Bahamas Escape – Coco Cay & Freeport

About this cruise

This is the kind of trip that just works. 4 nights from Fort Lauderdale, visiting CocoCay and Freeport, sailing April 12, 2027, and nothing about it feels forced. With 2 port days and 1 at sea, there's room for each stop to breathe. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. Most ports give you about 9 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Brilliance Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Good for anyone who can't take two weeks off but still wants the cruise experience. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A spring departure helps too: decent weather and a calmer feel at each port. You start in Fort Lauderdale and come back with stories from CocoCay and Freeport.