Carnival Jubilee - Western Caribbean
Carnival's newest Excel-class ship brings the party to the Western Caribbean with the first-ever BOLT roller coaster at sea in Texas, plus stunning ports in Mexico, Honduras, and Belize.
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Ship Details — Carnival Jubilee
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Year Built
2023
Tonnage
183,521 GT
Passengers
5,374
Crew
1,735
Decks
17
Class
Excel
Itinerary & Route Map
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Where this cruise calls, day by day
5 ports and 3 sea days over 7 Nights.
- Day 1Galveston, TX port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Galveston, TX
United StatesDepart Day 2 · At sea
- Day 3Cozumel port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Cozumel
MexicoPort - Day 4Roatán port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Roatán
HondurasPort - Day 5Costa Maya port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Costa Maya
MexicoPort Day 6 · At sea
Day 7 · At sea
- Day 8Galveston, TX port guide: where ships dock and what to do ashore
Galveston, TX
United StatesArrive
Onboard Amenities
Cruise Highlights
About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Carnival Jubilee
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Carnival Jubilee sailing. Distilled from 67 traveler threads, passenger reviews and travel blogs.
Carnival Jubilee is the newest of Carnival's Excel-class trio, debuting in December 2023 and based year-round in Galveston, where it serves as the headline mega-ship for Texas and the central U.S. As a near-twin of Mardi Gras and Celebration, it carries the signature "zone" layout, splitting the ship into themed neighborhoods for dining, drinking, entertainment and outdoor fun. Reviewers consistently frame it as a ship where the vessel itself is the destination, with enough to do to keep all ages busy.
What People Love
- BOLT: The Ultimate Sea Coaster lets you race two laps around the funnel with throttle and boost buttons for unmatched ocean views ($15 add-on)
- Newest Excel-class ship in the fleet (debuted Dec 2023), so finishes and decor feel fresh and modern
- Sails year-round from Galveston, making it the marquee mega-ship option for Texas and central-US drive-in markets
Common Complaints
- Overcrowding is the top recurring complaint — public areas and walk-up counters feel packed at peak times
- Complimentary dining venues develop near-constant lines during peak dinner hours each evening
- Service is reported as inconsistent, with some guests citing real misses especially on busy holiday sailings