Head for these laid-back islands on casual Bahamas cruises, most of which depart from Florida. Cruise to the Bahamas and you'll find pretty beaches, good snorkeling and opportunities for water-skiing, parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing and more. Cruises to the Bahamas also offer colorful artwork, spirited dances and lively music. Nassau's duty-free shopping and famous straw market lure shoppers in search of handicrafts. At night, many Bahamas cruise passengers go ashore to try their luck at resort casinos.

Cruises to the Bahamas are available year-round.

Most cruises to the Bahamas last 3 or 4 nights, though some Caribbean cruises visit a Bahamas cruise port as part of a longer itinerary.

Most ships that cruise to the Bahamas depart from Port Canaveral or Miami.

For a list of ports or places you can visit in the Bahamas, .