Only a couple of hours from north American capitals like Washington and New York and under an hour from much of Florida, you will feel the powdery white sand beneath your feet in no time at all.

A typical cruising itinerary would involve visiting deserted islands with unlimited swimming and spectacular snorkelling by totally secluded beaches. This can be mixed with stops in modern ports such as Nassau that offer everything one could want ashore – shopping, great dining, spas, entertainment and sunset bars.