Pearlescent Bay – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key

About this cruise

Book 5 days off from September 28, 2026 and this cruise from Jacksonville will do the rest, taking you to Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key and back. The sea days at each end give the whole trip a natural arc: build-up, exploration, cool-down. White sand, shallow turquoise flats, and easy island days. The Bahamas keep it simple. Celebration Key alone is worth the trip, Carnival's newest private island escape. Roughly 8 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Carnival Elation takes the food seriously, with 6 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. Works well as a long weekend away, or a quick reset between bigger trips. And September is a good call. Still warm, less crowded, and usually cheaper too. Worth booking. That's the short version.