Have you taken a cruise vacation yet? Cruises are fun for all ages. Kids enjoy cruises too because most cruise liners have special kids clubs with activities just for them. Mom and dad can relax by the pool while the kids are kept busy with fun things to do.

Cruises sometimes are the best place to spend your vacation. They offer a great way of bringing you a pleasurable, exciting, and enjoyable way to spend that long awaited vacation. Whether you want to take a relaxing vacation with your loved one, your family, or simply by yourself, cruises vacations will surely give you that unforgettable experience. So if you’re still looking for that destination, where the climate is tropical, the sand is pearly white, and the water is amazingly turquoise, then get ready for a Bahamas cruise vacation.

You can head for that laid-back island in the Bahamas on a Bahamas cruise on any of the several cruise ships that offers great packages at reasonable prices. Cruises to the Bahamas are available year-round, however booking your trip at least six months before schedule is advisable so that you get the best deals. Most cruise ships that travel to the Bahamas depart from port Canaveral or Miami. Usually Bahamas cruises last three or four nights, depending on the package that you get and what the cruise line is offering.

Here are some Bahamas Cruise Packages for a vacation worth trying:

Royal Caribbean – 4night Bahamas Cruise aboard Sovereign of the Seas
It departs from port Canaveral aboard the spectacular Sovereign of the seas. It goes on to visit several unforgettable ports of call during the four-night journey: Nassau, Key West and Cococay. There is a one-of-a kind tour dedicated to Nassau’s pirate history that lets you discover pirates, you can hear a talk on habits of the dolphin and enjoy the experience of interacting with these gentle creatures. You can also explore the marine life when you feed a friendly stingray.

2006 sails: April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22; June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 28; Sept 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Nov 6, 13, 20, 27; Dec 4, 11, and 18.

Norwegian Cruise Line Bahamas – Norwegian Dawn
This is a seven-day Bahamas cruise that departs from New York at 4:00 pm with stops at Orlando, Miami, Great Stirrup Cay Bahamas, and Nassau Bahamas.

2006 Sails: May 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26

Carnival Cruise Line, Fantasy
This is a five-day Bahamas cruise from Port Canaveral (Orlando). It departs from Port Canaveral at 4:00 pm with stops in Aty Sea, Grand Turk, half Moon Cay, and Nassau. Rates start from $372, price is per person double occupancy and price includes all port charges and taxes for an inside cabin. Oceanview specials are also available.

2006 Sails: July 3, July 17, July 31, Aug 14, Aug 28, Sept 11, Sept 29, and Oct 9

You can plan your itinerary and book your cruise online at any one of several travel websites. Look for package deals which include airfare and hotels pre and post cruise. Some packages originating from Orlando include a couple of days at the theme parks so you get the best of both worlds.