Golden Shoal – Puerto Plata & Nassau

About this cruise

By September 11, 2027 you'll be ready for this. 7 nights out of Port Canaveral, visiting Puerto Plata (Amber Cove), Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key, and nothing on the agenda except showing up. 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, From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Carnival Vista has 14 dining spots on board, most of them included. A September sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. 7 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.