Bahamas cruises from $149
Zero booking fees on every Bahamas sailing, plus perks like onboard credit, free excursions, and gift cards on select departures.
Best Bahamas Cruise Prices by Line
The Bahamas is the quick-escape capital of cruising, minutes from Florida’s ports and packed with short sailings. Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and MSC Cruises run the most Bahamas departures in our current inventory, with Norwegian, Disney, and Celebrity close behind.
Carnival
Fun, affordable family cruising
From $164
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Royal Caribbean
Bold ships, thrilling onboard fun
From $289
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MSC Cruises
Modern ships, European-style service
From $178
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Norwegian
Freestyle cruising, dine anytime
From $149
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Disney Cruise Line
Family magic at sea
From $944
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Celebrity
Upscale ships, modern design
From $253
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Margaritaville at Sea
Laid-back island-style escapes
From $149
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Best Time to Sail the Bahamas
Based on real current sailing volume across our full inventory: the Bahamas sails year-round, heaviest from November through March. Late spring and summer departures often carry the best prices.
Popular Bahamas Departure Ports
Real departure ports from our current inventory, with the most Bahamas sailings today. Pick your closest port to see what’s sailing.
The cruise capital of the world
An easy drive from Orlando
Port Everglades, minutes from the airport
North Florida's easy-access cruise port
The Gulf gateway for Texas cruisers
Gulf Coast departures without the Miami drive
Cruise from the French Quarter's doorstep
Sail straight from Manhattan
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Bahamas Itinerary Types
Bahamas sailings range from quick weekend hops to weeklong escapes, from every major Florida port.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most Bahamas cruises run 3 to 5 nights, making them the easiest way to try cruising or squeeze an island escape into a long weekend. Weeklong options add more islands or combine the Bahamas with the Caribbean.
On closed-loop cruises that start and end at the same U.S. port, U.S. citizens can generally sail with a birth certificate and government issued photo ID. A passport is still strongly recommended, and required if you ever need to fly home from the islands.
Most major lines feature their own Bahamas island or beach club, such as Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay, Disney’s Castaway Cay, MSC’s Ocean Cay, and Half Moon Cay. These days offer beaches, food, and activities exclusive to your ship’s guests.
The Bahamas sails year-round. Schedules in our current inventory run heaviest from November through March, and late spring or summer sailings often price lower. Summer and early fall fall within Atlantic hurricane season, when lines monitor weather closely and adjust routes if needed.
Disney is the family benchmark, while Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Norwegian all pair kids clubs and waterparks with short, affordable Bahamas itineraries. For a quieter trip, Celebrity skews more adult.