Carnival Festivale News: Bookings Now Open plus New Ship Features Revealed!
August 13, 2025
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It’s official: Carnival’s newest Excel-class ship, Carnival Festivale, just opened for bookings at midnight EST on August 13, 2025. We’ve got all the details you need to know!
In this quick update, we break down everything you need to know:
- First sailing: May 2, 2027 — a 15-day transatlantic from Southampton to Port Canaveral
- Ports 🌍: La Coruña, Vigo, Funchal (Madeira), Tenerife, Grand Turk
- Ship highlights: LNG-powered, capacity up to 6,400 guests, 70% more interconnecting cabins for families
- Music everywhere! Two all-new immersive zones: Studio 724 and The Festival (featuring Pizza Palooza + Rhythm and Rolls Deli)
- Sunsation Point 🌞: Six waterslides (including SunSoaker & Turning Tides), splash pads, mini-golf, arcade, and night water-park hours
- Fan-favorite eats: Guy’s Burger Joint, Big Chicken, BlueIguana, Pig & Anchor, plus specialty dining
We’ve sailed every Excel-class ship for Carnival Cruise Line and will be on board the very first voyage for Carnival Festivale! Over the next year and a half, we’ll be bringing you construction updates, deck plan overviews, ship tours, and more as we count down to 2027.
📅 Booking tip: This is a rare itinerary and we expect it to sell fast. If you’re ready to cross the Atlantic Ocean on Carnival’s newest ship, reach out to Rocky to secure your spot! ➡ https://thiscruiselife.com/travel
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