Best Bahamas Cruises

The Bahamas is Calling. Answer.

Sometimes all it takes is sunshine and open water to change your mood. On an NCL cruise to The Bahamas, that feeling is immediate, and you’ll be kicking back on a beach in no time. Whether it’s a quick getaway or a week-long sailing, we make it easy to get into vacation mode. Enjoy our private island, Great Stirrup Cay, where you can sip cocktails in our brand-new pool, swim with stingrays, zip line over the island, or live the luxe life at Silver Cove. Visit additional sun-soaked ports for snorkeling, shopping, or simply wandering. Do it all or nothing at all. Because life feels different out here.

Our Private Island

From pristine beaches to soaring ziplines to exclusive villas, Great Stirrup Cay has something for everyone. And our new island expansion includes a 28,000 sq ft pool with swim-up bars, splash pad for the kids, a new pier and our first Vibe Shore Club. Plus, a full-scale waterpark coming soon!

Escape to the Great Life

Couple on Norwegian Encore at Mojito Bar

Unlimited Premium Cocktails

Nothing says vacation like sunshine, blue waters, and refreshing cocktails. With Norwegian's Free at Sea™ cruising package, you get unlimited open bar, specialty dining, excursion credits, Wi-Fi and more! And when you ugrade to Free at Sea Plus™, your drinks on our private island (and more) are all included!

NCL's Newest Ships

Enjoy onboard adventures as much as your time on land when you sail The Bahamas on our newest ships - Norwegian Luna, Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Prima. Explore the islands in luxury.

Quick Getaways

Out here, it doesn't take long to settle into vacation mode. Check out our 3, 4, and 5-day sailings to The Bahamas, where relaxation begins the moment you step on board!

Short Cruises

Escape to The Great Life on our Private Island

There’s something different about you out here. Maybe it's the sun, the sparkling sea, or the feeling of cruising up to a private island with a new, 28,000-square-foot pool. Then strolling from ship to shore anytime you want along the brand-new pier. Great Stirrup Cay isn't just an island in The Bahamas, it's your chance to Escape to The Great Life. It’s hearing the roar of jet skis as a gentle breeze flows through your cabana. And if gentle breezes aren't your speed, maybe ziplining across 1,600 feet of open water followed by cocktails at a swim-up bar fit the bill. All set to the soundtrack of children's laughter, in addition to delighted screams from Great Tides Waterpark — coming summer 2026. Then again, this is the tropics - perhaps strolling miles of white-sand beach is all you really need. Out here, deciding what to do (or what not to do) is entirely up to you.

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Free Airfare^

Pay airfare for one guest, and you'll automatically lock in roundtrip flights for two. Secure these savings online by choosing your nearest airport in step one of your cruise booking, and enjoy air-to-sea made easy. We'll coordinate your roundtrip flights and transportation between the airport and cruise port.

Find this offer on 7+ Day Cruises to this destination and beyond.

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Girl on the wooden jetty. GreatExuma, Bahamas

Departure Ports

Jacksonville, Florida

Miami, Florida

New York, New York

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Featured Itineraries

It doesn't take long to feel those vacation vibes on an NCL cruise to The Bahamas. Take a few days off for a quick getaway or enjoy a full week. We sail year-round out of Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville and Tampa; or you can journey from New York down the east coast with a fun stop in Orlando. Almost every sailing visits our private island, Great Stirrup Cay plus exciting destinations like Nassau, Grand Bahama Island and more. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it out here.

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Everything to Know About Free at Sea™

Norwegian’s Free at Sea™ cruising package includes everything you love for an unforgettable vacation. The bundled value of unlimited open bar, specialty dining, excursion credits and more offer up to $2,000 in savings! We’ve outlined the details of Free at Sea to help you understand all the amazing perks of the program and ensure you don’t miss a thing!

Family Activities to Enjoy on Great Stirrup Cay

If you're on a cruise to the Bahamas with Norwegian, it’s likely you’ll make a stop at Great Stirrup Cay, our private island oasis. You’ll find many family-friendly activities on this pristine island that spans 250-acres. Here are our top picks!

What to Wear on a Bahamas Cruise

Deciding what to wear can be daunting if you've never been on a cruise vacation before. The dress code onboard is resort casual, and mandatory formal nights don't exist.