Cruise/Ferry from Florida to Nassau?

[Ayisha]

Hi everyone,

We are planning a trip in early May to Key Largo for a few days and then to Nassau, Bahamas for a few days.
I am wondering if there is a cruise or ferry from Florida (perhaps Miami or Ft Lauderdale) to Nassau?

We want to take a boat of some sort so that we don't lose a day of diving between Florida and Bahamas.

We found the Discovery Cruise and the Cat, but they both seem to go to Grand Bahama only. We heard there is supposed to be a cruise or ferry from Florida to Nassau, but I couldn't find it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[frogman_5]

There's a ferry from Ft. Lauderdale. See link below.
Rich

http://www.bahamas-travel.info/the_cat.html

 

[Ayisha]

Thanks Rich.
The Cat, unfortunately, only goes to Grand Bahama, not Nassau.

With some help in the Bahamas forum, I did find a 2-night cruise that allows passengers to use the cruise ship just for transport at http://www.imperialmajesty.com
1-800-394-3865

I was told that the prices change based on availability, etc. but this is what they told me for early May:

For each of 2 people, the prices start at $149, depending on the type and location of the cabin and berths.
There are discounts for a third ($40) and up to fourth ($50) person sharing.

You get the cabin and all meals included, as well as use of the pool, casino, nightclub, show, bars, beauty salon, and spa. You can depart and return on any 2 cruises.

The cruises are overnight, leaving Pt Everglades (near Ft. Lauderdale) at 5 PM, and arriving in Nassau at 9 AM. This cruise departs on odd days, i.e., May 3rd, 5th, etc.

The return cruise leaves Nassau at 6 PM, and arrives at Pt Everglades at 9 AM. This cruise leaves on even days, for example, May 4th, 6th, 8th, etc.

There are group rates if you book 8 or more cabins.

This cruise may be pricey, but you save the return airfare between Florida and Bahamas and 2 nights accomodation.

Hope that helps others. eyebrow