A Guide to Taking Your Dream Bahamas Cruise!

The Bahamas is arguably the most popularnightlifein Nassau is buzzing too, with casinos and
cruisedestination for U.S. travelers, and isnightclubsoffering the best of Bahamian life.
especiallypopular with first-time cruisers from the U.S.A Bahamas cruise to Freeport on the island of Grand
OnlyBahama offers tropical paradise that is very close
75kms from mainland USA, the outer islands thattohome. Easily accessible on a two-night Bahamas
makeup the group can be reached within a matter ofcruise,
hours.Freeport is a city that welcomes cruisers and
This makes the Bahamas an excellent choicetouristswith open arms. Duty-free shopping is one of
oflocation for a short Bahamas cruise break ofthebiggest draws of Freeport, and the city
two,three or four nights away from home.itselffeatures a 10-acre international bazaar - a
Some 700 islands make up the archipelago of therealshopping paradise in the tropics!
Bahamas, of which only around 50 are inhabited.The nightlife in Freeport is world-renowned.
Cruise lines generally focus on just twoCasinos,nightclubs and live entertainment in Freeport
Bahamanports - Nassau and Freeport.areamongst the best in the Caribbean, and make for
Nassau is Bahamas' capital, and is located on theislandagreat night out when you're on a Bahamas cruise.
of New Providence. It is a beautiful compactcity thatFor travelers looking for a Bahamas cruise of a
is easy to explore inside a day's shoreexcursion. Thelongerduration than four nights, some cruise lines
city's charm is in its architecture -and of course itsofferspecial extended cruises, several of which
people. Late 18th century and earlyincorporatea port call at a private island owned by
19th century colonial buildings stand as reminders ofthe cruisecompany.
Bahamas' British past. Parliament Square in downtownBahamas cruises generally depart from ports in
Nassau offers a unique perspective on theFlorida.
city'sarchitecture, watched over, as always, by aPort Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale and Miami port are
grandiosemarble statue of Queen Victoria.thebig three which offer cruises to the Bahamas. So,
But Nassau is not just about history. It has aifyou're looking to take a short romantic break, or
vibrantmodern side too. Quality shops, finejustfancy a change of scenery for the weekend,
restaurants andgolden beaches, up onto which thewhy not getyourself down to Florida and book a
inviting warmtransparent waters of the Caribbean lap,Bahamas cruise.
are allthere to be sampled. Activities such asBahamas cruises are reasonably priced, and I
snorkeling,diving and passenger submarine rides makeguaranteeyou that the experience will be one that
for anexciting time in this tropical paradise. Thelives long inthe memory...