New Cruise Options Bring Fun Italian Style To Florida

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

  • Carnival Venezia Relocation: The ship will move its homeport to Miami starting in May 2027, offering six- and eight-day “Fun Italian Style” Caribbean cruises.
  • Expanded Miami Options: Carnival Magic will broaden its schedule from Miami with varied six- and eight-day itineraries to the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean.
  • Port Canaveral Growth: Carnival Vista will maintain and expand a robust year-round program from Port Canaveral with diverse week-long Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries.
  • New Destinations Featured: Numerous itineraries will include visits to Carnival’s exclusive destinations, including Celebration Key, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, and Isla Tropicale.

Carnival Cruise Line is introducing exciting new sailing options from two of Florida’s premier homeports, Miami and Port Canaveral, for the 2027/28 season. These expanded itineraries are set to bring a blend of great destinations and varied cruise lengths to guests. Most notably, the Carnival Venezia, known for its distinctive “Fun Italian Style” experience, will be moving its homeport to Miami starting in May 2027 after a seasonal program from Port Canaveral.

From its new base in Miami, the Carnival Venezia will offer six- and eight-day Caribbean voyages, providing a fantastic variety of getaway options. These itineraries feature stops at popular locations like Grand Cayman, Jamaica, and Grand Turk, as well as the cruise line’s exclusive destination, Celebration Key. The ship itself enhances the experience with Italian-inspired design and specialty venues like Il Viaggio and Teatro Rosso, alongside signature Carnival favorites.

The excitement continues with the Carnival Magic expanding its offerings from Miami with a diverse mix of six- and eight-day cruises to the Eastern, Western, and Southern Caribbean. Guests can look forward to calls at destinations like San Juan, St. Maarten, Aruba, and the exclusive RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Meanwhile, the Carnival Vista is bolstering its year-round program from Port Canaveral, offering a wide array of week-long voyages exploring The Bahamas and various Eastern and Western Caribbean ports, including the new Isla Tropicale destination.

Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy noted that the move of Carnival Venezia to Miami will give guests more choices with longer itineraries and introduce a fresh flavor of fun with the “Italian Style” experiences. These new bookings highlight the company’s dedication to providing convenient and appealing getaways from Florida for a wide range of travelers.