Bahamas and Caribbean

Cruise Itinerary

• Day 1: Port Canaveral (Orlando)

  Fly from selected UK airport to Orlando and embark on board MSC Grandiosa for your 7-night cruise.

• Day 2: Nassau, Bahamas

  Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and sits on the northeast coast of New Providence island; with the neighbouring Paradise Island easily accessible via Nassau Harbor bridges. The city is surrounded by a lush hilly landscape and is also famous for its white-sand beaches like Cable Beach and offshore coral reefs which are a favourite with divers and snorkelers. Explore the pastel-coloured British Colonial buildings such as the pink-hued Government House and shop for wooden carvings, colourful fabrics, and Bahamian souvenirs at Nassau Straw Market. Witness the unique marching flamingos and endangered Bahama parrots or hand-feed friendly rainbow lorikeets at Ardastra Gardens & Wildlife Conservation Centre. Experience the nearby Blue Lagoon Island for close-up encounters with dolphins and sea lions and learn about Nassau's seafaring days at the Pirates of Nassau Museum. Admire the works by Bahamian artists at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas and ascend the 66 steps up Queen's Staircase to Fort Fincastle.

• Day 3: Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

  Ocean Cay is part of the Bimini chain of islands, situated in the western Bahamas. This unique environmental paradise has plenty to keep you occupied and at one with nature; including six stunning sandy beaches, a vast calm lagoon, and a traditional Bahamian village. There are a plethora of private dive holes and freshwater habitats to experience and you can also glide across the crystal blue waters on a jet ski or don your snorkel to glimpse the fascinating tropical underwater life. For fun family times in the sun, head down to the dedicated and well-equipped family beach. Indulge in a rejuvenating massage or facial in a sea-view cabana at Aurea Spa or spend time eating and drinking at the seaside restaurants and tiki bars.

• Day 4: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 5: Cozumel, Mexico

  Arrive on the 48km-long and 16km-wide Mexican island of Cozumel in the Caribbean Sea; famous for its chilled-out vibes, stunning scenery, amazing diving sites, rich culture, and wonderful beaches. One of Mexico's most popular ports of call, Cozumel is home to Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park where you can dive around part of the Mesoamerican Reel and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Discover Chankanaab eco-park on a lagoon complete with underwater caverns and awash with manatees, sea turtles, and dolphins. San Miguel reveals the Sea Walls – 36 large-scale public murals created by local and international artists to raise awareness about ocean conservation - vibrant Benito Juárez Plaza, and The Cozumel Museum; and leads to the laid-back beach life on Playa Palancar. Head deep into the jungle to visit the once-sacred Mayan site of San Gervasio.

• Day 6: Costa Maya, Mexico

  Costa Maya sits on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico's eastern Yucatán Peninsula and is famous for its natural wonders, amazing diving, and ancient Mayan ruins. Spend the day at Costa Maya's largest town Mahahual - bask on its pristine beaches, try your hand at water sports like paddle boarding, or go fishing for local tuna, snapper, and marlin. The offshore Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve's reefs and mangroves are teeming with sharks, dolphins, and turtles; while to the north, you can keep your eyes peeled for jaguars, monkeys, and hundreds of bird species at Sian Ka'an Biosphere. Relish tubing or kayaking on the turquoise waters of Laguna Bacalar - the Lake of Seven Colours - and step back to Mayan times at the Museum of the Mayan Culture in Chetumal and the mystical Chacchoben, Kohunlich, Dzibanche, and Kinichna Ruins.

• Day 7: At sea

  Day at sea

• Day 8: Port Canaveral (Orlando)

  Today your cruise comes to an end.