Amber Sands – Puerto Plata & Grand Bahama

About this cruise

You board in New York on July 1, 2026 for 8 nights visiting Celebration Key, Nassau and Half Moon Cay, and you come back from this kind of trip wondering why you don't do it more often. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 3 port calls start. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Celebration Key, Carnival's newest private island escape. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Carnival Venezia takes the food seriously, with 11 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.