Glittering Atoll – Puerto Plata & Nassau

About this cruise

5 nights is all it takes to completely reset. This cruise from Port Canaveral on March 11, 2028 visits Celebration Key, Nassau and Half Moon Cay and you'll feel it from day one. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Bahamas are close enough for a quick trip and warm enough that it always feels worth it. You get around 8 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Carnival Mardi Gras takes the food seriously, with 16 restaurants to choose from. 9 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Port Canaveral has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. 5 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.