Carnival cruises to the Bahamas

Carnival's private islands in the Bahamas

1,181 Carnival sailings on sale call at Celebration Key, on Grand Bahama. 665 Carnival sailings on sale call at RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, on Little San Salvador.

About Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

From Carnival's own pages.

• Carnival Cruise Line opened Celebration Key, its exclusive destination on Grand Bahama, on July 19, 2025.Source: carnival-news.com.
• Carnival says Celebration Key welcomed 2.4 million guests in its first year.Source: carnival-news.com.
• Carnival Corporation reported in June 2026 that the pier extension was complete, so four ships can now dock at the same time.Source: carnivalcorp.com.
• It is a 6 to 10 minute walk from the ship to Paradise Plaza, and trams run around the destination.Source: carnival.com.
• Celebration Key has two freshwater lagoons of 275,000 square feet each: the family-friendly Starfish Lagoon and the adult-friendly Calypso Lagoon.Source: carnival-news.com.
• Beach chairs, umbrellas and freshwater showers are free, and each guest gets one free meal at a walk-up Island Eats venue. Onboard beverage packages do not apply at Celebration Key.Source: carnival.com.
• Pearl Cove Beach Club (adults 18 and older) and the Suncastle waterslides carry an additional fee. The guide also lists cabanas, daybeds and water-sport rentals as upgrades.Source: carnival.com.
• Land excursions leave from Lokono Cove, where taxis and rental cars are also available for exploring Grand Bahama.Source: carnival.com.
• Carnival Corporation places Half Moon Cay on the Bahamian island of Little San Salvador and calls it Holland America Line's Half Moon Cay port.Source: carnival-news.com.
• Holland America says the island opened as a port of call in 1997 and was renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in December 2024 as part of an expansion.Source: hollandamerica.com.
• Holland America and Carnival Cruise Line are partnering on the expansion: a new pier on the north side lets ships dock, and the south side, where Holland America has always visited, is to remain a secluded area.Source: hollandamerica.com.
• Carnival Corporation reported in June 2026 that the new pier is complete, letting two ships dock at once while tender operations continue.Source: carnivalcorp.com.
• Carnival Cruise Line says the new pier lets its Excel-class ships visit for the first time and that 22 ships call there fleetwide. New features include a tram, free loungers and umbrellas, and reservable cabanas and daybeds.Source: carnival-news.com.
• In September 2026 Holland America unveiled a new Beach Club that needs a purchased day pass (bookable from early October, with drinks and beach accessories included). Beach Club guests get priority tendering from the ship. The destination's 30th anniversary is in 2027.Source: hollandamerica.com.

Cheapest Carnival cruises to the Bahamas

The five lowest fares today, per person for two sharing.

1. 14-Night Western CaribbeanCarnival · Carnival Conquest · Nov 15 from Miami$2104 nights
2. 25-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Elation · Jan 18 from Jacksonville$2195 nights
3. 35-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Elation · Jan 23 from Jacksonville$2245 nights
4. 43-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Conquest · Jan 29 from Miami$2253 nights
5. 54-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Conquest · Mar 1 from Miami$2274 nights

Carnival cruises to the Bahamas: lowest price per night

Fare divided by nights, so a short cruise and a longer one compare fairly.

1. 15-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Elation · Jan 18 from Jacksonville$44 a night$219 for 5 nights
2. 25-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Elation · Jan 23 from Jacksonville$45 a night$224 for 5 nights
3. 35-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Paradise · Jan 23 from Tampa$46 a night$230 for 5 nights
4. 45-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Sunrise · Feb 6 from Miami$46 a night$230 for 5 nights
5. 55-Night BahamasCarnival · Carnival Elation · Jan 9 from Jacksonville$49 a night$244 for 5 nights

Where Carnival cruises to the Bahamas leave from

• Port Canaveral (Orlando)397
• Miami374
• Jacksonville154
• Baltimore80
• Galveston69
• Norfolk67
• Mobile53
• New Orleans23
• Tampa15
• New York (Manhattan)6

Carnival ships that sail to the Bahamas

• Carnival Elation154
• Carnival Glory112
• Carnival Sunrise103
• Carnival Conquest102
• Mardi Gras100
• Carnival Freedom81
• Carnival Vista73
• Carnival Celebration68
• Carnival Pride59
• Carnival Magic57
• Carnival Festivale50
• Carnival Venezia44
• Carnival Valor37
• Carnival Jubilee32
• Carnival Miracle25
• Carnival Sunshine25
• Carnival Liberty23
• Carnival Spirit17
• Carnival Firenze16
• Carnival Horizon15
• Carnival Tropicale15
• Carnival Paradise13
• Carnival Dream9
• Carnival Breeze6
• Carnival Legend2

Where Carnival stops in the Bahamas

• Celebration Key1,181
• Half Moon Cay665
• Nassau539
• Princess Cays60
• Bimini23

Carnival offers on Cruisebound right now

Cruisebound's own promotions, as it lists them. Terms vary by sailing and cabin, so read them on Cruisebound before you count on one.

• Getaway With Great Rates Sale: Up to 40% Off + Free Room Upgradeends in 2 days, on Nov 10, 2026See offer
• Pack & Go Sale: Non-Refundable Guarantee Faresends in 2 days, on Nov 10, 2026See offer
• Plan On Fun Early Saver Sale: Up to 40% Off + 50% Reduced Depositsends in 2 days, on Nov 10, 2026See offer

Other cruise lines that go to the Bahamas

• Royal Caribbean1,350
• MSC874
• Norwegian677
• Disney576
• Virgin Voyages227
• Princess195
• Celebrity190
• Holland America183
• Costa24
• Explora Journeys18
• Oceania14
• Regent8
• Silversea5
• Azamara4