Short Break – Nassau & Ocean Cay

About this cruise

Book 3 days off from May 8, 2026 and this cruise from Miami will do the rest, taking you to Nassau and Ocean Cay and back. 2 consecutive port days with no time at sea. It's an explore-everything kind of trip. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. Of the stops, Ocean Cay tends to be the one people talk about: MSC's marine reserve reborn from industry. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. There are 6 restaurants on MSC Seaside, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 3 nights. Miami itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. And May is a good time to go. Mild weather, things starting to bloom, and fewer people than summer. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.