5 Day Cruises to Bahamas from Miami

5-Day Bahamas Cruise Quick Facts

How Much Do 5-Day Cruises to Bahamas from Miami Cost?

On average, a 5-day Bahamas cruise out of Miami costs around $150 to over $1,500 USD per person, depending on what cabin you pick, which cruise line you choose, and yeah also the season. And since Miami is basically packed with competing ships, the starting rates are often a bit more friendly than what you see when you depart from Jacksonville.

5-Day Cruise to Bahamas from Miami Price Ranges by Cabin Type

What's Included in the Price?

• Accommodation: Your stateroom choice with a private bathroom, daily room cleaning, plus the usual cabin essentials.
• All meals in the main dining areas: Free bites at the main dining rooms, three-course dinners, poolside grills, and those big spread-out buffets.
• Onboard entertainment: Broadway-ish theater style shows, live bands, comedy venues, deck party vibes, and access to huge water slides or pools.
• Port taxes and fees: These are government port charges; they get added automatically to your final total before you check out online.

Additional Costs to Budget For

• Flights to Miami port: Airfare is extra if you don’t live close enough to just drive to Port Miami.
• Shore excursions: Stuff like swimming with pigs, jet-skiing, or renting private cabanas at islands such as Perfect Day at CocoCay runs $45* to $200+* USD.
• Specialty dining: Extra-charge restaurants, for example upscale steakhouses, sushi spots, or chef-led tasting type experiences.
• Gratuities: Automatic crew tips typically land around $16* to $20* USD per person, per day, and they’re billed straight to your onboard account.
• Alcoholic beverages: Sodas, specialty coffees, and alcoholic drinks cost extra unless you grab an all-inclusive drink package ahead of time.

Best 5-Day Cruises to Bahamas from Miami

Royal Caribbean — Freedom of the Seas

• Route: Round trip from Miami
• Why Choose It: it mixes Bimini with Royal Caribbean private spot, Perfect Day at CocoCay, and then Nassau as well. I t’s a solid pick if you want sun time on the shore with lots to keep you busy onboard.
• Ports: Miami → Bimini → Perfect Day at CocoCay → Nassau → Miami
• Best For: Families and people who like ships that feel active and a bit energetic

Carnival Cruise Line — Carnival Sunrise

• Route: Round trip from Miami
• Why Choose It: A fun, energetic itinerary with two Bahamas stops, including Celebration Key and Princess Cays, plus so much entertainment onboard that it’s hard to get bored.
• Ports: Miami → Princess Cays → Nassau → Celebration Key → Miami
• Best For: Families, groups, and budget minded travelers

Disney Cruise Line — Disney Dream

• Route: round trip from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
• Why Choose It: a family centered trip, with two Disney stops, like Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay. There are themed entertainment options and activities pretty much the whole way through the cruise.
• Ports: Fort Lauderdale → Castaway Cay → Disney Lookout Cay → Fort Lauderdale
• Best For: families with kids, plus Disney fans who can’t resist the theme, and the whole experience.

Virgin Voyages — Scarlet Lady

• Route: Round trip from Miami
• Why pick it: It’s more for grown-ups, like an adult-focused cruise, with a stop in Cozumel than a beach day at The Beach Club in Bimini. The vibe is lively, with modern dining options and actual nightlife that feels more social than stuffy.
• Ports: Miami → Cozumel → The Beach Club at Bimini → Miami
• Best For: Adults and couples who want a more laid-back getaway, where it’s easy to meet people too, without it turning into a huge thing every minute.

Miami Ports in Miami for Bahamas Cruises

Miami tends to be one of the goes to starting places for cruises to the Bahamas, with lots of departures, and it is painless to get to. Most people use PortMiami as the main ramp, but if you want a different feel Port Everglades in nearby Fort Lauderdale is also there as another option.

When to Book Your Bahamas Cruise from Miami

The best time to book a Bahamas cruise out of Miami is basically 6 to 12 months ahead, if you want the cheapest cabins. Or if you’re feeling bold, try under 60 days, that’s when you often see extreme last-minute price cuts. Since Miami gets more cruise ships, and more people, than almost any other port you can spot good deals pretty much year-round, even when it seems busy.