Bahamas Cruises

A cruise to Bimini sweeps passengers to a small Bahamian island, surrounded by sea so vivid blue it has its own nickname, “Bimini Blues.” While unwinding with a beach read is a wonderful possibility, there are shipwrecks to explore and stingrays to meet. Bimini, Bahamas encompasses two islands and the Bimini cruise port is on North Bimini, which is 7 miles long. A tram will whisk you to various locations around the island right from the pier. There are also golf cart and bike rentals available. Spend a day at Resorts World Bimini and go from the private beach to the pool or casino. In the Gulf Stream, Bimini is known for a rich profusion of marine life and was a favorite retreat of Ernest Hemingway for sport fishing. Take a boat to Honeymoon Harbour, a hidden stretch of sand favored by stingrays. Watch these disc-shaped creatures undulate over white sand. Several whale species feed off these bountiful Bahamas coastlands and Atlantic spotted dolphins often pop by. Venture into Alice Town on the King’s Highway for local specialties, like succulent conch salad sliced and diced before your eyes. A trip to the beach is a must on your Bimini cruise. The S.S. Sapona wreck off South Bimini is an excellent snorkeling and dive destination. Paradise Beach on North Bimini is a popular pick for a full day of sand and sun.  

New Providence may not be the largest island in the Bahamas, but it draws the lion’s share of visitors on Bahama cruises from around the world—and with good reason. For starters, it’s home to Nassau, the nation’s capital: a bustling harborfront hub whose stately colonial buildings house lively restaurants, bars, galleries and shops. Beyond the downtown area, however, you’ll find that plenty of other pleasures beckon. Just across the harbor bridge, for instance, is Paradise Island—and its dazzling Atlantis casino resort and water park (which you can access with a day pass). More aquatic adventures can be had while on a cruise to the Bahamas with snorkeling and glass-bottomed-boat excursions to nearby coral reefs. Interested in Bahamian art and culture? Check out the island’s National Art Gallery, Pirates of Nassau Museum and 18th-century colonial forts and monuments on your Bahama cruise. And if you’d rather just relax amid beautiful Caribbean scenery, try wandering through the lush botanicals at Ardastra Gardens or sunbathing on sugary Cable Beach. Whatever you choose to do while on your cruise to the Bahamas, though, make sure to sample some of the local culinary specialties like conch fritters or cracked conch. You’ll almost certainly find that—like the rest of the island—they’re vibrant and just a little exotic, and leave you wanting more.