Carnival Cruise Lines
America's favourite mainstream cruise line
The world's most popular cruise brand by passenger volume. Big "Fun Ships", waterslides and mini-golf decks for families, Caribbean and Bahamas-strong with mainstream pricing that punches above its weight. The line built on the idea that cruising should be fun first.
Where Carnival Cruise Lines sails from
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Find a Carnival Cruise Lines voyage
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Why a Carnival Cruise Lines voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
Mainstream-friendly pricing
Carnival deliberately keeps a low entry price across short Bahamas runs and the Caribbean. Brilliant for first-time cruisers, families and groups testing the waters before committing to a longer voyage.
Built for families
Camp Ocean for ages 2-11, Circle "C" for tweens, Club O2 for teens — all included. Water parks with WaterWorks slides on most ships, mini-golf, sports decks, family-friendly comedy and shows.
Excel-class is the new flagship trio
Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. BOLT roller coaster at sea, Family Harbour for younger kids, Loft 19 adults-only retreat, RedFrog Pub and Guy's Burger Joint. Two more on the way for 2027 and 2028.
Caribbean every week, year-round
Roughly a third of Carnival sailings are Caribbean — Eastern, Western, Southern, Bahamas and short 3-5 night samplers from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, New Orleans, Tampa and Jacksonville. Easy logistics, warm water all winter.
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Carnival Cruise Lines might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want quiet, adults-only
Carnival ships are loud, busy and family-first. For adult-quiet sailings, look at Virgin Voyages, Saga Cruises or Viking Ocean.
You expect luxury inclusions
Carnival is mainstream — drinks, gratuities, WiFi and most extras are paid separately. For all-inclusive, look at Regent Seven Seas, Explora Journeys or Silversea.
You want destination-intensive itineraries
Carnival lean short and Caribbean-centric. For overnight ports and country-deep sailings, Azamara, Oceania or Viking Ocean fit better.
Meet the Carnival Cruise Lines ships
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What you actually do all day
What's included in your fare
Every Carnival Cruise Lines fare bakes these in.
Main dining
Multi-course dining-room dinners + casual breakfast and lunch options
Lido buffet
All-day buffet with ethnic-cuisine stations
Kids' clubs
Camp Ocean (2-11), Circle "C" (12-14), Club O2 (15-17)
Pools and waterslides
WaterWorks slides, lazy rivers, mini-golf, sports decks
Entertainment
Punchliner Comedy Club, Playlist Productions shows, live music
Good to know
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