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Friendsgiving at Sea
Carnival Cruise ยท Bahamas ยท 2026

Friendsgiving
at Sea.

Four days on the Caribbean Sea with your travel family โ€” welcome dinners, a booze cruise, private Bahamian islands, elegant evenings, and a Friendsgiving you'll never forget. Set sail November 19โ€“23, 2026 aboard Carnival Sunrise.

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Ship
Carnival Sunrise
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Dates
Nov 19โ€“23, 2026
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Departs & Returns
Miami, Florida
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Destinations
Half Moon Cay ยท Celebration Key
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Duration
4 Nights ยท 5 Days
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Starting Deposit
$100 per stateroom

Gratitude, Sisterhood
& the Open Sea

What's better than Friendsgiving? Friendsgiving on a cruise ship sailing through the Bahamas with your travel family. Friendsgiving at Sea is A Dose of Travels' most anticipated annual event โ€” a 4-night Carnival Cruise experience designed for connection, celebration, and pure vacation energy.

From a formal Captain's Dinner with a gold & metallic dress code to barefoot beach days on two private Bahamian islands โ€” every day has its own vibe, its own magic, and its own memories. This is Thanksgiving redefined.

โœฆ What's Included
Carnival Sunrise stateroom
Tides of Thanks Welcome Dinner
Friendsgiving Brunch
Captain's Dinner (gold theme)
Half Moon Cay beach day
Celebration Key beach day
Comedy show night
Group photos & last toast breakfast
๐Ÿฅ‚ Trip at a Glance
ShipCarnival Sunrise
DepartureMiami ยท Thu Nov 19 ยท 3:30 PM
Day 2Fun Day at Sea ๐ŸŒŠ
Day 3Half Moon Cay ๐Ÿ๏ธ 8AMโ€“4PM
Day 4Celebration Key ๐Ÿ–๏ธ 8AMโ€“5PM
ReturnMiami ยท Mon Nov 23 ยท 8:00 AM
Deposit$100 per stateroom
Payment PlansAvailable โœ…
Reserve My Stateroom Now โ†’

Your Friendsgiving Itinerary

Every day has a vibe, a theme, and a moment you'll never forget.

Day
1
Thursday
Miami Embarkation
Departs 3:30 PM ยท Welcome Dinner Night
Embarkโ–พ
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Board Carnival Sunrise
Miami Port ยท Departs 3:30 PM
Check in, find your stateroom, explore the ship, and get settled in. Drop your bags and meet your cruise fam โ€” the adventure begins the moment you step onboard.
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Tides of Thanks: Friendsgiving Welcome Dinner
Main Dining Room, Carnival Sunrise ยท Time confirmed onboard
Gather with your A Dose of Travels crew for a special first-night dinner to kick off your cruise in true celebration style. Hosted in the Main Dining Room, this dinner is all about connection, laughter, and easing into vacation mode over a delicious multi-course meal with ocean views.
โœฆ Tip: Arrive a few minutes early to secure your group seating and take in the ambiance before the festivities begin.
Day
2
Friday
Fun Day at Sea ๐ŸŒŠ
Brunch ยท Captain's Dinner ยท Dance Floor
Glam Nightโ–พ
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Friendsgiving Brunch
Main Dining Room ยท 9:00 AM
Ease into Day 2 with a relaxed Friendsgiving Brunch. Gather with your cruise fam over coffee, pancakes, eggs, and brunch favorites while the ship glides toward the Bahamas. Share laughs about embarkation day and set intentions for the fun ahead.
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The Elegant Affair: Captain's Dinner
Main Dining Room ยท 7:30 PM ยท Theme: Gold or Metallics โœจ
Carnival's formal evening featuring elevated menus, a dressed-up ambiance, and the perfect backdrop for your Friendsgiving group to shine. Dine together toasting to friendship, gratitude, and the adventures still to come. Before dinner, the group will meet near the Main Dining Room or grand staircase for a formal Friendsgiving photo session.
๐Ÿ‘— Dress Code: Gold or Metallics โœจ
Think shimmering dresses, statement tops, elegant jumpsuits, sparkly accessories, or a bold metallic tie or pocket square. This is your night to glam up! Arrive 10โ€“15 minutes early in your full outfit for group photos.
๐Ÿ“ธ Tip: Consider pre-selecting your photo package if you'll want formal portraits from the ship photographers.
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Night Cap on the Dance Floor
10:45 PM โ€“ 2:00 AM
The night doesn't end at dinner. Head to the dance floor for a proper night cap โ€” the perfect way to end your most glamorous Friendsgiving evening.
Day
3
Saturday
Half Moon Cay ๐Ÿ๏ธ
8:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM ยท Wear All White
Private Islandโ–พ
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Barefoot & Blessed: Half Moon Cay Escape
Carnival's Private Island ยท Arrive by tender ~8:00 AM
Welcome to Half Moon Cay โ€” Carnival's private island and a true slice of Bahamian paradise. Powder-soft white sand, turquoise water, swaying palms, and nothing but barefoot luxury. Step straight into a dreamy beach scene designed for lounging, floating, and making memories.
๐Ÿ‘— Suggested Look: All White or White + Tan ๐Ÿค
Lean into the theme with white swimwear, linen beach sets, straw hats, and gold accessories for a picture-perfect "beach goddess" look. Water shoes and reef-safe sunscreen highly recommended.
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Group Beach Meetup & Photos
~10:00 AM ยท Main beach area
We'll gather near the shoreline for a group beach shot in our coordinated white outfits. Sun-kissed smiles, sandy toes, and those frame-worthy Friendsgiving memories.
๐Ÿ๏ธ Island Notes: You'll arrive by tender boat (first come, first served โ€” arrive early!). Beach BBQ lunch is included on the island. All-aboard time strictly enforced. Last tender back ~3:00 PM.
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Evening โ€” Chill Vibes & Free Time
Your night to explore
Tonight is intentionally more relaxed. Explore live music, catch a show, try the casino, or enjoy a slower-paced evening with friends. Wander, discover new corners of the ship, or sneak away for a quiet sunset moment.
Day
4
Sunday
Celebration Key ๐Ÿ–๏ธ
8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM ยท Comedy Show Night
Private Islandโ–พ
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Celebration Key Beach Day
Carnival's newest private island ยท 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM
Another stunning private island day in the Bahamas. Kick off with a relaxed group beach meetup to connect and take photos, then branch off into your own mix of lounging, excursions, and exploring.
๐Ÿ‘— Suggested Look: White + Color or Bold Swimwear ๐ŸŒˆ
If you have an A Dose of Travels t-shirt or hat, this is a great time to wear it for a branded group picture before changing into your swim look.
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Group Beach Meetup & Photos
~10:00 AM ยท Main beach area
We'll meet at the main beach area for group photos โ€” toes in the sand, ocean in the background, and nothing but good vibes. After photos, feel free to stay and hang, float together, or drift off to your own spot.
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Comedy Show โ€” Laughs & Sisterly Bonding
Evening ยท Ship Entertainment Venue
End Day 4 with the comedy show for laughs and good sisterly bonding time. This is the perfect way to wind down after two incredible island days โ€” belly laughs, good company, and Friendsgiving memories at sea.
Day
5
Monday
Miami โ€” The Last Toast ๐Ÿฅ‚
Breakfast Together ยท Disembark 8:00 AM
Farewellโ–พ
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The Last Toast โ€” Farewell Breakfast
Early morning ยท Main Dining Room
Before we dock, let's meet for an early breakfast together โ€” one last meal as a crew, one last toast to the memories we made. Raise your coffee cups and orange juice glasses to friendship, gratitude, and the trip that brought us all together on the open sea.
โš“ Disembarkation: Ship arrives in Miami at 8:00 AM. Make sure your bags are packed and ready the night before. All guests must disembark by the designated time.

Two Private Bahamian Islands

Half Moon Cay Bahamas
Half Moon Cayโ„ข
Saturday, Nov 21 ยท 8:00 AM โ€“ 4:00 PM

Carnival's award-winning private island โ€” powder-soft white sand, crystal-clear turquoise water, swaying palms, and nothing but barefoot luxury. Our group will gather for beach photos in all white before spreading out to enjoy the island paradise.

๐Ÿค All White Dress Code ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Private Island ๐Ÿ– Beach BBQ Included ๐Ÿด Optional Excursions ๐Ÿคฟ Snorkeling
Celebration Key Carnival Bahamas
Celebration Keyโ„ข
Sunday, Nov 22 ยท 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM

Carnival's newest private destination in the Bahamas. A fresh take on island luxury with stunning beaches, crystal waters, and that signature Bahamian vibe. Group beach meetup at 10 AM, followed by comedy show night aboard the ship.

๐ŸŒˆ Bold Swimwear Vibes ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Private Island ๐Ÿ“ธ Group Photos ๐Ÿ˜‚ Comedy Show Night ๐Ÿ†• Newest Destination

Everything You Need

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Stateroom
Carnival Sunrise stateroom for 4 nights aboard the ship
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Welcome Dinner
Tides of Thanks Friendsgiving welcome dinner โ€” Night 1
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Friendsgiving Brunch
Day 2 morning brunch together in the Main Dining Room
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Captain's Dinner
The Elegant Affair โ€” formal gold & metallics dinner night
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Half Moon Cay
Private island beach day with beach BBQ lunch included
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Celebration Key
Carnival's newest private Bahamian island beach day
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Comedy Show
Group comedy show night for laughs and sisterly bonding
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Last Toast Breakfast
Final morning farewell breakfast before disembarkation

Secure Your Stateroom

Friendsgiving
at Sea 2026
๐Ÿ“… November 19โ€“23, 2026 ยท 4 Nights
๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Carnival Sunrise ยท Miami, FL
๐Ÿ๏ธ Half Moon Cay + Celebration Key, Bahamas
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Group stateroom block ยท All welcome
Deposit
$100
per stateroom
to reserve
๐Ÿ›ณ๏ธ Stateroom ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Welcome Dinner โ˜• Friendsgiving Brunch โœจ Captain's Dinner ๐Ÿ๏ธ Half Moon Cay ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Celebration Key ๐Ÿ˜‚ Comedy Show ๐Ÿฅ‚ Farewell Breakfast ๐Ÿ’ณ Payment Plans Available
Reserve My Stateroom โ€” $100 Deposit ๐Ÿฅ‚

Flexible payment plans available after deposit ยท Flights not included ยท Passport required

Grateful, Glam &
At Sea.

Friendsgiving at Sea 2026 is booking now. Don't let your crew set sail without you โ€” $100 reserves your stateroom and flexible payment plans handle the rest.