Cruise itinerary
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida
8 nights · Caribbean · 5 ports of call
8-night Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Vista, departing Port Canaveral, Florida and calling at Puerto Plata, San Juan, Saint Thomas and Celebration Key Bahamas.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Carnival Vista
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Caribbean
- Departs
- Port Canaveral, Florida
- Returns
- Port Canaveral, Florida
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Port Canaveral, Florida
Depart 15:30
A Florida port on the Space Coast and one of the busiest cruise gateways in the world. Ships sail from beside the Kennedy Space Center, with the beaches of Cocoa Beach and its landmark surf shop just down the coast.
- Kennedy Space Center
- Cocoa Beach
- Space Coast
- Day2At sea
- Day3
Puerto Plata
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
A port on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, backed by the flat-topped Mount Isabel de Torres. A cable car climbs to its summit, the old town keeps a district of gingerbread Victorian houses, and amber and rum are local specialities.
- Mount Isabel cable car
- Amber Museum
- Victorian houses
- Day4
San Juan
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 18:00
The capital of Puerto Rico and a major Caribbean cruise homeport. The walled colonial quarter of Old San Juan keeps blue-cobbled streets, pastel facades and two Spanish fortresses, El Morro and San Cristóbal, guarding the harbour mouth.
- Old San Juan
- El Morro
- Castillo San Cristóbal
- Day5
Saint Thomas
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 16:00
An island in the U.S. Virgin Islands known for its deep harbour at Charlotte Amalie and its red-roofed hillsides. It offers duty-free shopping along the waterfront, the beach at Magens Bay, and a short ferry hop to quieter St. John.
- Magens Bay
- Charlotte Amalie
- Ferry to St. John
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Celebration Key Bahamas
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day9
Port Canaveral, Florida
Arrive 08:00
A Florida port on the Space Coast and one of the busiest cruise gateways in the world. Ships sail from beside the Kennedy Space Center, with the beaches of Cocoa Beach and its landmark surf shop just down the coast.
- Kennedy Space Center
- Cocoa Beach
- Space Coast
Upcoming departures
- 30 May 2026
- 27 Jun 2026
- 25 Jul 2026
- 22 Aug 2026
- 19 Sep 2026
- 17 Oct 2026
- 14 Nov 2026
- 18 Dec 2026
- 9 Jan 2027
- 6 Feb 2027
- 20 Mar 2027
- 3 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Caribbean Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Caribbean cruise calls at Port Canaveral, Florida, Puerto Plata, San Juan, Saint Thomas and Celebration Key Bahamas.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Carnival Vista.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 30 May 2026, 27 Jun 2026, 25 Jul 2026 and 22 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.