Carnival Celebration
Mega ship Bliss scored
Carnival Celebration, the first megaship from Carnival Cruise Line with 5,374 passengers (double occupancy), debuts in November 2022 with short splash-and-dash sailings to the Caribbean out of Miami.
- 5,374guests
- 180,000gross tons
- 19cruises now
- $358fares from
At a glance
Carnival Celebration is a mega-size cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line, in service since 2022. It carries 5,374 guests and 1,735 crew (3.1 guests per crew member) at 180,000 gross tons. It is the largest of 27 Carnival Cruise Line ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for party (9/10) and lowest for adventure & nature and cultural (5/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 19 cruises on sale, with lead fares from $358 to $1,154. 65 of its upcoming sailings dropped in price since the previous weekly fare check.
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Specs
- Guests
- 5,374
- Crew
- 1,735
- Gross tons
- 180,000
- Decks
- 19
- Length
- 1,130 ft
- Beam
- 137 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2022
- Space ratio
- 3.1
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.1
- Speed (mph)
- 20
- IMO
- 9837456
Bliss scores
What Carnival Celebration is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 7.0
- Adventure and nature 5.0
- Cultural 5.0
- Dining 6.0
- Entertainment 7.0
- Family friendly 8.0
- Party 9.0
- Romantic 6.0
- Spa and fitness 6.0
- Staterooms 6.0
Our review
Carnival Celebration: Splash-and-dash sailings
Carnival Celebration, the first megaship from Carnival Cruise Line with 5,374 passengers (double occupancy), debuted in November 2022 with short splash-and-dash sailings to the Caribbean out of Miami.
Like sister ship Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration features six themed “zones” in the ship's design geared to different kinds of experiences. Celebration will also sport the thrill-a-minute rollercoaster Bolt with its 360-degree ocean views.
The ship combines both new activities and signature Carnival favorites like the WaterWorks water park, Family Feud Live, Seuss at Sea, Playlist Productions, RedFrog Tiki Bar and more. One of our favorites is Havana Bar with its handcrafted Cuban cocktails.
When you want a restful escape, head to the Cloud 9 Spa to chill out in theThermal Suite or Thalassotherapy Pool, or indulge in a facial, massage or body wrap.
Where Carnival Celebration sails
Home port: Miami
Destinations: Carnival Celebration offers Eastern Caribbean sailings to such destinations as Grand Turk and Amber Cove and Western Caribbean sailings to places like Cozumel, Mahogany Bay and Costa Maya.
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Dining
Carnival Celebration dining offers a choice of new dining options and perennial favorites. Regulars will recognize favorite venues like Guy’s Pig & Anchor BBQ and Shaq's Big Chicken, and you can enjoy a tableside performance at Bonsai Teppanyaki. Cruisers with global tastes can grab a burrito at the BlueIguana Cantina or a few rolls at Bonsai Sushi. The ship offers up rustic New England fare at the Seafood Shack.
Interested in a cruise on this ship?
For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on Carnival Celebration, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.
On board highlights
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Horseback riding
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Movies at night
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Serenity Retreat
Photos
Inside and out
On board 4
Head to the Beach Pool on Carnival Celebration to get your tropical glow during the day and catch movies at night. 
Escape from it all at the Thermal Suite in the Cloud 9 Spa on Carnival Celebration (digital rendering). The adults-only Serenity Retreat on Carnival Celebration (digital rendering). 
Kids of all ages will enjoy the waterslide action on Carnival Celebration (digital rendering).
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With 5,374 passengers (double capacity), Carnival Celebration became Carnival’s largest ship when it debuted in November 2022. Its sister ship, Carnival Jubilee, debuted in late 2023 with the same size and guest capacity.
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