Bahamas Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
93 ships from 20 cruise lines
Bahamas cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 344 upcoming sailings on 93 ships from 20 cruise lines visiting Bahamas, calling at 14 places. Cruises can start in Nassau and end in Nassau. Of 344 upcoming sailings, 5 start in the Bahamas and 4 end there. More Caribbean cruises.
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About Bahamas
Destination package for The Bahamas focuses on cruise-based island hopping from Florida, with major hubs in Nassau and Freeport and a growing collection of private island experiences including Half Moon Cay, Great Stirrup Cay, Princess Cays, Castaway Cay, and Ocean Cay. The country offers easy logistics, English-speaking culture, and clear water, but visitors should manage expectations about crime, infrastructure, and hurricane season. For the American milestone traveler, the sweet spot is a 4-7 night cruise that balances one or two port towns with a private island beach day and a small-group excursion.
Typical routes
- Short Florida-to-Bahamas sailings (3-5 nights) centered on Nassau, Freeport, Bimini, and private islands like Great Stirrup Cay, Castaway Cay, and Ocean Cay.
- Longer eastern Caribbean sailings (7-14 nights) that include Half Moon Cay, Princess Cays, or Nassau as a call en route to islands such as St. Thomas, Grand Turk, and San Juan.
Ports overview
The Bahamas is a primary warm-water cruise destination from Florida. Most calls are concentrated in Nassau and Freeport, plus private islands. Tender ports can be substituted due to weather; choose itineraries with private island days for controlled, uncrowded beach time.
Cruise season
Year-round; peak November-April; hurricane season June-November; holiday weeks are the busiest.
Find your Bahamas sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Bahamas, earliest departure first.
15 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
ms Europa 2
10 Days Jacksonville, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom
Norwegian Dawn
11 Days Port Canaveral, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
Norwegian Epic
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25 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Curaçao, Colombia
ms Volendam
13 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Curaçao, Colombia
ms Volendam
8 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Turks And Caicos Islands, Dominican Republic
ms Zuiderdam
13 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Turks And Caicos Islands, Dominican Republic
ms Zuiderdam
16 Days Port Canaveral, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Mexico, Turks And Caicos Islands
MSC World Atlantic
14 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
MSC World America
8 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Mexico, Cayman Islands
Celebrity Xcel
11 Days Miami, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Jamaica, Bonaire
MSC Explora 4
6 Days Fort Lauderdale, USA Round Trip
Visits Bahamas. Also visits United States, Turks And Caicos Islands
ms Zuiderdam
Where Bahamas cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (1)
Nassau (169) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (1)
Nassau (169)
Ships by type: 92 ocean 2 expedition · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
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Frequently asked questions about Bahamas cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Bahamas?
14 Bahamas places are visited by 93 ships from 20 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Bahamas cruise?
Year-round; peak November-April; hurricane season June-November; holiday weeks are the busiest.
Sources and further reading
Background on Bahamas draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica: The Bahamas
- CIA World Factbook: Bahamas, The
- U.S. Department of State: Bahamas Travel Advisory
- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism: The Official Website of The Bahamas
- The World Bank: The Bahamas Overview
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026
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