Sailing to the Bahamian ports of Grand Turk, Half Moon Cay and Nassau, Carnival Cruise Lines' ship, the Carnival Miracle, travels round-trip from New York City in eight-day itineraries. Cruises depart from April to October and include four days at sea, three days in port and one travel day. Built in 2004 and refurnished in 2007, the passenger capacity on Carnival Miracle is 2,124 in addition to a crew of 930. The 12-deck ship features the three-deck-high Twister water slide, which is located on the Sports, Sun and Lido decks.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com
Norwegian Jewel, a ship in Norwegian Cruise Lines' fleet, sails to Port Canaveral, Florida, and the Bahamian ports of Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in seven-day, round-trip cruises from New York City. Passengers can depart for this itinerary year-round, and sailings include three days at sea, three days in port and one travel day. The 15-deck Norwegian Jewel, which was built in 2005, has a passenger capacity of 2,376 in addition to a crew of 1,154. The Stardust Theatre, located on Deck 5, offers a European Art Noveau-style with peacock decor and Broadway-style shows.
Norwegian Cruise Lines
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
866-625-1166
ncl.com
Featuring the Corona Cigar Club and Magnum's Champagne and Wine Bar on Deck 6, the 15-deck Norwegian Gem, part of Norwegian Cruise Lines' fleet, sails out of New York City to the Bahamas in seven-day, round-trip itineraries. Cruises depart in February, March, April, November and December, and passengers spend three days at sea, three days in port and one day traveling. Ports visited include Port Canaveral, Florida, and Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas. Built in 2007, the Norwegian Gem has a capacity of 2,394 in addition to a crew size of 1,154.
Norwegian Cruise Lines
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, Florida 33126
866-625-1166
ncl.com
