Destination

Bahamas

Short sails and private islands from Florida

From $269 per person · 38 itineraries in our live inventory · (60 sailings)

The closest warm-water cruise from the continental U.S. — most sailings are 3–5 night round-trips from Florida to turquoise water, a line-owned beach day, and Nassau or Bimini without a full week away.

Bahamas sailings

38 itineraries match — showing 8 starting at the lowest fares.

  • Margaritaville Paradise
    Margaritaville at Sea

    Margaritaville at Sea

    5-Night Key West & Mexico

    • Port of Palm Beach
    • Margaritaville Paradise
    • 5 nights
    • Oct 30, 2027

    Port of Palm Beach (3 ports)

    From$269pp

    $54 / night (avg)

    3 cabins available: Suite, Inside, Outside

  • Margaritaville Islander
    Margaritaville at Sea

    Margaritaville at Sea

    5-Night Key West And Cozumel

    • Cadiz Seville, Spain
    • Margaritaville Islander
    • 5 nights
    • 14 sail dates

    Port Tampa Bay (3 ports)

    From$299pp

    $60 / night (avg)

    1 cabin available: Inside

  • Margaritaville Islander
    Margaritaville at Sea

    Margaritaville at Sea

    5-Night Key West And Progreso

    • Cadiz Seville, Spain
    • Margaritaville Islander
    • 5 nights
    • 10 sail dates

    Port Tampa Bay (3 ports)

    From$449pp

    $90 / night (avg)

    4 cabins available: Suite, Inside, Balcony, Outside

  • Margaritaville Islander
    Margaritaville at Sea

    Margaritaville at Sea

    7-Night Key West & Mexico

    • Cadiz Seville, Spain
    • Margaritaville Islander
    • 7 nights
    • Feb 20, 2027

    Port Tampa Bay (4 ports)

    From$599pp

    $86 / night (avg)

    4 cabins available: Suite, Inside, Balcony, Outside

  • Norwegian Epic
    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Repo - Transatlantic

    • Marseille (Provence) France
    • Norwegian Epic
    • 14 nights
    • Nov 1, 2026

    Barcelona, Spain to Orlando-Beaches-Port Canaveral, Fl (6 ports)

    From$867pp

    $62 / night (avg)

    3 cabins available: Suite, Inside, Balcony

  • Brilliance of the Seas
    Royal Caribbean

    Royal Caribbean

    15 Night Spain & Morocco Transatlantic

    • Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • Brilliance of the Seas
    • 15 nights
    • Apr 23, 2027

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Barcelona, Spain (8 ports)

    From$1061pp

    $71 / night (avg)

    4 cabins available: Suite, Inside, Balcony, Outside

  • Norwegian Star
    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Norwegian Cruise Line

    Repo - Transatlantic

    • La Coruna (tours to Santiago de Compostela), Spain
    • Norwegian Star
    • 14 nights
    • Nov 20, 2026

    London (Southampton), England, Great Britain to Miami, Fl (7 ports)

    From$1069pp

    $76 / night (avg)

    4 cabins available: Suite, Inside, Balcony, Outside

  • Rhapsody of the Seas
    Royal Caribbean

    Royal Caribbean

    14 Nights Spain & Gibraltar Transatlantic

    • Transit the Panama Canal, Panama (Full Transit)
    • Rhapsody of the Seas
    • 14 nights
    • Apr 19, 2027

    Miami, Florida to Barcelona, Spain (7 ports)

    From$1088pp

    $78 / night (avg)

    4 cabins available: Suite, Inside, Balcony, Outside

Best time to cruise the Bahamas

Mid-December through mid-April is peak: highs in the high 70s to low 80s °F, clearer skies, and the best beach and snorkel conditions. Crowds and fares spike around spring break and winter holidays (Junkanoo season runs December through January).

May through November is warmer and wetter, with hurricane season June 1 through November 30. Cruises run year-round from Florida; late April through early May and November (before holiday sailings) can offer a balance of decent weather and softer pricing than peak winter weeks.

What you'll find

  • 3–5 night sailings — the lowest-commitment warm cruise from the U.S.
  • Signature mix: private island beach day plus Nassau or Bimini
  • Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Port Canaveral — drive-to or easy fly-in
  • Among the lowest entry fares when promotions run on short itineraries
  • Ideal first cruise or long-weekend getaway without a full week off

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