Carnival Cruise Line has launched its new loyalty programme with a cruise industry first, adding new features, new ways to earn status, new reward categories and a new name: Carnival Rewards™. The new programme will take effect in June 2026, providing guests plenty of time to learn about the changes
Carnival Cruise Line has held a steel cutting ceremony for its fourth Excel-class ship, Carnival Festivale. The event took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, and officially marks the start of construction for the 6,400-guest vessel. It will be powered by liquefied natural gas and is scheduled
Carnival Cruise Line has outlined its upcoming plans for new ships and destination experiences as part of a five-year ‘Innovation Itinerary’ concept. It has confirmed that its fourth Excel class ship will be named Carnival Festivale, launching in spring 2027. The vessel will sail from Port Canaveral, with further information
Carnival Cruise Line has officially welcomed Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter to its fleet. A celebration event, led by the cruise line’s President Christine Duffy, was held in Sydney on March 28 for Carnival Adventure, while a similar event took place in Brisbane on March 29 for Carnival Encounter. The
The UK’s leading travel agents were recognised at the UK Cruise Awards 2025, a prestigious event hosted by Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises and Seabourn. Held at The Pelligon in Canary Wharf, the evening brought together over 200 industry guests to celebrate the achievements
Carnival Cruise Line has launched four new ‘Carnival Journeys’ Asia-Pacific sailings on Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure, in 2026 and 2027, respectively. The itineraries will feature seven inaugural ports of call for the cruise line and visit destinations in Japan, Southeast Asia and Australia. Carnival Luminosa’s new itineraries comprise: 14-day
