Meridian Passage – Amber Cove & Half Moon Cay

About this cruise

No complicated itinerary, no back-to-back transfers, just the ports, the ship, and the sea in between. This 7-night sailing from Port Canaveral on July 17, 2027 visits Celebration Key, Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Puerto Plata (Amber Cove). A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. People come back from this cruise talking about Puerto Plata (Amber Cove): Dominican amber and Atlantic waves. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 14 restaurants on Carnival Vista, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 7 nights. Port Canaveral 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. 4 ports, 2 countries, one suitcase. That's the appeal.