Carnival Celebration - Eastern Caribbean
Carnival's newest and biggest ship brings the fun to a whole new level with roller coasters, zone-based neighborhoods, and Carnival's legendary party atmosphere.
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Ship Details — Carnival Celebration
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Year Built
2022
Tonnage
183,521 GT
Passengers
5,374
Crew
1,745
Decks
20
Class
Excel
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
5 ports and 2 sea days over 6 Nights.
- Day 1Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
- Day 3Celebration Key port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Celebration Key
BahamasPort Day 4 · At sea
- Day 5Puerto Plata port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Puerto Plata
Dominican RepublicPort - Day 6Grand Turk port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Grand Turk
Turks and Caicos IslandsPort - Day 7Miami, FL port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Miami, FL
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Carnival Celebration
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Carnival Celebration sailing. Distilled from 173 traveler threads, Cruise Critic member reviews and travel blogs.
Carnival Celebration is the second of Carnival's huge LNG-powered Excel-class ships, sister to Mardi Gras and Jubilee, and it is built for high-energy, feature-packed fun. The defining gimmick is BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, but the bigger idea is organizing the ship into themed zones - Celebration Central, Summer Landing, Havana and others - so a vessel carrying well over 5,000 guests breaks down into more digestible neighborhoods. The vibe is lively, family-heavy and unapologetically casual, the opposite of a sedate premium ship.
What People Love
- BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, is a genuinely unique thrill (around $15) and an award-winning signature feature
- Themed zones organize the ship into distinct areas - Celebration Central, Summer Landing, Havana and more
- Food quality surprised many repeat Carnival cruisers, with strong fast-casual options like Guy's Burgers and BlueIguana
Common Complaints
- With up to 5,374 guests (over 6,600 at full berths), the ship feels consistently busy, often overwhelmingly so
- Public venues strain under the pressure of a full ship, with lines and congestion at peak times
- Elevator and embarkation/debarkation waits are common complaints on the large Excel-class hull