Bayou to Beach – Nassau & Key West

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from New Orleans on April 11, 2027 visits Key West, Celebration Key and Nassau. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. Nassau stands out. It's Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 10 restaurants on Carnival Liberty, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. New Orleans 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. All in all, it's a solid trip.