Soak up island views and aquatic adventures with a cruise to the Bahamas.
A respite for sun and sand seekers, the Bahamas is home to light blue beaches, translucent underwater caves, a rich royal heritage and exclusive private isles. These can all be found throughout a beautifully scattered string of 700 islands (most of which are uninhabited). Cruise to the Bahamas to take a dive and witness a majestic coral garden at Orange Bowl reef, hang out at ultra-luxurious resorts like Atlantis, and shop resort fashion in Paradise Island or Nassau. The Bahamas has an island for every taste and style, and it's easy to enjoy its subtropical charm during an overnight stint or a week-long cruise. Discover the magic with a Bahamas cruise.
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THIS BEACH DAY HAS IT ALL
Nassau’s newest, boldest, and most epic excursion Royal Beach Club Paradise Island has it all. Create a lifetime of memories in a single day, with three incredible neighborhoods to explore — Party Cove, Family Beach, and Chill Beach — each with an action-packed pool and its own swim-up bar. And with two pristine beaches, endless island eats, nonstop DJ beats and unlimited drinks — plus Wi-Fi, umbrellas, loungers and more — you have everything you need for the ultimate beach day, no matter how you like to vacay. This is where exclusive meets all-inclusive.
FAMILY TIME TO TREASURE
Get the whole gang in on awesome adventures for all ages at Family Beach℠ — where kids are free to adventure, explore, and more — while adults kick it in a neighborhood built just for families. Splash down in the Family Beach pool and refuel with unlimited bites plus drinks always nearby.
PARTY POPPIN’ IN PARADISE
Take to The Floating Flamingo℠, a.k.a. the world’s largest swim up bar, and dance to DJ beats while you sip on your go-to cocktail. Explore across the island with 10 bars serving signature drinks or go all out on awesome and rent a wing of The Party Deck℠ for you and 11 of your crew.
UNBEATABLE BEACHSIDE UNWIND
Zero in on zen. Step off the ship and into your own personal piece of heaven, where warm tropical waves wash away the real world. Stroll along seemingly endless white sand beaches with a drink in hand and unlimited flavor-packed bites always nearby. Hit any of three swim-up bars and lounge away all day long.
BEYOND THE BEACH
Beyond the coasts lie more wonderful discoveries. Saunter the lively streets of Nassau, chill by a freshwater pool in Perfect Day at CocoCay, or get a history lesson at the Heritage Museum during your cruise to the Bahamas.
ROADS LESS TRAVELED
Shake off the sand and delve deep into towns like Nassau and Freeport and the remote island of CocoCay. Take a nature walk or a Jeep adventure through the pine forests, or stretch your legs at the Rand Nature Center, which offers bird-watching and installations by local artists.
THIS IS YOUR PERFECT DAY
To take your vacation experience to an entirely new level, visit Perfect Day at CocoCay, where a perfect day is waiting. Swim in the Bahamas' largest freshwater pool, go down the tallest waterslide in the Caribbean, and chill with a book in the only private overwater cabanas in the Bahamas.
PLAY IN PASTIMES
Out of all the towns in the Bahamas, Nassau encapsulates this destination's heritage with many historical landmarks. Stop by Fort Charlotte, the Queen's Staircase, Pompey Square or the Heritage Museum of the Bahamas and get a dose of its past.
INTO THE BLUE
Dive and drift through warm waters to reach colorful coral reefs in Bimini like Rainbow Reef. See mysterious shipwrecks like Theo's Wreck and Sea Star Wreck in Grand Bahama. And take part in some thrilling wall diving — where you can explore deep reef edges — in New Providence.
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EXPLORE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ISLES
If you’re craving crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs and island vibes turned way, way up, these getaways check all the boxes. Each week-long sailing onboard Adventure of the Seas includes two thrill- and chill-filled days at our top-rated private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay — plus stops in Grand Bahama Island and Cozumel.
WHAT TO KNOW
BEFORE YOU GO
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As a subtropical destination, the Bahamas is blessed with year-long comfortable temperatures that range between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This makes packing an easy chore, with only spring and summer frocks to carry for your trip.
To get around, take the local jitneys, the buses making the rounds to Nassau and Cable Beach. Visit the Bahamas and hop on the ferry to get to Paradise Island, the home of the Atlantis resort.
For those looking to encounter some of the Bahamas famous aquatic critters, October to January is the best time to see Tiger Sharks, December to March is when Hammerhead Sharks migrate through Bimini, and you can find Oceanic Whitetips April to June.
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Look for the "Bahamahost" sticker when getting a taxi — the label identifies those belonging to a program that promotes excellent service to tourists.
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If you happen to visit on the second Friday of the month, go find the Government House and witness the Changing of the Guard, a British custom that's been performed since 1958.
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The Bahamian dollar is kept at the same value as the U.S. dollar, making it easy to pay, as both are used interchangeably.
LOCAL CUISINE
ISLAND TWIST AND TANG
There's a lot of similarity between the soul food of the southern U.S., and Bahamian cuisine, that blends the Caribbean tang with its very own spice, creating a trademark flavor unique to the region.
FRUITS OF THE SEA
Little-known as a culinary ingredient in the continental U.S., conch is a large mollusk (akin to clams) with a meaty texture. Locals use it to prepare conch salad, conch fritters, conch chowder and more.
PEAS N' RICE
Pigeon peas are mixed with onions, tomatoes and spices, and incorporated into cooking rice. Often simply called Peas n' Rice, but there's a lot of savory flavors thrown in, like tomato paste, fresh thyme and salted pork or bacon.
CITRUS DELIGHT
Switcha, which many locals consider the official Bahamian drink, blends lemons and limes to concoct a powerful accompaniment to dessert or a refreshing beverage on a hot sunny day.
RELATED PORTS
Laze in a beachside hammock or get your thrills at Thrill Waterpark on Perfect Day at CocoCay. Jump onboard a Bahamas cruise to stroll along the waterfront of capital city Nassau and see its distinctive pastel-colored buildings. Or explore waterfalls and botanic gardens on Grand Bahama Island.
