Still Cruisin'
Ta'Keisha and Sixto on a cruise ship deck with the open ocean behind them

Ta'Keisha & Sixto Martinez · Celebrating 10 Years

Still Cruisin'

One love. One ship. One decade.

Sail date
Sunday, August 8, 2027
Departs from
PortMiami, Miami, Florida
Ports of call
Celebration Key · Cozumel · Roatán
Back home
Sunday, August 15, 2027
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Ta'Keisha and Sixto on the staircase on their wedding day

Our Story

Ten years, one very long love song.

We said our vows a decade ago with a room full of people who believed in us – and somewhere between the first apartment, the late shifts, the babies, the moves, and the ordinary Tuesdays, we built a whole life. It hasn't always been smooth water. It has always been worth it.

So this time we're not doing a party in a ballroom. We're taking everybody we love out to sea for a week – sunrises, dominoes on the deck, too much food, and one more promise made in front of the people who got us here.

Our wedding song

You For Me

Jonny Gil - and yes, we're dancing to it again.

The Voyage

Seven nights, three ports, one very happy crew.

Sailing round-trip from PortMiami, Miami, Florida aboard the Carnival Celebration.

MiamiCelebration KeyCozumelRoatán

Miami → Celebration Key → Cozumel → Roatán → Miami

  1. Embarkation day – wear your Sail in Unity shirt for the group photo.

    Wear: Sail in Unity t-shirt for embarkation and the group photo.

    Dining: Boarding lunch is open once you drop your bags in the cabin.

    Reminder: Check-in online ahead of time and have passports + boarding docs ready.

  2. Wear: Beachwear + cover-up; water shoes recommended.

    Dining: Lunch on the island is included; dinner back on the ship.

    Excursion: Free to explore the lagoon, cabanas, and beach at your own pace.

  3. Wear: Casual and comfy; sunscreen essential.

    Dining: First elegant/cruise casual dinner night.

    Reminder: Great day to book spa specials, hit the waterslides, or relax.

  4. Wear: Shorts, sundress, or swimsuit with a cover-up; hat and sunglasses.

    Dining: Lunch ashore or back on board; Mexican dinner option on the ship.

    Excursion: Book snorkeling, Mayan ruins, beach clubs, or shopping independently.

  5. Garifuna dance class ashore.

    Wear: Light activewear you can move in; bring water.

    Dining: Lunch on the island or ship; dinner is tropical formal night.

    Excursion: Optional Garifuna drum & dance shore excursion – link coming soon.

  6. Vow renewal ceremony + reception.

    Wear: Tropical formal: guava, magenta, papaya, teal, or champagne tones.

    Dining: Reception follows the ceremony; cake and dancing included.

    Reminder: Ceremony time will be shared once final headcount is set.

  7. Wear: Resort casual; pack for one last elegant dinner.

    Dining: Final elegant night and farewell drinks.

    Reminder: Settle onboard accounts and pack bags before bed.

  8. Debark. One decade down, plenty more to sail.

    Wear: Travel clothes; keep meds and documents in your carry-on.

    Dining: Light breakfast available before leaving the ship.

    Reminder: Customs can take time; allow a buffer for flights home.

Our Ship

Carnival Celebration

Home for the week. She sails out of PortMiami, carries about 6,500 guests across 20 decks, and has more places to eat than we have days at sea.

Carnival Celebration ship tour video

A quick look at the Carnival Celebration experience. Use Tab to reach the player controls, then Enter or Space to play or pause.

See the voyage highlights
Class
Excel class
Debuted
November 2022
Guests
About 6,500
Decks
20 decks, 6 zones

BOLT, the roller coaster at sea

A real coaster on the top deck, running out over the water. Yes, we are all riding it at least once.

Six themed zones

Celebration Central, 820 Biscayne, The Gateway, Summer Landing, Lido, and The Ultimate Playground. Each one has its own food, bars, and vibe.

Food worth planning around

Guy's Burger Joint, Emeril's Bistro 1396, Rudi's Seagrill, Bonsai Teppanyaki, and the classic main dining rooms.

Pools, spa, and quiet corners

WaterWorks slides for the kids, Serenity and Loft 19 for the grown folks who need a nap and a mimosa.

Explore Carnival Celebration

Deck plans, cabin categories, and photos live on Carnival's site.

The Celebration

Three moments worth crossing an ocean for.

Garifuna drummers and dancers performing on a Roatán beach

Day 5 · Roatán

Garifuna dance class

Drums, footwork, and the real thing - a shore excursion led by local Garifuna dancers in Mahogany Bay. Come sweat with us.

Vow renewal arch with tropical flowers on a ship deck at sunset

Day 6 · At sea

Vow renewal

Sunset, open ocean, and ten years of receipts. Tropical formal, in one of our celebration colors below.

Vow renewal reception mural of the couple at a sunset dinner, surrounded by tropical flowers and an anchor backdrop

Day 6 · At sea

The reception

Straight into the party after the ceremony. Music, cake, and that one uncle who will absolutely take the mic.

What to wear to the ceremony

Wear one of our Tropical Sunset Luxe colors so the whole crew matches the sunset.

  • Guava Pink
  • Magenta
  • Papaya
  • Hibiscus Red
  • Peacock Teal
  • Champagne

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything guests keep asking.

Days are casual – shorts, sundresses, swimsuits with a cover-up. Evenings lean resort casual, and there are two dressier nights if you want to go all out. For the vow renewal we're asking for tropical formal: think guava, magenta, papaya, teal, or champagne.

It's a separate shore excursion in Roatán on Day 5. It isn't included in your cruise fare, but we'll share the exact excursion link once bookings open so the group can lock in the same time slot.

Absolutely. Carnival Celebration has kids' clubs by age group, waterslides, and family dining. Youth t-shirt sizes (YS–YL) are available so the little ones are in the group photo too.

You'll fly into Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Compare fares and times on Skyscanner and Google Flights, then book the option that works best for your schedule.

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Yes. Carnival requires a valid passport for all guests on this sailing, including children. Make sure it is valid for at least six months after the cruise return date. If you need to apply or renew, start early so it arrives well before August 2027.

U.S. passport info & application

RSVP as soon as you know – it helps us plan the reception and shirt order. Cabins are held under the group until the deposit deadline of March 11, 2027, and final payment is due in May 2027. After that, rooms go back to general availability at whatever the going rate is.