Itinerary
Three port days: Aruba, Bonaire, and Amber Cove. Formal and theme nights are flagged on their likely days (confirmed onboard on Day 1).
Guests & Bookings
Each guest, their booking number, and who shares it
| Guest | Booking # | Shares booking with |
|---|---|---|
| Scott | TC13N1 | Addison |
| Addison | TC13N1 | Scott |
| Jessica | TC12X1 | Karli |
| Karli | TC12X1 | Jessica |
| Mark | TBD | TBD |
| Val | VZ66Q6 | TBD |
| Susie | TL07S6 | Bill |
| Bill | TL07S6 | Susie |
| Nick | TBD | TBD |
| Evan | TBD | TBD |
Rooms
Who actually stays in each cabin, and that room's booking number
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
Room 4
Room 5
Nightly Dress & Theme Nights
All optional, but more fun if we play along. Final schedule is posted onboard on Day 1.
These are the likely dates for this itinerary. Carnival confirms the exact nights in the daily Fun Times / Hub app. Dress is cocktail dress or slacks and a collared shirt; a sport coat or suit is common.
Sail-Away Party
Day 1 on deck. Tropical or casual.
80s Rock-N-Glow
Neon, bright, or anything that glows.
White Hot Party
All white. Carnival's signature party.
Tropical Deck Party
Bright island wear.
Quick Facts
| 🚢 Ship | Carnival Vista |
| 🧭 Route | 8-Night Southern Caribbean |
| ⚓ Homeport | Port Canaveral (Orlando), FL |
| 🛫 Depart | Saturday, July 11, 2026 |
| 🛬 Return | Sunday, July 19, 2026 |
| 🏝️ Ports | Aruba · Bonaire · Amber Cove (DR) |
| 👨👩👧 Party | 5 groups · 5 rooms |
Suggested Excursions
Suggested picks for each port, with booking details
🏝️ Aruba · De Palm Island
SuggestedA taxi and short ferry from the port. The day pass covers an open bar, buffet lunch, a calm beach, a water-slide park, and flamingos. It works as a full easy day in one place, active or lazy.
| Operator | De Palm Island (buy direct) |
| Book at | depalmisland.com |
| Cost / person | ~$94–115 |
| vs. Carnival price | $162.99 pp (we save ~$50 pp) |
| Includes | Open bar, buffet, beach, aqua park, snorkel, flamingos |
| Getting there | Taxi from port (~10–15 min), then island ferry |
| Good to know | SeaTrek / SNUBA / cabanas cost extra · book direct to save · back before all-aboard |
🐠 Bonaire · Golf Cart Tour
SuggestedRent golf carts near the pier and drive the island yourselves. The south end has the salt pyramids, flamingos, wild donkeys, and plenty of spots to pull off for a beach or a snorkel.
| Operator | Golfcart Rental Bonaire (400 m / 5-min walk) |
| Book at | golfcartrentalbonaire.com |
| Alt operator | Bonaire Cruisers, steps from terminal (price on inquiry) |
| Carts | Two 4-seaters @ $185/day each |
| Total cost | ~$370 total (~$46 pp) |
| Includes | Fuel, full insurance, flat-tire service, island map |
| Drivers | Need 2 drivers · valid license (confirm 21–25+ age rule) |
💦 Amber Cove · Pool & Aqua Zone
SuggestedA resort-style pool complex right at the port, with a zero-entry pool, swim-up bars, food, and an optional zip line. Nothing to book and no travel time, so it's an easy default for the group.
| Operator | Amber Cove (Carnival-owned port) |
| Booking | None needed, walk off the ship |
| Cost / person | Free |
| Shade / seating | Poolside cabanas are sold out. Free loungers line the pool (some palm shade), umbrella rental about $20, and the ocean or hillside cabanas may still be open. Playa Dorada beach nearby also rents chairs and umbrellas. |
| Optional zip line | ~$25–40 pp over the pool |
| Includes | Pools, swim-up bars, splash zone, lounge areas |