Bahamas cruises dock at Nassau and/or Freeport for up to 24 hours. Guests can go ashore to explore on their own or they can select from one of the many shore tours offered by the cruise lines for an additional cost. Shore excursions cost $20 to $125 (scuba diving and golf can be the most expensive excursions). Shore tours in Freeport and Nassau include golf, shopping, snorkeling, scuba diving, city tours, dolphin encounters, glass bottom boats and more. Arrangements for shore tours can be made aboard the cruise ship.

The Fascination, a Carnival Cruise Line ship, also offers 3-Day cruises to the Bahamas from Miami every week throughout the year. Fascination's 3-Day Bahamas cruise departs every Friday for Nassau and returns Monday mornings.

The Norwegian Sea, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, cruises to the Bahamas from Miami from November through April. The Norwegian Sea's 3-Night Bahamas Cruise stops in Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.

The Sovereign of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship, offers 3 and 4-night cruises to the Bahamas from Cape Canaveral every week. Sovereign's Bahamas cruises include stops in Nassau and CocoCay. Sovereign's 3-Night Bahamas cruise departs Thursdays and 4-Night Bahamas cruises depart Sundays.