Cruise ships are an exciting way to travel. They have plenty of on-board activities, there's more food than a traveler could possibly eat, and the entertainment is dazzling. When passengers board a cruise ship, they leave their cares back on shore, and turn their attention to their first port of call. The Bahama Islands are a popular destination for cruise ships, and many different cruise lines plot a course for this Caribbean paradise.
So, if a trip to the Bahamas sounds like a fun way to spend a few days, it might be time to select a cruise line and pack for warm weather. Picking the best shade of cocoa butter might be tough, but choosing the right cruise line is easy: Royal Caribbean.
Caribbean Cruise on Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International is one of the most trusted names in the cruise ship industry. A fleet of five ships carry passengers to the Bahamas. Here are those ships, with their home ports,and a brief summary of the Caribbean cruises that they offer:
- Liberty of the Seas – Port of Miami. 3 night cruise to Cococay, Bahamas.
- Monarch of the Seas – Port Canaveral, FL. 3 or 4 night cruise to Nassau & Cococay, Bahamas.
- Majesty of the Seas – Port of Miami. 3 night cruise to Cococay & Nassau, Bahamas. 4 night cruise to Key West, FL & Nassau, Bahamas. Also, 4 night cruise to Key West, FL, Nassau and Cococay, Bahamas
- Enchantment of the Seas – Port of Baltimore. 7 night cruise to Port Canaveral, FL, Nassau and Cococay, Bahamas. Also, 9 night cruise to Port Canaveral, FL, Key West, FL, Nassau and Cococay, Bahamas.
- Explorer of the Seas – Cape Liberty Cruise Port, NJ. 7 nights to Port Canaveral, FL, Nassau and Cococay, Bahamas. Also, 9 nights to Kings Wharf, Bermuda, Nassau and Cococay, Bahamas.
Royal Caribbean Cruises to Nassau, Bahamas
Nassau is the capital city of the Bahamas and is located on New Providence Island. Travelers will find plenty to do when their ship pulls into port. Besides learning how to walk again (without compensating for the side-to-side rolling motion of the ship), there are many land based activities. The Crystal Palace Casino offers the same type of gaming opportunities that can be found in Las Vegas.
Shopping in Nassau will allow tourists to bring home island trinkets of all shapes and sizes. Festival Place, Bay Street and the world famous Straw Market are popular stops.
There are several other popular activities for land lubbers, including golf, a relaxing day at the spa, and the beaches of Nassau are famous for the "people watching" opportunities.
Of course, since Nassau is on an island in the Caribbean, there are plenty of ways to take advantage of the water. Fishing, diving, snorkeling, and sailing can take the travelers minds off of the prospects of returning home. It is also possible to charter a fishing boat, rent a jet ski or catch a ride on a para sail and get a look at the surroundings from a birds point of view.
Something for Everyone on Royal Caribbean Cruises
When booking a Royal Caribbean Cruise to Nassau, Bahamas, a little planning can assure a fun, trouble free cruise. First, decide the length of the trip and the port of departure. Then, pick the stateroom of choice. (Prices vary greatly, and are based on location, size of room and length of cruise.) Determine what ports of call will be included in the cruise and find out how long the ship will be in port. This will allow the traveler to make arrangements for port activities, based upon how much time will be available at that port.
It is possible to make arrangements for port of call activities from the ship, after the cruise is underway.
The crew on Royal Caribbean cruise ships are well connected, and are happy to help with any last minute details.
A vacation on any of the Royal Caribbean cruise ships will be a great experience, and much different from any trip that originated in the family car. And, the memories will last longer than that tube of cocoa butter.
Dave Lovejoy - Dave is a graduate of the University of Nebraska. He is involved in farming and has a custom made furniture business that has customers ...
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