
Departure port guide
Cruises from West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach County · Bahamas gateway
From $179 per person · 22 itineraries available · (166 sailings)
Sail from Port of Palm Beach in Riviera Beach — a boutique Florida homeport focused on short Bahamas sailings. Less crowded than Miami or Canaveral, with Palm Beach resorts and PBI airport nearby.
Best deals from West Palm Beach
Lowest fares on 22 itineraries — updated from our daily price crawl.
Margaritaville at SeaMargaritaville Paradise
74% below similarMargaritaville at SeaMargaritaville Paradise
4-Night Key West & Grand Bahama
SuiteInsideOcean View$702 pp$50 / night$179pp · incl. taxesFrom $50/night — About $145/night below the $195/night median for similar sailings.
Margaritaville at SeaMargaritaville Paradise
68% below similarMargaritaville at SeaMargaritaville Paradise
4-Night Bahamas Duo
SuiteInsideOcean View$563 pp$62 / night$179pp · incl. taxesFrom $62/night — About $133/night below the $196/night median for similar sailings.
59% below similarMargaritaville at SeaMargaritaville Paradise
3-Night Nassau Escape
SuiteInsideOcean View$441 pp$60 / night$179pp · incl. taxesFrom $60/night — About $87/night below the $147/night median for similar sailings.
67% below similarMargaritaville at SeaMargaritaville Paradise
4-Night Key West & Nassau
SuiteInsideOcean View$541 pp$65 / night$179pp · incl. taxesFrom $65/night — About $131/night below the $196/night median for similar sailings.
Near lowest trackedMargaritaville at SeaMargaritaville Paradise
4-Night Bahamas Duo
SuiteInsideOcean View$45 / night$179pp · incl. taxesCurrent fare is at or within a few percent of the lowest price we have tracked for this package.
Why cruise from West Palm Beach?
A few reasons cruisers keep sailing from here.
- Short Bahamas focus — quick loops to Freeport and Nassau on smaller ships
- Less terminal stress — smaller operation than South Florida mega-ports
- PBI airport is 5 miles — Palm Beach County resorts for pre-cruise stays
- Treasure Coast drive market — Martin and St. Lucie counties without driving to Fort Lauderdale
- Margaritaville at Sea and specialty operators — distinct from mainstream mega-ships
Getting there
Airports, drives, and transfer tips for embarkation day.
- Palm Beach International (PBI) — about 5 miles west
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami (MIA) are alternatives if fares are cheaper — allow 60–90 minutes
- I-95 to Riviera Beach — follow Port of Palm Beach signage
- Resort stays in Palm Beach or West Palm are popular pre-cruise options
Terminals & parking
Port of Palm Beach is in Riviera Beach. Parking is available on-site and nearby — confirm with your operator. This port serves smaller ships than Miami or Canaveral — verify terminal instructions on your booking.
Best time to cruise from West Palm Beach
Year-round Bahamas sailings match South Florida's calendar. November through April is dry-season peak. Summer brings heat and family travel; hurricane season (June–November) may affect Bahamas port calls.
Shoulder weeks outside school breaks often offer lower fares.


