Carnival Jubilee Reaches Construction Milestone

Carnival Cruise Line’s upcoming Excel class ship Carnival Jubilee has reached its next construction milestone. This past weekend Jubilee was floated out of the covered building dock of Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The ship was briefly cast off from the pier for various tests on the bow thrusters and stabilizers.

Carnival Jubliee will homeport from Galveston, Texas starting this December. To mark the ship’s new home, Carnival added a special design feature on its bow - a Texas star. 

Close-up of Carnival Jubilee Bow. - Photo by Carnival Cruise Line

“The Texas star on Carnival Jubilee’s bow is a symbol of our commitment to the Port of Galveston. As the first cruise line to sail year-round from Galveston, we have a long history with the community, and our next new ship is our latest investment in support of the local economy’s impressive growth while delivering innovative experiences for our guests,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “I’m looking forward to Carnival Jubilee showing off her Texas pride starting later this year.”

For the float out, Spectators gathered at the shipyard to get the world’s first look at the newest Carnival ship as well as enjoy a taste of Texas with a fun tailgate-style party. Carnival Jubilee will now move into its next phase of construction at the shipyard’s outfitting pier. Sea trials are scheduled for November.

About Carnival Jubilee

Carnival Jubilee - Photo by Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Jubilee offers a number of exciting new amenities that sister vessels Mardi Gras and Carnival Celebration, including BOLT the roller coaster at sea. Onboard, guests can enjoy the ship’s six fun-filled zones, two of which are completely unique to Carnival Celebration. 

Beginning in late December, Carnival Jubilee will sail year-round Western Caribbean itineraries from the Port of Galveston. Like her sister vessels, Jubilee shares a name with a classic Carnival ship and is the first Carnival Jubilee to sail from Galveston since 2002. This new Carnival Jubilee is four times larger than its predecessor. 

Bookings are now open for Carnival Jubilee sailings from December 2023 through early 2025. 

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