Carnival Cruise Line to mark USA’s 250th anniversary

Tuesday, Nov 26, 2024 0

Carnival Cruise Line has revealed it will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 with a series of 10 special sailings.

The cruises comprise a variety of itineraries ranging from three to eight days, sailing from six homeports: Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, New York City, Long Beach and San Francisco.

On July 4, 2026, officially America’s 250th birthday, seven ships sailing from east coast homeports will meet near Celebration Key – the line’s new private destination in Grand Bahama – for a celebration at sea.

From the east coast, Carnival Vista will depart on June 27 for an eight-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, calling at ports such as San Juan and St. Thomas; Carnival Celebration will operate a seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami on June 28, visiting Celebration Key, Nassau, Amber Cove and Grand Turk; and on July 2 Carnival Sunrise will sail a four-day Bahamas cruise from Miami and Carnival Elation will sail to the Bahamas on a four-day cruise from Jacksonville.

Additionally, Carnival Conquest and Carnival Glory will both depart on July 3, offering three-day cruises to Celebration Key, from Miami and Port Canaveral, respectively.

Meanwhile, from the northeastern coast, Carnival Venezia will sail from New York on July 1, for an eight-day cruise visiting Celebration Key, Nassau and Half Moon Cay.

West coast options comprise a five-day Mexican Riviera cruise from Long Beach, departing June 30, on Carnival Radiance and calling at Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada; a four-day option from San Francisco, departing July 2, on Carnival Luminosa; and a three-day Baja Mexico cruise from Long Beach, departing July 3, on Carnival Firenze. The three ships will meet at sea on July 4, near Ensenada, with each hosting anniversary deck parties, as well as themed entertainment and food and drink.

Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “We’re America’s cruise line and we’re commemorating this milestone in a big way. Uniting our ships will multiply the fun and make America’s 250th birthday even more memorable for guests who celebrate at sea. The cruises we’re opening for sale today offer great variety, so guests can choose their ideal way to take part in a truly once-in-a-lifetime occasion.”