11 Nights Bahamas and Caribbean- MSC Seashore

Cruise Itinerary

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Day 1 Port Canaveral, Florida, United States

Port Canaveral cruises take you to places many would consider out of this world. Experience the magic of central Florida on a Port Canaveral cruise, from the excitement of space shuttle launches and pristine beaches to the family-fun attractions at Orlando theme parks.A Port Canaveral cruise departs near Kennedy Space Center, offering tours of NASA's Rocket Garden. Cocoa Beach beckons swimmers and surfers with its sandy shores while Merritt Island invites kayaking or boating through the Indian River Lagoon, home to over 2,000 coastal and marine animal species.

A trip to Florida is not complete without visiting Orlando, home to world-renowned theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, where rollercoasters, live entertainment, unique cuisine and your favourite characters from movies and television combine to thrill the entire family. See where your imagination takes you on an Orlando cruise with MSC Cruises.

A trip to Florida is not complete without visiting Orlando, home to world-renowned theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, where rollercoasters, live entertainment, unique cuisine and your favourite characters from movies and television combine to thrill the entire family. See where your imagination takes you on an Orlando cruise with MSC Cruises.

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Day 2 Nassau

Proclaimed a pirate republic by the early 1700s, Nassau once sheltered more than 1,000 pirates, outnumbering the hundred inhabitants of the town. While its pirate history runs deep, today Nassau, located on the island of New Providence, is the capital and commercial centre of the Bahamas and the archipelago's largest city. AS you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise, take in Nassau's charming colonial-style buildings and pastel-coloured wooden shops that alternate with Georgian-style structures. Founded by the British in 1670, Nassau stretches from the harbour to Bay Street, the main drag through town that is replete with shops, souvenirs, restaurants and entertainment. At Straw Market, where typical Bahamian souvenirs are sold, be prepared to bargain - it's a tradition that is almost a duty.

A popular tourist area is Cable Beach, a 4-mile stretch of beach and resorts on the north central coast of New Providence, 3 miles from Nassau. Paradise Beach, on Paradise Island, is one of the best beaches in the area.For a nearly private beach experience, take an MSC excursion to Blue Lagoon Island, a private island with one of the most secluded beaches in the Bahamas, or opt for a VIP beach cabana experience at the offshore picture-perfect oasis of Balmoral Island. Book an MSC excursion to Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, where you can enjoy a diverse choice of attractions. These range from Aquaventure, an exhilarating 141-acre waterpark where you can ride swells of rapids and fly down 7-story slides, to the Dig, a faux archaeological site that recreates the ruins of ancient Atlantis, or Predator Lagoon, home to sharks, rays, barracudas and sawfish.Don't miss the magnificent views of Nassau, Paradise Island and a good portion of the Bahamas from the top of Queen's Staircase at Fort Fincastle. Watch as water cascades alongside the historical staircase, comprising 65 steps hand-carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794. 

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Day 3 Day at Sea

A day at sea gives you the opportunity to recharge before docking at your next port. Enjoy the many amenities your ship has to offer by pampering yourself with a relaxing spa day, catching an entertaining show with talented performers, or savouring an evening of fine dining at one of our many restaurants. Stick to your fitness goals by heading to the gym or hitting the mat for a mindful yoga session. Peruse a variety of shops to discover fashionable outfits, accessories, and jewellery. With endless attractions and activities, your sea day experience will be one for the books. 

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Day 4 Cozumel

A forty-kilometre-long island directly off the coast from Playa del Carmen, Isla Cozumel is a renowned cruise-ship call: nearly every day, up to ten cruise ships dock at one of the island's three dedicated piers, all just south of the only town, San Miguel.A holiday to Mexico with MSC Cruises will present you with restaurants, souvenir shops and jewellery stores, all along the malecón(Av Rafael Melgar) in downtown San Miguel. If you fancy a museum, the attractive Museo de la Isla de Cozumel has small displays of the flora, fauna and marine life of the island, as well as a good collection of Maya artefacts and old photos.If you're not a diver, there's a certain appeal in wandering the relaxed inland blocks of San Miguel, away from the piers, spotting Maya ruins and birds (the Maya called the island cuzamil - "land of the swallows") in the dense forests and being the only person on the windswept eastern beaches. Midway across the island, San Gervasio is the only excavated Maya site on Cozumel. With several small temples connected by sacbeob, or long white roads, it was one of the

many independent city-states that survived the fall of Chichén Itzá, flourishing between 1200 AD and 1650 AD. As part of a larger nature reserve the site is worth a visit for the numerous birds and butterflies you can spot early in the morning or late in the day. Another place to visit is Xcaret, a surprisingly pleasant theme park: it offers all the Yucatán's attractions in one handy place, with a museum, a tropical aquarium, a "Maya village", a beach, some small authentic ruins, pools and more than a kilometre of subterranean rivers down which you can swim, snorkel or float. On the other hand, neighbouring Xplor is dedicated to ziplines and other outdoor adventure.

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Day 5 Costa Maya

Puerto Costa Maya, where the Caribbean and Antilles MSC cruise ships dock, is out of sight north of Mahahual, but its influence is felt on cruise-ship days, when the village springs to life with souvenir stands and jet-ski rentals along the slick seafront promenade, an extremely miniature version of Playa del Carmen.The two towns in the area, Mahahual and the smaller Xcalak, were hit hard by Hurricane Dean in 2007. Mahahual was rebuilt, but Xcalak is still quite battered. On an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise you will typically stay around Mahahual, while divers and anglers head south to Xcalak. If you stop for only one ancient site in the Río Bec area, Kohunlich is your best excursion choice.The ruins, seldom visited by anyone other than enormous butterflies and wild parrots, are beautifully situated, peering out above the treetops. The buildings date from the late pre-Classic to the Classic periods (100-900 AD) and the majority are in the Río Bec architectural style. Foliage has reclaimed most of them, except for the Templo de los Mascarones, which is named after the five

2m-high stucco masks that decorate its facade.Disturbing enough now, these wide-eyed, open-mouthed images of the sun god, Kinich Ahau, once stared out from a background of smooth, bright-red-painted stucco. Also look for an elite residential area called the 27 Escalones, worth the detour to see the great views over the jungle canopy from the cliff edge on which it is built. Set in a drier area with sparse trees, these two neighbouring ruins are an interesting contrast to Kohunlich.Kinichná's hulking pyramid, built in metre-high stones, layer upon layer by successive leaders, barely clears the trees, but you can look over the surrounding terrain (and spot a glimpse of the Dzibanché ancient Maya archaeological site), now broken into farmland.

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Day 6 Day at Sea

A day at sea gives you the opportunity to recharge before docking at your next port. Enjoy the many amenities your ship has to offer by pampering yourself with a relaxing spa day, catching an entertaining show with talented performers, or savouring an evening of fine dining at one of our many restaurants. Stick to your fitness goals by heading to the gym or hitting the mat for a mindful yoga session. Peruse a variety of shops to discover fashionable outfits, accessories, and jewellery. With endless attractions and activities, your sea day experience will be one for the books. 

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Day 7 Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve

Discover our new and exclusive Bahamian destination: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.Here you can spend a one-of-a-kind experience on an authentic Caribbean Marine Reserve, while connecting with the natural world, feeling the warmth of the Bahamian spirit and immersing in an eco-friendly environment.Marine Reserve offers guests over 2 miles of white sand beaches to spread out and relax beside crystal blue water, and activities for all ages day and night.

With docking right on the island, you can walk straight off the ship to one of the island's multiple beaches where chairs, umbrellas and cabanas await. Spend the day snorkeling, paddle boarding, jet skiing and more, or for wellness and relaxation, visit The Spa at Ocean Cay offering beachside massages.

Grab a snack or refresh with an Instagram-worthy beverage at food trucks and beach bars throughout the island. With late night - or overnight - stays on many cruises, you'll get to spend a full day, or two, on our stunning island. Melt into the sunset with a beach picnic, fire pits or a glow paddle boarding experience in our lagoon. Then, watch as the Lighthouse shines with a spectacular light show.It's no wonder Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve has been named Best New Cruise Destination!Book your cruise to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve or enhance your cruise.

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Day 8 Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral cruises take you to places many would consider out of this world. Experience the magic of central Florida on a Port Canaveral cruise, from the excitement of space shuttle launches and pristine beaches to the family-fun attractions at Orlando theme parks.A Port Canaveral cruise departs near Kennedy Space Center, offering tours of NASA's Rocket Garden. Cocoa Beach beckons swimmers and surfers with its sandy shores while Merritt Island invites kayaking or boating through the Indian River Lagoon, home to over 2,000 coastal and marine animal species.

A trip to Florida is not complete without visiting Orlando, home to world-renowned theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, where rollercoasters, live entertainment, unique cuisine and your favourite characters from movies and television combine to thrill the entire family. See where your imagination takes you on an Orlando cruise with MSC Cruises.

A trip to Florida is not complete without visiting Orlando, home to world-renowned theme parks like Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort, where rollercoasters, live entertainment, unique cuisine and your favourite characters from movies and television combine to thrill the entire family. See where your imagination takes you on an Orlando cruise with MSC Cruises.

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Day 9 and 10 Ocean Cay Msc Marine Reserve

Discover our new and exclusive Bahamian destination: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.Here you can spend a one-of-a-kind experience on an authentic Caribbean Marine Reserve, while connecting with the natural world, feeling the warmth of the Bahamian spirit and immersing in an eco-friendly environment.Marine Reserve offers guests over 2 miles of white sand beaches to spread out and relax beside crystal blue water, and activities for all ages day and night.

With docking right on the island, you can walk straight off the ship to one of the island's multiple beaches where chairs, umbrellas and cabanas await. Spend the day snorkeling, paddle boarding, jet skiing and more, or for wellness and relaxation, visit The Spa at Ocean Cay offering beachside massages.

Grab a snack or refresh with an Instagram-worthy beverage at food trucks and beach bars throughout the island. With late night - or overnight - stays on many cruises, you'll get to spend a full day, or two, on our stunning island. Melt into the sunset with a beach picnic, fire pits or a glow paddle boarding experience in our lagoon. Then, watch as the Lighthouse shines with a spectacular light show.It's no wonder Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve has been named Best New Cruise Destination!Book your cruise to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve or enhance your cruise.