Getting ashore
George Town, Great Exuma Island is usually a tender stop.
Build in extra time at both ends of the day, especially if you are planning an independent tour or want to be first ashore.
Bahamas
George Town, Great Exuma Island Cruise Port
George Town, Great Exuma Island is a solid port day with frequent tendering and moderate cruise traffic throughout the year, but concentrated in December through March.
Usually tenders
Moderate traffic
~9h typical visit
Mid-size ships
What to expect in George Town, Great Exuma Island
How much time will you have?
About 8h 45m is typical
Most cruises spend 8h to 9h in George Town, Great Exuma Island, which makes it a solid port day compared with many stops.
How busy does George Town, Great Exuma Island get?
Some dates are noticeably busier than others.
Multiple ships are in port on roughly 24% of days, so the exact date can change the port experience considerably.
- Typical day: ~3,300 passengers
- Busy day: 7,250+ passengers
- Multiple ships on 24% of days
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Where George Town, Great Exuma Island fits into a cruise
George Town, Great Exuma Island is most commonly visited on Bahamas itineraries, often alongside Cozumel and Nassau .
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When to cruise to George Town, Great Exuma Island
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
Cruises visit year-round, with the busiest season from December through March.
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Who sails here?
Ships visiting George Town, Great Exuma Island typically carry around 3,276 guests, with Mariner of the Seas, MSC Poesia, and Celebrity Apex calling most often.
Most frequently visiting ships
- 1 Mariner of the Seas 22 calls
- 2 MSC Poesia 14 calls
- 3 Celebrity Apex 13 calls
- 4 Independence of the Seas 13 calls
- 5 Celebrity Beyond 11 calls
- 6 Radiance of the Seas 9 calls
Next port calls
Sep 23 Celebrity Reflection · Celebrity Beyond
Sep 28 Adventure of the Seas
Oct 6 Celebrity Reflection
Oct 7 Celebrity Beyond
Oct 15 Celebrity Summit
Cruises that visit George Town, Great Exuma Island
Once the port-day tradeoffs look right for you, here are some good sailings that feature George Town, Great Exuma Island.
Adventure of the Seas
Port Canaveral → George Town, Great Exuma Island → Coco Cay → Port Canaveral
Sep 26 · 6 nights
Visits George Town, Great Exuma Island on day 3
Exceptional value
$440 inside · $73/night
29% below typical · 6-month low
Independence of the Seas
Miami → George Town, Great Exuma Island → Cozumel → Miami
Mar 2 · 5 nights
Visits George Town, Great Exuma Island on day 3
Good value
$403 inside · $81/night
15% below typical · 6-month low
Radiance of the Seas
Tampa → Roatán → George Town, Great Exuma Island → Tampa
Mar 26 · 8 nights
Visits George Town, Great Exuma Island on day 7
Good value
$626 inside · $78/night
12% below typical · 6-month low
Radiance of the Seas
Tampa → Roatán → George Town, Great Exuma Island → Tampa
Apr 25 · 8 nights
Visits George Town, Great Exuma Island on day 7
Good value
$1,033 balcony · $129/night
17% below typical · 6-month low
Radiance of the Seas
Tampa → Cozumel → George Town, Great Exuma Island → Tampa
Nov 7 · 7 nights
Visits George Town, Great Exuma Island on day 6
Good value
$490 inside · $70/night
16% below typical · 6-month low
Adventure of the Seas
Fort Lauderdale → Falmouth → Nassau → Fort Lauderdale
Feb 21 · 6 nights
Visits George Town, Great Exuma Island on day 4
Good value
$516 inside · $86/night
13% below typical · 3-month lowCruise routes that include George Town, Great Exuma Island
These route families show how cruise lines usually package George Town, Great Exuma Island, so you can compare the whole trip instead of judging this stop by itself.
Bahamas Loop via George Town, Great Exuma Island & Coco Cay
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Bahamas Loop via George Town, Great Exuma Island & Cozumel
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Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Costa Maya
From $626
$626
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Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Costa Maya
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Bahamas Loop via Falmouth & Labadee
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Bahamas Loop via Coco Cay & Labadee
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FAQ about cruises visiting George Town, Great Exuma Island
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include George Town, Great Exuma Island.
What is the best time to visit George Town, Great Exuma Island on a cruise?
The best time to visit George Town, Great Exuma Island depends on both schedule density and live pricing. Use the calendar above to compare exact port-call dates and the featured cruises section to see which sailings currently stand out.
When is George Town, Great Exuma Island busiest for cruise traffic?
Traffic patterns are still building as more schedules get indexed. Jibhop will surface the busiest months as upcoming port-call coverage expands.
Which cruise itineraries usually include George Town, Great Exuma Island?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include George Town, Great Exuma Island include Bahamas Loop via George Town, Great Exuma Island & Coco Cay, Bahamas Loop via George Town, Great Exuma Island & Cozumel, and Western Caribbean Loop via Cozumel & Costa Maya. Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit George Town, Great Exuma Island?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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