9 nights · Bahamas, New Providence Island · Departs Nassau (Bahamas) · Visiting Staniel Cay Bahamas, Exuma Islands, Long Island Bahamas, Grand Turk Island, San Salvador Island Bahamas, Miami · Aboard Scenic Cruises on the Scenic Eclipse
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| Cruise line | Scenic Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Scenic Eclipse |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $6,540 per person |
| Year built | 2019 |
| Guests | 228 |
| Cabins | 114 |
| Crew | 176 |
| Length | 168 m |
| Beam | 22 m |
| Cruising speed | 17.0 kn |
Nassau pairs colonial landmarks with Caribbean water close to the cruise harbor. Walk Bay Street to Parliament Square, then climb the Queen’s Staircase to Fort Fincastle. From the hill, Nassau Harbour and the city open below. The National Art Gallery of The Bahamas offers a quieter look at local artists. Paradise Island adds beaches and resort attractions across the harbour. Allow extra time for road traffic if you venture farther afield.
Staniel Cay places you in the heart of the Exuma Cays, where limestone islands rise from clear Bahamian water. The village and Staniel Cay Yacht Club make a relaxed base for exploring by boat. Nearby, Thunderball Grotto is a sea cave featured in a James Bond film. Big Major Cay is known for its swimming pigs. Come for snorkelling, quiet beaches and unhurried days afloat.
Great Exuma rewards travelers who prefer clear water and unhurried days. George Town, the island’s small capital, faces Elizabeth Harbour. A water taxi crosses to Stocking Island, where beaches and beachside dining await. The wider Exuma chain is famed for turquoise shallows, sheltered cays and easy days on the water. Choose a boat trip, a swim or lunch beside the harbour; then let the island’s calm pace set the agenda.
Long Island sets Atlantic surf against the calm, clear waters of Exuma Sound. Stretching roughly 80 miles, this slender island rewards unhurried exploration by road. Swim at Cape Santa Maria, explore Hamilton’s Cave, or see Dean’s Blue Hole near Clarence Town. Small settlements, quiet beaches and wide-open views give the island a distinctly unhurried character.
Grand Turk rewards travelers who look beyond the cruise pier. Cockburn Town, the capital, pairs pastel Bermudian-style buildings with quiet streets shaped by the island’s salt industry. At the Turks and Caicos National Museum, discover the story of salt production and the 16th-century Molasses Reef shipwreck. Then swim turquoise shallows or dive the nearby reef wall, where the seabed plunges into deep blue.
San Salvador is the Bahamas at its most elemental: a low, quiet island ringed by clear water and coral reefs. Christopher Columbus is believed to have made his first landfall in the Americas here in 1492, at present-day San Salvador. Beyond the modest settlements, beaches and inland lakes reward an unhurried day ashore. Bring time for a swim or reef excursion; the island’s appeal lies in its open horizons, not crowded attractions.
Miami rewards travelers who look beyond its cruise terminals. South Beach pairs pastel Art Deco hotels with Ocean Drive; Little Havana serves Cuban coffee and music along Calle Ocho. The Pérez Art Museum Miami and nearby Design District reveal the city’s creative ambition. For a change of pace, Biscayne Bay and the Everglades place vivid natural landscapes within reach.
Published August 3, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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