Carnival Celebration - December 20, 2026
The December 20, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Celebration departs from Miami, Florida. On this 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Celebration sets sail on Sunday, Dec 20th and returns on Sunday, Dec 27th.
December 20, 2026
Dec 20th - Dec 27th
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line
7 Night Eastern Caribbean
from Miami, Florida
Carnival Celebration
CARNIVAL CELEBRATION SIZE
The Celebration has a construction date of 2022 and a total size of 183,521 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Celebration is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Celebration holds 8,375 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,745 staff members. The Celebration total number of staterooms is 2,682.
Carnival Celebration Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:183,521 GT
- Length:1,130 ft (344 m)
- Beam:137 ft (42 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2022
- Years Served:2022-Present
- Capacity:6,630
- Crew Members:1,745
- Total on Board:8,375
- Total Staterooms:2,682
- Flagged Country:Panama
- Ship Cost:1,000 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Celebration age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Celebration Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Carnival Celebration - December 20, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 19th | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 21st | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 3 | Dec 21st | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 23rd | Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic |
| 5 | Dec 23rd | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 25th | Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) |
| 7 | Dec 26th | Celebration Key, Bahamas |
| 8 | Dec 27th | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Celebration sails on December 20, 2026 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (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 27th at 7:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Carnival Celebration will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.
Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Spend the day on your own private island, courtesy of Holland America. Sun, swim, or sail around this beautiful island as you enjoy your very own day in the sun! The fishing's great, but so is the parasailing and snorkeling so you have some decisions to make! And don't forget the Bahamas style barbecue!
Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.