Just days after Carnival Cruise Line announced its next new ship will be named Carnival Festivale, construction is now officially underway with the first piece of steel cut Tuesday at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The steel cutting ceremony is the first milestone of the ship’s construction, and the shipyard hosted a traditional Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line guests who embarked on Carnival Spirit in Barcelona this weekend are the first to sail on the ship following its month-long dry dock that brought several upgrades and enhancements on board. The ship is now sailing the first of two one-way back-to-back cruises, first crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Miami and then Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line guests are just five months away from experiencing Celebration Key’s five portals to paradise. To kick off the countdown to the official opening on July 19, Carnival Corporation & plc’s Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein and Chief Maritime Officer Lars Ljoen joined Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy for a Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line returns to New York’s Times Square for a fourth consecutive New Year’s Eve celebration with military hero guests to help light the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball. Highlighting Carnival’s support for active service members, veterans and their families, Medal of Honor Recipients Jack Jacobs and Earl Plumlee as Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line will mark its 55th birthday in 2027 by adding some extra fun to 11 cruises taking part in three celebratory ship meetups at sea. In the spirit of creating fun vacation memories with family and friends, the unique birthday meetup events will bring ships and their guests together near Read more…
Carnivals Half Moon Cay, the highly-rated and award-winning exclusive destination known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters in The Bahamas, is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersed in this tropical paradise. The announcement was made today jointly by Holland Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line is unveiling details about 10 special sailings for 2026 commemorating America’s 250th birthday that will bring guests together for ship meetups and unique patriotic experiences. The cruises include a variety of itineraries that range from three to eight days and sail from six different homeports: Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line is announcing more quick getaways to The Bahamas, including cruises that feature the upcoming exclusive destination Celebration Key, as the cruise line continues to add to its 2026/27 sailing schedule. Extending the schedules of Carnival Conquest from Miami as well as Carnival Glory and Carnival Freedom from Port Canaveral, Carnival has added more three-, Read more…
Carnival Radiance has returned to service in Long Beach following a dry dock where the ship received enhancements to its public areas and many technical updates. Highlights include a full refresh of the ship’s youth areas and sports facilities, including the ropes course, mini golf course and the basketball court. The Carnival Adventures Read more…
With an eye on its Australian expansion, as it adds two ships from sister line P&O Cruises Australia in March 2025, Carnival Cruise Line is opening its 2026/27 Australia itineraries. With the addition of Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter to the fleet next spring, guests will enjoy more choices from Australia than ever, with Read more…
Carnival Cruise Line commemorated three decades of business and community partnership with the Tampa Bay region today with a VIP celebration aboard Carnival Paradise that sails from Tampa year-round. In tandem with International Coastal Cleanup Day, Carnival Paradise team members also marked Carnival’s 30th anniversary of cruising from Port Tampa Bay by taking part in Read more…
Carnival Splendor is sailing home to Sydney with a range of new onboard enhancements following her dry dock in Singapore. The ship, which will return to Sydney Harbor on Sept. 9, now boasts updated dining venues, various stateroom and amenity refurbishments, and the striking red, white, and blue hull design Read more…