Key Notes
- Carnival has opened 346 Miami departures between April 2028 and April 2029 across five ships.
- The program includes 174 three- to five-day cruises and 39 eight-day Southern Caribbean sailings.
- Across the deployment, ships will visit 22 destinations and make 217 calls at Celebration Key.
Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for 346 departures from Miami in 2028–29, giving travelers a choice of five ships and itineraries from short Bahamas breaks to longer Southern Caribbean voyages. The newly released sailings run from April 2028 through April 2029.
The Carnival Corporation brand’s November 12 deployment announcement names Carnival Celebration, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Magic, Carnival Vista and Carnival Venezia. Across the program, the ships will visit 22 destinations and make 217 calls at Celebration Key on Grand Bahama.
Choose the Length Before the Ship
The quickest way to compare the new departures is by how much time is available. Carnival Conquest and Carnival Magic account for 174 three- to five-day sailings, with destinations across that program including Celebration Key, Nassau, Grand Turk and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.
Carnival Celebration will continue offering seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. Its schedule includes destinations such as Amber Cove, San Juan, St. Thomas, Cozumel and Isla Tropicale. These are ports across the deployment, so the exact combination needs to be checked for each departure.
Longer Cruises Reach Aruba and Curaçao
Carnival Vista and Carnival Venezia will offer 39 eight-day Southern Caribbean sailings. Those cruises visit Aruba and Curaçao, with most also including Bonaire. The added time makes them a different proposition from a short Bahamas getaway, even though both options begin in Miami.
For a longer trip, Carnival Conquest has two 11-day Carnival Journeys departures. The announced port lineup includes Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten and St. Thomas.
The Onboard Experience Also Varies
Travelers should compare the ships as well as their port lists. Carnival Celebration, for example, has six themed areas, with venues ranging from the Miami-inspired 820 Biscayne neighborhood to the poolside Lido area. Its BOLT roller coaster is an extra-cost attraction, while other entertainment and facilities have different inclusions.
A matching cruise length therefore does not mean an identical holiday. Checking cabin category, onboard facilities and paid extras alongside the itinerary will give a clearer comparison than the departure date alone.
Miami Adds to Carnival’s Wider 2028–29 Program
We previously covered Carnival’s Port Canaveral schedule, which opened more than 300 departures for the same period. Miami is a separate release with its own five-ship mix, adding another Florida homeport to compare when planning a Caribbean cruise.
The company has not attached one lead fare to the entire Miami program. Compare the final price for the chosen cabin and sailing, including applicable taxes, fees and optional extras, and review deposit and cancellation terms before committing to a departure more than a year away.
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