Feature a long day docked at a private Bahamas island. This one of the favorite days for many cruise ship passengers.
The Bahamas is an ideal cruise ship destination with its hundreds of small islands, the beautiful and crystal clear sea around the islands and the wonderful sandy beaches offers exactly what cruise ship passengers are looking for.
You find on this website the main Bahamian cruise destinations at a glance, but you can also book your cruise vacation directly and cheap cruise packages here through our trusted partner.
The Bahamas Cruise Destinations
The main cruise destinations are still the capital Nassau and Freeport on Grand Bahama islands. Almost every cruise line has either Nassau or Freeport on its schedule, some have even both.
You can find more information about both cities on the Nassau, capital of Bahamas and Freeport, Grand Bahama websites.
In advance to your arrival you can book Nassau Sightseeing Tours here. Freeport tours can be booked on the Freeport Tours and Things to Do website.
However, the main attraction for cruise passengers are the privately owned and operated small islands which are for the exclusive of the cruise line guests. These islands offer really a hassle-free and beautiful experience because only passengers of one ship are on an island.
The Bahamas has several of those small private islands which are owned and operated by the main cruise line such as Disney Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line.
Disney Cruise Line: Castaway Cay
Disney Cruise Line operates Castaway Cay in the Abaco islands, which is the only private island where the ships docks at the island.
Castaway Cay offers a long white sandy beach, snorkeling, jet ski tours, kayaking, miles of bike paths, walking trails or just a relaxing day at the beach.
Disney's characters like Mickey, Minney and the gang are also on the island.
The 12 acre snorkeling course close to the island is for beginners and experienced snorkelers alike.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line: Coco Cay
Coco Cay operated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is an 140 acre island located in the Berry Island chain of the Bahamas, originally known as Little Stirrup Cay.
The island offers very good snorkeling, an aqua park where you can jump on an in-water trampoline, a floating castle for the kids and extensive trails on which the guest can explore the islands nature.
Norwegian Cruise Line: Great Stirrup Cay
Great Stirrup Cay operated by the Norwegian Cruise Line is part of the Berry islands chain, too.
It is the first private cruise island since the year 1977.
The Cays white sandy beaches are fringed by coral reefs and are an ideal spot for snorkeling.
The island offers lush tropical vegetation, a straw market, water sports, volleyball courts, a food pavilion as well as parasailing, hiking and Ping-Pong. There are also massages available at the beach.
Carnival Cruise Line: Half Moon Cay
Half Moon Cay. originally known as Little San Salvador, is operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. The islands is close to the Bahamas Out Island San Salvador.
Half Moon Cay is really an unspoiled island and a Bird Preserve.
Excursions on the island include a guided kayak adventure as well as horseback riding at land and sea. You can ride a horse while its swimming in the ocean.
The island has also a water park with water slides, private cabanas which you can rent for your own beachfront retreat with or without butler service.
Cruise Offerings and bookings
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