Carnival Cruise Line Pulls Out of NYC in 2027, Moves Ship to Miami

Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for an expanded 2027/28 Florida deployment that moves the Italian-inspired Carnival Venezia to Miami while adding more Caribbean options from Port Canaveral.

The change affects New York area cruisers who sail Carnival out of Manhattan.

Carnival Venezia Gets a New Home

A large cruise ship, the Carnival Venezia, sails across calm ocean waters at sunset near Miami, with an orange and blue sky and scattered clouds. Small islands are visible on the horizon as Carnival expands Florida operations.
(Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)

Starting May 2027, Carnival Venezia will relocate from Port Canaveral to Miami, sailing a mix of six- and eight-day Caribbean itineraries through April 2028. The move comes after seasonal cruises from Port Canaveral.

“Carnival Venezia moving to Miami creates even more choice for our guests with longer itineraries to the most popular Caribbean destinations and adds a new flavor of fun with our ‘Italian Style’ experiences,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

The 4,000-passenger ship will offer six-day Western Caribbean voyages featuring stops at Carnival’s new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, plus ports like Ocho Rios or Montego Bay in Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Grand Turk, and Amber Cove.

Eight-day cruises visit marquee destinations including Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and Amber Cove.

What Makes Venezia Different

The reception area of Cloud 9 Spa Fitness exudes elegance with its curved wooden desk and backlit paneling, reminiscent of the luxurious Carnival Venezia cabins. Display shelves showcase premium products and decor while two computer monitors sit ready on the desk.

Carnival Venezia stands out as the first ship to bring “Fun Italian Style” to the fleet, blending classic Carnival experiences with Italian-inspired design.

Unique offerings include the specialty restaurant Il Viaggio and bars such as the Amari Bar and Frizzante Bar.

The ship also features Carnival favorites like Bonsai Sushi and Teppanyaki, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Cloud 9 Spa, WaterWorks water park, and mini golf.

More Options from Magic and Vista

A large Carnival ship in the ocean near Jamaica.
(Photo courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line)

Carnival Magic will continue homeporting in Miami with expanded six- and eight-day cruises across the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean.

Itineraries include visits to Celebration Key, Amber Cove, RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and St. Croix, with Southern Caribbean voyages calling at Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.

As the sun sets, the majestic Carnival Venezia docks at port, its illuminated decks and windows casting a brilliant glow. The evening light dances on the water, enhancing the ship's grandeur.

Meanwhile, Carnival Vista expands its year-round Port Canaveral program with week-long sailings to The Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, and Western Caribbean. Destinations include Celebration Key, RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay, Isla Tropicale, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, San Juan, St. Maarten, and St. Thomas.

Reservations are now open.

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