🇧🇸The Bahamas

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Say hi to The Bahamas

Think Nassau, Exumas, Harbour Island and swimming pigs of the exumas. Not a bad start.

Best time to go

Depends on where in The Bahamas you're headed. Your trip designer will match the season to your plans.

Highlights

Swimming pigs of the Exumas
Pink sands of Harbour Island
Yacht charters
Private-island beach days

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10-yr avg (2015–24) near Nassau, Open-Meteo / ERA5 (CC BY 4.0)

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The Bahamas

Cruises

Balmy Island HolidayOceania Cruises · Oceania Vista · December 21 – December 28, 2026Calls at Nassau, Bahamas

Day by day (8 days)

Day 1 · Miami, Florida

Embarkation from 1:00 PM. Vista sails at 4:00 PM past South Beach.

Art Deco walk, South Beach (Easy): Pastel facades on Ocean Drive, flat and easy.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens (Moderate): A 1916 villa and gardens on Biscayne Bay.

Day 2 · At sea

A sea day heading southeast.

Aquamar Spa terrace (Easy): Thermal suites and a massage. Book spa slots early for sea days.
Fitness center and pool (Easy): A class or a swim, then lunch on deck.
The Culinary Center (Easy): Vista's hands-on cooking school. Classes are small, so book early.

Day 3 · At sea

A second sea day, Christmas Eve's eve.

Aquamar Spa terrace (Easy): Thermal suites and a massage. Book spa slots early for sea days.
Fitness center and pool (Easy): A class or a swim, then lunch on deck.
Specialty dining (Easy): Toscana, Polo Grill, Ember and others are included. Reserve ahead.

Day 4 · Tortola, British Virgin Islands

Christmas Eve in the BVI: green hills, white beaches and sailing water.

Cane Garden Bay (Easy): A classic curved beach with calm water.
Virgin Gorda's The Baths (Demanding): Ferry to giant granite boulders and tide pools. Scrambling and ladders.
Sage Mountain hike (Demanding): Forest trails to the BVI's highest point.

Day 5 · Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

Christmas Day in the US Virgin Islands. Some shops and attractions may keep holiday hours.

Magens Bay (Easy): A calm, sheltered beach for floating and swimming.
Mountain Top view (Easy): Island views above the harbor by taxi.
Snorkel at Coki Point (Moderate): Reef fish right off the beach. Water entry.

Day 6 · At sea

A sea day heading back toward the Bahamas.

Aquamar Spa terrace (Easy): Thermal suites and a massage. Book spa slots early for sea days.
Fitness center and pool (Easy): A class or a swim, then lunch on deck.
Afternoon tea (Easy): Tea, pastries and a string quartet.

Day 7 · Nassau, Bahamas

An afternoon in the Bahamian capital.

Downtown and the Queen's Staircase (Moderate): Colonial streets and a 66-step limestone staircase.
Junkanoo Beach (Easy): Walkable from the port for a swim.
Snorkel or swim at Rose Island (Moderate): Boat trip to clear water and reefs.

Day 8 · Miami, Florida

Disembarkation at 8:00 AM.