Sounds of Discovery: New York to the Bahamas

From $9,835 per person

9 days

Ship: Scenic Eclipse

Sounds of Discovery: New York to the Bahamas
Scenic Ocean Cruises

Journey from the bustling energy of the Big Apple to the tranquil beaches of the Bahamas. After setting sail from New York City, spend leisurely days at sea indulging in the ultra-luxury amenities of Scenic Eclipse before arriving in Bermuda’s picturesque capital, Hamilton. An overnight provides ample time to explore its British colonial history at a leisurely pace. Sail south to the sun-drenched Turks and Caicos, then explore the fascinating history of San Salvador Island, where Columbus first made landfall in the Americas. Discover the legendary waters of Bimini, a tropical paradise and the inspiration behind Hemingway’s Islands in the Stream. Spend a day in cosmopolitan Miami before sailing back to the Bahamas to the final port, Nassau. The relaxed pace of this cruise gives you the opportunity to experience everything Scenic Eclipse has to offer, from your spacious suite to the luxurious spa and unrivalled culinary experiences.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Sep. 28, 2027, Tue. - New York, New York
  • Day 2 - Sep. 29, 2027, Wed. - Hamilton
  • Day 3 - Sep. 30, 2027, Thu. - Hamilton
  • Day 4 - Oct. 1, 2027, Fri. - Grand Turk Island
  • Day 5 - Oct. 2, 2027, Sat. - Cockburn Town, San Salvador Island
  • Day 6 - Oct. 3, 2027, Sun. - Bimini Island
  • Day 7 - Oct. 4, 2027, Mon. - Bimini Island
  • Day 8 - Oct. 5, 2027, Tue. - Miami, Florida
  • Day 9 - Oct. 6, 2027, Wed. - Nassau

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - September 28, 2027

New York, New York

From Wall Street's skyscrapers to the neon of<b> Times Square</b> to Central Park's leafy paths, New York City pulses with an irrepressible energy. History meets hipness in this global center of entertainment, fashion, media, and finance. World-class museums like MoMA and unforgettable icons like the Statue of Liberty beckon, but discovering the subtler strains of New York's vast ambition is equally rewarding: ethnic enclaves and shops, historic streets of dignified brownstones, and trendy bars and eateries all add to the urban buzz.

Day 2 - September 29, 2027

Hamilton

With a permanent resident population of 1,500 households, Hamilton doesn't qualify as a major metropolis. Yet it has enough stores, restaurants, and offices to amp up the island’s energy level. Moreover, it has a thriving international business community (centered on financial and investment services, insurance, telecommunications, global management of intellectual property, shipping, and aircraft and ship registration), which lends it a degree of sophistication seldom found in so small a center. The central parishes cover the large area of Paget, Warwick, and Devonshire. These parishes are much sleepier than Hamilton and provide great nature and beach respites when you tire of city life. Convenient bus and ferry connections connect the parishes, so trips outside of Hamilton are easy and a fun way to get off the tourist track.

Day 3 - September 30, 2027

Hamilton

With a permanent resident population of 1,500 households, Hamilton doesn't qualify as a major metropolis. Yet it has enough stores, restaurants, and offices to amp up the island’s energy level. Moreover, it has a thriving international business community (centered on financial and investment services, insurance, telecommunications, global management of intellectual property, shipping, and aircraft and ship registration), which lends it a degree of sophistication seldom found in so small a center. The central parishes cover the large area of Paget, Warwick, and Devonshire. These parishes are much sleepier than Hamilton and provide great nature and beach respites when you tire of city life. Convenient bus and ferry connections connect the parishes, so trips outside of Hamilton are easy and a fun way to get off the tourist track.

Day 4 - October 01, 2027

Grand Turk Island

Just 7 miles (11 km) long and a little more than 1 mile (1½ km) wide, this island, the capital and seat of the Turks and Caicos government, has been a longtime favorite destination for divers eager to explore the 7,000-foot-deep pristine coral walls that drop down only 300 yards out to sea. On shore, the tiny, quiet island is home to white-sand beaches, the National Museum, and a small population of wild horses and donkeys, which leisurely meander past the white-walled courtyards, pretty churches, and bougainvillea-covered colonial inns on their daily commute into town. But things aren't entirely sleepy: a cruise-ship complex at the southern end of the island brings about 600,000 visitors per year. That said, the dock is self-contained and is about 3 miles (5 km) from the tranquil, small hotels of Cockburn Town, Pillory Beach, and the Ridge and far from most of the western-shore dive sites. Pristine beaches with vistas of turquoise waters, small local settlements, historic ruins, and native flora and fauna are among the sights on Grand Turk. Fewer than 4,000 people live on this 7½-square-mile (19-square-km) island, and it's hard to get lost, as there aren't many roads.

Day 5 - October 02, 2027

Cockburn Town, San Salvador Island

Day 6 - October 03, 2027

Bimini Island

The lovely little dual islands of Bimini consists of two main islands—North Bimini Island and South Bimini Island— as well as countless cays. Located just 50 miles off Florida’s coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, and as such is the most “American” if all the Bahamian Islands. Yet, the miles and miles of pristine beaches are witness to the fact that yes, this is the Bahamas and yes, this is paradise indeed.

Day 7 - October 04, 2027

Bimini Island

The lovely little dual islands of Bimini consists of two main islands—North Bimini Island and South Bimini Island— as well as countless cays. Located just 50 miles off Florida’s coast, Bimini is the closest Bahamian island to the United States, and as such is the most “American” if all the Bahamian Islands. Yet, the miles and miles of pristine beaches are witness to the fact that yes, this is the Bahamas and yes, this is paradise indeed.

Day 8 - October 05, 2027

Miami, Florida

Miami is one of the world’s most popular holiday spots. It has so much to offer; from its countless beach areas, to culture and museums, from spa and shopping days out, to endless cuban restaurants and cafes. Miami is a multicultural city that has something to offer to everyone.

Day 9 - October 06, 2027

Nassau

Nassau's sheltered harbor bustles with cruise-ship activity, while a block away Bay Street's sidewalks are crowded with shoppers who duck into air-conditioned boutiques and relax on benches in the shade of mahogany and lignum vitae trees. Shops angle for tourist dollars with fine imported goods at duty-free prices, yet you'll find a handful of stores overflowing with authentic Bahamian crafts, food supplies, and other delights. With a revitalization of downtown ongoing—the revamped British Colonial Hilton leading the way—Nassau is recapturing some of its past glamour. Nevertheless, modern influences are completely apparent: fancy restaurants, suave clubs, and trendy coffeehouses have popped up everywhere. These changes have come partly in response to the growing number of upper-crust crowds that now supplement the spring breakers and cruise passengers who have traditionally flocked to Nassau. Of course, you can still find a wild club or a rowdy bar, but you can also sip cappuccino while viewing contemporary Bahamian art or dine by candlelight beneath prints of old Nassau, serenaded by soft, island-inspired calypso music. A trip to Nassau wouldn't be complete without a stop at some of the island's well-preserved historic buildings. The large, pink colonial-style edifices house Parliament and some of the courts, while others, like Fort Charlotte, date back to the days when pirates ruled the town. Take a tour via horse-drawn carriage for the full effect.

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