Limestone Ledge – Ocean Cay & New Providence

About this cruise

If you don't need a long holiday but still want to get out on the water, this is a solid pick. 4 nights from Port Canaveral on August 16, 2026, visiting Ocean Cay and Nassau. 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 Ocean Cay: MSC's marine reserve reborn from industry. Around 13 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 8 restaurants on MSC Seashore, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 4 nights. Port Canaveral itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. 2 ports, one suitcase. That's the appeal.