Tag: Carnival Cruise Line

What to Expect at Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key Opening

Chris Cardona
Carnival Cruise Line - Celebration Key

Get ready for paradise! Celebration Key, Carnival Cruise Line’s much-anticipated private destination, is opening its doors on July 19, 2025. This exclusive Bahamian getaway is already a hot topic, consistently ranking among Google’s most searched cruise destinations. Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy will officially cut the ribbon, welcoming the first guests to what’s promised to be the ultimate day in paradise. Celebration Key is a standout in Carnival’s Paradise Collection, a group of stunning destinations that also includes: RelaxAway, a brand-new concept designed for ultimate tranquility. Half Moon Cay,…

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Carnival Cruise Line Unveils New “Carnival Rewards” Loyalty Program Set for 2026 Launch

Chris Cardona
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Rewards

Carnival Revamps Loyalty Program with New “Carnival Rewards”   Carnival Cruise Line today announced a major overhaul of its guest loyalty program, introducing Carnival Rewards™, set to launch in June 2026. This innovative program brings a cruise industry first: a dual-earning structure, new ways to achieve status, and expanded reward categories, replacing the current Very Important Fun Person (VIFP)™ program. Guests will continue to earn VIFP status until the new program takes effect, which will then serve as their entry point into Carnival Rewards.   Earn More, Faster: Points and…

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Carnival Valor Completes Dry Dock With New Enhancements

Chris Cardona
Carnival Cruise Line - Carnival Valor

Carnival Valor Returns to Service with Exciting Upgrades   The Carnival Valor officially re-entered service today after an extensive dry dock. This significant refurbishment brings a host of upgrades designed to enhance guest comfort and introduce exciting new features, including a thrilling WaterWorks aqua park and a dedicated Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. The ship welcomed its first guests in Barcelona before setting sail for its New Orleans homeport on a special Carnival Journeys transatlantic voyage.   New Attractions & Enhanced Accessibility Beyond adding new amenities, the renovation also focused…

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Carnival’s New Class of Cruise Ships to Be Their Biggest Ever

Chris Cardona

Carnival Corporation announced an order for three new ships for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ships, which will be delivered in the summers of 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line said: With today’s order, there have been five new ship orders for Carnival Cruise Line announced in 2024. Earlier this year, Carnival…

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Carnival Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Celebration

Chris Cardona
Carnival Celebration

The second vessel in Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel-class has been delivered to the line from the shipyard at Meyer Turku. Sister to the extremely popular Mardi Gras delivered last year, Carnival Celebration will offer most of the same features and activities, but has been designed with new elements and theming as well.   Marking the finale to Carnival’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Carnival President Christine Duffy and Carnival Senior Vice President of New Builds Ben Clement joined CEO of Meyer Turku Tim Meyer to welcome Carnival Celebration into the fleet at…

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