Grand Bahama Island lays a little over 100 miles east of South Florida's coast. If you're looking for a quick Caribbean getaway, there are a few options for cruising from Ft. Lauderdale or Palm Beach to one of Grand Bahama's ports of call. Each cruise line has vacation packages that can fit your travel time and budget. Vacationers just need to pick the one that's right for them.
Discovery Vacations
Discovery Cruise Lines offers their signature Cruise 'N Stay vacation packages. The ship embarks from Ft. Lauderdale and makes port on Grand Bahama Island. You can choose from a variety of hotels and resorts to spend the night, then board the ship and head back to Florida the next day. Price varies depending on which hotel or resort you book.
Discovery Cruise Line 1775 Northwest 70th Avenue Miami, FL 33126 800-259-1579 discoverycruiseline.com
Celebration Cruises
Celebration Cruise Lines has a two-night package that departs from Palm Beach, Florida. It pulls into port on Grand Bahama Island at 8 a.m. the following morning. After spending the day at the Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, travelers board the ship for the overnight trip back to Florida. This cruise has several entertainment options to choose from, including a spa, a casino, four restaurants, shows and three kids clubs.
Celebration Cruise Operator, Inc. 2419 East Commercial Boulevard, Suite 302 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 800-314-7735 bahamascelebration.com
Carnival Cruises
Carnival Cruise Lines offers a two-day cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard the ship Miracle. You can customize your vacation by choosing your room and shore excursions from Carnival's website. This cruise sails on specific days, so travelers should check travel dates before they book.
Carnival Cruise Lines 3655 Northwest 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33178 888-227-6482 carnival.com
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