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 13 upcoming departures across 13 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port.
✓ Families wanting extensive waterslides and youth spaces
✓ Travelers who enjoy large-scale live entertainment
✓ Guests seeking many casual dining choices
Carnival Festivale at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 95%
A mega-ship at 182,015 gross tons — #24 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting extensive waterslides and youth spaces
- Travelers who enjoy large-scale live entertainment
- Guests seeking many casual dining choices
- Music-focused cruisers drawn to themed entertainment zones
Think twice if you want
- Travelers preferring a small, quiet ship
- Guests seeking an adults-only resort atmosphere
- Cruisers wanting mostly included specialty dining
- Passengers who dislike large crowds and extensive walking
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
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.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 19
Loft 19 WaterslidesDeck 18
Carnival WaterWorks Ultra Serenity Adult-Only Retreat Serenity Pool Sunsation Point Treehouse Fresh Creations Serenity Pool Bar Jogging TrackDeck 17
Guy's Burger Joint Circle C Club O2 The Vault Retrocade Fairway 66 Mini Golf Sunsation Point Scenic Overlook Bar The Warehouse Treehouse Jogging Track Interior Cloud 9 Spa Interior Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony Ocean Suite Cloud 9 Spa Suite Carnival Excel Presidential SuiteDeck 16
Lido Beach Pool Vista Pool Big Chicken BlueIguana Cantina Seafood Shack Street Eats Sunsation Sips RedFrog Tiki Bar Lido Marketplace Interior Balcony Ocean SuiteDeck 15
Interior Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony 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 Ocean Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 12
Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Havana Cabana 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 Havana Cabana Carnival Excel Suite Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 10
Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Havana CabanaDeck 9
Interior Junior Balcony Balcony Extended Balcony Forward-View Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Havana Cabana Carnival Excel Corner Suite Carnival Excel Aft SuiteDeck 8
Grand Central The Fun Shops Bonsai Sushi Bonsai Teppanyaki The Festival Pizza Palooza Rhythm & Rolls Deli Festival Grounds Coffee & Bar Havana Bar & Pool Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse Heroes Tribute Lounge Watering Hole Uku Lei Lei Fetaccine Emeril's Coastal Seafood Pixels Gallery Dreams Studio Patio Pool Carnival Adventures Guest Services Summer Landing The Patio Lanai Interior Havana Interior Havana Extended Cabana Havana Cabana Suite Havana Cabana Corner Suite Carnival Excel SuiteDeck 7
Grand Central The Fun Shops Limelight Lounge Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Festivale Theater Festivale Casino Harmony Restaurant Studio 724 Grand View Bar Mix Bar Dreams StudioDeck 6
Grand Central Center Stage JavaBlue Cafe Cherry on Top The Fun Shops Piano Bar 88 The Punchliner Comedy Club Le Bistro Musicale The Spark Bar Alchemy Bar Festivale Theater Harmony Restaurant Melody Restaurant Studio 724 Center Stage Bar Cloud 9 Fitness Cloud 9 Spa Entrance Carnival Kitchen Conference RoomDeck 5
Cloud 9 Spa Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite The Chef's Table The Salon Cloud 9 Spa Treatment Rooms Interior Premium Interior Cloud 9 Spa Interior Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Cove Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Cove BalconyDeck 4
Camp Ocean Dr. Seuss Bookville Interior Premium Interior Ocean View Deluxe Ocean View SuiteView the official Carnival Festivale deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| InteriorBooking codes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H and 4I. | Inside | — | 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Premium InteriorBooking codes 4N and 4O. | Inside | — | 4, 5, 11, 14 |
| Cloud 9 Spa InteriorBooking codes 4S and 4T; includes designated Cloud 9 Spa benefits. | Inside | — | 5, 17 |
| Havana InteriorBooking code HA; Havana accommodations are restricted to guests aged 12 and older. | Inside | — | 8 |
Dining, bars & venues
25 included 12 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
JavaBlue Cafe
Varies
A coffee and light-snack venue with some à la carte items.
Bonsai Sushi
Extra cost
A sit-down sushi restaurant.
Bonsai Teppanyaki
Extra cost
A reservation-based teppanyaki restaurant with chef-prepared meals.
Le Bistro Musicale
Extra cost
A French-inspired restaurant associated with the Studio 724 zone.
The Chef's Table
Extra cost
A hosted multi-course specialty dining experience.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Extra cost
A specialty steakhouse.
Pizza Palooza
Included
A casual pizza venue in The Festival.
Rhythm & Rolls Deli
Included
A casual deli venue in The Festival.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
Varies
A barbecue restaurant and brewhouse.
Big Chicken
Included
A casual chicken restaurant.
BlueIguana Cantina
Included
A casual Mexican-style restaurant.
Seafood Shack
Extra cost
A seafood venue with à la carte pricing.
Street Eats
Included
Open-air food stations serving casual dishes.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
A casual burger restaurant.
Harmony Restaurant
Melody Restaurant
Uku Lei Lei
Fetaccine
Emeril's Coastal Seafood
Fresh Creations
Lido Marketplace
Bars & lounges
Piano Bar 88
Varies
A piano bar with live sing-along entertainment.
The Spark Bar
Extra cost
A cocktail bar with live musical performances.
Alchemy Bar
Varies
A specialty cocktail bar.
Festival Grounds Coffee & Bar
Varies
A coffee and bar venue in The Festival.
Heroes Tribute Lounge
Varies
A lounge honoring military service members.
Watering Hole
Varies
A poolside bar in the Summer Landing zone.
Sunsation Sips
Varies
A casual drinks venue in Sunsation Point.
RedFrog Tiki Bar
Varies
A two-deck poolside bar.
Center Stage Bar
Grand View Bar
Mix Bar
Scenic Overlook Bar
Serenity Pool Bar
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 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $111 | $116 | $119 | $164 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $2,731 · $182/night
Ports of CallNext: May 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $979 · $245/night
Ports of CallNext: May 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $497 · $99/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay
Next: Jan 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $697 · $116/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Next: Jun 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $683 · $114/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: May 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,131 · $189/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Grand Turk, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: Jun 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,453 · $208/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas
Next: Dec 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $959 · $120/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Usvi +1 more
Next: Jul 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $948 · $119/night
Ports of CallPort Canaveral (Orlando), Fl, St. Maarten, Na, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic +1 more
Next: Jul 10, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 13 itineraries and their departure dates
- 15 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 2 May 2027
- 4 Nights Bahamas Cruise 19 May 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 3 Jan 2028
- 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 20 Jun 2027
- 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 23 May 2027
- 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6 Jun 2027
- 7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 27 Dec 2027
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 24 Jul 2027
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 10 Jul 2027
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 7 Aug 2027
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 29 May 2027
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 19 Dec 2027
- 8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise 12 Jun 2027
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2027 | May 17, 2027 | 15 Nights Transatlantic Cruise | 15 | Northern Europe | Book → |
| 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 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What dining is included on Carnival Festivale?
Carnival identifies several included casual venues, including Big Chicken, BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint, Pizza Palooza, Rhythm & Rolls Deli and Street Eats. Specialty venues such as Bonsai Sushi, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Seafood Shack carry additional charges.
What is the dress code on Carnival Festivale?
Carnival uses Cruise Casual on most evenings, with Cruise Elegant evenings on applicable sailings. Swimwear is not appropriate in dining rooms, and the Lido area has a more relaxed dress standard.
Are gratuities included in the cruise fare?
Carnival applies service gratuities separately to guest onboard accounts, except for children under age two. Additional service charges may apply to beverages and selected specialty dining.
Is Wi-Fi available on Carnival Festivale?
Carnival provides satellite internet access on its ships through paid Wi-Fi plans. The Carnival HUB App can be used onboard without purchasing a separate internet plan, although some app features may carry a charge.
Is Carnival Festivale accessible for guests with disabilities?
The ship has accessible staterooms, accessible routes and other accessible areas identified in Carnival's accessible deck-plan materials. Guests using scooters should confirm that their selected stateroom accommodates the device.
What children’s facilities are on Carnival Festivale?
The ship includes Camp Ocean, Circle C, Club O2, Family Harbor facilities, Carnival WaterWorks Ultra and The Vault Retrocade. Carnival lists youth programming for children and teens across separate age groups.