CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has implemented itinerary modifications for 4 ships (Venezia, Sunrise, Horizon, and Mardi Gras) affecting 12 voyages scheduled between 2025 and 2027.
The itinerary changes range from revised departure times to port sequencing, with no major port removals reported.
Carnival Mardi Gras: The October 30th, 2025, 9-night Eastern Caribbean voyage from Port Canaveral will retain its original ports (St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, Amber Cove, and Celebration Key) but depart 30 minutes later at 4:30 p.m. This follows a 14-night transatlantic repositioning from Barcelona (Spain) necessitating potential operational buffers for customs clearance.
Carnival Venezia: Three 2025 and one 2026 itineraries are impacted. The May 11th, 2025, and May 17th, 2026, departures from Port Canaveral now leave at 4:30 p.m. instead of 4:00 p.m. The 11-night May 2025 sailing also features adjusted port hours in Grand Turk. Additionally, the October 6th and 18th, 2025, 12-night Southern Caribbean voyages from Manhattan will depart at 5:00 p.m. (vs. 4:30 p.m.). The October 6th itinerary includes St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Maarten, St. Kitts, and Tortola, while the October 18th voyage visits St. Thomas, Dominica, Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Maarten.
Carnival Sunrise: 6 sailings in 2026–2027 from Miami will see Nassau’s port call shifted to alternate days. The September 14th, 2026, itinerary reverses port order, visiting Nassau and Half Moon Cay in inverted sequence.
Carnival Horizon (Vista Class): The November 16th, 2025, voyage retains all ports but swaps Cozumel and Ocho Rios visitation days, with modified docking times.
Passengers impacted by these changes have been notified via email or travel advisors. Carnival advises guests to review updated itineraries and contact the cruise line or their agent for clarifications. The adjustments reflect operational optimizations to maintain itinerary integrity amid logistical variables.