CRUISE LINE · 3 SHIPS FROM PORT CANAVERAL
CARNIVAL
laid-back, all-out fun.
Casual, high-energy ships with great included food, comedy every night, a roller coaster at sea and Celebration Key, Carnival’s own Bahamas destination.
THE VIBE
EASYGOING,
endlessly fun.
Carnival has been sailing since 1972 and from Port Canaveral since 1990, and it has carried more than 100 million guests. Its ships are casual and lively, with included favorites like Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and The Punchliner Comedy Club.
From Port Canaveral you can sail Mardi Gras, home of BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, Carnival Glory for an easy 3- or 4-day Bahamas getaway, or Carnival Vista for a week or more in the Caribbean, with SkyRide and an onboard brewery. The brand-new Carnival Festivale arrives in May 2027.
Carnival’s exclusive destination, Celebration Key on Grand Bahama, opened in July 2025 and is on every current Mardi Gras and Glory itinerary.
WHAT YOUR FARE COVERS
INCLUDED
& extra.
Included
- Your stateroom and main dining rooms
- Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Swirls soft-serve
- Playlist Productions shows and The Punchliner Comedy Club
- WaterWorks and mini golf
- Camp Ocean (2–11), Circle “C” (12–14) and Club O2 (15–17)
- Seuss at Sea activities
- Serenity Adult-Only Retreat (21+)
Extra cost
- Drinks, including soft drinks (Cheers! packages available)
- Specialty restaurants and room service
- BOLT roller coaster (Mardi Gras)
- Cloud 9 Spa
- Shore excursions
- Night Owls late-night kids’ parties
- Faster to the Fun priority boarding
Gratuities: A recommended daily gratuity is added to each guest’s onboard account (except children under 2) and can be adjusted at Guest Services. A separate service charge applies to drinks and specialty dining. Current rates ↗
CARNIVAL’S EXCLUSIVE DESTINATION
CELEBRATION
Key.
Opened July 19, 2025 on the south side of Grand Bahama, Celebration Key has more than a mile of white-sand beach, two huge freshwater lagoons and more than 30 places to eat and drink. It welcomed 2.4 million guests in its first year.
It’s also the world’s first cruise destination certified as Sensory Inclusive.
- Paradise Plaza and the 10-story Suncastle with racing waterslides
- Starfish Lagoon for families, with a splash pad and body slides
- Calypso Lagoon with an adults-only section and the world’s largest swim-up bar
- Pearl Cove Beach Club, a premium adults-only retreat (extra cost)
- Lokono Cove for Bahamian art and handmade goods
SAILING FROM PORT CANAVERAL
CARNIVAL
ships we love.
GOOD TO KNOW
BEFORE
you book.
- Carnival Rewards replaced the VIFP Club on September 1, 2026, with points you can redeem and four status tiers.
- The Cheers! drink package must be bought by every adult in the stateroom, for the whole cruise, and doesn’t work at Celebration Key or other destinations.
- Complete online check-in and choose an arrival appointment within 14 days of sailing (by midnight Eastern the night before).
- Faster to the Fun adds priority check-in, boarding and luggage delivery; it’s sold per stateroom on carnival.com before you sail.
- Express Dining serves a multi-course dinner in under an hour. Opt in through the Carnival HUB App.
- The new Carnival Festivale begins sailing from Port Canaveral on May 19, 2027.
QUESTIONS
CARNIVAL
FAQ.
Which Carnival ships sail from Port Canaveral?+
Our featured ships are Mardi Gras, Carnival Glory and Carnival Vista, all sailing year-round. The new Carnival Festivale arrives in May 2027.
Is food included on Carnival?+
Yes: main dining, the Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and more. Specialty restaurants and room service cost extra.
What happened to the VIFP Club?+
It became Carnival Rewards on September 1, 2026, with points and status tiers (Red, Gold, Platinum and Diamond).
Are kids’ clubs included?+
Yes. Camp Ocean (2–11), Circle “C” (12–14) and Club O2 (15–17) are included on every Carnival ship. Night Owls late-night parties cost extra.
Summarized from Carnival ticket contract, Carnival FAQ, Cheers! package, Carnival Rewards launch, Celebration Key opening, Celebration Key first birthday. Reviewed October 2026. Policies, pricing and inclusions change; confirm for your sailing.
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LET’S FIND
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