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Cruising to the Bahamas is a fantastic vacation option for families, couples, and groups of friends looking for good times and sunshine. Fortunately, there are plenty of affordable cruise deals departing from various cities across the United States destined for the Bahamas. Take a look at the best deals and book an island adventure today.

10 3 Nights On Carnival Conquest

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Carnival cruise ship in Nassau, Bahamas 

Board the luxurious Carnival Conquest on a tight budget and experience three incredible nights sailing from Miami to Nassau and back. The boat has 21 dining options and exciting onboard entertainment to keep guests engaged throughout the journey.

  • Departure Port: Miami, Florida
  • Cruise Price: From $179 per person
  • Ports En Route: Nassau, Bahamas

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9 5 Nights On Carnival Elation

Cruise ships at port in Nassau, Bahamas
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Cruise ships in Nassau, the Bahamas

The Carnival Elation is an impressive cruise ship with an ultra-modern interior, comfortable rooms, and tons of entertainment on board. This is a great cruise option for families with kids thanks to Kids Evening Programs, a video arcade, and Seuss-A-Palooza Parade & Storytime programming.

  • Departure Port: Jacksonville, Florida
  • Cruise Price: From $219 per person
  • Ports En Route: Nassau and Princess Cays

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8 5 Nights On Carnival Sunshine

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View of cruise ship from Princess Cays, Bahamas
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Cruising Princess Cays, Bahamas 

The Carnival Sunshine 5-day route to the Bahamas and back to Charleston is a fun opportunity to experience the beauty of the Caribbean on a tight budget. The reasonably priced cruise doesn’t sacrifice quality, with 23 dining options on board and nightly entertainment, including comedy shows and outdoor movies.

  • Departure Port: Charleston, South Carolina
  • Cruise Price: From $329 per person
  • Ports En Route: Nassau and Princess Cays

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7 4 Nights On Voyager Of The Seas

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Cruise ship in CocoCay, Bahamas 

The Voyager of the Seas is a popular ship that offers many different routes and departure points. For those looking for a budget-friendly Bahamas cruise, select the 4-day option departing from Orlando, Florida.

  • Departure Port: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
  • Cruise Price: From $275 per person
  • Ports En Route: Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau

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6 8 Nights On Royal Caribbean Vision Of The Seas

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Deck of a cruise ship in Nassau, Bahamas 

It’s possible to spend over a week sailing from the United States to the Caribbean for less than $500 per person. Travelers seeking a trip on the Royal Caribbean Vision of the Seas can select the 8-night cruise to the Bahamas option departing from Baltimore, Maryland. This route has stops in some other U.S. ports before arriving in the Bahamas.

  • Departure Port: Baltimore, Maryland
  • Cruise Price: From $432 per person
  • Ports En Route: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Miami, Nassau, and Freeport

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5 3 Nights On Oasis Of The Seas

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The wake behind the cruise ship in the Bahamas
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Blue waters in the Bahamas 

The Oasis of the Seas is a comfortable, modern cruise ship with tons of entertainment, from swimming pools to a medi spa. Although the ship has some longer and more expensive routes, travelers can find a great deal when selecting a 3-night cruise to the Bahamas departing from Florida.

  • Departure Port: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
  • Cruise Price: From $270 per person
  • Ports En Route: Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau

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4 4 Nights On Royal Caribbean Allure Of The Seas

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CocoCay in the Bahamas aerial view
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CocoCay blue waters in the Bahamas 

The Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas is a massive cruise ship with a 4-night cruise option taking passengers from Florida to the Bahamas. The route makes popular stops but stands out from other trips for the immense variety onboard. There are 35 dining options on the ship and over 20 entertainment options suitable for couples, friends, or families.

  • Departure Port: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
  • Cruise Price: From $578 per person
  • Ports En Route: Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau

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3 6 Nights On Carnival Sunshine

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Underwater snorkeling in the Bahamas
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Snorkeling in the Bahamas 

Hop on a Carnival Sunshine cruise for 6 memorable nights and a journey from South Carolina all the way to the Bahamas. Similar to the 5-night option in terms of the onboard experience, this route offers different port stops in the Bahamas for travelers who want to see more of the islands.

  • Departure Port: Charleston, South Carolina
  • Cruise Price: From $469 per person
  • Ports En Route: Half Moon Cay, Bimini, and Nassau

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2 7 Nights On Royal Caribbean International Odyssey Of The Seas

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Royal Caribbean Port in Nassau 

The Royal Caribbean International Odyssey of the Seas offers many budget-friendly cruise options, but the 7-nights to the Bahamas from Bayonne is one of the best value options. The journey has multiple port stops along the way and lots to do on board to keep guests entertained.

  • Departure Port: Bayonne (Cape Liberty), New Jersey
  • Cruise Price: From $398 per person
  • Ports En Route: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Perfect Day at CocoCay, Nassau

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1 9 Nights On Costa Venezia

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Beaches in Half Moon Cay 

Spending more than a week in the Caribbean might seem like a dream that’s out of reach to a traveler on a tight budget, but on Costa Venezia, it’s possible to spend 9 nights on board for under $500 per person. The 9-night journey from Manhattan to the Bahamas offers three stops in the Bahamas (a chance to explore beautiful beaches in Nassau) plus a stop in Miami, allowing East Coast dwellers to enjoy plenty of sunshine and blue waters.

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