Seafaring sorts arrive by cruise ships with stops including Nassau, Freeport, on the Grand Bahama Island. This is a wonderful way to get a taste of what the Bahamas have to offer, with each day bringing a new port and new opportunities for adventure. If you prefer a more intimate voyage, charter a yacht for your honeymoon and tour the islands at your leisure. These yachts include a captain and a chef, and provide newlyweds with a one of a kind view of the islands.
A honeymoon in the Bahamas can mean days filled with exciting sightseeing tours, snorkeling excursions and shopping in colorful outdoor markets, or a relaxed, fourteen-day nap in a hammock on a secluded beach. It's up to you!
Only a one-hour flight from Miami, Nassau is a frequent destination for honeymooners. The capital city of the Bahamas, Nassau is home to the Paradise Island Resort. This island's crown jewel, the luxury, destination resort has the world's largest aquariums, family-friendly waterslides and more. To experience all the excitement, romance and luxury of the Bahamas, this is the ideal location to call home.
Freeport is the second largest city in the Bahamas. It is a duty-free shopper's paradise! Outdoor bazaars with crafts and goods are a constant draw to the island's many visitors. Colorfully painted buildings, white sand beaches, the beauty of the Caribbean, and the availability of daily flights from the US, make Freeport a favorite destination for many honeymoon couples.
Freeport is located on Grand Bahama Island. This island is 96 miles long and 17 miles wide, and is home to many wonderful parks that offer newlyweds the opportunity to explore all the wonder that nature has to offer. Lucayan National Park is a 40-acre area that is famous for its limestone caves. Two of the caves are open to the public, but if you are afraid of bats, you might skip this venue in favor of The Rand Nature Center, where the only thing that flies is a colony of pink flamingos.
There are countless activities available to visitors to the Bahamas. Some of them include:
- Sightseeing Tours
- Deep-sea Fishing
- Parasailing
- Sailboat Cruises
- Swimming with Dolphins or Sharks
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling
- Shopping
- Gambling
- Jet skiing
- Waterskiing
Some general information to be aware of prior to your trip to the Bahamas includes: While the Bahamas have their own currency, the US dollar is widely accepted.
The legal age for purchase and consumption of alcohol and gambling is 18. US citizens must show proof of residence via a current or expired passport (not more than 5 years past the expiration date), naturalization papers, or a birth certificate, and proof of a return ticket.
The temperature is between 75 and 85 degrees year round.
If you want to know more about the accommodations in the Bahamas or learn about other island destinations, research the wealth of information available both online and at your local travel agent's office. Consider what you like to do as a couple, and then spend some time planning your fantastic journey. Whether you travel on a cruise ship or fly in to stay awhile, a Bahamas honeymoon is the perfect beginning to a tropical love without end.
