialty drinks. Some specialty restaurants may require payment for all food and drinks.

For more things you may have to pay for on a cruise, check this awesome article:  Fee vs. Free: What's Included in Your Cruise Fare?

If you’ve made it this far, that probably means that you’re invested into the idea that a cruise lines up with your vision for your vacation. Good.

Understand though, that there is no Bahamas cruise operated by the major cruise lines that will take you cruising through all the islands of The Bahamas. Instead, with a commercial Bahamas cruise, you’ll visit one of more Bahamian ports like Nassau, Freeport or Princess Cays (Eleuthera). You can also reach the Bahamas via cruise by choosing a Caribbean cruise that includes the Bahamas as a destination where selective ports from the Bahamas will be included along with other nearby destinations. Some commonly included ports-of-call include Key West, Antigua and Puerto Rico.

All cruises differ though so be sure to ask questions about and research any cruise you're interested in.

Now, with that out of the way, lets list some cruises servicing The Bahamas:

Bahamas Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Bahamas

Carnival offers 2, 3 ,4 5,6 and 7 day cruises to The Bahamas.
Ports of embarkation include: Miami, FL | Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL | Charleston, SC | Baltimore, MD | Jacksonville, FL | Norfolk, VA
Bahamas Destinations: Nassau, Princess Cays Resort (Eleuthera), Half Moon Cay, Freeport

Feel: Fun, Relaxed, Retreat

Points of mention: Financing provided by Uplift

Starting Price Rating: $$

►Carnival Cruise Line Bahamas Cruises

►*Carnival's Cruise Specials*

Celebrity Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruise Bahamas

Celebrity offers 2 & 4 day cruises to The Bahamas, 3 & 4 days cruises to Key West and The Bahamas, 5 day cruises to The Bahamas and Puerto Plata, Puerto Rico and a 7 day Caribbean Cruise including The Bahamas
Ports of embarkation include: Miami, FL | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bahamas Destinations: Nassau

Feel: Luxury, High-class, Elegant

Points of mention: Very awarded cruise line

Starting Price Rating: $$$$

►Celebrity Cruise Line Bahamas Cruises

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Cunard Cruise Line | Cunard Cruise Bahamas

Cunard offers 21+ day Caribbean cruises that include The Bahamas
Ports of embarkation include: Hamburg, Germany| New York, USA | Southhampton, UK
Bahamas Destinations: Nassau

Feel: Luxury, Vintage, Elegant

Points of mention: Cunard operates the Queen Mary 2, Cunard offers world cruises as well

Starting Price Rating: $$$$$$$$$$


►Cunard Cruise Line Bahamas Cruises

►*Cunard's Cruise Specials*

Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Bahamas

Disney offers 3, 4, 5 and 6 day cruises to The Bahamas
Ports of embarkation include: Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL | Galveston, TX
Bahamas Destinations: Nassau, Castaway Cay

Feel: Fun, Get-away, Retreat

Points of mention: Disney owns and operates Castaway Cay

Starting Price Rating: $$$$$$$

►Disney Cruise Line Bahamas Cruises

►*Disney's Cruise Specials*

Holland America Cruise Lines | Holland America Cruise Bahamas

Holland America offers 3 day cruises to The Bahamas, 4 and 5 day cruises to The Bahamas and Key west and 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21 day Caribbean cruises that include The Bahamas
Ports of embarkation include: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Bahamas Destinations: Nassau, Half Moon Cay

Feel: High-class, Elegant, Adventure

Points of mention: Very awarded cruise line, Holland America owns and operates Half Moon Cay

Starting Price Rating: $$$$$$$


►Holland America Cruise Lines Bahamas Cruises

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MSC Cruise Lines | MSC Cruise Bahamas

MSC offers 3 night cruises to The Bahamas and 3, 4, 7, 10, 11and 14 day Caribbean cruises that include The Bahamas
Ports of embarkation include: Miami, FL| Port Canveral (Orlando), FL
Bahamas Destinations: Nassau, Ocean Cay

Feel: Adventure, Modern, Elegant

Points of mention: Ocean Cay, which is also a marine reserve, is owned and operated by MSC

Starting Price Rating: $$$$


►MSC Cruise Lines Bahamas Cruises

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Norwegian Cruise Lines | Norwegian Cruise Bahamas

Norwegian offers 3 and 4 day cruises to The Bahamas and 5, 7, 8 and 9 day Caribbean cruises that include The Bahamas
Ports of embarkation include: Miami, FL| Tampa. FL | New York, NY |
Bahamas Destinations: Nassau, Great Stirrup Cay, Grand Bahama

Feel: Luxury, Adventure, Getaway

Points of mention: Private butlers available, Great Stirrup Cay is owned and operated by Norwegian

Starting Price Rating: $$$$


►Norweigan Cruise Lines Bahamas Cruises

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Princess Cruises | Princess Cruise Bahamas

Princess Cruises offers 3 and 4 day Bahamas cruises and 7, 10 and 14 day Caribbean cruises that include The Bahamas
Ports of embarkation include: Fort Lauderdale, FL| New York, USA
Bahamas Destinations: Princess Cays Resort, Eleuthera

Feel: Modern, Adventure, Entertainment

Points of mention: Princess Cruises owns and operates the Princess Cays Resort on Eleuthera

Starting Price Rating: $$$


►Princess Cruises Bahamas Cruises

►*Princess Cruise's Specials*

RoyalCaribbean International | RoyalCaribbean International Bahamas Cruise

RoyalCaribbean offers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 day Bahamas cruises, 7 and 8 day Southeast coast and The Bahamas cruises and 5 day Caribbean cruises that include The Bahamas
Ports of embarkation include: Baltimore, MD| Cape Liberty, NJ | Fort Lauderdale,FL | Miami, FL | Port Canveral (Orlando), FL
Bahamas Destinations: Coco Cay (Little Stirrup Cay), Nassau, Grand Bahama

Feel: Water-fun, Adventure, Play-All-Day

Points of mention: RoyalCaribbean owns and operates Coco Cay (aka Little Stirrup Cay),

Starting Price Rating: $$$


►RoyalCaribbean Bahamas Cruises

►*RoyalCaribbean's Specials*