Tips and Updates from My Latest Bahamas Cruise


Hi Reader,

I just got back from my latest cruise a couple of weeks ago, and if you’re planning a cruise to the Bahamas or the Caribbean, this issue brings together a few helpful updates and the cabin essentials I never sail without. Whether your itinerary includes Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, Nassau, or a departure from Port Canaveral, these tips can help you make the most of your trip.

A Quick Update From the Bahamas

On my latest cruise, we were scheduled to sail from Port Canaveral to Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, and Amber Cove. Hurricane Melissa changed the plan and rerouted us to Nassau instead of Amber Cove. It was a good reminder that itineraries can shift during storm season, but you can still have a great day in port.

In Nassau, we took a land tour centered on the island’s history and local flavors. We visited a rum cake factory, a rum distillery, and a tea factory, each offering a look at how local products are made. We wrapped up the tour with lunch, which made the day relaxed and memorable.

4 Things I Always Pack for a Cruise

These four small items make every cruise cabin easier to manage.

Magnetic hooks
Cabin walls are metal, so magnetic hooks help keep hats, lanyards, day bags, and swimsuits organized.

A motion-sensored bathroom light
A small motion-activated light keeps the cabin dark at night and makes late-night bathroom trips easier.

An international plug adapter
Cruise cabins never have enough outlets. An international adapter makes it easier to keep everything charged. This one will work in a standard US plug or the European plug that is on most cruise ships.

A small suitcase-cleaning ball
My newest must-have. It traps the sand that often hides in snorkeling gear and beach bags, so it doesn’t settle into clothes.

Related Reads on Travel Must Do’s

If a Bahamas cruise is on your calendar, these guides can help you plan.

Celebration Key

Half Moon Cay

Nassau

Port Canaveral

My Cruise Day Essentials

I gathered all my favorite cruise accessories, cabin helpers, beach-day must-haves, and snorkeling gear in one place.
My Cruise Essentials List and Beach Day Essentials List

Until next time,
Melodie
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