Bahamas Escape – Freeport & Bimini

About this cruise

A lot can happen in 5 nights. This sailing from Jacksonville on March 23, 2026 visits Freeport, Bimini and Great Stirrup Cay and makes every day count. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Bimini, Hemingway's island in the stream. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 14 restaurants on Norwegian Gem, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 5 nights. Jacksonville itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.