Carnival to mark 55th anniversary with ship meetup celebrations

Friday, Dec 20, 2024 0

Carnival Cruise Line will mark its 55th birthday in 2027 with three celebratory ship meetup events at sea.

During each of the events, several Carnival ships will simultaneously host Lido deck birthday celebrations. Guests can also expect a birthday-themed speciality cocktail, birthday cakes at restaurants, a Lido dessert buffet and themed party games and trivia.

The events will take place across 11 itineraries in 2027, comprising:

March 9, four ships near Celebration Key:

* From Mobile: Carnival Spirit will meet during an eight-day cruise, departing March 6.

* From Jacksonville: Carnival Elation will sail on a five-day cruise, departing March 6.

* From Tampa: Carnival Legend will sail a six-day cruise, departing March 7.

* From Port Canaveral: Carnival Freedom will sail a five-day cruise, departing March 8.

March 10, three ships near RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay

* From Galveston: Carnival Jubilee will sail an eight-day voyage, departing March 6.

* From Tampa: Carnival Legend will sail a six-day itinerary, departing March 7.

* From Baltimore: Carnival Pride will sail a seven-day cruise, departing March 7.

March 13, five ships near Celebration Key

* From Miami: Carnival Celebration will sail a seven-day cruise, departing March 7. Carnival Sunrise will sail a four-day cruise starting March 11 and Carnival Conquest will sail a three-day cruise, departing March 12.

* From Port Canaveral: Carnival Vista will operate an eight-day journey, departing March 6, and Carnival Glory will sail a three-day cruise, departing March 12.

Carnival Cruise Line began sailing from PortMiami in 1972 and now operates a fleet of 27 ships. This will grow to 29 in the spring of 2025 as the cruise line expands operations in Australia. Additionally, in 2027 a new Excel-class ship will launch, and four more new vessels will follow through to 2033.