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
Carnival Pride returned to service today in Baltimore following a 22‑day dry dock in Freeport, Grand Bahama, bringing with it a fresh mix of refurbishments designed to elevate the onboard experience. The ship’s casino was refurbished with updated décor for guests who like to play. Shoppers will also notice enhancements across retail areas, Read more
Carnival Cruise Line is making waves this World Autism Acceptance Month by announcing that Celebration Key—its exclusive destination in Grand Bahama—has been officially certified as the first cruise destination to earn KultureCity’s prestigious sensory inclusion certification. With more than two million guests visiting Celebration Key, this groundbreaking achievement highlights Carnival’s Read more
After completing a 16-day dry dock in Marseille, Carnival Dream is returning to Galveston with several refreshed spaces, further anchoring Carnival Cruise Line’s four‑ship lineup at the Texas homeport. Highlights include a new Dreams Studio, where guests can capture professional photos, along with a new Carnival Adventures Store for booking shore excursions. The additions complement refreshed retail Read more