Bahamas & Cruise Line Private Island Cruises: Ships, Ports & Short Sailings
Bahamas cruises here are 1,272 active itineraries and 5,573 open upcoming departures on 11 lines and 112 ships. Short sailings, private-island calls and listed fares sit side by side.
It’s All Cruises · October 26, 2026
The Bahamas is the easiest sunny add-on in the cruise calendar, and the choice is really the length plus the island you want under your feet! 1,272 active itineraries and 5,573 open upcoming departures call the Bahamas across 11 cruise lines and 112 ships.
Quick facts
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Active itineraries | 1,272 |
| Open upcoming departures | 5,573 |
| Cruise lines / ships | 11 lines, 112 ships |
| Round trip / one way | 1,219 / 53 |
| Night span | 2 to 115 nights |
| 2 to 5 nights | 400 itineraries, 2,754 open departures |
| 6 to 8 nights | 448 itineraries, 2,153 open departures |
| 9 nights or more | 424 itineraries, 666 open departures |
| Lowest listed starting fare | $164 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
- 1,219 itineraries return to the same port. 53 do not.
- Private-island calls are listed by the lines that actually stop. What each island includes is Not listed.
- See the wider map on Bahamas cruises.
Length changes the island time
| Length | Itineraries | Open departures |
|---|---|---|
| 2 to 5 nights | 400 | 2,754 |
| 6 to 8 nights | 448 | 2,153 |
| 9 nights or more | 424 | 666 |
The short set has the most open departures, 2,754. A 3-night or 4-night sailing is a weekend. A 9-night sailing is a proper island hop. Night span overall is 2 to 115 nights.
Cruise lines
| Cruise line | Itineraries | Open departures | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | 206 | 1,182 | 21 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 203 | 689 | 17 |
| Holland America Line | 161 | 196 | 7 |
| MSC Cruises | 152 | 937 | 7 |
| Princess Cruises | 145 | 206 | 8 |
| Disney Cruise Line | 128 | 590 | 7 |
| Virgin Voyages | 105 | 231 | 4 |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 84 | 1,323 | 25 |
| Celebrity Cruises | 52 | 186 | 7 |
| Oceania Cruises | 24 | 21 | 6 |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 12 | 12 | 3 |
Royal Caribbean leads both itineraries and open departures. The private-island note that matches these calls: CocoCay for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, Celebration Key for Carnival and Princess, Half Moon Cay for Carnival, Holland America and Princess, Great Stirrup Cay for Norwegian, Oceania and Regent, Ocean Cay for MSC, Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay for Disney, and Bimini for Virgin's beach club plus other lines. What each island includes is Not listed.
Where they embark
| Departure port | Itineraries |
|---|---|
| Miami | 447 |
| Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 403 |
| Cape Canaveral | 278 |
| Jacksonville | 29 |
| Tampa | 24 |
| Galveston | 14 |
| Bayonne (Cape Liberty) | 10 |
| Baltimore | 8 |
| San Juan | 7 |
| New York | 7 |
| Mobile | 7 |
| Philadelphia | 6 |
Florida piers dominate. Open cruises from Miami, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale when you want the ship to leave from home.
Islands and ports of call
| Port | Itineraries calling | Open departures calling | Itineraries embarking | Arrival | Ashore | Nearest airport | If you sail from here | Lines calling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bimini | 156 | 433 | 0 | Usually docked | Use the tram for the beach complex | BIM, about 5 km | Not listed | Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages |
| Castaway Cay | 102 | 478 | 0 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Disney Cruise Line |
| Celebration Key | 188 | 1,415 | 0 | Usually docked | Use signed destination paths | Not listed | Not listed | Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises |
| Perfect Day at CocoCay | 173 | 1,025 | 0 | Usually docked | Confirm arrival and public paths | Not listed | Not listed | Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean |
| Freeport (Grand Bahama) | 46 | 186 | 0 | Usually docked | Local outings need road connections | Not listed | Not listed | Celebrity Cruises, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages |
| Great Stirrup Cay | 193 | 678 | 0 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Half Moon Cay (RelaxAway) | 246 | 891 | 0 | Dock or tender | Confirm pier or water-shuttle arrival | Not listed | Not listed | Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises |
| Lookout Cay (Lighthouse Point) | 88 | 316 | 0 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Disney Cruise Line |
| Nassau | 509 | 2,775 | 0 | Usually docked | Downtown is walkable | NAS, about 13 km | Not listed | Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Virgin Voyages |
| Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve | 150 | 935 | 0 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | MSC Cruises |
| Princess Cays | 2 | 59 | 0 | Tender to shore | Confirm the passenger landing | Not listed | Not listed | Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises |
Bimini is on 156 itineraries. Nassau, CocoCay, Ocean Cay, Celebration Key, Great Stirrup Cay, Half Moon Cay, Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay are in the same port table when they have calls. A tender note means the ship stays at anchor. A dock note means a pier. Confirm the berth on your sailing.
Ships on these routes
| Ship | Cruise line | Itineraries in this set | Built | Gross tonnage | Guests (double) | Space ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 51 | 2,014 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| MSC Seashore | MSC Cruises | 44 | 2,021 | 170,412 | 4,540 | 37.5 |
| Resilient Lady | Virgin Voyages | 39 | 2,022 | 110,000 | 2,770 | 39.7 |
| Eurodam | Holland America Line | 37 | 2,008 | 86,273 | 2,104 | 41 |
| Zuiderdam | Holland America Line | 35 | 2,001 | 82,305 | 1,964 | 41.9 |
| Disney Destiny | Disney Cruise Line | 34 | 2,025 | 144,000 | 3,466 | 41.5 |
| Rotterdam | Holland America Line | 34 | 2,021 | 99,800 | 2,668 | 37.4 |
| Disney Fantasy | Disney Cruise Line | 33 | 2,011 | 130,000 | 5,336 | 24.4 |
Several busy ships have guest counts and space ratios of Not listed. The page prints the blank rather than guessing a figure.
Lowest listed starting fares
2 to 5 nights
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Night The Bahamas | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Cruise Line | 3 | Miami | 58 | October 26, 2026 | $164 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
| Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay, Nassau & Grand Bahama Island | Norwegian Dawn | Norwegian Cruise Line | 4 | Jacksonville | 1 | January 7, 2027 | $209 starting cruise fare, as of October 18, 2026 |
| Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 4 | Cape Canaveral | 5 | November 2, 2026 | $209 starting cruise fare, as of October 14, 2026 |
| Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | 4 | Cape Canaveral | 4 | November 30, 2026 | $209 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
6 to 8 nights
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Night The Bahamas | Carnival Paradise | Carnival Cruise Line | 6 | Tampa | 5 | November 9, 2026 | $348 starting cruise fare, as of October 5, 2026 |
| Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel | Norwegian Epic | Norwegian Cruise Line | 7 | Cape Canaveral | 1 | December 13, 2026 | $379 starting cruise fare, as of October 14, 2026 |
| Caribbean: Great Stirrup Cay & Cozumel | Norwegian Prima | Norwegian Cruise Line | 7 | Cape Canaveral | 1 | October 25, 2026 | $379 starting cruise fare, as of October 23, 2026 |
| 6-Night The Bahamas | Carnival Valor | Carnival Cruise Line | 6 | Mobile | 15 | May 23, 2027 | $388 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
9 nights or more
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Caribbean with St. Kitts | Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 10 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | October 29, 2026 | $559 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
| 11-Night Southern Caribbean | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Cruise Line | 11 | Miami | 1 | May 16, 2027 | $668 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
| 11-Night Southern Caribbean | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Cruise Line | 11 | Miami | 2 | November 1, 2027 | $695 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
| Panama Canal with Costa Rica & Caribbean | Caribbean Princess | Princess Cruises | 12 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | October 30, 2026 | $699 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
Open departures by month
| Departure month | Open departures |
|---|---|
| January | 683 |
| February | 620 |
| March | 665 |
| April | 486 |
| May | 321 |
| June | 292 |
| July | 321 |
| August | 289 |
| September | 269 |
| October | 329 |
| November | 600 |
| December | 698 |
December has the most open departures, 698. The Bahamas has sailings in every month of this list. Weather and water temperature are Not listed.
How to choose
- A long weekend: use the 2 to 5 night table and a Florida pier.
- A classic week: use 6 to 8 nights and check whether the private island you want is actually a call.
- More islands, fewer repeats: look at 9 nights or more.
- Then open Bahamas cruises and the ship you liked in the fare table.
Fares are marketing prices, confirmed when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Do these Bahamas cruises leave from the Bahamas?
Mostly no. The busiest embarkation port is Miami, with 447 itineraries. The islands are the calls.
Is a private island the same stop as Nassau?
No. Each island in the port table is its own call, with its own itinerary count. What the island includes is Not listed.
What is the lowest listed starting fare?
3-Night The Bahamas on Carnival Conquest: $164 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026. It is a 3-night sailing from Miami.
Which length has the most open departures?
2 to 5 nights, with 2,754 open departures across 400 itineraries.
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