What's So Special About A Bahamas Cruise Vacation

By Arnold Fienstein


A great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life is a cruise to the Bahamas. Not only will you savor the beauty of the islands you will enjoy the culture of the islanders. No matter who joins your party everyone will have a great time on a cruise to the Bahamas.

Since the Commonwealth of the Bahamas is located so close to Florida in the Atlantic your cruise will most likely depart from ports such as Fort Lauderdale Miami or Port Canaveral. Some islands are so close that a lot of cruise packages will find you in your first port of call within a few hours. The Bahamas is actually a string of nearly 700 islands between Florida and Cuba. Even a cheap weekend getaway cruise will allow you to visit at least one island in the Bahamas.

When you arrive in the Bahamas you'll find a special culture. Exotic and familiar it's a blend of African and European influences. If you just associate it with steel drums you're only getting a small part of the picture. You'll hear lots of different types of unique musice like calypso rake scrape and Junkanoo. Try to schedule your cruise during one of the many festivals so you can experience the awesome marching bands that are a big part of Bahamanian culture.

If you are lucky enough to find a cheap cruise to the Bahamas you'll have plenty of money left over to fully revel in the many fun things to do on each islands. Those looking for plenty of sun and amazing beaches will not be disappointed. But don't forget to seek out the water sports snorkeling submarine and glass bottom boat tours. You're sure to find fun markets where you can shop for bags hats and baskets made from palm fronds as well as other local crafts. Golf enthusiasts will encounter gorgeous courses while nature lovers can swim with dolphins.

Since Nassau is so close to the US it is usually one of the first stops. Its British Colonial heritage gives it a familiar feel in an exotic setting. Its European feel comes from the fact that everyone drives on the left side of the road and British style of the police uniforms. But those amazing beaches and the luxurious resorts leave no doubt that you are firmly in the tropics.

Whether you seek relaxation on the beach or adventure a cruise to the Bahamas is the perfect vacation. Just a little research will yield some cheap cruises to fit your budget. You can save your money for the fun activities and shopping at all the ports in your cruise to the Bahamas.




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