Carnival Cruise Line Ships by Age

Carnival Cruise Line was founded in 1972. Since then, the brand has brought families and friends together for vacations cruising to destinations around the world. In total, Carnival has 26 ships operating (as of 2024) with one future cruise ship announced.

Follow along as we list Carnival Cruise Line's fleet from oldest to newest ships that are currently sailing the high seas, as well as details on when the ship debuted as well as if it has been refurbished. Click the ship’s name for top deals on cruises. 

1. Carnival Sunshine - Debuted 1996 (Formerly Carnival Destiny); Refurbished 2023 

2. Carnival Paradise - Debuted 1998; Refurbished 2021

3. Carnival Elation - Debuted 1996; Refurbished 2023

4. Carnival Sunrise - Debuted 1999 (Formerly Carnival Triumph); Refurbished 2019

5. Carnival Radiance - Debuted in 2000 (Formerly Carnival Victory); Refurbished 2021

6. Carnival Spirit - Debuted 2001; Refurbished 2018

7. Carnival Pride - Debuted 2002; Refurbished 2019

8. Carnival Legend - Debuted 2002; Refurbished 2024

9. Carnival Conquest - Debuted 2002; Refurbished 2022

10. Carnival Glory - Debuted 2023; Refurbished 2017

11. Carnival Miracle - Debuted 2004; Refurbished 2020

12. Carnival Liberty - Deebuted 2005; Refurbished 2021

13. Carnival Freedom - Debuted 2007; Refurbished 2019

14. Carnival Splendor - Debuted 2008; Refurbished 2019

15. Carnival Dream - Debuted 2009; Refurbished 2017

16. Carnival Magic - Debuted 2011; Refurbished 2021

17. Carnival Breeze - Debuted 2012; Refurbished 2017

18. Carnival Vista - Debuted 2016

19. Carnival Horizon - Debuted 2018

20. Carnival Panorama - Debuted 2019

21. Mardi Gras - Debuted 2021

22. Carnival Luminosa - Debuted 2022 (Formerly Costa Luminosa)

23. Carnival Celebration - Debuted 2022

24. Carnival Venezia - Debuted 2023

25. Carnival Jubilee - Debuted 2023

26. Carnival Firenze - Debuted 2024 (Formerly Costa Firenze)

27. Name TBA - Carnival has announced it will introduce another Excel Class vessel in spring 2027. The ship's name and other details have yet to be shared by Carnival.

(Latest Update: June 14, 2024)

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