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  Nassau, Bahamas, is typically the initial destination that many cruisers experience on their first cruise. Bahamas is only 50 miles from the United States, and there are over 600 islands in the Bahamas reaching over 95,000 square miles of sea from the coast of Florida. The islands originate their name from the Spanish Baja Mar, meaning shallows. Many cruisers are in Nassau every week and it gives the travelers a perfect combination of legacy and colonialism along with contemporary resorts and charming beaches. Nassau is positioned on the island of New Providence, which is 21 miles long and approximately seven miles wide.
  
  

Carnival cruise line

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  Carnival cruise line has a cruise from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, on their Carnival Imagination vessel. Built in 1995, the Imagination holds 2,100 passengers and you will be able to enjoy a basketball court, fitness center, mini golf course, bars, swimming pools and a tennis court, while on board.
  
  

Royal Caribbean cruise line

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  Royal Caribbean offers a two- to five-day Nassau, Bahamas cruise from Miami on their Majesty of the Seas. The Majesty was built in 1992 and has a passenger capacity of 2,700. On the Majesty you will be able to enjoy a casino, rock climbing wall, swimming pools and a fitness center. The cruise line added an art gallery and an Internet café for adults to enjoy.
  
  

Norwegian cruise line

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  Norwegian cruise line sails to Nassau, Bahamas from Miami on their Norwegian Sky boat. The Sky was built in 1993 and can hold 2,000 passengers. While aboard the Sky, you can enjoy a jogging trail, swimming pools, bar and lounge area, dance club and a library. For kids, there is a nine-hole miniature golf course, a teen club and a play area to keep them entertained.
  
  

Nassau cruise experience

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  When your ship arrives in Nassau, you can take a shore excursion or use the time to explore the city, the island or a beach. The shore excursions include a tour of Nassau, boat voyagers , snorkeling, golf, swimming with the dolphins or take a historic tour of downtown historic Nassau. Nassau also has a mini boat ride to Sting Ray City, which is a small, private island near Nassau where you can relax by the beach. Nassau is definitely a wonderful place to visit as a short getaway cruise and there is surely something for everyone. Before returning to your ship for departure, make sure to browse the duty-free locations to purchase souvenirs to take back home.