Enjoy A Caribbean Cruise Around The Bahamas Islands

It is not hard to see why the Caribbean is a popular destination for holidaymakers, as the area has pristine beaches, perfect weather and friendly people. A great way to explore the Caribbean is on a cruise holiday as you can relax onboard and enjoy all of the luxury facilities, while the ship sails on to another fabulous destination. In the Caribbean favourite tourist spots include Jamaica, St Kitts, the Cayman Islands and St Lucia.

An especially popular destination is the Bahamas. With 700 different islands, the country offers plenty of choice for visitors and its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, clear skies, beautiful weather and lush green scenery are huge draws. Holidaymakers who are after a party and a good time are in luck as the bigger cities, such as Freeport and Nassau have nightclubs, restaurants and casinos. Freeport is great for shopping and has a number of designer malls and boutiques, whereas Nassau has the famous Ardastra Gardens zoo, which is great for a day trip and for keeping the kids entertained. While Freeport will take care of your designer shopping needs, the smaller islands have markets where you can pick up handmade handicrafts and locally produced items.

Visitors looking to escape the more populous islands should travel to the Exumas, Andros or Harbour Island - stunning islands that are peaceful and not crowded. You can also visit the area where the Pirates of the Caribbean films were made and sample local produce. But the Bahamas are not just about shopping, partying and relaxing by the beach - they also offer adrenaline-junkies the perfect opportunity to enjoy shark diving, swimming with dolphins, snorkeling and deep sea diving.

The sea has fabulous aquamarine life and scuba diving here is a real treat. With shipwrecks to explore, the seasoned diver is unlikely to get bored easily. Going on a cruise around the Caribbean is the ultimate way to relax as visitors can chill on the boat, while stopping at beautiful ports and destinations to see the sights. While on the ship, you can relax by the pool, take in a show, dine in a restaurant or enjoy luxury treatments in the spa.