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Carnival Cruise Line

With 27 cruise ships to choose from, there is a Carnival Cruise Line experience to suit almost any personality. The ships are busy (in every sense of the word) and brightly colored, and waterslides on the top deck are a signature feature. From the moment…

30ships
533cruises now
1972founded

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At a glance

Carnival Cruise Line is a cruise line in the mass market category, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Doral, Florida. Cruiseable lists 30 ships in its fleet; the largest is Carnival Celebration (5,374 guests) and the newest is Carnival Firenze (2024). It has 533 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $164. Its itineraries most often call at ports listed under Bahamas (185), Half Moon Cay (92) and Miami (83). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4 out of 5 by Frommer's.

Style: Mass market
Headquarters: Doral, Florida
Founded: 1972
Fleet: 30 ships

Cruiseable: 4 / 5
Frommer's: 4 / 5

Our review

Carnival Cruise Line: The emphasis is on fun

With more than two dozen cruise ships to choose from, there is a Carnival Cruise Line experience to suit almost any traveler's personality.

The ships are busy and brightly colored, and waterslides on the top deck are a signature feature. From the moment guests board a Carnival ship, they’re treated to an endless variety of on-board dining, entertainment and activities.

Carnival Cruise Line transports more passengers than any other cruise operator. Carnival attracts a younger clientele than other cruise lines, including singles and young couples and those looking for quick, cheap getaways.

As mass-market cruise ships go, this is a great choice for families, singles, honeymooners, groups and couples. Event organizers, too, look to Carnival because of their experience dealing with weddings, family reunions, conferences and meetings. If you're looking for an uncrowded, serene vacation or one with an international flavor visiting small ports, look elsewhere. But if you want reliable, safe escapes, especially to warmer climes, Carnival is a great choice.

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Note: Carnival Corp. serves nearly half of the cruise ship passengers in the world. Besides Carnival Cruise Line, the corporation operates sister brands Holland America, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises UK and P&O Cruises Australia.