Carnival Venezia — Upcoming Port Calls & Shore Excursions

Carnival Venezia sails Caribbean and Dominican Republic itineraries with recorded calls at 18 ports and 215 active tours listed. This facts-only guide covers what travelers can experience at each stop, using general port knowledge only.

Ports of Call and Shore Experiences

Amber Cove, Dominican Republic – This purpose-built port offers access to Puerto Plata’s historic fort and cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres. Nearby beaches like Playa Dorada are popular for swimming and water sports.

Belize City, Belize – Shore excursions typically include cave tubing through limestone caverns, zip-lining in the rainforest, or snorkeling the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO site.

Bridgetown, Barbados – Visitors can explore Harrison’s Cave, snorkel with sea turtles at Carlisle Bay, or tour historic plantation houses. The island’s west coast offers calm waters for sailing.

Cozumel, Mexico – Known for world-class scuba diving and snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Mayan ruins like San Gervasio are inland; beach clubs offer relaxation.

Fort-de-France, Martinique – The capital features the Schoelcher Library and St. Louis Cathedral. Excursions often include hikes to Mount Pelée volcano or visits to rum distilleries.

George Town, Grand Cayman – Famous for Stingray City sandbars and Seven Mile Beach. Snorkeling at the USS Kittiwake wreck is a common tour.

Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos – The beach is steps from the pier. Snorkeling at the wall dive sites or exploring the historic lighthouse are typical activities.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas – Carnival’s private island offers a horseshoe-shaped beach, nature trails, and stingray encounters. No commercial development beyond the cruise facility.

King’s Wharf, Bermuda – Dockyard area features the National Museum of Bermuda. Ferry rides to Hamilton or St. George’s, plus snorkeling at Tobacco Bay.

Montego Bay, Jamaica – Popular for Dunn’s River Falls (near Ocho Rios), river rafting on the Martha Brae, or golf at Tryall Club.

Nassau, Bahamas – Atlantis Resort and water park, Queen’s Staircase, and straw market are common stops. Snorkeling at nearby coral reefs.

Ocho Rios, Jamaica – Dunn’s River Falls, Mystic Mountain bobsled, and river tubing on the White River are frequent excursion choices.

Oranjestad, Aruba – Eagle Beach, the California Lighthouse, and Arikok National Park for hiking and caves. Snorkeling at Mangel Halto.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten – Great Bay Beach for shopping and dining. Excursions to Maho Beach for plane spotting or Orient Bay for watersports.

Roatan, Honduras – West Bay Beach and snorkeling at the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Zip-lining and wildlife encounters at Gumbalimba Park.

San Juan, Puerto Rico – Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets, El Morro fortress, and rain forest hikes in El Yunque.

St. George’s, Grenada – Grand Anse Beach, nutmeg processing plants, and underwater sculpture park for snorkeling.

St. John’s, Antigua – Nelson’s Dockyard historic area, 365 beaches, and Shirley Heights lookout.

St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands – Magens Bay beach, Charlotte Amalie shopping, and skyride to Paradise Point. Snorkeling at Coki Beach.