The Carnival Miracle has departed San Francisco for a 15-night repositioning voyage to Galveston. Highlights include a full Panama Canal transit with stops in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Colombia. Starting October 16, the ship will sail from Galveston, offering exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Mexico, before repositioning to Europe for summer 2025.
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its Australian presence with 201 sailings for the 2026-27 season, marking a 99% increase in offerings. With four ships—Carnival Adventure, Encounter, Splendor, and Luminosa—Carnival will offer year-round and seasonal voyages from Sydney and Brisbane to destinations including the South Pacific, Great Barrier Reef, New Zealand, and Fiji.
Carnival Cruise Line celebrated a milestone with its seven millionth guest from the Port of New Orleans, the Litteral family from Georgia, who boarded the Carnival Valor on September 30. Loyal Carnival cruisers, the family was welcomed by Captain Antonio Modaffari and the crew with a special celebration. The Litteral’s son, Zachary, also achieved Diamond VIFP status during this voyage. Carnival operates year-round from New Orleans, carrying 400,000 passengers annually.
That’s one ship delivery in 2025, none in 2026, and one ship in each of 2027 and 2028. This limited orderbook should also position us well to continue to create demand in excess of capacity growth,” he noted.
Those orders include the Star Princess in 2025, followed by newbuilds for Carnival Cruise Line in 2027 and 2028.
Carnival Cruise Line is gearing up for the grand opening of **Celebration Key**, its exclusive Caribbean destination, launching in July 2025. This exciting new stop will feature over 30 diverse food and beverage venues, from full-service restaurants and food trucks to snack shacks and swim-up bars. With offerings like Bahamian specialties, BBQ, seafood, and the new **"Island Eats"** program offering complimentary meals, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Whether you're seeking a casual snack or a full dining experience, Celebration Key promises to elevate your cruise vacation!
After a brief pause for repairs, Carnival Vista is back to delivering its signature cruise experiences. The ship is ready to take passengers on memorable journeys across the Caribbean. It has restored propulsion and a lineup of fantastic destinations. Whether you’re looking to relax on a private island, or you want to explore vibrant ports. Carnival Vista's updated schedule has something for everyone.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced an exciting lineup of 2026/27 sailings from key U.S. homeports, including Miami, Port Canaveral, Norfolk, and San Francisco. Highlights include Carnival Luminosa’s first-ever deployment in San Francisco, offering voyages to Alaska and Baja Mexico, along with unique transpacific and transatlantic Carnival Journeys. Carnival Horizon will feature a 13-day transatlantic cruise from Barcelona to Miami and extended Caribbean itineraries. Other sailings include voyages to the Caribbean from Miami and Port Canaveral and diverse destinations from Norfolk.
Carnival Cruise Line has just rolled out a new Multi-Device Premium Wi-Fi Plan. It allows up to four devices to connect simultaneously. This is perfect for families, groups, or professionals who need reliable internet access while at sea. This plan comes as a highly requested upgrade from passengers. It is now available fleetwide. This marks another improvement in Carnival’s internet offerings.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its new 2026/27 itineraries departing from U.S. homeports in Tampa and Mobile, now open for booking. Guests can choose from exciting voyages to The Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the Panama Canal.
Carnival Paradise and Carnival Legend will sail year-round and seasonally from Tampa, offering a range of four to 13-day cruises to destinations like Cozumel, Belize, Celebration Key, and Panama. Meanwhile, Carnival Spirit will sail seasonally from Mobile with itineraries to The Bahamas, including a special 16-day Panama Canal journey.
The Carnival Spirit made contact with a small piece of drifting ice in Alaska's Tracy Arm Fjord on September 5. After a brief stop to assess any damage, the ship was cleared to continue its seven-night Alaska cruise with no delays. The incident had no major impact, and the ship remained on schedule.
