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Carnival Celebration
December 24, 2023

7-Night Western Caribbean aboard Carnival Celebration · Departing December 24, 2023 from the Port of Miami, Florida.

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Celebration departs from Miami, Florida on Sunday, December 24, 2023 and returns on Sunday, Dec 31st. December weather across this route averages 83°/59°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.8 out of 10 — Miami (6.8), Mahogany Bay (6.6), Costa Maya (7.0), Cozumel (7.0).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 68% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Sun

Miami

departure port

Florida

port stops

Caribbean

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Carnival Celebration December 24, 2023 Roll Call

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 24, 2023

The Carnival Celebration sails on December 24, 2023 for a 7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Dec 31st at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Carnival Celebration will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Carnival Celebration

DECEMBER 24, 2023

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · MIAMI

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Port List

Carnival Celebration·December 24, 2023

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·DEC 24

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:00 PM

Miami, Florida, offers docking at PortMiami. Travelers explore South Beach and Wynwood Walls. Excursions visit Everglades National Park. Local markets sell Cuban sandwiches. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures art deco and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes stone crab, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like seashell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Seminole history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Miami’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of vibrant nightlife and scenic wetlands, making Miami an engaging destination for exploring Florida’s southern coast.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras — Day 4 of Carnival Celebration December 24, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

WEDNESDAY·DEC 27

Mahogany Bay

Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

5:00 PM

Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, offers docking at Mahogany Bay Port. Travelers explore Carambola Gardens and West Bay Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Starfish Alley. Local markets sell baleadas. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sopa de caracol, a Honduran favorite. Souvenirs, like mahogany crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Garifuna history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Mahogany Bay’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Honduran stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of lush gardens and marine adventures, making Mahogany Bay an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

79°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Costa Maya, Mexico — Day 5 of Carnival Celebration December 24, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

THURSDAY·DEC 28

Costa Maya

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Costa Maya, Mexico, offers docking at Costa Maya Port. Travelers explore Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon. Excursions include snorkeling at Mahahual Reef. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan temples and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cochinita pibil, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Costa Maya’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic lagoons, making Costa Maya an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Cozumel, Mexico — Day 6 of Carnival Celebration December 24, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

FRIDAY·DEC 29

Cozumel

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

3:00 PM

Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Miami, Florida — Day 8 of Carnival Celebration December 24, 2023 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·DEC 31

Miami

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Miami — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

63°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Carnival Celebration·December 24, 2023

DEC FORECAST · MIAMI

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

63°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

45°

AVG RAINFALL

2.0"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT MIAMI

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

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// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Carnival Celebration December 24, 2023 Excursions

Carnival Celebration·December 24, 2023

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 68% of all cruises

6.8/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS

01

Miami 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant and safeguard belongings in Miami, as certain neighborhoods may have higher crime rates, especially after dark.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Mahogany Bay 🇭🇳

Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras · HondurasMODERATE

Mahogany Bay offers a secure environment, but travelers should stay vigilant and stick to organized excursions due to crime outside the port.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Costa Maya 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Costa Maya offers a secure cruise port environment, but travelers should remain cautious of petty theft in less populated areas outside.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Cozumel 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Carnival Celebration Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL

CARNIVAL · XL

CHRISTENED

2022

STATEROOMS

2,682

TONNAGE

183,521GT

51.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 121,145 GT

YEAR BUILT

2022

13 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2009

LENGTH

1,130ft

13.9% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 992 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

6,630cruisers

59.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 4,158 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Carnival Celebration has a construction date of 2022 and a total size of 183,521 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet in length. Carnival Celebration is included in Carnival's XL class. At full capacity, the Celebration holds 6,630 passengers. That includes 4,885 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. The Celebration total number of staterooms is 2,682.

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// 09 · FAQ

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