Signature highlights
Six themed zones organize the ship’s public spaces, including Celebration Central and The Gateway. BOLT Ultimate Sea Coaster is installed aboard the ship.
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Celebration is a 5,362-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2022. This page lists 21 upcoming departures across 21 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families with children and teens
✓ Groups seeking many casual dining choices
✓ Active travelers who enjoy waterslides and sports
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Carnival Celebration at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 96%
A mega-ship at 183,521 gross tons — #22 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families with children and teens
- Groups seeking many casual dining choices
- Active travelers who enjoy waterslides and sports
- Guests wanting a large ship with varied entertainment
- Adults seeking dedicated retreat areas
Think twice if you want
- Travelers preferring small ships and quiet public spaces
- Guests avoiding crowded resort-style pool areas
- Passengers seeking mostly complimentary specialty dining
- Travelers wanting a traditional single-theme ship layout
- Guests uninterested in high-energy activities
Live Position ● 43 minutes ago
Heading to: DOAMB>BSGBI
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Celebration
Carnival Celebration is Carnival Cruise Line’s 2022-built Excel-class ship, constructed by Meyer Turku in Finland. The large, LNG-powered vessel combines a broad choice of dining and bars with high-energy attractions, live shows and family-oriented accommodation areas. Its six themed zones include Celebration Central and The Gateway, while the onboard BOLT coaster adds an active option above deck. Guests can choose from interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite accommodation, including Family Harbor, Havana and Cloud 9 Spa categories.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Meyer Turku Shipyard, Turku, Finland
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6GE4
- IMO number
- 9837456
- MMSI
- 311001223
- Draft
- 8.5 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Family Harbor accommodations provide access to a dedicated lounge with breakfast, daytime snacks, board games, family movies and video games. Seuss at Sea and family-friendly comedy performances are also offered.
Pools, spa & wellness
Cloud 9 Spa offers treatments and thermal-suite facilities; the ship also has a fitness center and fitness classes. Cloud 9 Spa accommodation includes spa-oriented amenities and priority spa reservations.
Accessibility
Carnival’s accessible deck plan identifies accessible routes, elevators, lifts, accessible public areas and designated fully or ambulatory accessible staterooms. Some designated accessible cabins do not accommodate scooters, so guests should confirm the selected room’s specifications.
Environmental features
Carnival Celebration uses LNG propulsion. Meyer Turku identifies it as part of the ship’s LNG drive system.
Deck plans
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Deck 19
The Ultimate Playground Loft 19 BOLT Ultimate Sea CoasterDeck 18
The Ultimate Playground Serenity Serenity Pool Serenity Bar Fresh Creations Carnival WaterWorks SportSquare Mini Golf Ropes Course Jogging TrackDeck 17
Guy's Burger Joint RedFrog Tiki Bar The Warehouse Circle C Club O2 Lido Interior Premium Interior Balcony Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 16
Lido Marketplace BlueIguana Cantina Seafood Shack Beach Pool Tides Pool RedFrog Tiki Bar Big Chicken Street Eats Lido Tides Pool Bar Interior Premium Interior BalconyDeck 15
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 14
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 12
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 11
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 10
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 9
Interior Premium Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 8
Celebration Central The Fun Shops Bonsai Sushi Bonsai Teppanyaki Chibang! Havana Bar Havana Pool Miami Slice Cucina del Capitano Bar 820 Deco Deli Rudi's Seagrill Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse The Watering Hole Heroes Tribute Lounge Patio Pool Dreams Studio Pixels Gallery Havana Bar & Pool 820 Biscayne Lanai Carnival Adventures Guest Services Summer Landing The Patio Interior Premium Interior Havana Interior Ocean View Cove Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Havana Cabana Havana Extended Cabana Havana Cabana Suite Havana Cabana Corner SuiteDeck 7
Celebration Central Grand Spectrum Theater The Fun Shops Empress Casino Limelight Lounge Alchemy Bar Aquaria Bar Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Festivale Restaurant Art Gallery The Gateway Interior Premium Interior Ocean ViewDeck 6
Celebration Central Center Stage Grand Spectrum Theater Punchliner Comedy Club Piano Bar 88 JavaBlue Café The Fun Shops Cherry on Top Fitness Center Festivale Restaurant Carnivale Restaurant Emeril's Bistro 1397 Tropicale Bar The Golden Jubilee Latitudes Bar Cloud 9 Spa Entrance The Gateway Carnival Kitchen Conference Room Interior Premium Interior Ocean ViewDeck 5
Cloud 9 Spa Chef's Table Spa Pool Steam Room Sauna The Salon Interior Premium Interior Cloud 9 Spa Interior Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Family Harbor Deluxe Ocean View Cove Balcony Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Suite Havana Cabana SuiteDeck 4
Family Harbor Lounge Camp Ocean Dr. Seuss Bookville Interior Premium Interior Family Harbor Interior Ocean View Family Harbor Ocean View Family Harbor Ocean View SuiteView the official Carnival Celebration deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InteriorBooking codes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H and 4I. | Inside | — | 158–172 sq ft | — | 4 | 4–17 |
| Premium InteriorBooking codes 4N and 4O. | Inside | — | 185 sq ft | — | 4 | 4–17 |
| Cloud 9 Spa InteriorBooking codes 4S and 4T; includes Cloud 9 Spa stateroom benefits. | Inside | — | — | — | 4 | 5 |
| Family Harbor InteriorBooking code FA; located near Family Harbor Lounge. | Inside | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
Dining, bars & venues
29 included 22 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Chef's Table
Extra cost
Reservation-only multi-course chef-hosted dining experience.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Extra cost
Reservation-oriented steakhouse and seafood restaurant.
Bonsai Sushi
Extra cost
Sushi restaurant with Japanese dishes and à la carte pricing.
Bonsai Teppanyaki
Extra cost
Reservation-only Japanese teppanyaki dining with chef cooking at the table.
Chibang!
Extra cost
Specialty restaurant combining Chinese and Mexican dishes.
Miami Slice
Included
Pizza venue serving slices throughout the day.
Cucina del Capitano
Extra cost
Italian restaurant serving family-style dishes.
Deco Deli
Included
Deli serving sandwiches and South Florida-style specialties.
Rudi's Seagrill
Extra cost
Specialty seafood restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
Varies
Smokehouse and brewery serving barbecue, craft beer and live music.
Lido Marketplace
Included
Self-service buffet restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks.
BlueIguana Cantina
Included
Poolside Mexican counter serving tacos, burritos and related dishes.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
Counter-service burger and fries venue.
Seafood Shack
Extra cost
Seafood counter serving fried seafood, rolls and platters.
Fresh Creations
Included
Made-to-order salad station in Serenity.
Festivale Restaurant
Included
Carnivale Restaurant
Included
Emeril's Bistro 1397
Big Chicken
Street Eats
Bars & lounges
Piano Bar 88
Varies
Piano bar with live sing-along entertainment.
JavaBlue Café
Extra cost
Specialty coffee, pastries, desserts and light food venue.
Alchemy Bar
Extra cost
Cocktail bar specializing in made-to-order drinks.
Aquaria Bar
Varies
Bar serving the Celebration Central and casino areas.
Havana Bar
Varies
Cuban-themed bar and café with live Latin music.
Bar 820
Varies
Miami-themed cocktail and coffee bar with live music.
The Watering Hole
Extra cost
Outdoor bar serving cocktails and beer in the Summer Landing area.
Heroes Tribute Lounge
Varies
Military-themed lounge with sports television and bar service.
RedFrog Tiki Bar
Extra cost
Two-level South Pacific-themed outdoor bar.
Serenity Bar
Extra cost
Waiter-served bar in the Serenity adults-only area.
Tropicale Bar
The Golden Jubilee
Latitudes Bar
History & sister ships
Other Excel class ships
Where Carnival Celebration sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $55 | $65 | 0 | $68 | $85 | $88 | $80 | $85 | $80 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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Ports of CallMiami, Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic +1 more
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All 21 itineraries and their departure dates
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- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 5 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 27 Jun 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 16 Jan 2028
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 9 Jan 2028
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 26 Dec 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6 Jun 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 25 Jul 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 24 Oct 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 4 Jul 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 30 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 9 May 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 7 Mar 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 22 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 15 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 21 Feb 2027
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 29 Nov 2026
- 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 1 Nov 2026
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 24 Apr 2027
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 28 Mar 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Celebration FAQ
What flag does Carnival Celebration sail under?
Carnival Celebration is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Carnival Celebration hold?
Carnival Celebration carries about 5,362 guests with roughly 1,735 crew.
How old is Carnival Celebration?
Carnival Celebration entered service in 2022.
How big is Carnival Celebration?
At 183,521 gross tons and 344 m long, Carnival Celebration is a mega-ship — larger than 96% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What dining is included on Carnival Celebration?
Included options include the main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Miami Slice, Deco Deli, Street Eats, select smokehouse service and other casual venues. Specialty venues such as steakhouses, sushi, teppanyaki and premium seafood restaurants carry additional charges.
What is the dress code on Carnival Celebration?
Most venues use casual daytime and evening dress. Carnival also schedules Cruise Elegant evenings, when dressier clothing is expected in the main dining rooms and some specialty venues.
Are gratuities included?
Automatic daily gratuities are generally added to the onboard account rather than included in the cruise fare. Bar service and certain specialty services may also include an automatic gratuity.
Is Wi-Fi available onboard?
Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship through Carnival's onboard internet plans. Access and performance can vary by location and satellite connectivity.
Is Carnival Celebration accessible for passengers with disabilities?
The ship has accessible staterooms, accessible routes and other accessible facilities. Carnival advises passengers using mobility equipment to check the ship-specific accessible deck plan and confirm that the selected stateroom accommodates it.
What children's facilities are onboard?
Camp Ocean serves children ages 2 through 11, Circle C is for ages 12 through 14, and the ship also has Family Harbor facilities, Dr. Seuss Bookville, Creative Cove, an outdoor playground and The Warehouse arcade.