Guests can now book Carnival Tropicale, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship and the final addition to its Excel class. As bookings open, the cruise line is also celebrating the ship’s progression from concept to reality at MEYER WERFT’S shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Setting Sail from Galveston Everything is bigger in Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has become the first cruise line to partner with Sneaker Impact, a Miami-based organization dedicated to keeping footwear out of landfills, to launch a new shoe recycling initiative across its U.S. fleet. The program gives guests and crew an opportunity to give unwanted shoes a second life while supporting Read more
Carnival Cruise Line is taking innovation beneath the waterline by partnering with Jotun, the global leader of marine coatings and hull performance solutions, to pilot the Jotun Hull Skating Solutions (HSS), including the HullSkater; a remotely operated robotic vehicle that inspects and proactively cleans a ship’s hull. Carnival Pride marks the first ship in Read more
Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s exclusive destination on Grand Bahama today celebrated its first anniversary after welcoming 2.4 million guests since opening on July 19, 2025. Designed to celebrate the natural beauty of Grand Bahama and the culture of The Bahamas, the destination offers guests the opportunity to connect with the Read more
Sparks flew today in Monfalcone, Italy, as Carnival Cruise Line marked a major milestone with the traditional steel-cutting ceremony for its newest ship, Carnival Destiny—arriving in summer 2029 as the first of three vessels in its next-generation of ships, officially named Ace Class. Held at the Fincantieri shipyard, the event revealed the ship’s Read more
Carnival Cruise Line, an official America250 partner, hosted a patriotic celebration today honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary aboard Carnival Pride at the Port of Baltimore. As America’s cruise line, sailing from more U.S. homeports than any other line, the event kicked off a series of America250 homeport community celebrations. Carnival welcomed local community partners, Read more
Starboard, the company reimagining retail for the world’s leading vacation brands, is partnering with Carnival Cruise Line and Diageo to introduce a limited-edition Bulleit Bourbon as part of their celebration of America’s 250th anniversary this year. The single-barrel bourbon will be available exclusively in retail stores on 14 Carnival ships Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed The Next Course, a new wave of culinary experiences featuring restaurants and bars launching on Carnival Festivale in 2027 and Carnival Tropicale in 2028, and with new innovative dining experiences now being rolled out across the fleet. Carnival carries more than six million guests and serves over 100 million meals annually, giving Read more
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled the completion of new amenities and an expanded white sand beach front at its exclusive destination, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Guests can now enjoy new complimentary loungers and umbrellas, plus reservable cabanas and daybeds for added comfort. New and upgraded food and drink venues—Orchid Beach Grill, Read more
Carnival Magic is now the second ship in the fleet to showcase Carnival Cruise Line’s striking new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest, symbolizing the cruise line’s deep-rooted American spirit and reinforcing its position as America’s Cruise Line. This eye-catching design welcomes guests back to Miami and highlights Carnival’s ongoing commitment to celebrating its Read more
Carnival Glory is debuting a series of onboard updates following recent in-service work, designed to elevate the guest experience, as the ship departs from Port Canaveral today. The latest refurbishments include the addition of a new non‑smoking casino as well as a new Club O2, Carnival’s dedicated space for teens. The ship Read more
Carnival is choosin’ Texas – again – and going bigger than ever. Building on decades of leadership and a deep-rooted connection to the Lone Star State, Carnival Cruise Line has announced that its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston when it’s delivered in 2028. Reservation and itinerary details will be released Read more