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Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Jubilee is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Excel class, in service since 2023. She measures 183,521 gross tons and carries 5,228 guests with a crew of 1,745. She sails Bahamas, Caribbean itineraries.
About Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Jubilee is the third Excel-class ship and the first built by Meyer Werft at Papenburg, Germany; she was originally ordered for AIDA Cruises. Delivered on 4 December 2023, she entered service from Galveston later that month and was christened there in February 2024, with a Texas star on her bow. At about 183,500 gross tons she carries some 5,230 guests and runs on LNG. Her six zones add two new areas, Currents and The Shores, alongside the BOLT roller coaster, Emeril's Bistro 717 and the RedFrog Tiki Bar. She sails Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Galveston, Texas.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Jubilee sails from Galveston, Texas. The airport is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), with 12 lounges to wait in before you board.
- United Club (E)IAH Terminal E4.7 ★
- The Centurion LoungeIAH Terminal D4.6 ★
- United Polaris LoungeIAH Terminal E4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Jubilee is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Excel class.
How big is Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Jubilee measures 183,521 gross tons and 345 metres in length, with 19 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Jubilee feel?
Carnival Jubilee has a passenger space ratio of 35.1: 183,521 gross tons for 5,228 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Jubilee feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Jubilee carry?
Carnival Jubilee carries 5,228 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,745 (about 3.0 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Jubilee enter service?
Carnival Jubilee entered service in 2023.
Where does Carnival Jubilee sail?
Carnival Jubilee sails Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Galveston, Texas.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Jubilee sails from Galveston, Texas. Fly into George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), which has 12 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Jubilee; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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