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 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.

Carnival Cruise Line’s ‘Your Peek at Paradise’ events for travel advisors focused on the upcoming opening of Celebration Key, have garnered an overwhelming response this summer. The final event in Chicago brought hundreds of travel advisors together in person and thousands more virtually. Throughout the series, which also made stops in Miami, Baltimore and Atlanta, 10 travel advisors won a VIP early-access trip to Celebration Key, before it opens to the public. All advisors in attendance learned insights about the inspiration behind Celebration Key from Carnival executives, including Adolfo M. Perez, SVP of global sales and trade marketing; Amy Martin Ziegenfuss, CMO; and Glenn Aprile, senior director of brand experience and product development. “Seeing the enthusiasm from our travel advisors during the Your Peek at Paradise series reaffirms how special Celebration Key will be,” said Perez. Presented in collaboration with The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the series gave attendees a taste of Celebration Key’s offerings. Each event featured a Bahamian Junkanoo band, Bahamian flavors and a peek into Celebration Key. At each stop, Carnival also gifted commemorative Travel Agents Rock t-shirts for donations to support the cruise line’s charitable partner St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Earlier this year, Carnival met its previous $33 million fundraising goal for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and set a new pledge goal of $50 million by 2030. Celebration Key is the first port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests on the island of Grand Bahama. It welcomes its first guests in July 2025. It will offer cruise ship guests two of the Caribbean’s largest freshwater lagoons, a white-sand beach, a 10-story-high “Suncastle” featuring two waterslides and various Bahamian-operated retail, food and beverage options. Celebration Key consists of five portals for all types of travelers including adults-only Calypso Lagoon, Starfish Lagoon, a family-friendly portal for all ages and Pearl Cove Beach Club, an exclusive adult retreat. More than 500 sailings are open that feature Celebration Key across 10 homeports and 19 ships. 

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Carnival Cruise Line has concluded its biggest-ever UK travel agent ship visit programme. It welcomed a total of 250 agents onboard the 2,124-guest Carnival Legend for a ship tour and lunch at the Lido. The ship visits were held from June to August in Dover, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Belfast. Jess Hartley, from Paramount Cruises, said: "We were given plenty of insight into everything Carnival, broadening our knowledge. Ship visits enable us to bring the product to life for our clients." Carnival also hosted 15 agents from Barrhead Travel for a one-off visit on Carnival Glory in May, in Barcelona. Iain Baillie, VP international sales at Carnival Cruise Line, said: “We’re delighted that so many travel agents were able to join us this summer. There is no substitute for first-hand experience, as it enables our trade partners to develop their brand knowledge.” Next year, Carnival Miracle will operate nine sailings from Dover, with nine, 12 and 15-day itineraries. The line’s ship visit programme will be announced in due course. Carnival has also revealed it will operate a solar eclipse cruise as part of its ex-UK 2026 summer season. The 11-day Carnival Journeys Eclipse voyage on Carnival Legend will depart Dover on August 9, with the solar eclipse taking place on August 12. The itinerary is part of a programme of nine cruises from Dover, with nine to 12-day voyages on sale now. 

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Carnival Corporation  is now installing solar panels for two Port of Barcelona cruise terminals. The roof-mounted solar panels, which are a first for the port, are capable of supplying more than 100% of the energy needed to power daily operations. Carnival Corp and the Port of Barcelona teamed up with a Catalonia-based solar provider to install a total of 1,350 panels at Palacruceros (Terminal D) and Helix Cruise Center (Terminal E). These will collectively produce 866,000-plus kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year. Work to install the solar panels began several weeks ago at Palacruceros. The installation across both terminals is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. They are expected to produce surplus power, estimated at 32% for Helix Cruise Center alone, which will be routed back into the local energy grid. In total, over 245,000 kWh of surplus power will be fed back into the grid each year. It says this is equivalent to the average annual consumption of 60 households. “The shift to renewable energy is an integral part of our global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize our environmental footprint,” said Karin Plettner Rutishauser, VP of global ports and destinations strategy for Carnival Corporation. Carnival Corp unveiled a new solar panel farm earlier this year at its Amber Cove Cruise Center in the Dominican Republic. “Through this latest project with Carnival Corp, we are laying the foundation for our new energy model based on renewable energy, energy storage and a smart electricity grid,” said Lluís Salvadó, president of Port of Barcelona. Eight Carnival Corp cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and P&O Cruises (UK) – visit Barcelona throughout the year. 

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Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new travel agent incentive to coincide with CLIA Cruise Week. Running throughout September, agents can earn an extra £30 per booking on all European sailings on Carnival Legend and Carnival Miracle departing in 2024 - 2026. Agents need to register their bookings on Carnival’s agent rewards platform. Additionally, agents who book and register a Carnival sailing that includes Celebration Key will be entered into a leaderboard to win a cruise to the line’s new private Grand Bahama destination, opening in July 2025. There are 20 places up for grabs as part of a ‘Key to Fun’ campaign, which runs until November 1, 2024. Iain Baillie, VP international sales at Carnival Cruise Line, said: “Our September incentive is all about giving back to the trade. Agents can up their earnings as they book.” “Our wider ‘Key to Fun’ campaign gives them a chance of securing a trip of a lifetime to Celebration Key.” Celebration Key will feature five ‘portal’ areas – the adults-only Pearl Cove Beach Club, Paradise Plaza welcome area, Calypso Lagoon adult-friendly area, Lokono Cove shopping village and the family friendly Starfish Lagoon. The destination will be on more than 500 itineraries, sailing on 18 Carnival ships from nine US homeports. Up to two Carnival ships will dock at an adjacent cruise pier that allows guests direct access to the island. 

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  Carnival Cruise Line has revealed it will operate a solar eclipse cruise as part of its newly launched ex-UK 2026 summer season.   The 11-day Carnival Journeys Eclipse voyage on Carnival Legend will depart Dover on August 9, with the solar eclipse taking place on August 12, when the ship is at sea. The cruise will call at Le Havre (Paris); St. Peter Port, Guernsey; Vigo, Spain; Lisbon and Leixões (Porto); Le Verdon (Bordeaux), and Zeebrugge (Brussels). Prices start from £1120pp.   The itinerary is part of a programme of nine ex-UK cruises from Dover in summer 2026, with nine to 12-day voyages on sale now, departing from June 7 to October 23. Prices lead in at £772pp. Cruises will take place on Carnival Legend, which will return to Dover following its successful 2024 season.   Northern Europe sailings will visit destinations such as Copenhagen and Amsterdam, as well as several stops in ports across Ireland, England and Scotland, in addition to one cruise with four stops in Iceland.   Scandinavia and Baltic cruises will stop in Germany, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Belgium, while a Mediterranean cruise will call at destinations in Portugal, Spain and France.   Carnival Legend will also offer nine and 12-day cruises from Civitavecchia (Rome), visiting the like of Istanbul and Kusadasi (Ephesus) in Turkey; Piraeus (Athens) and Mykonos in Greece; Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, and Split and Dubrovnik, Croatia. The ship’s final cruise from Europe in 2026 will be a 14-day Carnival Journeys voyage departing November 1, 2026, from Civitavecchia to Tampa, Florida.   Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “The chance to see a total solar eclipse while having fun exploring the cultural richness of Spain, Portugal and France aboard Carnival Legend is a truly special opportunity – among a lineup of many phenomenal cruises. And as the popularity of Carnival Legend’s 2024 Europe sailings prove, it’s never too soon for our loyal guests to start planning their next summer vacation.”   Elsewhere in the line’s 2026 summer programme, Carnival Miracle will join Carnival Spirit in sailing from Seattle to Alaska, starting from May 7.   Seven-day sailings will depart every Thursday and visit Tracy Arm Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia. Also available are two Carnival Journeys sailings on Carnival Miracle; a nine-day option with an added visit to Sitka, or a 10-day cruise to the Inside Passage also visiting Icy Strait Point. Prices start from £927pp.   Carnival Spirit’s Alaska sailings will operate from April 28 through to September 15. Upon its return to Seattle on September 23, the ship will depart on a 15-day round-trip Carnival Journeys cruise to Hawaii, with stops in Honolulu, Oahu; Nawiliwili, Kauai; Kahului, Maui and Hilo, Hawaii; as well as a visit to Victoria, British Columbia.   Also new are four Carnival Journeys cruises that transit the Panama Canal to reposition Carnival Miracle and Carnival Spirit before and after the summer in Alaska. The voyages feature visits to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Cartagena, Colombia. Prices start from £1200pp.

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new partnership with Online Travel Training (OTT). OTT will host a comprehensive Carnival Cruise Line training programme for travel agents to enhance their product knowledge to confidently book Carnival itineraries. Additionally, agents who complete the training by August 2025, will be entered into a draw to win a £200 voucher on loyaltyrocksclub.com, Carnival's agent rewards platform. Through the partnership, Carnival Cruise Line aims to expand its reach to new accounts, including agents who are new to selling cruises, or those looking to enhance their expertise. Iain Baillie, VP, international sales at Carnival Cruise Line, said: "We are thrilled to partner with OTT to reach new travel agents. This collaboration allows us to showcase why Carnival should be their top choice for clients." Julia Feuell, founder of OTT, added: "This partnership will enable us to inspire and educate more travel professionals about the unique experiences Carnival offers, ultimately driving more bookings." 

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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.

Carnival Cruise Line recently welcomed 21 travel agents on a cruise and stay Fam trip in Florida. In partnership with Visit Florida, travel agents had a two-night pre-cruise stay at the Hutchinson Resort in Martin County. They enjoyed activities such as a sea turtle beach walk. The group then boarded Carnival Sunrise at PortMiami for a four-night cruise to the Bahamas. The ship made calls to Nassau and private island destination Half Moon Cay. The agents were able to try the line's speciality dining and a 1980s-themed rock and glow party. Abigail Reilly, Virgin Holidays, said: "It was great to see the product first hand and learn what is on offer with Carnival.” “I returned feeling so much more knowledgeable and that will help me to generate more sales." Iain Baillie, Carnival VP of international sales, said: "Fam trips are crucial to our long-term relationships with our trade partners. We know that agents value the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Carnival experience." 

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