Carnival Jubilee Begins Sailing from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line is offering up more Texas-sized fun as the cruise line officially began welcoming guests onboard its newest ship Carnival Jubilee over the holiday weekend.
On December 23, 2023, more than 6,000 guests boarded the new ship for an unforgettable inaugural cruise over the Christmas holiday. Carnival Jubilee is the fifth of six ships to join the Carnival fleet in less than three years.
Carnival President Christine Duffy was onboard to welcome guests from the Galveston Wharves’ Terminal 25. The Terminal recently underwent a $53-million enhancement project in preparation for the ship’s arrival.
“This is the start of a new era for us here in Galveston. This stunning ship not only brings together our best offerings, from thrilling entertainment like the BOLT roller coaster to delicious dining options like Emeril’s Bistro, it also expands our capacity – allowing us to deliver the quintessential Carnival fun to more people sailing from Texas,” said Duffy. “We’ll have more celebrating to do in the coming months, but for now, we’ll let our skilled team take the reins and bring to life the special holiday season cruises they’ve been preparing to deliver to our guests.”
Enjoy a special video of the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Port of Galveston from Carnival Cruise Line:
Carnival Jubilee’s first week-long itinerary sails the Western Caribbean over the Christmas holiday. Next week, guests will ring in the New Year for the ship’s second cruise. The ship continue weeklong cruises from Galveston into 2024 with visits to popular Caribbean destinations like Roatan, Costa Maya, and Cozumel.
The new ship is home to six themed areas filled with a mix of exciting dining and entertainment options. Eatery highlights include Emeril’s Bistro 717, Rudi’s Seagrill, Cucina del Capitano, Big Chicken by Shaq, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, and more.
Carnival Jubilee will be Carnival’s most-connected ship, as the first cruise ship in North America to provide 5G capability along with enhanced satellite internet service. The vessel is also the first cruise ship in Galveston to utilize Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
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