Carnival Expands 2026-2027 Miami Cruises with New Caribbean and Bahamas Itineraries

Carnival Cruise Line is enhancing its offerings for 2026 to 2027 with a new lineup of voyages to the Caribbean and the Bahamas featuring four- to 13-day itineraries aboard the Carnival Sunrise and Carnival Magic.

An orange life preserver labeled "Carnival Sunrise" and "Nassau, N.P." hangs on the cruise ship's deck railing, echoing the 2019 upgrades in its design as the expansive ocean stretches out in the background.

Departing from PortMiami, these vessels will explore various enticing destinations, including the highly anticipated Celebration Key—Carnival’s newest Bahamian resort.

Carnival Magic Itineraries

A large Carnival ship in the ocean near Jamaica.

Carnival Magic will continue to provide exciting six- and eight-day Caribbean cruises throughout the year, with several itineraries featuring Celebration Key.

Six-day Eastern Caribbean sailings will include stops at Grand Turk, Amber Cove, and either Celebration Key or Half Moon Cay. Meanwhile, Western Caribbean voyages will whisk guests away to Grand Cayman, Montego Bay, and Celebration Key.

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For those seeking a longer escape, eight-day cruises offer travelers a choice between Southern and Eastern Caribbean routes.

The Southern Caribbean itinerary includes sought-after locales such as Curaçao, Bonaire, and Aruba. At the same time, the Eastern itinerary stops at St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan, and Half Moon Cay.

Carnival Sunrise Itineraries

View of the Carnival Sunrise cruise ship deck, featuring a large waterslide, a red funnel, and colorful seating. The deck includes a pool area with loungers, a large screen, and multiple levels, set against the backdrop of the ocean and distant shoreline—truly an unforgettable 2019 experience.

Carnival Sunrise will cater to guests seeking shorter getaways with its four- and five-day cruises. These four-day sailings, typically departing on Thursdays, will visit Princess Cays, Half Moon Cay, Nassau, or Celebration Key.

Five-day itineraries include popular destinations like Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman, and the Grand Turk Cruise Port.

These ships will complement Carnival Horizon’s and Carnival Celebration’s sailings. Carnival Celebration will embark on weeklong cruises across the Eastern and Western Caribbean, visiting ports such as San Juan, St. Thomas, Mahogany Bay, Cozumel, and more.

Additionally, Carnival Horizon will feature a unique 13-day Carnival Journeys itinerary, sailing from Barcelona to Miami on June 15, 2026.

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The extended voyage will cross the Atlantic, stopping at Gibraltar, Spain’s Alicante and Malaga, and Celebration Key. Horizon also offers six-day Western Caribbean sailings and eight-day Southern Caribbean routes, ensuring various options for every type of traveler.

In addition to Caribbean cruises, Carnival recently ramped up its voyages from Australia by adding two more ships to the region.