No time for a long cruise? Never been on a cruise and not sure if it’s for you? Try a short three day cruise from Miami, Florida. Miami’s close proximity to Bahamas makes it possible for these short cruises to get you to a tropical destination (or two or three!) in just a few days. Most of the short cruises have Friday departures, which are great for making the most of your weekend.
Short cruises are a great way to fit a vacation into a busy schedule, and a great way for first time cruisers to see what cruising is like and to try out all the cruise ship fun and amenities.
Three days or three nights? The terminology used for cruise lengths can be confusing. What most people think of as a 3 day cruise is better described as a 3-night cruise. You’ll spend three nights aboard the ship and have two days at destinations. The amount of time you’ll spend on the ship on the first and last days of the cruise depend on the ship’s departure and arrival times. Cruises to the Bahamas usually depart Miami in the late afternoon and arrive back in Miami in the early morning.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line offers three-night Bahamas cruises with ports of call in Coco Cay and Nassau aboard the Allure of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, and Independence of the Seas. “Perfect Day at Coco Cay” is Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in the Bahamas which features beaches, pools, a waterpark, adventure activities, restaurants, and more. See deals on Royal Caribbean 3-Night Cruises from Miami to The Bahamas.
Carnival Cruise Lines has three-night Bahamas cruises to Freeport and to Nassau aboard the Carnival Conquest. The Carnival Conquest is built for fun, with lots of opportunities for on board entertainment. Even the specialty dining venues are relaxed and entertaining, with Guy’s Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, and SkyBox Sports Bar providing popular options. See deals on Carnival 3-Nigth cruises from Miami to The Bahamas.
Norwegian Cruise Lines runs three night cruises to the Bahamas aboard the Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Sky, and Norwegian Gem. Great Stirrup Cay is NCL’s private island destination in the Bahamas, where cruisers can enjoy white-sand beaches, snorkeling, kayaking, and other activities. See deals on Norwegian Cruise Line 3-Night cruises from Miami to The Bahamas.
MSC Cruises MSC Divina and MSC Magnifica sail three-night cruises from Miami to the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve and either Freeport or Nassau. Ocean Cay is MSC’s exclusive island in The Bahamas. See 3-Night MSC cruise deals from Miami to The Bahamas.
Give a short cruise to the Bahamas a try!
For more cruise options, check out our Miami Cruise Calendar.