Carnival Cruise Line News

Cruisers looking for a vacation from two popular drive-to ports in the Southern US can choose from an impressive mix of Carnival Cruise Line itineraries in 2026-27. The sailings from Tampa, Florida, and Mobile, Alabama, are open for sale with departures to the Caribbean, Bahamas, and the Panama Canal. The 2,000-guest Carnival Paradise, a Fantasy-class ship that launched in 1998, already is deployed year-round at Tampa while Carnival Legend will offer a 2026-27 winter season series. The ship, a Spirit-class vessel that debuted in 2001, accommodates 2,124 guests. The 2,124-guest Carnival Spirit, the first in the line’s Spirit[...]

With the US presidential election just weeks away between two very polarizing candidates – former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris – the much-anticipated debate between the two on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 is of interest to many, including cruise travelers. But what about passengers who will incidentally be on a cruise during the debate – televised from 9 p.m. Eastern Time and expected to last approximately 90 minutes – can they tune in? An interested Carnival Cruise Line guest asked Brand Ambassador John Heald about whether or not the debate would be shown onboard[...]

As global demand shifts to heightened sustainability, Carnival Corporation is taking decisive steps to support Alaska’s seafood industry, which is facing growing pressure from global markets. Through its Holland America Line and Princess Cruises brands, the company is sourcing seafood directly from Alaska and working closely with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) to bolster the state’s industry. Carnival Corporation has committed to sourcing fresh, locally caught seafood for its ship- and land-based restaurants and dining venues across Alaska. This effort sees the company serving more than 230,000 pounds of seafood each summer, including a wide variety of Alaskan species[...]

Debarkation morning on a cruise ship is chaotic, with early morning wake ups, multiple announcements, long lines, and anxiety about making flights, remembering where the car is parked, or other onward arrangements. In all the confusion, it is not surprising that cruisers sometimes forget something on the ship, only to realize later that they have left it behind. It can be upsetting to forget a critical item, and even more frustrating when you remember right at the cruise terminal but aren’t permitted to return to the ship for just a minute to retrieve it. In response to a[...]

Cruise vacations aren’t just for adults – they are for kids, too. On family-friendly cruise lines, such as Carnival, kids may get a bit more freedom than they are accustomed to at home. One thing that parents will have to consider as they plan for their Carnival cruise is that their kids are required to have their own Sail & Sign onboard account – and the Sail & Sign card given to both kids and adults functions like a credit card.  That said, parents can set spending limits during check-in or at the Guest Services Desk once onboard[...]

Cruisers traveling with medical conditions face many challenges, not the least of which is ensuring any equipment they must use will properly function at their destination. For CPAP users, this means a supply of distilled water to keep their machine producing the correct humidity for airway lubrication. After many requests, Carnival Cruise Line has now added distilled water to their pre-purchase options of food and beverages, ensuring that guests who require a CPAP machine will have easy access to the fluid to keep their machine running efficiently. “Finally, now available for pre-order,” Carnival Cruise Line’s Brand Ambassador, John[...]