Bahamas & Beyond – Celebration Key & Nassau

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 8-night sailing from Galveston on October 31, 2026 visits Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. 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 Half Moon Cay, A private crescent of Bahamian perfection. Around 9 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Carnival Jubilee joined the Carnival Cruise Line's lineup in 2023. Still has that new-ship feel. Galveston itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.