Explore on your own rating
Everything is run by the cruise line, so there's nothing to plan on your own. Paid extras (cabanas, waterparks) can sell out, so book those early.
Where ships dock
- Perfect Day at CocoCay (Royal Caribbean / Celebrity, Bahamas): pier
- Celebration Key (Carnival, Grand Bahama)
- RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay (Carnival / Holland America, Bahamas)
- Labadee (Royal Caribbean, Haiti): reported closed through 2026
Getting to town
No town to visit. You step off the ship (or tender) into the cruise line's resort area.
Walk, or use the island's trams and shuttles where offered.
Fares are as reported by the sources below and change often. Treat them as estimates.
Top sights nearby
- Waterparks, lagoons and attractions vary by island
Beaches
- Included beaches on every island; some areas cost extra or are adults-only
Safety & tips
- Whether your drink package works ashore varies by line (it works at CocoCay but reportedly not at Celebration Key).
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes.
Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.
⏰ Back to the ship on time
It's close, but last-tender and last-tram times are firm. Follow the ship's daily planner.
Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.