Island Paradise – Nassau & Grand Turk

About this cruise

5 nights is all it takes to completely reset. This cruise from Miami on March 7, 2026 visits Nassau and Grand Turk Island and you'll feel it from day one. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Freedom Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Miami has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. You start in Miami and come back with stories from Bahamas and Turks & Caicos Islands.