Carnival Cruise Line has revealed a range of onboard updates for Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter.   The two ships are transferring from P&O Cruises Australia and will begin sailing with Carnival from March 2025, following a two-week wet dock.   Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter will feature:   * Carnival’s ‘Fun Squad’: The line’s onboard entertainment team will host comedy shows, deck parties and games. * Turtles Kids’ Club: A new childcare programme for children under two, offering arts and crafts, story time, dancing and sensory play. * Traditional Carnival activities such as Build-A-Bear workshops, the Conga for Kids line dance party and 1980s-themed Rock and Glow nights.   The rebranded ships will continue to feature a range of P&O Cruises Australia favourites, including the exclusive retreat Byron Beach Club; Edge Adventure Park; Luke Mangan’s specialty restaurant Luke’s Bar & Grill; dining options Angelo’s and Dragon Lady; and the Blanc de Blanc show.   Once rebranded, Carnival Adventure will sail year-round from Sydney, joining sister ship Carnival Splendor. Carnival Encounter will homeport in Brisbane year-round, with Carnival Luminosa joining her during the summer season.   In 2025, Carnival expects to welcome 600,000 guests sailing from Sydney and Brisbane.   Kara Glamore, vice-president of sales and marketing at Carnival, said: “This transition presents a unique opportunity to combine the best of P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Cruise Line as the brand expands its footprint in Australia.”   Regarding the line’s range of itineraries departing from Australia, Glamore said: “Carnival Cruise Line remains the only cruise line globally to demonstrate this level of commitment to Australia, sailing year-round and supporting thousands of local jobs while delivering unforgettable holiday experiences in Australia and the South Pacific.”

  Carnival Cruise Line has announced the appointment of Peter Clarke as chief operations officer, effective from November 4, 2024.   Clarke, who is originally from Ireland, joins the cruise line from IHG Hotels & Resorts, where he was vice president of luxury and lifestyle hotel operations, Americas. He previously held similar positions at brands such as Hotel Indigo, Crowne Plaza, EVEN Hotels and Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts.   Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “I am excited about Peter’s addition to an already-strong team that delivers business results along with the great guest experience that Carnival is known for. We will benefit from his broad knowledge in managing the many complexities of the hotel business with different owners across multiple properties and brands delivering world-class customer service, while also building and maintaining a strong culture that allows our team members to take pride in their work, enjoy their jobs and build a career with Carnival.   “We talked a lot about the importance of our culture during the interview process and Peter’s reputation as a strong leader will help us continue to excel as we continue to grow with new ships and new destinations in an increasingly competitive industry.”   Peter Clarke said: “Carnival has long had a reputation for delivering great service to their guests and building a strong culture amongst its employees – priorities I share.  Joining the cruise industry leader at a time of significant growth and innovation is a very exciting opportunity.”

  Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Panorama has returned to service following a 24-day dry dock.   The 4,000-guest ship set sail from Singapore on October 12 on a 25-day transpacific ‘Carnival Journeys’ voyage, featuring the line’s first-ever stop in Manila, Philippines, on October 18.   Carnival Panorama now has the line’s signature red, white and blue hull livery, as well as a non-smoking casino. New Effy Fine Jewellery and Carnival Adventures stores are now located in the refurbished Fun Shops area, the latter selling travel essentials, fragrances and cruise-themed clothing.   Elsewhere, a Dreams Studio, where guests can schedule photoshoots with the ship’s professional photographers, has been added, as well as a new mini golf area. Additionally, the ship received a number of other technical updates.   Following its arrival in Long Beach on November 5, Carnival Panorama will sail a selection of five, six and seven-day itineraries to the Mexican Riviera.

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding 2026-27 schedules for Carnival Magic and Carnival Sunrise from PortMiami. It gives guests more cruise vacation options throughout 2026 and into early 2027. Both ships will offer varied sailings connecting Miami with The Bahamas and the new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, as well as other popular ports in the eastern, western, and southern Caribbean. "These sailings build on our strong deployment plan from PortMiami for 2026/27," said Fred Stein, vice president of itinerary planning. "Year-round from PortMiami, our guests have an incredibly diverse range of itineraries to choose from." Carnival Magic will sail a variety of itineraries including calls at Celebration Key. Six-day Western Caribbean cruises feature stops in Montego Bay and Grand Cayman, as well as Celebration Key. Eight-day Southern Caribbean itineraries explore Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, while eight-day Eastern Caribbean routes visit San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay. For guests looking for shorter four-day cruises, Carnival Sunrise offers calls at Half Moon Cay, Princess Cays, Celebration Key or Nassau. Additionally, the ship will sail various five- and one six-day itineraries, with select sailings featuring destinations like Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, and Ocho Rios. These new sailings are now open for reservations. Carnival's newest ship from Miami, Carnival Celebration, will offer a variety of seven-day cruises exploring both the Eastern and Western Caribbean, with a range of departure dates available through spring 2027. A highlight includes a special 13-day Carnival Journeys sailing from Barcelona to Miami on June 15, 2026, and features visits to Alicante and Malaga, Spain; Gibraltar; as well as a visit to Celebration Key after transiting the Atlantic Ocean. 

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Carnival Cruise Line is adding two ships to its 2026/27 Australia itineraries, doubling its presence down under. It includes two ships transferring from sister line P&O Cruises Australia in March 2025. With the addition of Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter to the fleet next spring, guests will have more Australia cruise options. The expanded Australia cruise program includes sailings from Sydney on Carnival Adventure and Carnival Splendor and from Brisbane on Carnival Encounter and Carnival Luminosa (seasonally). itineraries feature popular destinations such as Moreton Island, the South Pacific, and the Great Barrier Reef, as well as New Zealand, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea. "As we expand our fleet to four ships in Australia and enrich our overall deployment plan, our 2026/27 itineraries significantly increase the options available for the Carnival experience from Sydney and Brisbane," said Fred Stein, VP of itinerary planning. " From Sydney, Carnival Splendor offers a range of cruise itineraries from two to 12 days. Four-day cruises include Moreton Island and five- and six-day cruises to Tasmania allow guests to explore Hobart and Port Arthur, with an overnight stay in Hobart. Nine- and 10-day South Pacific cruises visit Mystery Island, Port Vila and other island destinations. The ship will also offer several additional longer sailings, including 10-day New Zealand itineraries with multiple departures calling at Wellington, Lyttelton (Christchurch), and Dunedin, along with scenic cruising in Fiordland National Park. Carnival Adventure from Sydney features two- to 12-day itineraries. A 12-day sailing to Fiji is also set for April 2027 that will take guests to Lautoka and Dravuni Island. Both ships will also offer cruises to Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup. Carnival Luminosa will offer a variety of three- to 14-day itineraries departing from Brisbane during its seasonal deployment. A six-day Great Barrier Reef cruise allows guests to explore Airlie Beach and Cairns. Week-long South Pacific cruises visit destinations such as Mystery Island, Port Vila and others and an eight-day option includes multiple stops in Vanuatu and New Caledonia. the picturesque islands of Fiji. 

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Carnival Splendor is returning to Sydney with a range of new onboard enhancements after a dry dock in Singapore. The ship, which will return to Sydney Harbor on September 9, now has updated dining venues, various stateroom and amenity refurbishments, and the signature red, white, and blue hull design. New dining options available on Carnival Splendor include Mad Sizzle, on Deck 9, which serves kebabs and satays with slow spit-roasted meats. Due to its popularity, Indian restaurant Masala Tiger is in a new, larger location on Deck 10. Menus at other dining venues have also been enhanced, including Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse. Staterooms have been updated, with balconies receiving full refurbishments and there are new whirlpool tubs installed in suites. There is a fully refreshed mini-golf course, as well as a revamped Carnival WaterWorks featuring waterslides and Splashy Cove children’s play area. “Carnival Splendor has more fun to offer our guests sailing from Sydney than ever before,” said Kara Glamore, Carnival Cruise Line Australia VP. “Carnival is set to be Australia’s largest cruise brand from early next year and we’re proud to continue to provide new ways to bring more fun to our guests.” Beginning March 2025, Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa will be joined by two additional sister ships operating in Australia when P&O Cruises Australia transitions to Carnival Cruise Line. Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will become Carnival sister ships and will be renamed Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter. 

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  Carnival Cruise Line has revealed details for its adults-only ‘portal’ at its new Celebration Key private island. The island is in Grand Bahama in the Caribbean and will open in July 2025.   The Pearl Cove Beach Club will feature a secluded entry opening to views of an 11,000-square-foot private infinity pool with a large sun-shelf, water loungers and a swim-up bar.   There will be a dedicated, private beach with sun loungers, accompanied by beachside food and drink service, as well as a full-service restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.   Additionally, Carnival has opened bookings for the Pearl Cove Beach Club, shore excursions, supervillas, cabanas and daybeds for guests booked on cruises visiting Celebration Key, beginning in July 2025.   The Pearl Cove Beach Club includes three options: club access plus a welcome drink; club access plus open bar, and club access all-inclusive, which includes food from the restaurant.   Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “Celebration Key will give our guests elevated options and experiences across its five ‘portals’ and we’ve specifically designed Pearl Cove Beach Club as the perfect place for adults to lounge, unwind or relax in their own paradise. Guests booked on cruises to Celebration Key can now start planning their day as we open reservations for Pearl Cove, along with daybeds, cabanas and our unique supervillas, as well as shore excursions that celebrate the culture and beauty of Grand Bahama.”   The cruise line has previously unveiled information about four other ‘portals’ on Celebration Key, including the family friendly Starfish Lagoon, Paradise Plaza welcome area, Calypso Lagoon adult-friendly area and Lokono Cove shopping village.   Celebration Key will be on more than 500 itineraries, via 18 Carnival ships sailing from nine US homeports. Up to two Carnival ships will dock at an adjacent cruise pier that allows guests direct access to the island.

A host of major cruise lines have joined forces to support a new Fred. Olsen travel agency concept store in Hampshire. Carnival Corp brands Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn will together sponsor the new Fred. Olsen Travel store in Ringwood. The store just had its grand opening and is Fred Olsen Travel's first multi-brand concept store to showcase different brands from the same parent company. Each of the cruise brands agreed a three-year deal in return for in-store branding, marketing and dedicated promotions. Each brand will have their logos and dedicated point of sale materials, including brochures, displayed behind different desks in the store. The travel agency store is based in a Grade II listed building on Ringwood High Street, marking the travel agency's third concept store. Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales at Cunard, said: "The opening of this new concept store will strengthen our partnership with Fred Olsen Travel. This dedicated high street space brilliantly showcases the exceptional cruise experiences our brand is known for." It is located just a short drive from the UK’s cruise capital in Southampton. Paul Hardwick, Fred. Olsen Travel's Director of Retail, added: "We are delighted to be opening our newest travel agency concept store, supported by the Carnival brands.” “Cunard were instrumental in bringing this opportunity together, which further strengthens our great partnership with all of the Carnival brands."

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A cruise ship emergency drill turned very real on a Carnival ship in the Caribbean. While docked in the US Virgin Islands, a crew member fell overboard during a crew emergency drill exercise. It happened on the Carnival Venezia while the ship was in port. The crew member who fell wasn’t part of the drill but was doing some maintenance work at the time. A rescue boat was deployed and he was helped out of the water without any injuries. The incident was captured on video and posted on a private Facebook group for cruise fans. The owner of the footage said the rescue operation was completed ‘flawlessly.’ The worker was wearing a life vest which automatically inflates on contact with water. The Carnival Venezia is currently on a 11-night Caribbean cruise out of New York. 

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  Carnival Cruise Line ship Carnival Glory has returned to service following a 21-day dry dock to refurbish onboard public spaces.   The 2980-guest vessel departed Barcelona on April 18 on a 14-day Carnival Journeys transatlantic cruise to its new homeport of Port Canaveral.   Carnival Glory now features refreshed furnishings and décor across all public areas; a newly added Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, which honours military veterans and active-duty service members; and Dreams Photography Studio.     Camp Ocean, which is designed for younger cruisers and developed in partnership with the Kennedy Space Centre Visitor Complex, has been fitted with a large video wall to enhance the Space Cruisers programme. Upgrades have also been made to the Warehouse video arcade, the spa and the casino, with the addition of a non-smoking casino area.     On May 2, Carnival Glory will join Carnival Freedom, Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras in Port Canaveral, offering three and four-day itineraries visiting the Bahamas, including Nassau, Freeport, Princess Cays and Bimini.   For more information go to GoCCL.co.uk.

Carnival Cruise Line revealed triple GRAMMY award winner Gwen Stefani will be honored as the godmother of new flagship, Carnival Jubilee. The naming ceremony takes place in Galveston, Texas on February 24. Stefani has also won four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards, an American Music Award, and a Brit Award. She has sold more than 60 million units worldwide. Stefani is a coach on the NBC series The Voice. "We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Gwen Stefani onto Carnival Jubilee so we can honor her as the ship's godmother," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “We are going to show her an enthusiastic welcome in only the way Carnival can when she joins us on February 24." Carnival Jubilee entered service in December and is homeported year-round from the Port of Galveston. Jubilee is the third Excel class ship, and is powered on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology platform. It has a guest capacity of 6,500 with 1,750 crew. The naming ceremony is an invitation-only event that will be held on board the ship. A portion of the event will be broadcast live on Carnival's Facebook page. 

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Carnival Cruise Line has opened for sale a new Carnival Journeys transpacific  cruise for 2025 on Carnival Luminosa . When the ship repositions from its Alaska season and returns to Australia, it will sail a 22-day voyage exploring Hawaii and several South Pacific islands. The new sailing's itinerary begins with a departure from Seattle, on September 18, 2025, with Carnival Luminosa arriving in Sydney, Australia on October 11. Port calls include Honolulu, Papeete (Tahiti) and Moorea, French Polynesia along with Noumea, New Caledonia. This is the latest addition to the expanding Carnival Journeys program. Carnival says it is meeting demand from guests for longer sailings by adding unique standalone voyages around ship repositionings and dry dock schedules. The Carnival Journeys program currently offers five other transpacific sailings open for sale, with four set to sail this year and another in 2025. Additionally, nine transatlantic Carnival Journeys cruises are open for sale – with three scheduled this year and six for 2025. The ocean-crossing cruises include an 18-day transpacific cruise from Long Beach to Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan on Carnival Panorama departing August 22, 2024. There is also a 29-day transpacific cruise from Brisbane, Australia to Seattle on Carnival Luminosa departing April 3, 2025.

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