| The Bahamas is arguably the most popular | | | | nightlifein Nassau is buzzing too, with casinos and |
| cruisedestination for U.S. travelers, and is | | | | nightclubsoffering the best of Bahamian life. |
| especiallypopular with first-time cruisers from the U.S. | | | | A Bahamas cruise to Freeport on the island of Grand |
| Only | | | | Bahama offers tropical paradise that is very close |
| 75kms from mainland USA, the outer islands that | | | | tohome. Easily accessible on a two-night Bahamas |
| makeup the group can be reached within a matter of | | | | cruise, |
| hours. | | | | Freeport is a city that welcomes cruisers and |
| This makes the Bahamas an excellent choice | | | | touristswith open arms. Duty-free shopping is one of |
| oflocation for a short Bahamas cruise break of | | | | thebiggest 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 the | | | | realshopping 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 two | | | | Casinos,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 theisland | | | | agreat night out when you're on a Bahamas cruise. |
| of New Providence. It is a beautiful compactcity that | | | | For travelers looking for a Bahamas cruise of a |
| is easy to explore inside a day's shoreexcursion. The | | | | longerduration than four nights, some cruise lines |
| city's charm is in its architecture -and of course its | | | | offerspecial extended cruises, several of which |
| people. Late 18th century and early | | | | incorporatea port call at a private island owned by |
| 19th century colonial buildings stand as reminders of | | | | the cruisecompany. |
| Bahamas' British past. Parliament Square in downtown | | | | Bahamas cruises generally depart from ports in |
| Nassau offers a unique perspective on the | | | | Florida. |
| city'sarchitecture, watched over, as always, by a | | | | Port 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 a | | | | ifyou're looking to take a short romantic break, or |
| vibrantmodern side too. Quality shops, fine | | | | justfancy a change of scenery for the weekend, |
| restaurants andgolden beaches, up onto which the | | | | why not getyourself down to Florida and book a |
| inviting warmtransparent waters of the Caribbean lap, | | | | Bahamas cruise. |
| are allthere to be sampled. Activities such as | | | | Bahamas cruises are reasonably priced, and I |
| snorkeling,diving and passenger submarine rides make | | | | guaranteeyou that the experience will be one that |
| for anexciting time in this tropical paradise. The | | | | lives long inthe memory... |