Caribbean Cruises

December 2026 — Group trip for 16 adults (8 cabins) departing from Florida, back before Christmas

16 adults · 8 cabins Max €1,500/pp 7 nights ideal Florida departure Back before Dec 25 ✓ GROUP RATE ELIGIBLE

Best Overall Value

Carnival Celebration

Dec 6–13 · Miami · 7 nights · Taxes included, mega-ship. Group rate: 1 free fare + Fun Points for parties

~€679/pp (group rate may be lower)

Best All-Inclusive

Norwegian Aqua

Dec 13–20 · Miami · 7 nights · Drinks, dining & Wi-Fi included. BVI! Group rate + Free at Sea combo

~€1,020/pp (+ $28.50/day svc charge)

Most Exotic Route

Adventure of the Seas

Dec 5–13 · Ft. Lauderdale · 8 nights · Aruba & Curaçao. Group rate: 1 free fare + 60% off 2nd guest!

~€931/pp (big couple savings)

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Group Booking Benefits (16 people = 8 cabins)

With 8 cabins you hit the group threshold on every cruise line. Here's what each one offers:

Royal Caribbean

✓ 1 free cruise fare (Tour Conductor credit per 8 cabins)
✓ 8 GAP points → onboard credit, cocktail parties
✓ Combinable with 60% off 2nd guest promo
✓ Dedicated group coordinator
☎ (800) 465-3595

Carnival

✓ 1 free cruise fare (Tour Conductor credit per 16 guests)
✓ Fun Points → cocktail party, onboard credit, upgrades
✓ Champagne welcome baskets
✓ Dedicated group coordinator
☎ (800) 327-5782

Norwegian

✓ 1 free fare (per 18 pax — ask to negotiate for 16)
✓ GAP points → onboard credit, cocktail parties
✓ Combinable with Free at Sea
✓ Dedicated group coordinator
☎ (866) 625-1167

MSC Cruises

✓ 1 free berth (per 8–16 paying guests)
✓ GAP points → cocktail parties, free photos
✓ Discounted group fares, lower deposits
✓ Priority boarding, cabin proximity
☎ (877) 665-4655

Estimated group savings: The free fare spread across 16 people saves ~€40–80/pp depending on the cruise price. Combined with the 60% off 2nd guest promo (RCL) or Fun Points (Carnival), the effective per-person cost drops further. Use a travel agent specializing in group cruises for the best negotiated rates — they often beat online prices.

📞 Group Booking Desks (call for group rates — often 5–15% below online prices):

Royal Caribbean: (800) 465-3595 · Carnival: (800) 514-9986 · Norwegian: (866) 625-1167 · MSC: (877) 665-4655

7-Night Sailings

1

MSC World America

MSC Cruises

ShipMSC World America (2025, 5,200 guests)

DatesDec 5–12, 2026

Duration7 nights

DepartureMiami, FL

RouteWestern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 12 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Miami→ At sea→ Roatán, Honduras→ Costa Maya, Mexico→ Cozumel, Mexico→ At sea→ Ocean Cay 🏝️→ Miami

Interior~€740

Ocean view~€920

Balcony~€998

Suite~€1,790

Taxes/port fees may be additional (~€100–150/pp)

Brand new mega-ship (5,200 guests), European/Italian style. Ocean Cay private island is gorgeous. Balcony cabin still well under €1,500 budget.

Book on MSC.com ↗ CruiseDirect ↗ iCruise ↗

2

Carnival Celebration (early Dec)

Carnival

ShipCarnival Celebration (2022)

DatesDec 6–13, 2026

Duration7 nights

DepartureMiami, FL

RouteEastern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 13 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Miami→ At sea→ Amber Cove, DR→ At sea→ Nassau, Bahamas→ Half Moon Cay 🏝️→ At sea→ Miami

Interior~€679

Balcony (est.)~€870–1,060

Taxes included ✅ · Gratuities extra ($17/pp/day = ~€113 total)

Excellent group value — taxes already included. With 16 people: 1 free fare (~€42 saved/pp) + Fun Points for cocktail party. Roller coaster on board, great party vibe for a big group.

Book on Carnival.com ↗ iCruise ↗ Tao Ticket ↗

3

Carnival Celebration (mid Dec)

Carnival

ShipCarnival Celebration (2022)

DatesDec 13–20, 2026

Duration7 nights

DepartureMiami, FL

RouteEastern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 20 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Miami→ At sea→ Roatán, Honduras→ Cozumel, Mexico→ Celebration Key 🏝️→ At sea→ Miami

Interior~€680

Taxes included ✅ · Gratuities extra ($17/pp/day)

Western Caribbean itinerary — Roatán, Cozumel, and Celebration Key (Carnival's brand-new private destination). Back 5 days before Christmas. Great value at ~€680/pp with taxes included.

Book on Carnival.com ↗ iCruise ↗

4

Norwegian Aqua (early Dec)

Norwegian

ShipNorwegian Aqua (brand new)

DatesDec 6–13, 2026

Duration7 nights

DepartureMiami, FL

RouteEastern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 13 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Miami→ At sea→ Puerto Plata, DR→ St. Thomas, USVI→ Tortola, BVI→ At sea→ Great Stirrup Cay 🏝️→ Miami

Starting from~€1,295

Taxes included ✅

✓ Unlimited drinks ✓ 3 specialty dinners ✓ Wi-Fi (150 min) ✓ $50 excursion credit/port

⚠️ Free at Sea has a mandatory $28.50/pp/day service charge (~€190/pp for 7 nights) — factor this into total cost

Best itinerary — 4 real ports including BVI. Free at Sea makes the higher price competitive. With 8 cabins, group booking adds GAP points + possible free fare.

Book on NCL.com ↗ iCruise ↗ CruiseDirect ↗

5

Norwegian Aqua (mid Dec)

Norwegian

ShipNorwegian Aqua (brand new)

DatesDec 13–20, 2026

Duration7 nights

DepartureMiami, FL

RouteEastern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 20 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Miami→ At sea→ Puerto Plata, DR→ St. Thomas, USVI→ Tortola, BVI→ At sea→ Great Stirrup Cay 🏝️→ Miami

Starting from~€1,020

Taxes included ✅ · Cheaper than Dec 6 sailing!

✓ Free at Sea (drinks, dining, Wi-Fi, excursion credit)

Same ship, same route, same perks as #4 — but cheaper. Back Dec 20.

Book on iCruise ↗ NCL.com ↗ CruiseDirect ↗

6

Norwegian Escape (early Dec)

Norwegian

ShipNorwegian Escape (2015)

DatesDec 4–11, 2026

Duration7 nights

DeparturePort Canaveral, FL

RouteEastern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 11 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Port Canaveral→ At sea→ Puerto Plata, DR→ St. Thomas, USVI→ Tortola, BVI→ At sea→ Great Stirrup Cay 🏝️→ Port Canaveral

Interior~€782

Taxes included ✅

✓ Free at Sea (drinks, dining, Wi-Fi, excursion credit)

Same BVI itinerary as the Aqua but ~€200/pp cheaper on an older (still great) ship. Port Canaveral = potential Orlando side trip. Earliest return (Dec 11).

Book on iCruise ↗ CruiseDirect ↗ TheCruiseWeb ↗

7

Norwegian Escape (mid Dec)

Norwegian

ShipNorwegian Escape (2015)

DatesDec 11–18, 2026

Duration7 nights

DeparturePort Canaveral, FL

RouteEastern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 18 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Port Canaveral→ Puerto Plata→ St. Thomas→ Tortola→ Great Stirrup Cay 🏝️→ Port Canaveral

Interior~€782

Taxes included ✅

✓ Free at Sea included

Possibly the cheapest Norwegian option. Same ship, same route. Back Dec 18.

Book on iCruise ↗ CruiseDirect ↗

8

Carnival Legend

Carnival

ShipCarnival Legend (2002, smaller)

DatesDec 6–13, 2026

Duration7 nights

DepartureTampa, FL

RouteWestern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 13 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Tampa→ At sea→ At sea→ Cozumel, Mexico→ Belize City, Belize→ Roatán, Honduras→ Costa Maya, Mexico→ Tampa

Interior~€666

Taxes included ✅ · Gratuities extra

4 ports in 4 countries — Belize is rare on cruise itineraries. Tampa departure may suit some. Older/smaller ship = more intimate feel.

Book on Carnival.com ↗ CruiseCritic ↗

8-Night Sailing

9

Adventure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

ShipAdventure of the Seas (2001)

DatesDec 5–13, 2026

Duration8 nights

DepartureFort Lauderdale, FL

RouteSouthern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 13 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Ft. Lauderdale→ Labadee, Haiti 🏝️→ At sea→ Aruba→ At sea→ Curaçao→ At sea→ At sea→ Ft. Lauderdale

Interior~€931

Taxes may be additional (~€100–150/pp) · Price ranges €738–1,041 depending on cabin

Most exotic itinerary — Aruba and Curaçao are bucket-list Caribbean. 8 nights. With 16 people: group free fare + 60% off 2nd guest stacks beautifully for couples. Effective savings could be €100+/pp.

Book on RoyalCaribbean.com ↗ CruiseSheet ↗

5–6 Night Sailings

10

Jewel of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

ShipJewel of the Seas (2004, elegant)

DatesDec 2–7, 2026

Duration5 nights

DepartureTampa, FL

RouteWestern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 7 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Tampa (4 PM)→ At sea→ Costa Maya (10AM–6PM)→ Cozumel (8AM–6PM)→ At sea→ Tampa

Interior~€537

Ocean view~€551

Balcony~€666

Taxes included ✅

Cheapest overall — great if you want a shorter trip or plan to combine with a few days in Florida.

Book on RoyalCaribbean.com ↗ Tao Ticket ↗

11

Carnival Vista (early Dec)

Carnival

ShipCarnival Vista (2016)

DatesDec 6–12, 2026

Duration6 nights

DeparturePort Canaveral, FL

RouteEastern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 12 ✅

Ports of call

Port Canaveral→ Celebration Key 🏝️→ Half Moon Cay 🏝️→ Amber Cove, DR→ Port Canaveral

Interior~€809

Taxes included ✅

Celebration Key is Carnival's brand new Bahamas destination. 6-night option from Port Canaveral.

Book on Carnival.com ↗ CruiseCritic ↗

12

Carnival Vista (mid Dec)

Carnival

ShipCarnival Vista (2016)

DatesDec 12–18, 2026

Duration6 nights

DeparturePort Canaveral, FL

RouteEastern Caribbean

Back before XmasDec 18 ✅

Ports of call

Port Canaveral→ Celebration Key 🏝️→ Half Moon Cay 🏝️→ Amber Cove, DR→ Port Canaveral

Interior~€428+

Taxes included ✅ · Estimate — may be higher at checkout

Potentially the cheapest option overall. Same route as #11, later date.

Book on Carnival.com ↗ VacationsToGo ↗

13

Wonder of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

ShipWonder of the Seas (2022, world's largest)

DatesDec 14–18, 2026

Duration4 nights

DepartureMiami, FL

RouteBahamas

Back before XmasDec 18 ✅

Day-by-day itinerary

Miami→ At sea→ Nassau, Bahamas→ CocoCay 🏝️→ Miami

Interior~€656

Ocean view~€713

Balcony~€770

Suite~€1,248

Taxes may be additional (~€100–150/pp)

Only 4 nights, but the ship IS the destination — zip lines, surf simulator, Central Park, 20+ restaurants, 7 neighborhoods. Perfect Day at CocoCay is incredible.

Book on RoyalCaribbean.com ↗ CruiseSheet ↗

Comparison Table

#	Ship	Line	Nights	Dates	Port	Route highlights	Interior (€/pp)	Taxes?	Group perk (8 cabins)
1	MSC World America	MSC	7	Dec 5–12	Miami	Roatán, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Ocean Cay	~€740	Partial	1 free berth + GAP
2	Carnival Celebration	Carnival	7	Dec 6–13	Miami	Amber Cove, Nassau, Half Moon Cay	~€679	Yes	1 free fare + Fun Points
3	Carnival Celebration	Carnival	7	Dec 13–20	Miami	Roatán, Cozumel, Celebration Key	~€680	Yes	1 free fare + Fun Points
4	Norwegian Aqua	NCL	7	Dec 6–13	Miami	Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola, Great Stirrup Cay	~€1,295	Yes	GAP + Free at Sea
5	Norwegian Aqua	NCL	7	Dec 13–20	Miami	Same as above	~€1,020	Yes	GAP + Free at Sea
6	Norwegian Escape	NCL	7	Dec 4–11	Pt. Canaveral	Puerto Plata, St. Thomas, Tortola, Great Stirrup Cay	~€782	Yes	GAP + Free at Sea
7	Norwegian Escape	NCL	7	Dec 11–18	Pt. Canaveral	Same as above	~€782	Yes	GAP + Free at Sea
8	Carnival Legend	Carnival	7	Dec 6–13	Tampa	Cozumel, Belize, Roatán, Costa Maya	~€666	Yes	1 free fare + Fun Points
9	Adventure of the Seas	RCL	8	Dec 5–13	Ft. Lauderdale	Labadee, Aruba, Curaçao	~€931	Partial	1 free fare + 60% off 2nd
10	Jewel of the Seas	RCL	5	Dec 2–7	Tampa	Costa Maya, Cozumel	~€537	Yes	1 free fare + 60% off 2nd
11	Carnival Vista	Carnival	6	Dec 6–12	Pt. Canaveral	Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove	~€809	Yes	1 free fare + Fun Points
12	Carnival Vista	Carnival	6	Dec 12–18	Pt. Canaveral	Same as above	~€428+	Yes	1 free fare + Fun Points
13	Wonder of the Seas	RCL	4	Dec 14–18	Miami	Nassau, CocoCay	~€656	Partial	1 free fare + 60% off 2nd

What's Included by Cruise Line

	MSC	Carnival	Royal Caribbean	Norwegian
Main dining	✓	✓	✓	✓
Drinks	pkg ~$70/day	pkg ~$60/day	pkg ~$65/day	✓ Free at Sea
Wi-Fi	extra	extra	extra	✓ 150 min
Specialty dining	extra	extra	extra	✓ 3 meals
Excursion credit	—	—	—	✓ $50/port
Gratuities	~$16/day	$17/day	~$18/day	~$20/day
Private island	Ocean Cay	Half Moon Cay	CocoCay	Great Stirrup Cay
Group perk (8 cabins)	1 free berth	1 free fare + party	1 free fare + GAP	GAP points + party

Important Notes

All prices are per person, double occupancy (2 per cabin) · 16 people = 8 cabins
Prices shown are standard online rates — group rates may be 5–15% lower; call the group desk or use a travel agent
Prices found in Feb 2026 — they will fluctuate and likely increase as December approaches
"Partial" tax inclusion means ~€100–150/pp may be added at checkout
Flights to Florida are separate — check from your departure city
Gratuities are extra on ALL lines (~€15–19/pp/day = ~€105–133/pp for 7 nights)
NCL Free at Sea has a mandatory $28.50/pp/day service charge (~€190/pp for 7 nights) on top of listed price
Drinks packages on other lines (where not included) run ~€400–500/pp for 7 nights
December is peak season — book soon for best prices and cabin selection
8 cabins = group rate eligible everywhere! Each line offers 1 free fare + amenity points/parties. See the group benefits section above.
Wave Season (Jan–March) has the best promos — you're in that window now!
Total cost per person for 16 people (7-night example): Cruise fare + gratuities (~€120) + taxes (if partial, ~€130) + drinks (if not included, ~€450) + excursions (~€100–200). Budget €1,500 max is very achievable on most options.