Carnival Unveils New Ships, Destinations & Upgrades Through 2028 | CruiseBooking.com | News

#cruisebooking #cruisetour #cruiseship #cruisenews Christine Duffy, Carnival’s President, shared all the upcoming plans during a special event on the Carnival Celebration ship in Miami. New Ships Are Coming and They’re Going to Be Big Carnival currently has 29 ships in its fleet, the most in the company’s history. But more are on the way: Carnival Festival will launch in spring 2027 and sail from Port Canaveral, Florida. It will be the fourth ship in the Excel class and will feature brand-new zones, with fun experiences built around music, creativity, and family fun. The name honors Carnival’s second-ever ship, the original Festivale. Carnival Tropicale will arrive in spring 2028 as the fifth Excel-class ship. More details about this ship’s homeport and sailings will be shared later. In a major move, Carnival also announced an entirely new class of ships under “Project Alchemy Class Expansion (ACE)”. These will be the largest ships ever for Carnival Corporation. Three ACE-class ships are planned: First ship: arrives 2029 Second: 2031 Third: 2033 Each ACE-class ship will be nearly 10% larger than current Excel-class ships and will carry almost 8,000 guests and 2,300 crew members. They’ll be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) for better fuel efficiency and lower emissions. What’s New on Carnival Festival This ship will bring exciting changes for families and all kinds of cruisers. Some of the top features: Three new onboard zones, including two music-themed areas with lights, sound, and interactive entertainment. 1,000 connecting rooms, great for large families or groups. That’s 70% more than current Excel ships. A whole new three-deck outdoor space called Sensation Park, which includes: Carnival Waterworks Ultra: Carnival’s most family-friendly water park with six slides, splash areas, and play zones. Two family raft slides and a slide for toddlers. Treehouse climbing area, ropes course, mini-golf, sports courts, video games, and more. Sensation Park replaces the BOLT roller coaster found on earlier Excel-class ships, offering something more family-focused. Festival will also feature: New dining choices, including a brand-new restaurant replacing ChiBang! Favorites like Guy’s Burger Joint, Big Chicken, and Pig & Anchor Smokehouse will still be onboard. New Deployment and Port Plans Once Carnival Festival begins sailing from Port Canaveral in 2027, the popular Mardi Gras ship will move to a new role offering shorter cruises (3- and 4-day trips) from the same port. These quick cruises are perfect for new cruisers or families looking for a shorter vacation. Other upcoming port updates include: Mobile, Alabama: Carnival will return to year-round cruising from Mobile starting in spring 2027. The port will receive one of the newer Fantasy-class ships (from Carnival Firenze, Luminosa, or Spirit class). Baltimore, Maryland: Carnival will move a larger ship here in the future, replacing Carnival Pride. The new ship will carry around 1,000 more guests and offer more onboard features. Big News for Private Destinations Carnival is also investing heavily in its private destinations to give guests better beach days and upgraded experiences. Here’s what’s happening: Celebration Key, a new private destination in Grand Bahama, will officially open in July 2025. It’s only for Carnival guests and will be visited by 20 ships from 10 U.S. ports. Half Moon Cay, one of Carnival’s most loved destinations, will be upgraded in 2026. A new pier will allow larger ships to dock, and beach access will improve — but the natural feel of the island will stay the same.Mahogany Bay (Roatán, Honduras) will get a fresh look and a new name: Isla Tropical. Upgrades include: Carnival’s Loyalty Program Is Getting a Makeover Carnival’s loyalty program, VIFP (Very Important Fun Person), will get a big upgrade in 2026. The current version has been around since 2012, and with so many new cruisers joining, the cruise line wants to give returning guests better rewards. 👉 Read the complete news from this article here: https://www.cruisebooking.com/news/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-unveils-new-ships-destinations-upgrades-through-2028 👉 Click here to visit our website or to book your cruise: https://www.cruisebooking.com 🌐 Connect with us 🌐 Website: www.cruisebooking.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisebookingcom 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruise_booking 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruisebookings 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cruisebookingcom 📞 Phone: +1 (866) 622-3344 📧 Email: info@cruisebooking.com ⏰ Support: 24/7 customer service 💬 👍 Like & Share if you found this helpful! 💬 Comment below with your favorite cruise lines or cruise travel tips.