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Bahamas Loop via Nassau & Coco Cay

Nassau · Coco Cay · Puerto Plata

Balanced itinerary with more sea time than port-packed variants. Covers Bahamas and Dominican Republic. Includes private-island style stops.

9 nights Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) Bahamas 3 ports 6 sea days
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What this trip feels like

Easygoing, familiar and ship-focused

6 sea days give you plenty of uninterrupted time onboard, while Nassau, Coco Cay, and Puerto Plata provide the trip's main day ashore. You're choosing this route for an easy break with minimal logistics, not destination variety.

Relaxed pace

3 ports in 9 nights

Plenty of uninterrupted ship time.

Focused destination mix

Nassau · Coco Cay · Puerto Plata

A focused set of stops without a new destination every day.

Easy logistics

Round-trip from Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

No open-jaw flights or separate arrival and departure transfers.

Port experience

Nassau · Expect a busy cruise port

Multiple ships and thousands of cruise passengers are common here.

Best for · First-time cruisers · Ship-focused trips · Easy short getaways

Think twice if · You want a port-intensive Bahamas itinerary

Best departures

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Best overall value
Royal Caribbean International

Oasis of the Seas

Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC) → Nassau → Puerto Plata → Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

Jun 18 · 9 nights

About average

$2,027 balcony · $225/night

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Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $174/night, with most departures landing in the $151-$190/night band across 1 tracked sailing.

Typical price

$174/night

$1,566 total

Normal range

$151-$190/night

$1,355-$1,714 total

Lowest recent fare

Building history

$1,634 total

Comparison set

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When should I go?

Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.

Route overview

How this route is built

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9 nights · 3 port calls · 6 sea days · 2 countries

3 port calls across Bahamas, Dominican Republic · Leans more toward sea time than a port-packed 9-night route.

  1. 1

    Embark in Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Nassau

    Bahamas · Bahamas

  3. 3

    Coco Cay

    Bahamas · Bahamas

    Private
  4. 4

    Puerto Plata

    Dominican Republic · Eastern Caribbean

  5. 5

    Disembark in Cape Liberty, NJ (NYC)

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?
It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.
Are these sailings all the same route?
They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.
How should I choose between two similar sailings?
Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.