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title: "Golden Sands Getaway – Aruba & Bahamas"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/golden-sands-getaway-aruba-bahamas~CCL-VISTA-20260516-8
description: "8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Vista"
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# Golden Sands Getaway – Aruba & Bahamas

![Route map: 8 nights round trip from Port Canaveral on Carnival Vista](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/f3c77a1b4f873dee.jpg)

An 8-night round trip from Port Canaveral, sailing on the afternoon of 16 May. After two days at sea it calls at Willemstad (until 10:00 PM) and Oranjestad. After two more days at sea it calls at Celebration Key. The stops are in the Netherlands and the Bahamas, and calls last 8 to 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year are around 28°C (82°F) at every stop. You're back in Port Canaveral on the morning of 24 May. Carnival Vista (2016) carries up to 3,934 guests on 15 decks and has 14 restaurants, 7 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md)
- **Ship:** [Carnival Vista](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-vista.md)
- **Duration:** 8 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-05-16
- **Return:** 2026-05-24
- **From:** [Port Canaveral, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) | US |  | 15:30 | 23–28°C |
| 4 | [Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/willemstad.md) | NL | 14:00 | 22:00 | 27–29°C |
| 5 | [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md) | NL | 08:00 | 16:00 | 27–29°C |
| 8 | [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md) | BS | 08:00 | 17:00 | 24–27°C |
| 9 | [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) | US | 08:00 |  | 23–28°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 7 of this ship's 14 restaurants cost extra.

### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $1,658 | $1,658 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-VISTA-20260516-8.md?pid=517068eb-90c5-4b27-9841-80fa67bc442e) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $2,858 | $2,858 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-VISTA-20260516-8.md?pid=e3355306-3740-4b82-b1d2-06b2b3ca5257) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $1,768 | $884 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-VISTA-20260516-8.md?pid=9fc132b3-48bf-4f90-be3c-19085fb1eed6) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $2,968 | $1,484 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-VISTA-20260516-8.md?pid=063237e6-9cc3-4950-8c77-563cb32a6a6c) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | $4,404 | $1,468 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-VISTA-20260516-8.md?pid=17ad71e4-385e-42d0-8957-648b69cf7870) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Balcony | Balcony | $4,748 | $1,187 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/CCL-VISTA-20260516-8.md?pid=434fb9fc-d013-43f4-bcd0-42939e4cc2eb) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

## Price History (2 guests)

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-06 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,740 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-07 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,740 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-08 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,740 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-09 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,740 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-10 | $1,698 | $2,160 | $2,800 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-11 | $1,698 | $2,160 | $2,800 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-12 | $1,698 | $2,160 | $2,800 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-13 | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,800 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-14 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-15 | $1,730 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-16 | $1,746 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-17 | $1,730 | $2,120 | $2,750 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-18 | $1,730 | $2,120 | $2,750 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-19 | $1,730 | $2,120 | $2,750 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-20 | $1,730 | $2,120 | $2,750 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-21 | $1,746 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-22 | $1,746 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-23 | $1,746 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-24 | $1,786 | $2,160 | $2,800 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-25 | $1,786 | $2,160 | $2,780 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-26 | $1,786 | $2,160 | $2,780 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-27 | $1,746 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-28 | $1,746 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,602 |
| 2026-03-29 | $1,746 | $2,110 | $2,750 | $5,604 |
| 2026-03-30 | $1,746 | $2,120 | $2,750 | $5,822 |
| 2026-03-31 | $1,746 | $2,120 | $2,750 | $5,822 |
| 2026-04-01 | $1,746 | $2,120 | $2,750 | $5,822 |
| 2026-04-02 | $1,746 | $2,120 | $2,750 | $5,822 |
| 2026-04-03 | $1,736 | $2,110 | $2,730 | $5,824 |
| 2026-04-04 | $1,736 | $2,110 | $2,730 | $5,604 |
| 2026-04-05 | $1,736 | $2,110 | $2,730 | $5,604 |
| 2026-04-06 | $1,736 | $2,110 | $2,730 | $5,604 |
| 2026-04-07 | $1,786 | $2,160 | $2,780 | $5,604 |
| 2026-04-08 | $1,786 | $2,160 | $2,900 | $5,862 |
| 2026-04-09 | $1,786 | $2,160 | $2,938 | $5,862 |
| 2026-04-10 | $1,746 | $2,100 | $2,938 | $5,704 |
| 2026-04-11 | $1,746 | $2,248 | $2,900 | $5,702 |
| 2026-04-12 | $1,746 | $2,248 | $2,930 | $5,702 |
| 2026-04-13 | $1,746 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $5,702 |
| 2026-04-14 | $1,746 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $5,586 |
| 2026-04-15 | $1,756 | $2,250 | $2,920 | $5,588 |
| 2026-04-16 | $1,788 | $2,250 | $2,938 | $5,588 |
| 2026-04-17 | $1,808 | $2,268 | $2,918 | $5,604 |
| 2026-04-18 | $1,808 | $2,268 | $2,838 | $5,604 |
| 2026-04-19 | $1,808 | $2,268 | $2,918 | $5,654 |
| 2026-04-20 | $1,808 | $2,268 | $2,918 | $5,654 |
| 2026-04-21 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $5,864 |
| 2026-04-22 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-04-23 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-04-24 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-04-25 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-04-26 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-04-27 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-04-28 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-04-29 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-04-30 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-01 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-02 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-03 | $1,808 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-04 | $1,768 | $2,248 | $2,938 | $6,382 |
| 2026-05-05 | $1,768 | $2,246 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-06 | $1,768 | $2,246 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-07 | $1,808 | $2,246 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-08 | $1,808 | $2,246 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-09 | $1,808 | $2,246 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-10 | $1,808 | $2,246 | $2,938 | $7,272 |
| 2026-05-11 | $1,768 | $2,246 | $2,938 | $5,602 |
| 2026-05-12 | $1,768 | $2,246 | $4,048 | $5,602 |
| 2026-05-13 | $1,768 | $2,246 | $4,038 | $5,602 |
| 2026-05-14 | $1,768 | $2,246 | $3,128 | $5,602 |
| 2026-05-15 | $1,768 | $2,246 | $2,968 | $5,602 |
| 2026-05-16 | $1,768 | $2,246 | $2,968 | $5,602 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2016
- **Passengers:** 3,934
- **Crew:** 1,450
- **Gross Tonnage:** 133,500 GT
- **Decks:** 15
- **Length:** 321.6m
- **Beam:** 37.2m
- **Dining (total):** 14
- **Dining (included):** 7
- **Dining (surcharge):** 7

## Port Details

### [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md)

*United States*

> Rocket launches and sun-soaked shores

Avg dock time: 9.4h · Weather: 23–28°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/willemstad.md)

*Curaçao*

> UNESCO colour against Caribbean blue

Avg dock time: 10.3h · Weather: 27–29°C

- Currency: Netherlands Antillean Guilder
- Languages: nl, en
- Timezone: America/Curacao

### [Oranjestad](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/oranjestad.md)

*Aruba*

> Aruba's cheerful Dutch-Caribbean capital

Avg dock time: 11.6h · Weather: 27–29°C

- Currency: Aruban Florin
- Languages: nl
- Timezone: America/Aruba

### [Celebration Key](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/celebration-key.md)

*Bahamas*

> Carnival's newest private island escape

Avg dock time: 7.9h · Weather: 24–27°C

- Currency: Bahamian Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Nassau

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Amber Shores & Salt Flats – Celebration Key & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/amber-shores-salt-flats-celebration-key-grand-turk~CCL-VISTA-20260510-6.md) | 2026-05-10 | 2026-05-16 | 6 | $628 |
| Next (sailed) | [Tropical Escape – Puerto Plata & Bahamas](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-puerto-plata-bahamas~CCL-VISTA-20260524-6.md) | 2026-05-24 | 2026-05-30 | 6 | $838 |
| Next bookable | [Horizon Hideaway – Puerto Plata & San Juan](https://cruisello.com/cruises/horizon-hideaway-puerto-plata-san-juan~CCL-VISTA-20261017-8.md) | 2026-10-17 | 2026-10-25 | 8 | $688 |

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