Core Insights - Carnival Cruise Line is outlining its strategic plans for the next five years, focusing on innovation, guest experience, and loyalty enhancement [1][3][20] New Ships - The fourth ship in Carnival's Excel class will be named Carnival Festivale, debuting in spring 2027 from Port Canaveral, Florida [4][5] - Carnival Festivale will feature three new zones, including music-themed venues and immersive experiences [6] - The ship will have 1,000 interconnecting rooms, nearly 70% more than previous Excel ships, to better accommodate families [7] - Carnival Festivale will introduce a new outdoor zone called Sunsation Point, featuring Carnival Waterworks Ultra, the most family-friendly water park at sea [8][9] - The fifth Excel class ship will be named Carnival Tropicale, scheduled for delivery in spring 2028 [12] Deployment Updates - Carnival Festivale will allow Mardi Gras to offer short cruises from Port Canaveral, catering to first-time cruisers and families [15] - Carnival will return to year-round operations in Mobile, Alabama, starting spring 2027 [17] - The company is exploring moving a larger Conquest class ship to Baltimore in 2027 [17] Guest Experience - Carnival will enhance the guest experience on existing ships with strategic improvements, including décor modernization and new dining options [18] Destinations - Carnival is enhancing its exclusive destinations, marketing them as the new Paradise Collection, with a focus on the Caribbean and Mexico [19][25] - The new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, will open in July 2025, designed specifically for Carnival guests [24][25] - RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay will be expanded to accommodate larger ships, with enhancements expected to be completed by summer 2026 [25] Loyalty - Carnival will enhance its existing loyalty program, with details expected to be announced in summer 2025 [20][21]
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE UNVEILS AN EXCITING 'INNOVATION ITINERARY' OF NEW SHIPS, FLEET ENHANCEMENTS, DEPLOYMENT PLANS AND EXCLUSIVE DESTINATIONS