Carnival Cruise Line
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Carnival Cruise Line is an international cruise line with headquarters in Doral, Florida. The company is a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. Its logo is a funnel shaped like a whale's tail, with a red, white, and blue color scheme. This trademark funnel design is built onto the line's ships. Carnival is ranked first on the list of largest cruise lines based on passengers carried annually.
Template:As of, Carnival Cruise Line operates a fleet of 29 ships with five new ships set to join between 2027 and 2033.<ref name="cruiseradio.net">Template:Cite web</ref>
History
Carnival Cruise Line was founded in 1972 by Ted Arison. To finance the venture, Arison turned to his friend Meshulam Riklis, who owned Boston-based American International Travel Service (AITS). Arison and Riklis set up the new company as a subsidiary of AITS. AITS was to market and promote the new venture. In 1974, due to regulatory issues, Riklis sold AITS's interest in the company to Arison for $1, subject to Arison taking over the substantial company debts.<ref name="Cudahy">The Cruise Ship Phenomenon in North America (2001), by Brian J. Cudahy, Template:ISBN, page 44ff.</ref> The split enabled Arison to enter into new relationships with independent travel agents. He also promoted his cruises to younger people. The format was very successful financially.<ref name="Cudahy" />
1970s: Early years
In 1972, Carnival Cruise Line began sailing from Miami with its first ship, the Mardi Gras, a former transatlantic liner purchased from Canadian Pacific Line. Carnival adapted and evolved the green Canadian Pacific livery for their new logo, changing the colors to red, white and blue as seen today.<ref name="Bruce">Template:Cite book</ref>
In 1975, Carnival acquired another former Canadian Pacific Line ship, renaming it the Carnivale.<ref name="Cudahy" /> The success of the two ships led to the acquisition of their third ship in 1978, the TSS Festivale,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> another former ocean liner. With the success of the three ships, Carnival decided to build new ships to be able to compete with the rival Miami cruise lines.<ref name="Bruce" />
1980s: First new build ships
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In 1982, Carnival introduced their first purpose-built ship, the Tropicale.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> This was the first ship on which the iconic winged funnel was introduced, which has since been used on all purpose-built ships in the fleet. It was designed by Joe Farcus, who became a longtime Carnival Cruise Line design collaborator.<ref name="Farcus">Template:Cite book</ref>
In 1984, Carnival introduced a new television marketing campaign, starring Kathie Lee Gifford, who continues to be a longtime collaborator with the line.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Following the success of the Tropicale, and increased competition in Miami with newer ships, Carnival ordered the Holiday in 1985, followed by the Jubilee in 1986 and Celebration in 1987.<ref name="Farcus" />
1990s: Fleet expansion
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Beginning in 1990, Carnival introduced the popular Fantasy class, beginning with the Fantasy, and completed with the eighth in the class Paradise in 1998. When completed, the Fantasy was one of the largest ships at the time and had the largest atrium at sea.<ref name="Farcus" /> After having done design work on all the previous Carnival ships, Joe Farcus continued as the lead designer for the entire class.<ref name="Farcus" />
In 1993, Carnival began to get rid of their older second-hand tonnage, and sold their first ship, Mardi Gras, after 21 years of service with the line. The Carnivale followed the same year, going to newly created Carnival subsidiary Fiesta Marina Cruises.
In 1996, the new Destiny class was introduced, with the Carnival Destiny. At Template:GT, it became the largest passenger ship in the world at the time and first to exceed 100,000 tons. The Destiny-class platform continued to be used in various iterations all the way to the Carnival Splendor in 2008. The same year the veteran ship Festivale, the last of the original second-hand fleet, was retired.
In 1998, the seventh ship in the Fantasy class, the Elation, was the first cruise ship to have the innovative azipod propulsion,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> used on most new cruise ships today. The Paradise also debuted in 1998, and was the first completely non-smoking cruise when it originally debuted.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2000s: Early modern era
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In 2001, the new Panamax size Spirit class debuted with the Carnival Spirit, the first of the four-ship class within the Carnival fleet.
In 2001, Robert H. Dickinson, then President and CTC, participated in a BBC documentary, Back To The Floor. Dickinson went to work at the lowest crew levels on the Imagination in the Caribbean, where he shadowed a Romanian cleaner, Alina.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In October 2002, Carnival acquired P&O Princess Cruises for 3.5 billion euro.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In 2001, Carnival transferred their first new build, the 1982 built Tropicale, to Costa Cruises. In the 2000s, Carnival continued to sell or transfer the other 1980s built ships to other lines, with the Jubilee in 2004, the Celebration in 2008, and the Holiday in 2009.
In 2004, Carnival Corporation initiated a development program for Carnival's new ships, the Pinnacle Project, calling for a 200,000 GT prototype, which would have been the world's largest cruise ship at the time. The ship was cancelled, but they then developed a project called Next Generation.<ref name="fincantieri">Fincantieri signs a five ship, 2.6 billion dollar agreement with Carnival Group. Press Release. Fincantiei. 23 September 2004. Retrieved 10 May 2010</ref>
In 2009, Carnival released their biggest ship at the time, the Carnival Dream, a new Template:GT ship. Carnival Dream entered service in September 2009. After several voyages in the Mediterranean, she was set to offer weekly Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral from December 2009. A sister ship, Carnival Magic, debuted in May 2011. In December 2009, Carnival placed an order for a third Dream-class vessel.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It entered service in June 2012 and its homeport is now Galveston.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In May 2010, Carnival selected a name for their new Dream-class vessel in 2012 – Carnival Breeze.<ref name="CIN2">Template:Cite web</ref>
2010s
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In October 2012, Carnival ordered a new 133,500 GT ship. This ship, built by Fincantieri, was the largest ship they have ever built. The new ship was named Carnival Vista,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> and sailed her maiden voyage in May 2016, from Trieste, Italy.<ref name="NewBuild">Template:Cite web</ref>
In January 2017, Michael Thamm was appointed CEO of Carnival Asia, to oversee operations in China and the surrounding region.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In April 2018, Carnival Horizon, a sister to Carnival Vista, joined the fleet, with her inaugural voyage from Barcelona, Spain. Queen Latifah is the ship's godmother, and christened her on May 23, 2018.<ref>Queen Latifah to christen giant new Carnival ship Gene Sloan, USA TODAY; March 1, 2018</ref>
In December 2019, Carnival Panorama, another sister to Carnival Vista, entered service as the cruise line's flagship. She became the first new ship to homeport on the West Coast since Paradise, now Carnival Paradise, in 1998. Both ships sailed from Long Beach, California.
In February 2018, the company's officials unveiled a major port development project in Ensenada, Mexico.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Reports in late June 2019 stated that Carnival was building its first terminal in Japan, in the port city of Sasebo, to be named Uragashira Cruise Terminal.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Local officials were hoping that the terminal would be open by late July 2020.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on Carnival Cruise Line
In December 2019, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, began with an outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China.<ref name="start">Template:Cite web</ref> In March 2020, all cruises were cancelled due to the worldwide pandemic. Eventually, 55 passengers on ships owned by Carnival Corporation & plc were reported as having died.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead linkTemplate:Cbignore</ref>
In April 2020, 18 Carnival ships met up in the Bahamas in order to sail the crew home. 12 ships were used. Carnival Breeze and Carnival Magic both sailed to Europe with stops in Southampton, UK; Cadiz, Spain; Civitavecchia, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Istanbul, Turkey. Carnival Glory sailed to the Caribbean with stops at St Lucia, St, Vincent, Jamaica, Mexico, and Panama, where it received crew from Carnival Miracle. Carnival Fantasy sailed to Colon, Panama with the crew transiting to Central and South America from there. Carnival Dream and Carnival Conquest both sailed to east Asia with stops in Durban, South Africa and Manila, Philippines. Carnival Fascination, Carnival Liberty, and Carnival Ecstasy all sailed to Mumbai, India and Durban, South Africa. Carnival Panorama sailed from the west coast to the Philippines and Indonesia. After meeting up in Australia, Carnival Splendor sailed to Indonesia. Carnival Spirit sailed to the Philippines.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In a filing with regulators, the company stated that as of July 31, 2020, it had $7.9 billion in "cash and cash equivalent" available. An industry news item estimated that this would enable Carnival to continue operating for roughly a year in a situation where none of the ships was sailing.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> A few days earlier, the company confirmed that it had sold the Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration (which were to be scrapped) and that Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination would move to long term layup (storage).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In September 2020, the corporation, the corporate umbrella of nine cruise ship companies, including Carnival Cruise Line, announced a reduction in its fleet. The company intended to dispose of 18 of its ships, a full 12% of the group's fleet. By that time, several ships had already been scrapped, including the Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration. In September 2020, Carnival sold Carnival Fascination and Carnival Imagination as well. Carnival Corporation also said that it was delaying the delivery of several ships on order. The adjusted net loss in the third quarter for Carnival Corporation & plc was reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as US$1.7 billion.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> For four straight fiscal quarters, Carnival Corporation & plc had quarterly revenues of $50 million or less (as low as $26 million in the first quarter of 2021), compared to more than $4.7 billion of revenue in previous quarters.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
As of September 2020, the no-sail rule by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prohibited cruising in the U.S. until October 31, 2020, at the earliest. Members of the Cruise Lines International Association, including Carnival Cruise Line, announced in early August that its members were extending a voluntary suspension until October 31. That applied to cruises that were to depart from the U.S. or planned to stop at U.S. ports of call.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> On September 16, 2020, Carnival Cruise Line extended the suspension of four of its ships sailings well beyond October, to complete required dry-dock enhancements.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Costa Cruises began new sailings on September 6, 2020, in Italy, initially with two ships, Costa Deliziosa and Costa Diadema. At that time, the line required all passengers to be from Italy. By September 27, 2020, "Costa Cruises will be available for all European citizens who are residents in any of the countries listed in the most recent decree from the Prime Minister of Italy" according to a news report. The company implemented strict health protocols to protect its staff and guests.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Carnival Fantasy, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Inspiration were all sold for scrapping. Carnival Fascination was initially sold to another line, only to be resold for scrapping a year later.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The corporate parent's 4th quarter (ending November 30, 2020) financial statement released on January 11, 2021, indicated that one extra ship, in addition to the 18 previously planned, was to be sold. Carnival Corporation was in an excellent cash position, with US$9.5 billion, but suffered an adjusted net loss of $1.9 billion in the quarter.<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref>
In June 2021, Carnival stock shares fell by 6% after it was announced that some early passengers from the first cruises of 2021 had tested positive for COVID-19.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
From October 23, 2022, Carnival Cruise line Passengers are not required to provide COVID-19 test prior to their arrival if the passenger is vaccinated and boosted.Template:Citation needed
2020s
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In June 2021, the Costa Magica moved from Costa Cruises to the Carnival fleet, and received a new name and the updated Carnival livery.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On the same day, Carnival also announced that an Excel class ship previously under construction for AIDA Cruises would be transferred to Carnival. Later in the year, the name was revealed to be Carnival Jubilee.
In July 2021, after numerous delays, the highly anticipated Mardi Gras entered service, sailing year round from Port Canaveral.
In early 2022, Carnival announce the retirement of Carnival Sensation and Carnival Ecstasy. Sensation was sold for recycling immediately, and Ecstasy remained in the fleet until October 2022.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In June 2022, Costa Luminosa joined the fleet as Carnival Luminosa replacing the previous plans of moving Costa Magica which remained with Costa.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It began cruises from Brisbane, Australia in November 2022. It does Alaskan cruises from Seattle in the summers before returning to Australia in the winters.Template:Citation needed
In June 2022, Carnival's announced a new concept, Fun Italian Style, bringing over Costa Venezia and Costa Firenze and having the pair sail under the Carnival brand, while retaining their Italian designs and Costa funnels. Both ships will join the Carnival fleet in 2023 and 2024 respectively.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In October 2022, Carnival released renderings of the ships and announced that the ships would get Carnival names, becoming Carnival Venezia and Carnival Firenze. They would receive the blue livery with twist, having a yellow stripe instead of the red and white ones found on the other Carnival ships.Template:Citation needed
In December 2022, Carnival announced it had been forced to delay the debut of Carnival Jubilee from October 2023 to December 2023 because of ongoing supply chain issues at the Meyer Werft shipyard.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In May 2023, the Carnival Venezia made its debut in Barcelona, Spain, ahead of its maiden season from Manhattan, New York.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In June 2024, it was announced that P&O Cruises Australia would cease operations in early 2025Template:Update after with its services being merged into Carnival Cruise Line. Two of their ships, Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter were rebranded and integrated into the Carnival fleet<ref name="Strategically">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and absorbed into Carnival Cruise Line from March 2025.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> These ships will continue to sail in the Australian region alongside Carnival Splendor and the seasonally based Carnival Luminosa. Carnival estimates that the transfer of the two ships, and the delivery of the two Excel-class ships by 2028Template:Update after, will result in a capacity increase of 50 percent since 2019.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In July 2024, Carnival ordered three new vessels from Fincantieri, each of approximately 230,000 GT and holding nearly 8,000 passengers. These ships are expected to be delivered in the summers of 2029Template:Update after, 2031Template:Update after, and 2033Template:Update after.<ref name="cruiseradio.net" />
In April 2025 it was announced that the next two Excel-class ships will be named Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale, after historic vessels from the past fleet.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In July 2025, Carnival announced new rules regarding teen curfew, banning clacking fans, stopping unruly behavior, barring dances like the "Wobble" dance, and most notably, a limitation of hip-hop music on deck, amongst others.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The new rules gained backlash from some cruise-goers, as some criticized the cruise line of targeting specific cultural expressions and deemed the changes as "targeting Black travelers".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Company structure
Carnival is one of ten cruise lines owned by the world's largest cruise ship operator, the American-British Carnival Corporation & plc.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 2021, Carnival Cruise Line was estimated to hold a 7.6% share of cruise industry revenue and 18.2% of passengers.<ref name="ms2021">Template:Cite web</ref> It has 24 vessels and is the largest fleet in the Carnival group.<ref name="Fleet0122">Template:Cite web</ref> The ships fly flags of convenience: 17 of the ships fly the Panama flag and seven that of the Bahamas.
Its headquarters are in Doral, Florida, United States.<ref name=Sreeharshamove>Template:Cite news</ref> The North American division of Carnival Corporation has executive control over the corporation and is headquartered in Doral.<ref>""Corporate Address". Carnival Cruise Line. Retrieved on January 9, 2010.</ref><ref name="DoralCityMap">Map of the City of Doral Template:Webarchive. City of Doral. Retrieved on January 9, 2010</ref> The headquarters of the company and its parent company are scheduled to move to the Waterford Business District in Miami-Dade County in 2028.<ref name=Sreeharshamove/> Template:-
Leadership
Carnival has had five presidents since its foundation in 1972.
| Person | Tenure | Classes of Ships Introduced | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Arison | 1972–1981 | Empress, Festivale | Founded Carnival Cruise Line in 1972 after partnership broke up on bad terms at Norwegian Cruise Line. In 1990, Ted Arison renounced his U.S. citizenship and residence and returned to Israel, where he founded Arison Investments. |
| Micky Arison | 1981–1993 | Tropicale, Holiday, Fantasy | Expanded Carnival Cruise Line, led the 1987 IPO, and oversaw a number of critical acquisitions. Became chairman of the parent company (Carnival Corporation) in 1993 |
| Robert H. Dickinson | 1993–2008 | Fantasy, Sunshine, Spirit, Conquest | Expanded the line further through strengthening relationships with travel partners |
| Gerald R. Cahill | 2008–2015 | Splendor, Dream | Successfully led Carnival Cruise Line through severe global recession and several high-profile events; expanded the line further |
| Christine Duffy<ref name="MH2015">Template:Cite news</ref> | 2015–present | Vista, Excellence, Spirit-Hybrid, Grand, all current ship classes and Project Ace | Leading an effort to emphasize the brand as "America's Favorite Cruise Line" |
Fleet
Current fleet
| Ship | Build Year | In service |
Gross Tonnage | Guest Capacity | Flag | Notes | Homeport | Image |
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| Fantasy class | ||||||||
| Carnival Elation | 1998 | 1998–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,130 | Template:Flag |
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Jacksonville, FL | File:EM DSC 1973 (2879236614).jpg |
| Carnival Paradise | 1998 | 1998–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,124 | Template:Flag |
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Tampa, FL | File:Carnival Paradise Cozumel 2023.jpg |
| Sunshine (Destiny) class | ||||||||
| Carnival Sunshine | 1996 | 1996–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 3,002 | Template:Flag |
|
Norfolk, VA | File:Carnival Sunshine.jpg |
| Carnival Sunrise | 1999 | 1999–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,984 | Template:Flag |
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Miami, FL | File:Carnival Sunrise Anchored in Grand Cayman (May 2025).jpg |
| Carnival Radiance | 2000 | 2000–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,984 | Template:Flag |
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Long Beach, CA | File:Carnival Radiance.jpg |
| Spirit class | ||||||||
| Carnival Spirit | 2001 | 2001–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,124 | Template:Flag |
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Seattle, WA Alaska Summer seasons
Mobile, AL Fall/Winter/Spring seasons Galveston, TX Fall/Winter/Spring seasons 27/28<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Spirit (ship, 2001) in Ogden Point, Canada (May 2025).jpg |
| Carnival Pride | 2001 | 2002–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,124 | Template:Flag |
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Baltimore, MD | File:Carnival Pride arriving in Tallinn 23 June 2023.jpg |
| Carnival Legend | 2002 | 2002–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,124 | Template:Flag |
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Galveston, TX Fall/Winter/Spring 25/26
Europe Summer seasons 2026 Tampa, FL Fall/Winter/Spring seasons 26/27 Seattle, WA Summer seasons 2027 Long Beach, CA Fall/Winter/Spring seasons 27/28<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Legend docked in Freeport, Bahamas March 2022.jpg |
| Carnival Miracle | 2004 | 2004–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,124 | Template:Flag | Tampa Fall/Winter/Spring seasons 25/26
Seattle, WA Summer seasons 2026 Galveston, TX Fall/Winter/Spring seasons 26/27 & 27/28 Europe Summer seasons 2027<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Miracle.jpg | |
| Conquest class | ||||||||
| Carnival Conquest | 2002 | 2002–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,980 | Template:Flag |
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Miami, FL | File:Carnival Conquest2.jpg |
| Carnival Glory | 2003 | 2003–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,980 | Template:Flag | • In 2019 collided with Carnival Legend, which was already docked, in Cozumel, Mexico | Port Canaveral, FL | File:Carnival Glory Port Canaveral June 20, 2025.jpg |
| Carnival Valor | 2004 | 2004–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,980 | Template:Flag | New Orleans, LA
Mobile, AL (from May 2027)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Valor in Costa Maya, Mexico.jpg | |
| Carnival Liberty | 2005 | 2005–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,980 | Template:Flag |
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New Orleans, LA | File:Carnival Liberty Comes Back in Grand Cayman (May 2025).jpg |
| Carnival Freedom | 2007 | 2007–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,980 | Template:Flag |
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Port Canaveral, FL
Norfolk, VA (from May 27)<ref name=":2" /> |
File:Carnival Freedom 2024.jpg |
| Splendor (Concordia) class | ||||||||
| Carnival Splendor | 2008 | 2008–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 3,012 | Template:Flag |
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Sydney, AUS | File:Carnival Splendor at Circular Quay.jpg |
| Dream class | ||||||||
| Carnival Dream | 2009 | 2009–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 3,646 | Template:Flag |
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Galveston, TX
New Orleans, LA (From May 2027)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Dream, docked at Nassau Cruise Port, Bahamas (March 14, 2024) 02.jpg |
| Carnival Magic | 2011 | 2011–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 3,690 | Template:Flag | Miami, FL | File:Carnival Magic Jan 22 2023.jpg | |
| Carnival Breeze | 2012 | 2012–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 3,690 | Template:Flag |
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Galveston, TX | File:Carnival Breeze in Cozumel, Mexico.jpg |
| Vista class | ||||||||
| Carnival Vista | 2016 | 2016–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 3,934 | Template:Flag |
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Port Canaveral, FL | File:TRIESTE NAVI (26160802754).jpg |
| Carnival Horizon | 2018 | 2018–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 3,960 | Template:Flag | Miami, FL
Galveston, TX (From May 2027)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Horizon's bow.jpg | |
| Carnival Panorama | 2019 | 2019–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 4,008 | Template:Flag |
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Long Beach, CA | File:Crucero en PTO Vallarta (6).jpg |
| Carnival Venezia | 2019 | 2023–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 4,208 | Template:Flag |
|
New York, NY - Summer/ Fall seasons
Port Canaveral, FL - Winter/Spring seasons Miami, FL (from May 2027)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Venezia - 02.jpg |
| Carnival Firenze | 2020 | 2024–present<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 4,126<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | Template:Flag<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
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Long Beach, CA<ref name="cruisehive.com">Template:Cite web</ref>
Miami, FL (Feb-May 2027) New York, NY (From Summer 2027)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Firenze at Puerto Vallarta Oct 2024.png |
| Excel class | ||||||||
| Mardi Gras | 2020 | 2021–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 5,282 | Template:Flag |
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Port Canaveral, FL | File:Mardi Gras ship 22-12-2020 front view (cropped).jpg |
| Carnival Celebration | 2022 | 2022–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 5,282 | Template:Flag |
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Miami, FL | File:Carnival Celebration Leaving Funchal, Madeira Portugal (52539419402).jpg |
| Carnival Jubilee<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref> | 2023 | 2023–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 5,282 | Template:Flag |
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Galveston, TX | File:Carnival Jubilee at Meyer Werft 52.jpg |
| Luminosa (Vista Spirit Hybrid) class | ||||||||
| Carnival Luminosa | 2009 | 2022–present | Template:GT<ref>Template:Cite ship register</ref> | 2,260 | Template:Flag |
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Brisbane, AUS - Australian Fall/Winter/Spring seasons
San Francisco, CA - American Summer seasons 2026 & 2027<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Luminosa (ex. Costa Luminosa) (ship, 2009) in Victoria, British Columbia (May 2025).jpg |
| Adventure (Grand) class | ||||||||
| Carnival Adventure <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 2001 | 2025–present | Template:GT | 2,600 | Template:Flag |
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Sydney, AUS
Singapore (Feb-Mar 2027) Melbourne, AUS (Mar/Apr 27) Sydney, AUS (Apr/May 27) Auckland, NZ (May/July 27) Sydney, AUS (Aug 27/Jan 28) Adelaide, AUS (Feb/Mar 28)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
File:Carnival Adventure in Sydney - 11th April, 2025.jpg |
| Carnival Encounter | 2002 | 2025-present | Template:GT | 2,600 | Template:Flag |
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Brisbane, AUS | File:Star Princess (ship, 2002) 001.jpg |
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Future fleet
| Ship | Build Year |
Maiden Voyage |
Gross tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
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| Carnival Festivale<ref name="CIN20240326"/> | 2027Template:Update after | 2027 | Template:GT | Template:Flag |
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| Carnival Tropicale<ref name="CIN20240326" /> | 2028Template:Update after | 2028 | Template:GT | Template:Flag |
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| Project Ace<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | ||||||
| TBA | 2029Template:Update after | 2029 | Template:GT | Template:Flag |
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| TBA | 2031Template:Update after | 2031 | Template:GT | Template:Flag |
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| TBA | 2033Template:Update after | 2033 | Template:GT | Template:Flag |
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Former fleet
| Ship | Inservice | Gross tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
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| Converted ocean liners | |||||
| Mardi Gras | 1972–1993 | 27,284 registered as 18,261 |
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File:MV Mardi Gras - Montreal, 1979.jpg |
| Carnivale | 1975–1993 | 31,500 | Template:Flag |
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File:"Carnivale" - Miami, 1984.jpg |
| Festivale | 1977–1996 | 32,697 | Template:Flag |
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File:SS Festivale in Barbados - 1987-02-26.jpg |
| Tropicale class | |||||
| Tropicale | 1982–2001 | 36,674 | Template:Flag |
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File:Carnivalcruises tropicale.jpg |
| Holiday class | |||||
| Jubilee | 1986–2004 | 47,262 | Template:Flag |
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File:Cruise Ship Docks Key West.jpg |
| Celebration | 1987–2008 | 47,262 | Template:Flag |
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File:Carnival Celebration, Nassau (cropped).jpg |
| Holiday | 1985–2009 | 46,051 | Template:Flag |
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File:Carnival Holiday docked in Cozumel 03-2004.jpg |
| Fantasy class | |||||
| Carnival Fantasy | 1990–2020 | 70,367 | Template:Flag |
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| Carnival Imagination | 1995–2020
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Accidents and incidents
On September 19, 1999, Tropicale's engine room caught fire en route from Cozumel to Tampa. While disabled in the Gulf of Mexico, the ship was struck by Tropical Storm Harvey. The Tropicale spent two days without propulsion.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
On November 8, 2010, a fire broke out in the generator room of Carnival Splendor and the ship lost power. The ship was adrift off the west coast of Mexico until she was towed to San Diego.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
On February 10, 2013, Carnival Triumph, with 3,143 passengers aboard, suffered an engine room fire, leaving the ship adrift for four days in the Gulf of Mexico.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The engine fire led to a power outage on the ship, which in turn caused raw sewage to back up. The media dubbed the ordeal "The Poop Cruise".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The ship was towed to Mobile, Alabama, docking on the evening of February 14.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In subsequent litigation, Carnival documents were uncovered that revealed multiple generator maintenance problems creating a "disaster waiting to happen". In response, Carnival's court filing stated that the contract that passengers agree to when they buy a ticket "makes absolutely no guarantee for safe passage, a seaworthy vessel, adequate and wholesome food, and sanitary and safe living conditions".<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
On March 14, 2013, Carnival Dream experienced an emergency generator failure while docked in port at Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. The ship was scheduled to leave port around 5 p.m. ET the day before. The United States Coast Guard said they were notified by Carnival that Carnival Dream was experiencing emergency generator problems. Carnival announced that the passengers would be flown back to Florida rather than completing their scheduled voyage.<ref name="CNN0315">Template:Cite news</ref>
On the morning of March 15, 2013, Carnival Legend suffered a mechanical problem with one propulsion pod while at sea. The cruise line cancelled Carnival Legend's scheduled stops in Belize and Grand Cayman, and the ship returned to Tampa, Florida at a reduced speed of 19 knots (22 mph) (Legend has a regular cruising speed of 24 knots).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
On December 27, 2015, an electrician who had been working on the Carnival Ecstasy was crushed to death while working in an elevator.<ref>Template:Citation</ref> The accident had heavy publicity after a video was posted online.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In February 2018, a series of fights broke out on the Carnival Legend. Staff were criticized for not containing the brawls and for exercising heavy force against passengers.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
On May 3, 2018, a pipe burst in the Carnival Dream's fire suppression system, flooding 50 staterooms.<ref>Template:Citation</ref>
In November 2018, the Carnival Sunshine experienced a technical issue which caused the ship to list for approximately one minute.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
On December 29, 2018, lifeboat number 28 broke loose from the Carnival Dream for unknown reasons and was damaged. Carnival decided to abandon the lifeboat at sea and purchase a new replacement. No one was on board the lifeboat at the time and no injuries were reported.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In the evening on September 20, 2019, while passing through Panama Canal, the former Carnival Fantasy collided with the lock's wall and sustained damage to the aft superstructure. No injuries were reported. The collision occurred while the lock's water levels were being lowered. The vessel was not under her own power but assisted/tugged by the Panama Canal's locomotives. The accident occurred during the 10-day Panama Canal cruise.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
On October 9, 2019, a 23-year-old passenger fell off a railing where he was sitting onto a lower deck while the Carnival Valor was sailing near Louisiana. He was flown to a New Orleans hospital by helicopter and said to be in critical condition.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
On December 20, 2019, the Carnival Glory and Carnival Legend collided while in the port of Cozumel, Mexico; The Carnival Glory's stern superstructure was damaged and one person received minor injuries.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
On February 16, 2022, a 32-year-old woman leapt from the tenth deck of Carnival Valor after being detained by ship security.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The search was suspended by the United States Coast Guard after 14 hours.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
On May 26, 2022, the Carnival Freedom suffered a fire within her funnel. The vessel was docked in Grand Turk during the incident. The fire was extinguished with no injuries reported.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
On June 28, 2022, a large fight aboard the Carnival Magic around 5:30 am prompted NYPD response upon arrival into New York City.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In June 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services announced a US$5 million fine for Carnival due to cybersecurity violations. The department stated that the violations were "significant" and that from 2019 to 2021 Carnival had four security breaches that exposed considerable amounts of consumer data. The department went on to state that Carnival failed to meet security regulation by not using two factor authentication and additionally did not report one of their data breaches.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Controversies
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, three of the Carnival cruise ships were chartered by the United States government for six months to serve as temporary housing, until houses could be rebuilt. After being chartered for six months, their planned voyages were cancelled, and passengers were refunded. Holiday was originally docked in Mobile, Alabama, and later Pascagoula, Mississippi. Ecstasy and Sensation were docked at New Orleans, Louisiana. The six-month contract cost $236 million. The contract was widely criticized, because the vessels were never fully utilized, and Carnival received more money than it would have earned by using the ships in their normal rotation.<ref>"$236 Million Cruise Ship Deal Criticized". The Washington Post, September 28, 2005</ref>
Employment
In 2012, the company was reportedly paying cruise ship staff basic salaries equivalent to Template:Currency per hour.<ref name="Guardian2012">Template:Cite news</ref> For example, a junior waiter would earn a basic salary of Template:Currency a month, for shifts lasting at least 11 hours, seven days a week.<ref name="Guardian2012" /> In response to this controversy, the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, Brendan Barber, commented: "It's high time the disgraceful practice of allowing the shipping industry to pay poverty wages to workers who don't live in the UK was stopped. Exploitative rates of pay for those working on British ships have no place in a modern society."<ref name="Guardian2012" /> In October 2013, Carnival revoked retirement benefits for cruise staff.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In May 2012, Carnival dismissed 150 crew members from India for protesting low wages.<ref>Walker, Jim (July 2, 2012). "Carnival fires 150 crew members from India for protesting Low Cruise Ship Wages". Cruise Law news. Walker & O'Neill Maritime Lawyers. Retrieved November 13, 2021.</ref>
Environmental and pollution
Since 2017, Carnival Corporation has been on probation, after having been found to be "illegally dumping oil into the ocean from its Princess Cruises ships and lying about the scheme." Carnival Corporation also had to pay a $40 million fine.<ref name="floridatoday">"Judge threatens to stop Carnival ships from docking in US", April 12, 2019</ref> The court summary states that "Princess was convicted and sentenced in April 2017, after pleading guilty to felony charges stemming from its deliberate dumping of oil-contaminated waste from one of its vessels and intentional acts to cover it up".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In April 2019, Carnival Corporation was accused of violating probation rules. The allegations include 800 incidents from April 2017 to April 2018. A federal judge has threatened to impose severe fines which may increase tenfold. The judge also stated that Carnival ships may be temporarily banned from docking in US ports.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In early June 2019, Carnival Corp. agreed to pay $20 million in fines in an agreement with federal prosecutors. The proposed settlement documents were signed by Chairman Micky Arison on June 3, 2019.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
On June 4, a Senior US District Judge approved the deal, and confirmed that probation would continue for three years, after CEO Arnold Donald said, "The company pleads guilty. We acknowledge the shortcomings. I am here today to formulate a plan to fix them". The company promised to implement additional audits to check for violations, to provide improved training to staff, to start improved waste management practices and to set up a more effective method for reporting pollution incidents to government agencies.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In June 2019, Carnival Corporation and its Princess subsidiary agreed to pay a criminal penalty of $20 million for further environmental violations that include dumping plastic waste into the ocean. Princess Cruises had already paid $40 million over prior deliberate acts of ocean pollution.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
See also
- Carnival Air Lines, former charter and scheduled airline division
- Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. Shute, a 1991 Supreme Court case about forum selection clauses
- Carnival Cruise Line Tycoon 2005: Island Hopping, video game
- Cruise Confidential, 2008 book
- Fiesta Marina Cruises, short-lived subsidiary of Carnival
- Private island
References
External links
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