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Carnival Festivale

Carnival Festivale is a new Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Excel class, due to make her maiden voyage on May 2, 2027. She will measure 182,800 gross tons. She is set to sail Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.

Debuts May 2027CaribbeanBahamas

Carnival Festivale is a new ship for Carnival Cruise Line. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for May 2, 2027. Every new ship on the way

About Carnival Festivale

Carnival Festivale is an upcoming Excel-class ship under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany, a sister to Carnival Jubilee listed at about 182,800 gross tons; she was floated out in September 2026 and delivery is planned for spring 2027. Carnival has announced a 15-day maiden voyage from Southampton, England, on 2 May 2027, arriving at her home port of Port Canaveral on 16 May, followed by four-day Bahamas and six- and eight-day Caribbean cruises. Announced features include the two-deck Studio 724 music zone, the Sunsation Point top-deck area with WaterWorks Ultra and raft rides, and about 1,000 interconnecting rooms. The name echoes an earlier Carnival ship.

Deck plans

Open on the line's site

Where she will sail

Home port: Port Canaveral, Florida.

Flying in for your cruise?

Carnival Festivale sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. The airport is Orlando International (MCO), with 6 lounges to wait in before you board.

All 6 lounges at Orlando International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Carnival Festivale?

Carnival Festivale is being built for Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Excel class.

When does Carnival Festivale enter service?

Carnival Festivale is a new ship for Carnival Cruise Line. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for May 2, 2027.

How big is Carnival Festivale?

Carnival Festivale measures 182,800 gross tons.

Where does Carnival Festivale sail?

Carnival Festivale is set to sail Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries. Her home port will be Port Canaveral, Florida.

Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Festivale?

Carnival Festivale sails from Port Canaveral, Florida. Fly into Orlando International (MCO), which has 6 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Festivale?

Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Festivale; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).

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