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Carnival Cruise Line is excited to announce the expansion of schedules for Carnival Magic and Carnival Sunrise from PortMiami, offering guests more options to book future cruise vacations throughout 2026 and into early 2027. Both ships will provide a diverse array of sailings connecting Miami with popular destinations across The Bahamas, including Carnival’s upcoming exclusive destination, Celebration Key, as well as other popular ports of call in the eastern, western, and southern Caribbean.
“These sailings build on our strong deployment plan from the Cruise Capital of the World for 2026/27,” said Fred Stein, vice president of itinerary planning for Carnival. “Year-round from PortMiami, our guests have an incredibly diverse range of itineraries to choose from as they plan their next fun and memorable cruise vacation.”
Carnival Magic Itineraries
Carnival Magic will sail various itineraries from PortMiami, continuing year-round service with six- and eight-day cruise options. Many of the ship’s itineraries will visit Celebration Key, the premier exclusive cruise destination on the island of Grand Bahama.
- Six-day Eastern Caribbean cruises Depart on Sundays and include visits to ports like Amber Cove, Grand Turk, Celebration Key, or Half Moon Cay, a private destination set for expansion with enhanced beach, dining, and beverage experiences.
- Six-day Western Caribbean cruises: Feature stops in Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and Celebration Key.
- Eight-day Southern Caribbean itineraries: Explore Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.
- Eight-day Eastern Caribbean routes: Visit ports such as San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay.
Carnival Sunrise Itineraries
For guests looking for shorter cruises, Carnival Sunrise offers a variety of options from PortMiami, focusing on sought-after destinations in the Bahamas and the Caribbean, including Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay.
- Four-day cruises: Ideal for a long weekend escape, typically departing on Thursdays and including stops at Half Moon Cay, Princess Cays, Celebration Key, or Nassau.
- Five- and six-day itineraries: Select sailings feature destinations like Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, and Ocho Rios.
Additional Ships and Itineraries
Already open for reservations from PortMiami in 2026/27 are Carnival Celebration and Carnival Horizon.
- Carnival Celebration: The newest and most innovative ship from Miami, offering a variety of seven-day cruises exploring both the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with a range of departure dates available through spring 2027. Itineraries include visits to Celebration Key and popular destinations like Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Cozumel, Mahogany Bay, St. Thomas, and San Juan.
- Carnival Horizon: Includes a special 13-day Carnival Journeys sailing from Barcelona to Miami on June 15, 2026, featuring visits to Alicante and Malaga, Spain; Gibraltar; and Celebration Key after transiting the Atlantic Ocean. From PortMiami, the ship will sail mostly six- and eight-day cruises exploring vibrant destinations across the Caribbean. Six-day Western Caribbean itineraries, departing on Sundays, include stops at Celebration Key, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay, or Ocho Rios. Eight-day Southern Caribbean options, departing on Saturdays, feature stops in Aruba, Curaçao, and either Bonaire, Amber Cove or Celebration Key.
With these expanded schedules, Carnival Cruise Line offers guests a wide range of exciting and memorable cruise vacations from PortMiami. Book your next adventure today and experience the best of the Caribbean with Carnival!