An all-inclusive cruise to the Bahamas usually costs about $350 to $700 per person for a short two- to four-night sailing, before airfare, hotel stays and shore excursions.
The lowest advertised fares can start below $200 per person, but those prices usually cover the cabin, meals at included restaurants and entertainment only. Drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, specialty dining and excursions may cost extra.
Bahamas Cruise Prices at a Glance
| Cruise Type | Typical Advertised Starting Price | What You Generally Get |
|---|---|---|
| Budget two- to four-night cruise | $149 to $300 per person | Cabin, meals at included venues, entertainment and onboard activities |
| Cruise with drinks and Wi-Fi bundle | From about $199 for select short sailings | Cruise fare, taxes, fees, port expenses, service charges, drinks and Wi-Fi, depending on the offer |
| More inclusive four-night cruise | About $476 to $556 per person | Multiple included restaurants, entertainment, basic Wi-Fi and basic beverages |
| Two-person short cruise | Roughly $300 to $1,400 before flights and excursions | Based on two per-person fares, with the cabin usually priced for double occupancy |
Margaritaville at Sea advertises selected short Bahamas cruises from approximately $149 to $179 per person. MSC Cruises lists selected Bahamas sailings from around $188 to $209 per person, while Royal Caribbean lists selected three- and four-night sailings from roughly $300 per person. Cruise fares are generally based on two guests sharing a cabin.
What Does "All-Inclusive" Mean on a Bahamas Cruise?
A standard cruise fare usually covers the cabin, included meals and entertainment, but it does not cover every vacation expense.
Most cruise fares include:
- A cabin and daily housekeeping
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner at included restaurants
- Snacks at selected venues
- Shows and live entertainment
- Pools, fitness centers and many onboard activities
- Basic non-alcoholic drinks such as water, tea, coffee and selected juices
Royal Caribbean says its cruise fare includes the stateroom, complimentary dining, entertainment, activities and access to private destinations. Alcoholic drinks, Wi-Fi, shore excursions, specialty dining and several other services cost extra.
Carnival also includes the cabin, entertainment, pools, youth programs and meals at included dining venues. Internet access, gratuities, shore excursions, specialty dining and many drinks are separate charges.
Which Cruise Lines Offer the Most Inclusive Bahamas Packages?
Margaritaville at Sea and Virgin Voyages include more services in certain packages or base fares. Royal Caribbean, Carnival and MSC Cruises often have lower starting prices, but their fares usually leave more expenses separate.
Margaritaville at Sea
Margaritaville at Sea offers a Cruise+ Bundle from $199 for selected two-night Bahamas cruises.
The bundle includes:
- Cruise fare
- Taxes and fees
- Port expenses
- Service charges
- Up to 15 cocktails, wines or beers per day
- Unlimited soda and non-alcoholic drinks
- Wi-Fi for one device
Check the passenger requirements, cabin category and sailing eligibility before booking. The advertised price applies only to qualifying offers.
Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages is a good fit for adults who want more included in the base fare. Selected four-night Bahamas and Bimini itineraries are advertised from roughly $476 to $556 per sailor.
Virgin Voyages includes dining at more than 20 eateries, basic Wi-Fi, entertainment, group fitness classes and basic beverages such as soda, water and coffee. The cruise line is adults-only. Premium drinks, premium Wi-Fi, shore excursions and certain other services cost extra. Service gratuities can also depend on the fare terms, so review the booking conditions before paying.
Royal Caribbean, Carnival and MSC Cruises
Royal Caribbean, Carnival and MSC Cruises often have the lowest headline prices, especially for short sailings from Florida. Their cheapest fares are best described as inclusive cruise fares, not fully all-inclusive vacations.
These lines may suit travelers who:
- Do not need alcoholic drinks throughout the day
- Can manage without premium Wi-Fi
- Are happy with included restaurants
- Plan to choose only a few paid activities or excursions
- Want family-friendly ships and extensive onboard entertainment
What Costs Extra?
Alcohol, soda, specialty coffee, upgraded Wi-Fi, gratuities and several activities can increase the final cost.
Common extra charges include:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soda and specialty coffee
- Wi-Fi or upgraded streaming internet
- Gratuities or service charges
- Specialty restaurants
- Shore excursions in Nassau, Bimini or Grand Bahama
- Spa treatments
- Casino spending
- Airport transfers
- Flights and pre-cruise hotels
- Souvenirs and purchases in port
Airfare, hotels, transfers, shore excursions and many onboard extras are normally separate from the cruise fare.
How Much Should Two People Budget?
Two adults sharing an interior cabin should expect to pay:
- Lowest-cost cruise fare: approximately $300 to $600 total
- Cruise with drinks or Wi-Fi added: approximately $500 to $1,200 total
- More inclusive four-night cruise: approximately $950 to $1,400 total
- Flights, hotels and excursions: additional
The best value depends on what you plan to use. A lower cruise fare can cost more than a higher-priced fare if both guests add drink packages, Wi-Fi and specialty dining.
Best Choice for Most Travelers
For the lowest total price, compare a short Margaritaville at Sea, MSC Cruises or Carnival sailing with the cost of its drinks and Wi-Fi packages.
For adults who want included dining, entertainment and basic Wi-Fi without buying several separate packages, Virgin Voyages is the closest fit to an all-inclusive cruise. Its adults-only format will not suit every traveler, and premium drinks, excursions and upgraded services cost extra.