Saltwater Solace – Bahamas & Jamaica

About this cruise

There's a reason 6-night cruises are the most popular length. This one sails from Miami on August 9, 2026 and visits Celebration Key, Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman Island. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. Crossing 3 borders through the Caribbean: Bahamas, Jamaica and Cayman Islands. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. 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, Carnival Horizon takes the food seriously, with 14 restaurants to choose from. 7 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Miami has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. 6 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.