Carnival Cruise Line opened bookings November 5, 2026, for more than 300 cruises departing from Port Canaveral, Florida, during its 2028–2029 season. Five ships will offer everything from three-day Bahamas getaways to 14-day Southern Caribbean voyages. For travelers planning a Florida cruise, the announcement adds a broad range of sailing lengths, destinations and ships to compare.
At a glance: The five ships are Carnival Breeze, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Festivale, Carnival Glory and Mardi Gras. The new schedule includes more than 200 visits to Celebration Key in The Bahamas. Bookings are open now, but fares and availability depend on the specific departure.
Which Carnival ships will sail from Port Canaveral in 2028 and 2029?
Carnival’s new year-round lineup features five ships with different itinerary styles. Carnival Glory and Mardi Gras are options for shorter three- to five-day trips, while Carnival Breeze and Carnival Firenze focus on weeklong Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. Carnival Festivale will offer six- and eight-day voyages, including Southern Caribbean routes.
The practical advantage is flexibility. Someone pairing a cruise with a Central Florida vacation can look at a shorter getaway, while travelers who want several Caribbean stops can choose a full week or longer without changing departure ports.
Short Bahamas cruises put Celebration Key in the spotlight
Carnival Glory and Mardi Gras will sail three- to five-day cruises visiting destinations in The Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean. Carnival says every Carnival Glory itinerary in this lineup will call at Celebration Key, its private destination on Grand Bahama.
Across the full five-ship schedule, Carnival expects more than 200 Celebration Key visits. That makes the destination a major part of the 2028–2029 Port Canaveral program, although not every departure on every ship will necessarily include it.
Travelers especially interested in a beach-focused cruise should compare the exact port sequence and time ashore rather than choosing solely by ship name. Port visits, onboard spending and shore activities can make two cruises of similar length feel quite different.
Seven-night Caribbean itineraries aboard Breeze and Firenze
Carnival Breeze and Carnival Firenze will operate rotating weeklong Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. Announced destinations include Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic, San Juan in Puerto Rico, St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Belize, Cozumel in Mexico and Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras.
The variety matters for repeat Caribbean cruisers. A Western Caribbean route may appeal to travelers drawn to Mexico and Central America, while Eastern Caribbean itineraries can offer a different mix of island towns, beaches and sightseeing. The exact ports vary by sailing, so checking individual itineraries is essential before booking.
Carnival Festivale adds six- and eight-day options
Carnival Festivale is scheduled to offer six-day Eastern Caribbean cruises featuring Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Its eight-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries include destinations such as San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten, while eight-day Southern Caribbean options feature Aruba and Curaçao.
Those longer options may be particularly attractive to travelers who want more than a quick Bahamas trip but cannot commit to two weeks away. The additional days allow Carnival to reach destinations farther south, including the Dutch Caribbean islands.
Because the ship’s six- and eight-day routes differ, travelers should pay attention to both destination preferences and the number of vacation days needed, including travel to and from Port Canaveral.
Four 14-day Carnival Journeys cruises explore the Southern Caribbean
For a more destination-intensive vacation, Carnival Breeze will operate four 14-day Carnival Journeys sailings between October 2028 and February 2029. The longer program includes calls among 13 Southern Caribbean destinations, such as Barbados, Grenada, Antigua, Aruba, Curaçao, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Maarten and St. Kitts.
Independent coverage identifies departures on October 15 and November 26, 2028, and January 7 and February 18, 2029. Individual routes differ, so those dates should be matched with the full port list before making plans.
These voyages suit travelers who prefer exploring multiple islands on one trip and who have the time for a longer cruise. They also require more planning around time off, travel insurance and the overall vacation budget.
What should travelers compare before booking?
The new 2028–2029 schedule offers a useful choice between shorter, lower-time-commitment vacations and extended Caribbean exploration. Start with the departure date and length, then compare the actual ports, ship features and total vacation cost. A cruise fare alone may not reflect gratuities, specialty dining, drinks, excursions or transportation to Port Canaveral.
Carnival’s announcement did not provide a single starting price that applies across all 300-plus departures. Prices and promotions can change by ship, cabin, date and occupancy, so any quote should be checked for the specific sailing and included items.
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