Family & Friends Bahamas Cruise 2023

Day at sea | july 15 | Day 2

Day at Sea

All Day
LASER TAG: CLASH FOR THE CRYSTAL CITY℠
The sun burned out eons ago, and Earth has become an unlivable frozen wasteland for all but two clans — Yetis and Snowshifters. But after millennia without light, even they find themselves on the brink of extinction. Unless one clan can take control in the latest glow-in-the-dark laser tag faceoff: Clash for the Crystal City℠.

TEEN SPACES
Let’s face it, teens want the freedom to choose how they spend their time onboard. Now, 13 to 17-year-olds get an exclusive new lounge to call their own with music, movies, gaming — and even an outdoor patio hangout.

TYPHOON℠ AND CYCLONE℠
Grab your bravest friend and challenge them to a test of speed. The ride of your life awaits on twin racers Typhoon℠ and Cyclone℠ — part of The Perfect Storm℠, the boldest waterslides at sea. As you speed through, long, translucent stretches offer sea views as exhilarating as the ride itself.

Optional Excursions

Orlando (Cape Canaveral, florida | july 16 | Day 3

Cape Canaveral, Florida

Docked: 1:00PM to 10:00PM

As the home of Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral is the launching point for all-out adventure in Central Florida. Its beaches offer a mix of family-friendly shores and secluded swaths of sand. And with Orlando’s theme park sprawl only an hour away, you can easily mingle with your favorite characters. Beyond the parks lie equally amusing gems packed with Old Florida character. Kayak past manatees in the Banana River Lagoon and zip line above alligators at Brevard Zoo. Discover notable art museums and Park Avenue’s ritzy charm. Orlando cruises give you access to trace the region’s roots at the Orange County Regional History Museum.

TREKKIE TRACK
Lift off into interstellar exploration at the Kennedy Space Center. Among interactive Mission Zones you’ll see the Saturn V rocket and the Space Shuttle orbiter Atlantis. Go behind the gates to discover historic launch sites and working spaceflight facilities, plus marvel at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.

GET IN CHARACTER
Orlando is known as a land of amusements — and for good reason. The city is home to six unique theme parks, each with their own distinct thrills, including Universal Studios Orlando and Islands of Adventure. Or you can venture beyond the Big Six to Gatorland’s swampy terrain, or hit one of the many epic waterparks around town.

OUTSIDE THE LINES
Connect with Florida’s natural side while riding waves at Cocoa Beach or basking in seclusion at Canaveral National Seashore. Don’t miss a kayak trip through glowing bioluminescent waters, or an airboat ride through wetlands. Cruise to Orlando-Port Canaveral and swim in rejuvenating freshwater springs— or tee off at one of Orlando’s 150 golf courses.

Optional Excursions

• View Excursions

Nassau, Bahamas | july 17 | Day 4

Nassau, Bahamas

Docked: 1:30PM to 8:00PM

Caribbean charm shines in the Bahamian capital, where you’re never more than a few steps away from rhythmic percussions, appetizing flavors, white-sand beaches, and some of the clearest waters in the world. This picture-perfect paradise was once a pirate’s haven— and you can explore its colorful past of buccaneers, blockade-runners and bootleggers along historical streets and at the three colonial fortresses that line the shores. If you’re looking for a more hands-on maritime adventure, look no further. Cruise to Nassau and swim with stingrays, dive with dolphins, or spot colorful coral on a glass-bottom boat. And just across the bridge is beautiful Paradise Island, home to world-famous luxury hotels and resorts. Spend the day at the famous Atlantis and splash your way through its expansive water park, grab a piña colada at the Marina Village, and spot the hammerhead sharks in Predator Lagoon.

LEGENDARY LOST CITY
Discover the Atlantis Resort— an entertainment mecca and home to the largest water park in the Caribbean. Located across the harbor on Paradise Island, you’ll find acres of adventures to be had— whether exploring underground tunnel aquariums, plunging down waterslides, or swimming with dolphins.

LOUNGE LIKE A LOCAL
Junkanoo Beach is a free, public stretch of sand with affordable lounge-chair and umbrella rentals and tasty Bahama Mamas. It’s an easy 15-minute walk from the harbor, and offers a taste of the island’s famous blue waters and soft sand with a hint of local flavor.

Optional Excursions

• View Excursions
  
  

perfect day cococay, bahamas | july 18 | Day 5

Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas

Docked: 7:00AM to 5:00PM

All Day
This isn’t vacation days spent. This is bragging rights earned. Conquer the tallest waterslide in North America and snap a shot from up to 450 feet up in a helium balloon. Grab a drink at the swim-up bar and soak up the scene in the largest freshwater pool in The Bahamas. Or get a taste of Bora Bora with your own Overwater Cabana.

THRILL WATERPARK
This is a drench a minute thrill-a-thon for every adventurer. From giggle-worthy tides to shriek-inducing slides towering high into the clouds. Bounce, climb and swing your way through the obstacles in Adventure Pool. Get swept up by the biggest Wave Pool in the Caribbean. Or if you’re up for a true rush, take on the tallest waterslide in North America — Daredevil’s Peak℠. Whatever your thrill threshold, you’ll find firsts to test your bravery at Thrill Waterpark®.

DAREDEVIL’S TOWER
Push your limits on seven exhilarating slides at Daredevil’s Tower. Race a friend to the bottom of the twin Dueling Demons drop slides or the Manta Raycers. Hit a high-speed tour de G-force on the fully vertical Screeching Serpent. Brave the coils of the Green Mamba. And take on the 135-foot tall Daredevil’s Peak® — the tallest waterslide in North America. The higher you climb, the bigger the rush.

Optional Excursions

Cruising | july 19 | Day 6

Day at Sea

Do what you like on the day at sea. Take a relaxing sauna at the spa, play one of the many games and activities onboard or just relax in the sun.

cruising | july 20 | Day 7

Day at Sea

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Do what you like on the day at sea. Take a relaxing sauna at the spa, play one of the many games and activities onboard or just relax in the sun.

cape liberty, nj (NY Metro) | july 21 | Day 7

DEBARK

Arrival & Disembark: 6:00AM
With a front-and-center-stage view of Lower New York Harbor, Cape Liberty is only a hop, skip and a short subway ride away from New York City. This dizzying urban landscape is filled to the brim with non-stop adventure around every street corner. Tucked among the Wall Street skyscrapers and bright Broadway lights, you’ll discover ethnic enclaves, like the famed Little Italy, historic brownstones, Old World cathedrals and leafy Central Park. Take in world-renowned exhibits at MoMA or the Guggenheim. Trace America’s multicultural past at Ellis Island and walk across the Brooklyn Bridge before or after boarding your New Jersey cruise. Or snap a selfie with Lady Liberty, with the Big Apple’s skyline dazzling in the background.

INCLUDED in your purchase price

• Cruise Accommodations

• Food & Selected Soft Drinks with Meals

• Ship Entertaiment and Sports

NOT INCLUDED (Airfare sold separately)

• International Airfare

• Pre & Post Hotels

• Airport/Cruise Transfers

• Personal items, Meals unless listed in itinerary and drinks

• Travel Insurance

• Visa/passport handling fees

• Porterage

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19
AND IMPACT ON TRAVEL

All Guests, All Aboard

Updated August 22, 2022 | Effective September 5, 2022 
We’re making it easier for more guests to sail with Royal Caribbean.

Unvaccinated travelers can join us*
Starting with September 5th departures, guests who are not vaccinated can sail on any cruise from the U.S. or Europe (*except itineraries that visit Canada or Bermuda). See more details and browse itineraries. 

Testing protocols will be easier
Starting September 5th, for U.S. cruises that don’t visit Canada or Bermuda: 

• Vaccinated guests won’t have to take a pre-cruise test on cruises that are shorter than 10 nights.

• Unvaccinated guests age 5 and up will need to test within 3 days before boarding, regardless of cruise length.

• We will begin accepting results from self-administered home tests. See full testing details

Requirements in other regions
Currently published testing and vaccination requirements remain in place for cruises from Australia and Singapore; cruises that depart from or visit Canada or Bermuda; and transatlantic sailings, until further notice. 
To see current protocols by port of departure, visit our Getting Ready to Cruise page.