Crystal Waters Cruise – Nassau & Princess Cays

About this cruise

It's the kind of trip that's easy to say yes to. 5 nights from Port Canaveral on June 1, 2026, visiting Nassau, Celebration Key and Princess Cays. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Freedom takes the food seriously, with 9 restaurants to choose from. 6 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. Port Canaveral has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. You'll probably start planning the next one before this one's even over.