Turquoise Drift – Half Moon Cay & Celebration Key

About this cruise

If you don't need a long holiday but still want to get out on the water, this is a solid pick. 5 nights from Port Canaveral on December 28, 2026, visiting Celebration Key, Nassau and Half Moon Cay. 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. If one port sticks with you, it'll probably be Celebration Key, Carnival's newest private island escape. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. There are 9 restaurants on Carnival Freedom, so you'd need to double up a few evenings to try them all in 5 nights. Port Canaveral itself is worth spending some time in. Don't just treat it as a departure point. It's the kind of trip you actually remember afterwards.