Basking Shores Expedition – Nassau & Ocean Cay

About this cruise

You board in Miami on September 21, 2026 for 7 nights visiting Nassau and Ocean Cay, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. With 1 sea days woven in between port calls, there's time to actually use the ship and recharge. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. People come back from this cruise talking about Nassau: Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on MSC Seaside. 1 restaurants come with the fare, plus 5 more when you feel like treating yourself. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. 2 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.