Signature highlights
Planned public spaces include six zones, with music-led Studio 724 and The Festival joining the Grand Central atrium. Studio 724 is designed as a two-deck multimedia venue with synchronized sound, lighting and animation.
Carnival Festivale
Carnival Festivale is a 5,356-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship. This page lists 12 upcoming departures across 12 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port.
Carnival Festivale at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 95%
A mega-ship at 182,015 gross tons — #24 of 520 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
About Carnival Festivale
Carnival Festivale is Carnival Cruise Line’s fourth Excel-class ship, under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg for planned 2027 entry into service. The LNG-powered ship is a new vessel, not the former Carnival Festivale of the 1970s. Its planned design centers on music-themed social spaces and family activities, alongside familiar Carnival venues. Carnival lists 5,356 guests at double occupancy and 1,768 team members; final operational specifications remain subject to completion and delivery.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas
Onboard Experience
Dining
Announced venues include Bonsai Sushi, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Big Chicken, Pizza Palooza, Rhythm & Rolls Deli, JavaBlue Café and Swirls. The Festival is planned to combine casual food outlets with Festival Grounds Coffee & Bar.
Entertainment
Grand Central is planned as a three-deck live-entertainment hub with Center Stage. Other announced venues include Limelight Lounge, Piano Bar 88, Punchliner Comedy Club, Alchemy Bar and the music-focused Studio 724.
For families
Sunsation Point is planned as an open-air family activity area with Carnival WaterWorks Ultra and the SunSoaker and Turning Tides raft rides.
Environmental features
Meyer Werft states that Carnival Festivale will use liquefied-natural-gas propulsion.
History & sister ships
Other Excel Class ships
Where Carnival Festivale sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $112 | $117 | $118 | $164 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $979
· $245/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $497
· $99/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
Next: Jan 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $1,138
· $190/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Grand Turk, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: Jun 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $697
· $116/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: May 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $704
· $117/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Next: Jun 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,453
· $208/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: Dec 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $894
· $112/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, St. Thomas, Usvi, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: May 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $953
· $119/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Usvi +1 more
Next: Jul 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $945
· $118/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, St. Maarten, Na, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Jul 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,315
· $164/night
Ports of Call
Port Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Na +1 more
Next: Aug 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $929
· $116/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,019
· $127/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
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| May 19, 2027 | May 23, 2027 | 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 4 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 23, 2027 | May 29, 2027 | 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 6 | Caribbean | Book → |
| May 29, 2027 | Jun 6, 2027 | 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 8 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jun 6, 2027 | Jun 12, 2027 | 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 6 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jun 12, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise | 8 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jun 20, 2027 | Jun 26, 2027 | 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 6 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jul 10, 2027 | Jul 18, 2027 | 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 8 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jul 24, 2027 | Aug 1, 2027 | 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 8 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Aug 7, 2027 | Aug 15, 2027 | 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 8 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Dec 19, 2027 | Dec 27, 2027 | 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise | 8 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Dec 27, 2027 | Jan 3, 2028 | 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 7 | Caribbean | Book → |
| Jan 3, 2028 | Jan 8, 2028 | 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise | 5 | Caribbean | Book → |
Carnival Festivale FAQ
What flag does Carnival Festivale sail under?
Carnival Festivale is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Carnival Festivale hold?
Carnival Festivale carries about 5,356 guests with roughly 1,768 crew.
How big is Carnival Festivale?
At 182,015 gross tons and 344 m long, Carnival Festivale is a mega-ship — larger than 95% of the 520 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.