What are Carnivals three newest ships?

As of March 9, 2023, the newest ship in the fleet is the Carnival Celebration, the second Excel-class vessel in the fleet. A third ship in the same class, named Carnival Jubilee, will expand the fleet even further when she arrives in December 2023.



As of early 2026, the three newest ships in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet are the Carnival Jubilee, the Carnival Firenze, and the Carnival Venezia. The Carnival Jubilee, which debuted in late 2023, is the third in the groundbreaking Excel-class, featuring the BOLT roller coaster and a unique "Texas-sized" hospitality vibe operating out of Galveston. The Carnival Firenze (April 2024) and Carnival Venezia (May 2023) represent the "Carnival Fun Italian Style" initiative; these are reimagined Costa Cruise ships that bring an Italian-themed flair to the fleet while maintaining the signature Carnival "fun." Looking ahead, the fleet is set to grow even further with the highly anticipated Carnival Festivale scheduled for 2027 and a fifth Excel-class ship, the Carnival Tropicale, planned for 2028. For 2026 cruisers, these newest vessels offer the latest in "Big Ship" amenities, including massive water parks, immersive themed neighborhoods, and some of the most diverse dining options currently available at sea.

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Work on Carnival Jubilee began on March 18, 2022. Carnival Jubilee, when finished, will measure 1,130 feet in length, with 15 passenger decks, capable of accommodating up to 6,631 guests. Her maiden voyage, a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise, will depart from Galveston, Texas, on December 23, 2023.

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In spring 2024, Carnival Firenze will debut, setting sail from this homeport towards south-of-the-border fun along Mexico's Pacific coast! So, Long Beach, you're wondering what to expect from Fun Italian Style ™?

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Carnival Jubilee™ Newest Ship Sailing in 2023.

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Unlike its sister ships, the Carnival Ecstasy left the Carnival fleet after resuming revenue service in early 2022. Following a farewell season out of Mobile, the 1991-built ship completed its last cruise for the brand last October, being retired soon after.

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Debuting in fall 2023, the cruise line's first of three LNG-powered (liquefied natural gas) ships will be named Icon of the Seas.

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The world's largest cruise line operator is trading 126% higher in 2023. It might not be too late to hop aboard. The waves keep rising for Carnival (CCL -6.60%). Shares of the world's largest cruise line operator have more than doubled this year, and the Wall Street accolades keep coming.

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Six Ships Have Now Left the Carnival Fleet: Here's Where They Went
  • Carnival Fantasy. Year Built: 1990. Capacity (at 100% occupancy): 2,044. ...
  • Carnival Inspiration. Year Built: 1996. ...
  • Carnival Imagination. Year Built: 1995. ...
  • Carnival Fascination. Year Built: 1994. ...
  • Carnival Sensation. Year Built: 1993. ...
  • Carnival Ecstasy. Year Built: 1991.


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Carnival is ranked first on the list of largest cruise lines based on passengers carried annually. As of May 2023, Carnival Cruise Line operates a fleet of 25 ships. They have one additional new build on order and a further ship will join the fleet in 2024, following a new joint venture deal between Carnival and Costa.

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Carnival Panorama is the top-ranked ship overall. But you can filter your search based on price, region, traveler type and brand to find the best ship and itinerary for you.

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The cheapest month for a Carnival cruise depends on your destination. Most ships are based around the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico, especially in winter, and the cheapest cruises are in low-demand February or late April as the shoulder season.

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Winner: Royal Caribbean Both companies are market leaders in terms of fleet sizes. That said, Royal Caribbean has more ships and they're often larger, which means additional dining, activities and lodging options for passengers.

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The largest suite in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet is the Excel Presidential Suite, which first debuted on Carnival's Mardi Gras in 2021 and continues with the line's newest ships, Carnival Celebration (2022) and Carnival Jubilee (2023).

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In terms of gross tonnage – the measurement of the total internal volume of a cruise ship – all Carnival ships are bigger than the Titanic. However, the Titanic was longer than two Carnival ships, and had a higher passenger capacity than seven of the ships in the Carnival fleet.

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Carnival Celebration is the cruise line's newest ship; she is not even one-year-old yet! Like her younger sister, she can accommodate over 6,600 guests at maximum capacity.

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While there is not a clear winner across all of the categories, Carnival, MSC and Royal Caribbean offer the lowest prices for those wanting to cruise. These costs were compared solely on the cruise fare, which does include complimentary dining venues as well as most of the onboard activities and entertainment.

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X. The Carnival Sunshine won't sit idle for long after its contract to sail from the Port of Charleston expires at the end of 2024, with the cruise ship set to sail from its new home in Norfolk, Va.

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