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Bahamas & Cruise-Line Private Islands

Short 3-5 night sailings to Nassau plus the cruise lines' own private islands — an easy, budget-friendly first cruise, often paired with Port Canaveral/Orlando.

Best season
Year-round; Dec-Apr driest/coolest
Typical length
3-5 nights typical

Each major line now has its own private island — don't assume 'Bahamas' means Nassau: Royal Caribbean = Perfect Day at CocoCay, Disney = Castaway Cay AND (since June 2024) Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point on Eleuthera, Carnival = Celebration Key (opened 2025) and also uses RelaxAway (formerly Half Moon Cay), NCL = Great Stirrup Cay, MSC = Ocean Cay, Virgin Voyages = The Beach Club at Bimini.

These private islands are NOT the same as Nassau — Nassau is a real city with shopping/history; private islands are cruise-line-only beach resorts with no other ships/tourists.

RelaxAway was formerly branded Half Moon Cay under Holland America; it's now shared across Carnival Corporation brands.

Disney now has two Bahamas private destinations — don't assume every Disney Bahamas cruise stops at Castaway Cay; some newer itineraries call at Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point instead.

Ports (19) · click one for details

Homeport Port of call Tender port (small boats take guests ashore) Docks or tenders (depends on the line or ship) Selected19 ports shown

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