CCL-Carnival expands Bahamas 2026-2027 schedule with new itineraries and Celebration Key

   October 25, 2024 ,   Cruise Industry

CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its 2026-2027 sailing schedule, adding short cruise options to The Bahamas, including visits to its exclusive port Celebration Key.

Carnival Conquest ship from PortMiami, along with the ships Carnival Glory and Carnival Freedom from Port Canaveral (Orlando, Florida), will offer a variety of 3-, 4-, and 5-day itineraries tailored to popular Bahamian destinations.

Carnival Conquest, year-round homeported in Miami, will offer 3-day weekend roundtrips to Celebration Key, while 4-day options will call at additional destinations, such as Half Moon Cay - set for expansion - or Princess Cays. The ship’s itinerary also includes an 11-day Carnival Journeys cruise to the Southern Caribbean in January 2027, with ports of call including St. Thomas, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua, Barbados, and Celebration Key.

Carnival Glory, sailing from Port Canaveral, will operate 3- and 4-day itineraries to The Bahamas through early 2027. These trips include weekend sailings with visits to Celebration Key, while extended 4-day cruises will call at Nassau, Celebration Key, and occasionally Princess Cays or Half Moon Cay.

From Port Canaveral, Carnival Freedom offers a range of 4- and 5-day itineraries, including weekend getaways to Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. 5-day options add Nassau and alternate stops at either Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays, allowing guests a mix of relaxation and exploration in Bahamian waters.

In addition, Carnival Freedom will offer 2 transatlantic Carnival Journeys cruises, including a 14-day voyage from Port Canaveral to Barcelona, with stops in Gibraltar, Malaga, and Alicante. The ship will also sail a unique 8-day Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, visiting destinations such as Provence, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples, and Valletta.