Island Paradise – Grand Bahama & Bimini

About this cruise

A lot can happen in 5 nights. This sailing from Norfolk on July 27, 2026 visits Celebration Key and Bimini and makes every day count. The shape of this trip works well: open water on either side with 2 port calls clustered in the middle. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Celebration Key, Carnival's newest private island escape. With about 8 hours at each port, you'll want a plan, or at least a shortlist. There are 15 restaurants on Carnival Sunshine, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 5 nights. Norfolk itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. The timing works well too: warm evenings on deck, late sunsets, and a lively atmosphere. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.