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 20 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.
Carnival Celebration at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 95%
A mega-ship at 183,521 gross tons — #22 of 520 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Live Position ● 30 minutes ago
Heading to: HNRTM>BSGBICurrently on: 7 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Celebration Key, The Bahamas — last stop Isla Tropicale, Roatan
Coming up
- Celebration Key arrives 08:00 AM
- Miami arrives 08:00 AM end of cruise
14.0 knots
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
Dining
Dining venues include Street Eats, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack and Emeril’s Bistro 1397. The Gateway also contains Latitudes and the Golden Jubilee bar.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes Center Stage programming, Playlist Productions, Family Feud Live, the Punchliner Comedy Club and Piano Bar 88. BOLT Ultimate Sea Coaster is a signature outdoor attraction.
Staterooms & suites
The ship offers interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite categories, including Havana, Family Harbor and Cloud 9 Spa accommodations. Family Harbor cabins are located near the Family Harbor Lounge.
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.
History & sister ships
Other Excel class ships
Where Carnival Celebration sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $68 | $67 | 0 | 0 | $74 | $96 | $87 | $82 | $85 | $83 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
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Next: Mar 7, 2027
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Miami, Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Jul 25, 2027
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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 95% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.