# Bahamas Cruises from Port Canaveral

Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral: 3 and 4 night sailings to Nassau and four private islands, Disney vs Royal Caribbean vs Carnival vs MSC, from $329.

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Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral run 3 and 4 nights to Nassau plus a private island, with four lines to choose from: Royal Caribbean (CocoCay), Disney (Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay), Carnival and MSC (Ocean Cay). Fares run $329 to $1,100 per person, with Disney at a steep but defensible premium.

## Current sailings and pricing

| Itinerary | Length | Line | From (pp) | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nassau and CocoCay | 4 nights | Royal Caribbean | $379 |  |
| Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay | 4 nights | Disney Cruise Line | $949 |  |
| Nassau quick escape | 3 nights | Norwegian Cruise Line | $329 |  |
| Ocean Cay overnight | 4 nights | MSC Cruises | $349 |  |

## This route is really a private island contest

Nassau is on nearly every itinerary, but nobody books this route for Nassau. The real product is the private island day, and Port Canaveral offers all four flavors: Royal Caribbean's CocoCay (waterpark thrills), Disney's Castaway Cay and new Lookout Cay (character-filled beach days), and MSC's Ocean Cay (a quieter marine-reserve island where the ship stays late into the evening). Carnival sails to Nassau and Princess Cays or Celebration Key depending on the season.

Pick the island, then the price follows. Families chasing waterslides book CocoCay, Disney devotees pay the premium for Castaway, couples who want a beach and a sunset pick Ocean Cay, and pure budget travelers take whichever Nassau loop is cheapest that week, which is exactly the kind of same-week comparison our desk runs on one call.

## Practical notes

- These sailings pair perfectly with an Orlando theme park week: park first, recover at sea after.
- Fares bottom out in late August and September, under $350 for 4 nights on the non-Disney lines.
- A passport is not required on these closed-loop sailings, birth certificate plus photo ID boards US citizens.
- Book Friday departures early, they carry a weekend premium but sell out first anyway.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which private island is best from Port Canaveral?

CocoCay for thrill-seeking kids and waterpark energy, Castaway Cay for Disney families, Ocean Cay for adults who want quiet sand and evening hours ashore. There is no single winner, which is why all four coexist.

### How much does a Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral cost for a family of four?

Realistically $1,600 to $2,400 all-in on Royal Caribbean, Carnival or MSC, and $4,000 to $5,500 on Disney. Our Disney cost guide breaks down where the premium goes. Prices checked: August 2026.

### Can I do a Bahamas cruise as a weekend trip?

Yes, the 3 night loops run Friday to Monday. See our 3 day cruises from Florida guide for the weekend playbook.

## Related pages

- [Cruises from Port Canaveral](https://www.bookcruises.us/cruises-from-port-canaveral/)
- [3 day cruises from Florida](https://www.bookcruises.us/3-day-cruises-from-florida/)
- [How much does a Disney cruise cost?](https://www.bookcruises.us/how-much-does-a-disney-cruise-cost/)

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