7-Night Cruise on Mardi GrasEastern Caribbean - Weather

The Mardi Gras sails a 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Port Canaveral, Florida on January 2, 2027. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Port Canaveral, Florida, Nassau, Bahamas, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Port Canaveral, Florida

   Port Canaveral, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Mardi Gras. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Nassau, Bahamas

   Nassau, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Mardi Gras. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Mardi Gras. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Mardi Gras. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

5. Day 5 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — Celebration Key, Bahamas

   Celebration Key, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Mardi Gras. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — Port Canaveral, Florida

   Port Canaveral, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Mardi Gras. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.