Bahamas Cruise tips with Expert Guide

The Bahamas is arguably the cruise destination popular for U.S. travelers, and is particularly popular with first time cruisers to the ER only 75km from the mainland United States, islands that make up the group can be reached in few hours . This makes the Bahamas an excellent choice of location for a short Bahamas cruise break of two, three or four nights away from home. About 700 islands form the archipelago of the Bahamas, of which only about 50 are inhabited. Cruise lines generally focus on any Bahaman two ports - Nassau and Freeport.

Nassau is Bahamas' capital, and is located on the
island of New Providence. It is a beautiful compact
city that is easy to explore inside a day's shore
excursion. The city's charm is in its architecture -
and of course its people. Late 18th century and early
19th century colonial buildings stand as reminders of
Bahamas' British past. Parliament Square in downtown
Nassau offers a unique perspective on the city's
architecture, watched over, as always, by a grandiose
marble statue of Queen Victoria.

But Nassau is not just about history. It has a vibrant
modern side too. Quality shops, fine restaurants and
golden beaches, up onto which the inviting warm
transparent waters of the Caribbean lap, are all
there to be sampled. Activities such as snorkeling,
diving and passenger submarine rides make for an
exciting time in this tropical paradise. The nightlife
in Nassau is buzzing too, with casinos and nightclubs
offering the best of Bahamian life.

A Bahamas cruise to Freeport on the island of Grand
Bahama offers tropical paradise that is very close to
home. Easily accessible on a two-night Bahamas cruise,
Freeport is a city that welcomes cruisers and tourists
with open arms. Duty-free shopping is one of the
biggest draws of Freeport, and the city itself
features a 10-acre international bazaar - a real
shopping paradise in the tropics!

The nightlife in Freeport is world-renowned. Casinos,
nightclubs and live entertainment in Freeport are
amongst the best in the Caribbean, and make for a
great night out when you're on a Bahamas cruise.

For travelers looking for a Bahamas cruise of a longer
duration than four nights, some cruise lines offer
special extended cruises, several of which incorporate
a port call at a private island owned by the cruise
company.

Bahamas cruises generally depart from ports in Florida. Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Miami port are the big three which offer cruises to the Bahamas. So if you want to take a romantic getaway or simply want a change of scenery for the weekend, why do not you go to Florida and book a cruise to the Bahamas. Bahamas cruises are reasonably priced, and I can assure you that the experience is to live long in the memory.