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Emancipation Day

Emancipation Day in The Bahamas commemorates the abolition of slavery in the country, celebrating freedom and the resilience of its people.

Emancipation Day is observed primarily in Bahamas🇧🇸.
2025

In 2025, Emancipation Day falls on Monday August, 4th.

  • July 31, 2025 - 5-Night Spain Cruise from Southampton (Fantasy)
  • August 2, 2025 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Dream)
  • August 2, 2025 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Treasure)
  • August 4, 2025 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Magic)
  • August 4, 2025 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Wish)
  • August 4, 2025 - 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Wonder)
2026

In 2026, Emancipation Day falls on Monday August, 3rd.

  • July 30, 2026 - 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Magic)
  • July 31, 2026 - 5-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Fantasy)
  • August 1, 2026 - 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Destiny)
  • August 1, 2026 - 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral (Treasure)
  • August 3, 2026 - 3-Night Cruise from Singapore (Adventure)
  • August 3, 2026 - 7-Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton (Dream)
  • August 3, 2026 - 4-Night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral (Wish)
  • August 3, 2026 - 7-Night Alaskan Cruise from Vancouver (Wonder)