With its Fun Ships filled with guests from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts and California, Carnival Cruise Line has played a pivotal role in helping Amber Cove, Dominican Republic and Ensenada, Mexico each cross the one millionth cruise guest threshold as they closed out 2023. Each destination celebrated in late December by recognizing the one millionth visitor as guests and their families arrived at each port. At Amber Cove, the Collier family were the special guests, visiting from Mardi Gras on Dec. 20. The Andrus family, who arrived in Ensenada aboard Carnival Radiance on Dec. 27, marked the s ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line’s new flagship, Carnival Jubilee, will usher in a roster of new and reimagined experiences into the fleet for kids, tweens, teens and their families. The new programming will inspire journeys through the world of Dr. Seuss as well as experiences that celebrate cultures across the globe and give a glimpse at venturing into outer space. “Kids and multigenerational families sailing on Carnival Jubilee are set to enjoy a new level of fun with all new experiences tailored to every age group. We’re welcoming new characters, creating new spaces, and telling new stories so everyon ..read more

Carnival Vista’s team saved six men stranded in the ocean near the Dominican Republic early this morning after a small cargo vessel capsized overnight. A successful search and rescue operation for six additional vessel crew was carried out thereafter by Coast Guard authorities. Carnival Vista’s officers under the direction of Captain Paolo Severini immediately altered the ship’s course, in coordination with Carnival’s Fleet Operations Center in Miami, when an onboard monitoring system received an emergency alert. The ship’s officers then spotted six men on a life raft and stopped to rescue the ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line today welcomed Carnival Jubilee, the third ship in its award-winning Excel-class, during a delivery event with ship builder Meyer Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany. As the 26th Fun Ship in the Carnival fleet, Carnival Jubilee begins its journey to Galveston, Tex. where it will bring added capacity and offer an exciting mix of new entertainment, dining and fun to one of the cruise line’s most popular homeports. Carnival President Christine Duffy, alongside Ben Clement, Carnival’s SVP of New Builds, Refurbishments & Product Innovation, and the ship’s senior officers, joined ..read more

Carnival Valor Transported Over Six Tons of School, Recreational and Health Supplies from New Orleans to Progreso, Mexico Carnival Cruise Line has completed the delivery of over six tons of school, recreational and health supplies donated by Rotary International Districts for children in the Merida and Progreso, Yucatán communities. To celebrate the arrival of the items, Carnival welcomed local dignitaries, including Yucatan Undersecretary of Tourism Raul Paz and Progreso Education Director Daniela Nuñez, and Rotary leaders for a reception aboard Carnival Valor in Progreso. “Carnival Cruise Li ..read more

First All-Vegan Menu Among Thanksgiving Meal Offerings Carnival chefs are cooking up the largest Thanksgiving meal in the cruise line’s 51-year history, as they expect to serve more than 48,000 pounds of turkey this year – a 14 percent increase over last year. And for guests who prefer a vegan option, Carnival is offering a special menu with all-plant-based protein for the first time this year as well. The popularity of sailing during the holiday season means more than 110,000 Thanksgiving meals will be served and enjoyed aboard Carnival ships this year, inclusive of all guests and team member ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line’s commitment to providing fun cruise vacations, and great value, has been recognized by Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine readers, with Carnival taking several top spots in the annual Porthole Readers’ Choice Awards. Among the awards announced this week is a recognition for Carnival Celebration Cruise Director Lee Mason. He was named for a second year in a row as the industry’s “Best Cruise Director.” Carnival was also chosen as the cruise line with the “Best Onboard Shopping.” Carnival offers an extensive retail selection across its 25-ship fleet, which will expand furt ..read more

In celebration of Veterans Day, Carnival Cruise Line partnered with the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Administration (VA) to honor more than 80 local veterans with a tribute reception and luncheon aboard Carnival Valor and presented them with a commemorative coin in honor of Veterans Day. Additionally, Carnival presented a 15-passenger van to the VA to assist with transportation of veterans participating in its programs and services. “Veterans and active armed forces members have sacrificed in service of their country, and so this is our way of showing them the gratitude they so deserve,” said ..read more

Carnival Cruise Line is adding more fun from the West Coast, including a new cruise to kick off Carnival Firenze’s debut in Long Beach, Calif. next spring. As Carnival continues to unlock its 2025-26 deployment, many more sailings on Carnival Firenze and Carnival Radiance opened today with an array of itineraries featuring Mexican destinations. The cruise line is also adding to its Carnival Journeys program of longer sailings with new Hawaii cruises. To see all sailings currently available from Long Beach, click here. Cruises to Mexico The new sailings now available from Long Beach add more op ..read more

MIAMI, Nov. 3, 2023 – Serving up another sign of appreciation for active military and veterans, Carnival Cruise Line is launching Heroes American Pale Ale this Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The new beer will give guests another delicious drink option on Carnival’s five ships with onboard breweries, as well as an additional opportunity to support veterans – since each pour will also serve as a charitable donation. Exclusively on tap on Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Celebration and Mardi Gras, the Heroes American Pale Ale is described by the expert Carnival brewers who c ..read more