BAHAMAS (Commonwealth Union)_The best Bahamas cruises carry you to private islands that resemble amusement parks and paradises with beaches, removing you from the ordinary. New and improved cruise ships that sail a variety of day trips and weeklong Bahamas itineraries are available. It’s so simple to take a cruise to the Bahamas that you might not even need a passport.
All year long, family-friendly cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, and Carnival offer voyages to the Bahamas. Newcomers like Virgin Voyages offers sailings for adults exclusively, and Margaritaville at Sea provides lengthier cruise-and-stay packages and shorter two-night hops A few itineraries on upscale cruise lines like Celebrity and Holland America are offered during the winter and early spring seasons.
Luxury cruise lines are the only ones that don’t frequently offer Bahamas cruises. Luxury aficionados need not fret, either, as many of the ships we included among the top Bahamas cruises feature suites with concierge services, exclusive areas, or privileged access to the spa. Look at the top suite choices on a mainstream or premium line if a luxury cruise to the Bahamas is what you’re after.
The new cruise line Margaritaville at Sea is essentially a rebranding of the previous Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, even though cruising is new to the Margaritaville travel and hospitality concept. The remodelled Paradise made its debut for Costa Cruises in the 1990s.
After undergoing a Jimmy Buffett-themed refurbishment, the ship now perfectly embodies the laid-back atmosphere of the Bahamas. Try your luck at the Par-A-Dice Casino, grab a drink or something to eat at the 5 o’clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, and take in some entertainment like the musical ‘Tales from Margaritaville: Jimmy’s Ship Show’. There are two pools that are filled with beach balls and inflatable parrots, a teen club, a spa, and a kids club.
One day at Freeport, where you can shop, gamble, partake in water sports, or simply relax on the beach, is included in the schedule of the two-night trip. You can take one of the ship’s shore excursions or go exploring on your own.
Additionally, Margaritaville at Sea provides four- or six-night cruise-and-stay itineraries (including the two nights onboard the ship). With these packages, you can pick between two Freeport partner hotels to stay at for two or four nights before returning to the ship for your final night at sea.
