Short Ocean Escape – Great Stirrup Cay, Nassau & Miami

About this cruise

This is the kind of trip that just works. 4 nights from Miami, visiting Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, sailing June 5, 2028, and nothing about it feels forced. With 2 port days and 1 at sea, there's room for each stop to breathe. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Aqua launched in 2025, so everything on board is still new. You can tell. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 4-night sailing is a strong place to start.