Palm Paradise – Nassau & Ocean Cay

About this cruise

7 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from New York on March 8, 2026 visits Port Canaveral, Nassau and Ocean Cay and doesn't try to cram in too much. 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. Don't rush through Nassau, which is known as Colonial charm meets Caribbean colour. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 9 restaurants on MSC Meraviglia, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. New York 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 told, 3 ports across 7 nights covers a lot.