Cruises from Jacksonville to the Bahamas

It’s no surprise that the stunning islands of the Bahamas are a favorite choice for cruises in search of warm weather and relaxation. The calm of the Bahamas is always within reach due to its proximity to Florida. The Bahamas is known for its bright blue beaches, translucent underwater caves, rich heritage, and exclusive private islands. With five places to leave from, including Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Jacksonville, Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando), and Tampa, you can easily enjoy the subtropical beauty of the Bahamas in any season, whether you want to take a short trip or go on a long trip to many Caribbean islands.

Take a cruise from Florida to the fast-paced lifestyle of Paradise Island and Nassau, the Bahamas’ capital and largest city, steeped in local culture and history, or sail to Freeport, the principal city on Grand Bahama, which boasts one of the world’s largest underwater cave systems. Cruise to some of the most exquisite ports of call and pure private-destination paradises, including Castaway Cay, CocoCay, Half Moon Cay, Great Stirrup Cay, Ocean Cay, and Princess Cays. Then there’s Bimini, a new portion of the Bahamas’ gorgeous islands now open to cruise ships.

With over 700 islands, there are so many cruise itineraries to select from, as well as a wide range of cruise lines and ships offering picturesque cruises from Florida. Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Virgin Voyages are just some of the cruise lines that can take you to the Bahamas.

On a Bahamas cruise, you may go sailing, snorkeling, wandering along pearly pink sand beaches, and swimming in crystalline blue seas. There is an island in the Bahamas to fit every taste and style, as well as limitless activities for the entire family.