Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for its 2028-29 Miami cruise schedule, giving travelers 346 sailings to choose from between April 2028 and April 2029. Five ships will operate itineraries ranging from quick Bahamas getaways to extended Southern Caribbean vacations, with a major focus on the cruise line's private destination, Celebration Key.

The new deployment includes 217 visits to Celebration Key, Carnival's exclusive destination on Grand Bahama. Travelers will also find itineraries covering 22 destinations throughout The Bahamas and the Caribbean, with cruise lengths ranging from three days to 11 days.

The five ships included in the schedule are Carnival Celebration, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Magic, Carnival Vista and Carnival Venezia. The lineup gives travelers departing from Miami several options, whether they are looking for a short break, a traditional week-long Caribbean cruise or a longer itinerary with additional island stops.

Short Bahamas Getaways on Carnival Conquest and Carnival Magic

Travelers who prefer shorter vacations will have 174 sailings lasting three to five days aboard Carnival Conquest and Carnival Magic. These itineraries offer a way to fit a cruise into a shorter vacation window while still visiting destinations in The Bahamas and Caribbean.

Depending on the sailing, ports of call include Celebration Key, Nassau, Grand Turk and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. With multiple departure options across the schedule, these shorter cruises give travelers a range of opportunities to experience Carnival's private destinations and established Caribbean ports.

The number of Celebration Key visits is particularly notable. Across the full Miami deployment, Carnival plans 217 calls at the destination, making it a recurring feature of the 2028-29 schedule rather than an occasional itinerary stop.

Carnival Celebration Continues Week-Long Caribbean Cruises

Carnival Celebration will continue sailing seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami. These week-long vacations provide another option for travelers who want more time at sea and multiple island or coastal destinations.

Ports featured across the itineraries include Amber Cove, San Juan, St. Thomas, Cozumel and Isla Tropicale. The mix gives guests choices between Eastern and Western Caribbean routes, with different destinations depending on the sailing selected.

For travelers planning a traditional week-long cruise, Carnival Celebration's continued Miami deployment means they can consider a familiar seven-day vacation length while choosing between different Caribbean itineraries.

Longer Southern Caribbean Cruises on Carnival Vista and Carnival Venezia

Travelers interested in exploring farther south will have additional options aboard Carnival Vista and Carnival Venezia. Carnival is scheduling 39 eight-day Southern Caribbean sailings on the two ships.

These itineraries include visits to Aruba and Curaçao, with most sailings also calling at Bonaire. The three islands offer a different itinerary mix from the shorter Bahamas cruises and the more traditional seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean routes.

The eight-day schedule gives travelers an opportunity to spend more time exploring the Southern Caribbean while still departing from Miami.

Two Special 11-Day Carnival Journeys Cruises

Carnival Conquest will also operate two special 11-day Carnival Journeys cruises to the Southern Caribbean. These extended sailings are the longest itineraries included in the newly announced Miami schedule.

The voyages feature calls at a selection of destinations that includes Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, St. Maarten and St. Thomas. The longer cruise length allows Carnival to include a broader selection of island stops than its shorter Miami itineraries.

For travelers with more vacation time available, these Carnival Journeys sailings provide another way to explore the Southern Caribbean without departing from Miami.

What Carnival's 2028-29 Miami Schedule Means for Travelers

Carnival's expanded schedule offers a wide range of cruise lengths and destinations from one departure port. The 174 short sailings aboard Carnival Conquest and Carnival Magic provide options for shorter vacations, while Carnival Celebration continues its seven-day Caribbean program.

Meanwhile, Carnival Vista and Carnival Venezia will offer the eight-day Southern Caribbean itineraries, and Carnival Conquest will add two extended 11-day Carnival Journeys voyages.

Celebration Key is another important part of the announcement, with 217 planned visits across the 346-sailing deployment. Travelers interested in visiting Carnival's exclusive Grand Bahama destination will find it featured throughout the schedule.

With reservations now open, travelers can begin comparing the available departure dates, cruise lengths and destinations for sailings between April 2028 and April 2029. Carnival says the full schedule is available through its booking channels, including Carnival.com, travel advisors and online travel sites.

Source: Carnival Cruise Line