Carnival Takes Delivery of New Ship
Carnival Cruise Line today took official delivery of its newest ship, Carnival Celebration. The Excel-class vessel (sister ship to Mardi Gras) was handed over to the cruise line during a ceremony at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line President, and Ben Clement, Carnival Senior Vice President of New Builds, joined Meyer Turku CEO Tim Meyer for the occasion and to formally welcome Carnival Celebration into the fleet.
“We have so many reasons to celebrate now that Carnival Celebration has joined as the 24th ship in our fleet. Now, more guests will experience all that our innovative Excel-class has brought to cruising,” said Duffy. “She represents the culmination of our 50th birthday while also shining a light on our bright future with so much more excitement to come!”
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Carnival Celebration joins the Carnival fleet to top off the cruise line’s 50th birthday year. The ship will have the capacity to offer over 5,200 guests on each sailing. It will call Terminal F at PortMiami its homeport, and is the second ship in the cruise line’s fleet to be powered by a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion system.
The highly-anticipated groundbreaking vessel will feature a number of new offerings as well as elements that honor Carnival’s storied brand history. Onboard, guests will find a three-deck-high atrium, six themed zones offering dozens of dining and beverage options, as well as the award-winning BOLT rollercoaster.
Previously announced featured spaces on Carnival Celebration include 820 Biscayne (a Miami-themed area that features the cruise line's hometown), The Golden Jubilee (a bar area that celebrates the evolution of Carnival ships, a number of adult-friendly relaxation areas, and The Gateway (a travel-themed space with retail and dining). Guests will also enjoy a number of special entertainment options, such as Playlist Productions performances and family-friendly game shows.
Carnival Celebration will arrive at PortMiami on November 20, 2022, after a 14-day transatlantic voyage from Southampton, England. It will offer year-round Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises visiting ports like San Juan, Cozumel, Mexico, and Grand Turk. Bookings are now open on Carnival Celebration sailings through April 2024.
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Posted by suecando53
Yes! Six of us will be sailing on the Celebration Sept 17th! It is a ways away from now but that’s ok! Can’t wait!