Silver Cove offers guests a private beach. Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line
For many visitors, the highlight is an excursion to swim with a bunch of feisty pigs. That’s been a thing in the Bahamas for a few years, but it’s easier from the island — it’s just an invigorating boat ride to Treasure Island, where the resident pigs await. After a brief orientation, guests hit the water, enticing the friendly animals with apples on a stick.
Cost A three-night cruise on the Joy starts at $828 for an inside cabin, $1,328 for a balcony. Cabanas start at $599, Silver Cove villas, $1,299.
More info ncl.com/freestyle-cruise/great-stirrup-cay
Princess Cays
Eleuthera is 100 miles long, meaning it has room for two cruise destinations. On the southern tip sits Princess Cays, with a half-mile beach and plenty to do including a stingray encounter, snorkeling, banana boats and other water activities including an observation tower with expansive views.
The barbecue is free, but you have to pay for almost everything here — umbrellas (from $34.95) and shaded cabanas known as clamshells (from $44.95), even pool noodles cost $4.95.
Cost A seven-day cruise on the Sky Princess starts at $1,338, inside, $2,018 balcony. Bungalows start at $239.95, and go up to $319.95 in the adult section.
More info princess.com
Half Moon Cay
Carnival and Holland American ships stop at this island, Little San Salvador. Most people head straight to the beach, where lounge chairs are free but umbrellas and clamshells must be rented. Horseback riding is a prime activity on Half Moon Cay, and the horses are happy to take riders into the warm Caribbean waters. The island’s fanciest cabanas are partially over the water and come with a personal chef who will prepare a barbecue lunch, a steward and your own lifeguard.
Cost A four-night cruise on the Carnival Conquest starts at $638 for an inside cabin, $1,079 for a balcony. Cabanas start at $499.99, Private Oasis cabanas start at $1,849.99.
More info carnival.com
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