Emerald Shoal – Grand Bahama & Celebration Key

About this cruise

You sail from Port Canaveral on January 22, 2028 and spend 7 nights visiting Celebration Key, Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Puerto Plata (Amber Cove). It's a well-tested route and there's a reason people keep booking it. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Carnival Vista keeps you well fed. 14 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 7-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.