Carnival Cruise Line has launched additional sailings to the Bahamas from Miami and Port Canaveral for the 2026/2027 season.   The itineraries will take place on Carnival Conquest, from Miami, and Carnival Glory and Carnival Freedom, from Port Canaveral.   Carnival Conquest will homeport from PortMiami throughout 2026 and early 2027, with three-day voyages visiting Celebration Key, the line’s new exclusive destination in Grand Bahama, opening July 2025. Meanwhile, four-day itineraries will visit additional destinations such as Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays. Prices start from £260pp.   The ship will also sail an 11-day ‘Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys’ cruise, departing January 11, 2027, and calling at St. Thomas, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua, Barbados and Celebration Key. Prices start from £900pp. ‘Carnival Journeys’ itineraries are a limited series of voyages with additional onboard experiences on offer.   From Port Canaveral, Carnival Glory will operate three- and four-day itineraries throughout 2026 and into early 2027. Three-day voyages will call at Celebration Key, as will four-day options, in addition to Nassau, with some itineraries stopping at Princess Cays or Half Moon Cay. Prices start from £270pp.   Meanwhile, four-day cruises on Carnival Freedom will visit Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key, and five-day cruises will include stops at Celebration Key, Nassau, and either Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays. Prices start from £320pp.   Additionally, the ship will offer two transatlantic ‘Carnival Journeys’ in 2026: a 14-day voyage from Port Canaveral to Barcelona, with stops in Gibraltar, Malaga and Alicante, Spain, with prices from £560pp, and a 13-day cruise from Barcelona to Port Canaveral, priced from £590pp. Carnival Freedom will also operate an eight-day roundtrip Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona, visiting Provence, France; Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome) and Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii) Italy; and Valletta, Malta. Prices start from £716pp, departing October 6, 2026.   Fred Stein, vice president of itinerary planning at Carnival Cruise Line, said: “These itineraries build out a key part of our 2026/27 schedule because they represent that quintessential, quick Carnival getaway from Florida to the Bahamas. These sailings give our guests many options to enjoy an escape, with all the vibrant onboard activities they know and love, plus a visit to the picturesque ports of the Bahamas, including our premier new destination Celebration Key.”

Carnival Cruise Line is announcing more short cruises to The Bahamas, including itineraries featuring the upcoming private destination Celebration Key. The cruise line continues to add to its 2026/27 sailing schedule for Carnival Conquest from Miami as well as Carnival Glory and Carnival Freedom from Port Canaveral. Carnival has added more three-, four- and five-day cruise options to some of the most popular destinations in The Bahamas. "These itineraries build out a key part of our 2026/27 schedule because they represent that quintessential, quick Carnival getaway from Florida to The Bahamas," said Fred Stein, VP of itinerary planning for Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival is offering a variety of itineraries aboard Carnival Conquest, which is homeported year-round at PortMiami, throughout 2026 and early 2027. Three-day weekend cruises visit Carnival's upcoming exclusive destination Celebration Key while four-day itineraries visit additional destinations like Half Moon Cay, which is set for an expansion, or Princess Cays. The ship will also sail an 11-day Southern Caribbean Carnival Journeys cruise in January 2027, which visits St. Thomas, Dominica, Grenada, Antigua, Barbados, and  Celebration Key. From Port Canaveral, Carnival Glory offers a range of three-day and four-day cruise itineraries featuring popular destinations in The Bahamas throughout 2026 and into early 2027. Three-day weekend cruises depart on Fridays and feature visits to Celebration Key. Four-day options include visits to Nassau and Celebration Key. Carnival Freedom features a variety of four- and five-day cruise itineraries from Port Canaveral. Four-day, long weekend getaways will visit Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key. Five-day cruises include stops at Celebration Key, Nassau, and either Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays. The ship will also offer two transatlantic Carnival Journeys cruises next year, with a 14-day voyage from Port Canaveral to Barcelona, with stops in Gibraltar as well as Malaga and Alicante in Spain, and a 13-day return journey from Barcelona to Port Canaveral. The ship will also sail a unique eight-day, round-trip Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona that visits Provence in France as well as Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii) in Italy and Valletta, Malta. 

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  Carnival Cruise Line has launched a series of cruises departing from New Orleans and Long Beach throughout 2026 and early 2027.   Carnival Valor and Carnival Liberty will sail from New Orleans, visiting destinations in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. From Long Beach, Carnival Panorama will offer cruises to the Mexican Riviera.   Carnival Valor will operate four- and five-day Western Caribbean cruises, featuring stops in ports including Cozumel and Progreso, with prices from £340pp. Meanwhile, Carnival Liberty has a mix of week-long Western and Eastern Caribbean options available. Among the ports of call are Celebration Key, Carnival’s new exclusive destination opening in 2025, and Belize, Mahogany Bay, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Key West, Nassau and Half Moon Cay. Prices start from £480pp.   In addition, there are two six-day Western Caribbean and two eight-day Eastern Caribbean options on offer, as well as a 14-day roundtrip ‘Carnival Journeys’ cruise departing November 29, 2026. It will visit Cozumel, Montego Bay, Curacao, Aruba, Colombia, Costa Rica and Colon, Panama, from which shore excursions to the Panama Canal are available. ‘Carnival Journeys’ itineraries are a limited series of voyages with additional onboard experiences on offer. Prices for the ‘Carnival Journeys’ cruise start from £1,071pp.   Carnival Panorama will offer six- to eight-day itineraries from Long Beach, visiting Cabo San Lucas, Ensenada, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and La Paz. Prices start from £430pp.   Fred Stein, vice president of itinerary planning at Carnival Cruise Line, said: “The sailings we’re opening today showcase the diverse array of destinations and itineraries available to our guests. We believe variety is essential to allow guests to curate unforgettable cruises as they plan future holidays. New Orleans and Long Beach are vital to our homeport strategy and bring great new options to our guests who sail from each port as we continue to broaden our overall cruise schedule for 2026/27.”

Carnival Cruise Line is extending the schedules of Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor from New Orleans, as well as Carnival Panorama from its Long Beach, CA homeport. The new cruises expand Carnival's vacation options, available throughout 2026 and into early 2027. Liberty and Valor offer a variety of sailings connecting New Orleans with popular destinations in the eastern, western, and southern Caribbean, as well as The Bahamas. From Long Beach, Carnival Panorama will sail to Mexican Riviera destinations. "New Orleans and Long Beach are vital to our homeport strategy, and bring great new options to our guests who sail from each port as we continue to broaden our overall cruise schedule," said Fred Stein, vice president of itinerary planning for Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival is offering a variety of itineraries aboard Carnival Valor and Carnival Liberty from New Orleans, where the cruise line recently celebrated 30 years of year-round service. It recently welcomed it seventh millionth guest. Carnival Valor will sail four- and five-day Western Caribbean cruises, featuring stops in popular Mexican ports such as Cozumel and Progreso throughout 2026 and early 2027. Carnival Liberty delivers more variety for guests sailing from New Orleans, with a mix of week-long Western and Eastern Caribbean sailing. Among the ports are Celebration Key, Carnival's new destination opening in 2025, Belize, Mahogany Bay, Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Key West, Nassau and Half Moon Cay. In addition, there are two six-day Western Caribbean and two eight-day Eastern Caribbean options, as well as a unique 14-day round-trip Carnival Journeys cruise in November 2026. It visits Cozumel; Montego Bay; Curacao; Aruba; Colombia; Costa Rica and Colon, Panama, from which shore excursions to tour the Panama Canal are available for purchase. Popular Mexican Riviera destinations are featured on six- to eight-day itineraries from Long Beach on Carnival Panorama. Guests can choose among itineraries that feature visits to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, as well as Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and La Paz. 

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  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 has added to its departures from Miami throughout 2026 and early 2027.   Carnival Magic and Carnival Sunrise will sail from PortMiami, visiting destinations across the Bahamas. These include Carnival’s upcoming exclusive destination, Celebration Key, as well as other ports in the eastern, western and southern Caribbean.   Carnival Magic will operate six and eight-day cruises, several of which will visit Celebration Key, which will be located on the island of Grand Bahama and open in July 2025. Six-day ‘Eastern Caribbean’ cruises will take in Amber Cove, Grand Turk and Celebration Key or Half Moon Cay.   Meanwhile, six-day ‘Western Caribbean’ departures will feature stops in Montego Bay and Grand Cayman, as well as Celebration Key, while eight-day ‘Southern Caribbean’ itineraries will explore Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao. Additionally, eight-day ‘Eastern Caribbean’ voyages will call at San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay.   Carnival Sunrise will offer four and five-day options, with the former calling at Half Moon Cay, Princess Cays, Celebration Key or Nassau. Various five and one six-day itineraries will feature destinations such as Grand Turk, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios.   Fred Stein, vice president of itinerary planning at Carnival, said: “These sailings build on our strong deployment plan from the cruise capital of the world for 2026/27. Year-round from PortMiami, our guests have an incredibly diverse range of itineraries to choose from as they plan their next fun and memorable cruise holiday.”   Also departing from Miami for the 2026/27 season are Carnival Celebration and Carnival Horizon. Carnival Celebration will offer a variety of seven-day cruises exploring the eastern and western Caribbean, visiting Celebration Key, Nassau, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Cozumel, Mahogany Bay, St. Thomas and San Juan.   Carnival Horizon will sail a 13-day ‘Carnival Journeys’ sailing from Barcelona to Miami on June 15, 2026, calling at Alicante, Malaga, Gibraltar and Celebration Key after transiting the Atlantic Ocean. The ship will sail six and eight-day Caribbean cruises from Miami.

Carnival Cruise Line just marked another key milestone from the popular homeport of New Orleans. It is the first cruise operator to embark more than seven million guests from the port since beginning year-round cruising in 1994. The Litteral family from Georgia stepped onto Carnival Valor this week as the landmark seven million passenger milestone was reached. "Seven million guests cruising with us from Port NOLA signifies our unwavering commitment as the market leader in this vibrant city,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "We're proud to continue building on our important partnership with the New Orleans community." Two ships sail New Orleans cruises year-round, Carnival Valor and Carnival Liberty. This adds up to 400,000 guests from Port NOLA annually. The cruise line marked 30 years of sailing from the port in May. The ships offer four- to -seven-day round-trip cruises from New Orleans that visit popular destinations in the Bahamas, Mexico and the Caribbean. Next year, Carnival Liberty will sail several voyages visiting Celebration Key, Carnival's all-new, private destination on Grand Bahama. 

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Carnival Cruise Line has revealed what’s cooking at Celebration Key. It unveiled the food and beverage offerings planned for Celebration Key, which opens in July 2025. Guests will be able to choose from 30 outlets, including four full-service restaurants. Additionally, there is a food hall, nine food trucks, five snack shacks, two counter-service kiosks and 12 bars. Located in the Calypso Lagoon area, Mingo’s Tropical Bar & Kitchen, a full-service restaurant, will offer waterfront dining, with Bahamian dishes. Diners can enjoy slow-smoked meats at Surf N’ Sauce BBQ & Brews, which is also at Calypso Lagoon. At the family-friendly Starfish Lagoon, Gill’s Grill full-service restaurant and full bar, will specialize in Caribbean seafood including seafood baskets, lobster and more along with chicken, burgers and kid's meals. Also at Starfish Lagoon, the Captain’s Galley Food Hall will feature five outlets serving burgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, Mediterranean bowls, tacos and burritos. Celebration Key’s adults-only area, Pearl Cove Beach Club, will have a full-service restaurant and a swim-up bar at the infinity pool. Christine Duffy, president at Carnival Cruise Line, said: “We’ve designed Celebration Key with an array of dining opportunities, whether a casual snack, a quick meal or a full dining experience..” Celebration Key will be on more than 500 itineraries, via 18 Carnival ships sailing from nine US homeports. 

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Carnival Cruise Line has released more Caribbean cruise vacation options for 2026/27 from both Galveston and Jacksonville. The new sailings just announced expand cruise schedules in both homeports through spring 2027 and open new opportunities to sail to popular destinations in Mexico, The Bahamas and the Caribbean. A highlight among the new cruises is an addition to the popular Carnival Journeys program of longer cruises that preludes Carnival Miracle’s 2026 deployment in Galveston. When the ship repositions from Seattle to Galveston, the ship will sail a 16-day cruise that departs Sept. 26, 2026, and features a transit of the Panama Canal as well as visits to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Puntarenas, Costa Rica. From Galveston, Carnival Miracle will continue Carnival’s four-ship deployment from the popular Texas homeport. It offers Western Caribbean cruises in 2026 and 2027. The ship will sail both four-day itineraries that stop in Cozumel, offering a long weekend getaway from Galveston each weekend through the winter months, as well as five-day options that include visits to Progreso, Yucatán. For guests looking for longer voyages, Carnival Miracle will also offer 10-day Caribbean cruises, which explore both Eastern and Western destinations like Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas plus Grand Turk and Amber Cove. Select sailings visit Belize, Mahogany Bay and Montego Bay and other options include visits to Costa Rica and Colon, Panama. The new itineraries mark Carnival Miracle’s second season in Galveston. Carnival Elation is set to continue Bahamas cruise itineraries that guests enjoy year-round service from Jacksonville. Guests can choose from various four- and five-day cruises, with Thursday and Saturday departures featuring stops at Celebration Key and Nassau. Some itineraries include a visit to Bimini and five-day options offer an additional stop at Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays. 

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Carnival Miracle to Reposition from Seattle to Galveston; Carnival Elation Continues Year-Round Cruises from Jacksonville

  Carnival Cruise Line guests who sail from Galveston and Jacksonville have even more options to choose from as they plan future fun vacations. The new sailings announced today expand cruise schedules in both homeports through spring 2027 and open new opportunities to sail to popular destinations in Mexico, The Bahamas and the Caribbean. A highlight among the new cruises is an addition to the popular Carnival Journeys program of longer cruises that preludes Carnival Miracle’s 2026 deployment in Galveston. When the ship repositions from Seattle to Galveston, following the 2026 Alaska season, the ship will sail a 16-Day cruise that departs Sept. 26, 2026, and features a transit of the Panama Canal as well as visits to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Puntarenas, Costa Rica.   Cruise from Galveston on Carnival Miracle   From Galveston, Carnival Miracle will continue Carnival’s four-ship deployment from the popular Texas homeport and offer a selection of Western Caribbean cruises in 2026 and 2027 The ship will sail both four-day itineraries that stop in Cozumel, offering a long weekend getaway from Galveston each weekend through the winter months, as well as five-day options that include visits to Progreso, Yucatán. For guests looking for longer voyages, Carnival Miracle will also offer unique 10-day cruises, which explore both Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations like Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas as well as Grand Turk and Amber Cove. Select sailings visit exotic destinations such as Belize, Mahogany Bay and Montego Bay and other options include visits to Costa Rica and Colon, Panama, Colon, Panama, from which shore excursions to tour the Panama Canal are available for purchase. The new itineraries unveiled today mark Carnival Miracle’s second season in Galveston. The ship first arrives Oct. 16, 2024 to complete Carnival’s new four-ship deployment plan for the popular homeport.   Cruise from Jacksonville on Carnival Elation   Carnival Elation is set to continue an array of Bahamas cruise itineraries that guests enjoy year-round service from Jacksonville. Guests can choose from various four- and five-day cruises, with Thursday and Saturday departures featuring stops at Celebration Key, Carnival’s new premier destination, and Nassau. Some itineraries include a visit to Bimini and five-day options also offer an additional stop at Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays. For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation on Carnival, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit http://carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.

 

Carnival Luminosa to Reposition from Brisbane to San Francisco for 2026 Alaska Season

  Carnival Cruise Line today announced a wide variety of new 2026/27 cruises from both the east and west coasts of the U.S. The new sailings opening today feature popular destinations from the homeports of Miami, Port Canaveral and Norfolk as well as cruises to Alaska and Mexico from San Francisco. “In addition to extending our successful deployment schedules in Miami, Port Canaveral and Norfolk, Carnival Luminosa will bring a new experience to our seasonal homeport of San Francisco for the 2026 Alaska season. These new sailings also introduce some truly stellar additions to our Carnival Journeys program of longer sailings, with a transatlantic cruise from Barcelona to Miami on Carnival Horizon and Carnival Luminosa’s transpacific voyages from Brisbane to San Francisco visiting Fiji, Tahiti and Hawaii, and San Francisco to Yokohama (Tokyo) visiting Alaska and Japan,” said Fred Stein, vice president of deployment for Carnival Cruise Line.   Cruise from San Francisco on Carnival Luminosa   Carnival Luminosa will homeport in San Francisco for the first time in 2026, following a 22-Day Tahiti and Pacific Islands transpacific Carnival Journeys cruise from Brisbane, Australia in April 2026 that includes visits to Fiji, Tahiti, Moorea, and Honolulu. From San Francisco, the ship will sail to Alaska from April 27 through Sept. 10, 2026. A series of 10-day cruises, with both Monday and Thursday departures available, includes stops in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Prince Rupert, as well as scenic glacier cruising through Tracy Arm Fjord. The ship will also sail ten 4-day long weekend Baja Mexico cruises, visiting Ensenada, from April 23 through August 27, 2026. An extended 18-day Alaska and Japan transpacific Carnival Journeys cruise departing San Francisco on Sept. 20, 2026, will visit Alaskan ports and sail to Japan, with stops including Otaru and Kobe before concluding in Yokohama. Carnival Luminosa schedule from San Francisco is part of Carnival’s 53-sailing deployment to Alaska in 2026, which also includes Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit sailing from Seattle.   Cruise from Miami on Carnival Horizon   New cruises on Carnival Horizon include 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 Carnival’s new exclusive destination Celebration Key in The Bahamas after transiting the Atlantic Ocean. Cruises from the ship’s Miami homeport between the summer of 2026 and spring of 2027 offer both six- and eight-day options exploring vibrant destinations across the Caribbean. Six-day Western Caribbean itineraries, departing on Sundays, include stops at Celebration Key in the Bahamas, Grand Cayman, Montego Bay or Ocho Rios in Jamaica. Eight-day Southern Caribbean options, departing on Saturdays, feature stops in Aruba, Curacao, and either Bonaire, Amber Cove, or Celebration Key.   Cruise from Port Canaveral on Carnival Vista   Carnival Vista will offer an array of itineraries from Port Canaveral, including six-day cruises with stops at Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay, along with Grand Turk or Amber Cove. Eight-day sailings expand the variety of destinations with visits to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, San Juan and Aruba.   Cruise from Norfolk on Carnival Sunshine   Carnival Sunshine brings a diverse selection of itineraries to Norfolk including four- to seven-day cruises to Bermuda and five- to seven-day cruises to The Bahamas, which include stops in Half Moon Cay, Bimini, Nassau and Celebration Key as well as Grand Turk. Longer eight-day itineraries offer more variety, with sailings to the Eastern Caribbean and others that sail to Canada and include the ports of Halifax, Saint John and Sydney. A nine-day Carnival Journeys cruise features visits to Amber Cove, San Juan and St. Thomas.