Cruise Information
Here's some information about the cruise portion of your trip.
Spend an extra day in Charleston, SC
Since we leave on a Monday, why not fly into Charleston a day or two early and enjoy one of the most beautiful, historic towns you'll ever see. Charleston is home of Fort Sumter, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired as well as many other historic landmarks. There are lots of walking tours and 'ghost' tours as well through this beautiful Southern City.
Freeport, Bahamas
Freeport is on the island of Grand Bahama and about 100 miles Northeast of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. In Freeport our ship will dock at Lucaya Harbor, a 10 minute drive from the city. In Freeport there's plenty of shopping, snorkeling, sailing, scuba diving and more. All shopping here is duty free. If all this seems a little 'too active' you can always just kick back and enjoy the sun on one of the many white-sand beaches.
Nassau, Bahamas
What makes Nassau so special? Picture an idyllic place with stretches of perfect white-sand beaches, gracefully swaying coconut palms offering oases of shade, and warm, crystal-clear waters revealing the secrets of incredible multi-colored marine life. Whether you spend the day shopping for duty-free gifts and mementos, taking a carriage ride past sorbet-colored buildings, or touring in a glass-bottom boat, chances are you'll leave this happy place in the Bahamas with lots of beautiful memories.
Carnival Fantasy
We'll be sailing on the Carnival Fantasy. This ship has 1028 guest rooms, 10 decks and holds 2056 passengers. She weighs 70,367 tons and is 855 feet long. For more photos and information on the Carnival Fantasy, click HERE.
Bahamas Weather
Most often, you'll enjoy the Bahamas weather. The sub-tropical and tropical climate makes the islands a pleasant destination year-round. The Gulf Stream and Trade Winds help to maintain even temperatures throughout the year, ranging from 20 to 30 degrees celsius during the day and 17 to 21 degrees C at night. Sea temperatures range between 23 degrees C in February and 28 degrees C in August.