in the united states from the bahamas and they were brought to the port of palm beach yesterday and for many getting on board the ship was the first chance to some air-conditioning and hot food and a shower. >> cnn affiliate is in south florida and he spoke with some of the evacuees about what we are going through. >> reporter: an overnight trip ending days of unrest. >> feels great. feels great, actually. >> reporter: relief. more than 1,100 bahamians exiting the grand celebration saturday morning after getting a free ticket to the united states. andrews is arriving her twin boys who aren't a year old yet. >> we don't have any power and no water and you have to do what you have to do. and i'm a mom so i have to put their need first and that is why we are here. >> reporter: ambulances on stand by at the port of palm beach to assist those needing medical attention once off the ship. bahamians arriving now getting a better idea of what they escaped from.