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K. Phoenix @[email protected] · 2026-04-08 · 14:05 UTC

A Mother-Daughter 2025 Cruise Trip: Three Islands, Three Reflections, Part. 1

Photos taken by me.

Hello! I hope you had a nice holiday weekend. Mine was busy, as life often is, with holding things together, writing, and thinking about what’s next for my daughter and me. She’s a junior in high school, and I’m trying not to worry too much about her senior year starting in August.

I recently wrote a blog post about the trip we took around this time last year, which is also my birthday month. My birthday was last Friday, so I’ve been thinking about that trip even more. You can read about how much it changed us here.

The memories are still clear. Maybe it’s because it was our first time leaving the country. Or maybe it’s because I had always dreamed of standing on an island, walking on sandy beaches, looking at the blue-green water, and seeing the kind of beauty that makes you want to come back.

Even though we were on a cruise and only visited one island each day, it was enough to give us a taste. We didn’t see everything, but we appreciated the time we had there, and it made me want to go back someday for a longer visit.

In this three-part series, I’ll share some of our experiences on each of the three islands we visited, and let the photos help tell the story.

The first island we ported to was Nassau, Bahamas.

The first thing I remember is the gangway. It seemed so long, like it took forever to get from the ship to the island. Maybe it felt that way because I was excited to set foot on Bahamian soil finally, or maybe the moment just felt bigger than the distance.

It was windy that day, so windy that our straw hats kept blowing off, and we ended up carrying them instead of wearing them. I remember that clearly. I also remember all the people moving around us, especially seeing so many different cultures from the ships, including our own. There was something beautiful about watching so many lives and backgrounds come together in one place.

Nassau struck me in flashes. The various colors, the wind, many shops, including the street vendors, the people, and the motion.

We spent most of our time walking around, taking in the sights, and watching people before we decided to head back. With several ships in port, it got crowded quickly, so heading back to a quieter ship seemed like the best choice.

Honestly, being on an almost empty ship feels special. There are no long lines, the hallways are quiet, and it’s easy to get into restaurants and events. For a few hours, it felt like we had found a secret version of the ship just for us. To me, that’s just perfect.

We weren’t there long, so I can’t say I really got to know Nassau. My experience was brief, almost like seeing a beautiful place in passing instead of really settling in. But even in those short moments, it was easy to see why people love it.

But we saw enough to know it’s beautiful, lively, and worth visiting again someday.

Have you ever traveled to the Bahamas or somewhere that left an impression on you? I would love to hear about it. Please share your stories in the comments.

Thank you for reading!

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