Eastern Caribbean Dec 2026 8 nights Carnival Cruise Line Miami

Miami → Half Moon Cay → Saint Thomas → Miami

via San Juan, Philipsburg

Carnival Magic

8 nights

December 26, 2026–January 3, 2027

Recommendation

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High confidence

Most cabin categories are priced above their usual levels.

  • Balcony prices are 3% above their usual range.
  • Overall pricing is 9% above typical.

Why we're recommending this

Balcony pricing is $1,138, compared with a typical fare of $1,778. This matches the lowest price we've tracked over the past 90 days.

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Carnival Magic • December 26, 2026 • departs in 3 months

Last 90 days

What should you book?

No cabin stands out on value right now.

The balcony is closer to its usual price, but costs $140 more than an oceanview.

Other cabin categories

Interior

About average · 7% above typical

$1,138

$142/night

Oceanview

Priced high · 12% above typical

$1,688

$211/night

Balcony

About average · 3% above typical

$1,828

$229/night

Suite

Priced high · 18% above typical

$3,678

$460/night

Prices were last updated about 2 hours ago.

What kind of trip is this?

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Port-heavy itinerary with stops in United States, Bahamas, and Puerto Rico, and 2 other countries

  • 8 nights
  • 4 ports
  • 3 sea days
  • Dream-class ship
  • Round-trip sailing
  • Miami ↔

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Route

Miami → Half Moon Cay → San Juan → Philipsburg → Saint Thomas + 1 more

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  1. 1

    Miami, United States

    Saturday, Dec 26, 2026

    Dep 3:30 PM
  2. 2

    Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

    Sunday, Dec 27, 2026

    Arr 9:30 AM
    Dep 5:30 PM
  3. 3

    At sea

    Monday, Dec 28, 2026

  4. 4

    San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026

    Arr 10:00 AM
    Dep 6:00 PM
  5. 5

    Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

    Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026

    Arr 9:00 AM
    Dep 6:00 PM
  6. 6

    Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.

    Thursday, Dec 31, 2026

    Arr 7:00 AM
    Dep 4:00 PM
  7. 7

    At sea

    Friday, Jan 1, 2027

  8. 8

    At sea

    Saturday, Jan 2, 2027

  9. 9

    Miami, United States

    Sunday, Jan 3, 2027

    Arr 8:00 AM

Embarks in Miami, United States • ends in Miami, United States • 4 ports of call • 3 sea days

The ship

Carnival Magic is a CCL DREAM ship carrying about 3,690 guests.

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Carnival Magic

Cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
Class
CCL DREAM
Capacity
3,690 guests
Built
2011

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Interior · $1,138

About average

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