Carnival Cruise Line will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 with a first-of-its kind ten-ship meet-up at sea.
Says Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line: “Uniting our ships will multiply the fun and make America’s 250th birthday even more memorable for guests who celebrate at sea.”
The ten celebration cruises comprise a variety of itineraries ranging from three to eight days, sailing from six homeports: Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, New York City, Long Beach and San Francisco.
On 4 July, 2026 – officially America’s 250th birthday – seven ships sailing from east coast homeports will meet near Celebration Key – the line’s new private destination in Grand Bahama – for a celebration at sea.
From the east coast, Carnival Vista will depart on 27 June for an eight-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral;Carnival Celebration will operate a seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami on 28 June; and on 2 July Carnival Sunrise will sail a four-day Bahamas cruise from Miami and Carnival Elation will sail to the Bahamas on a four-day cruise from Jacksonville.
Additionally, Carnival Conquest and Carnival Glory will both depart on 3 July, offering three-day cruises to Celebration Key, from Miami and Port Canaveral respectively.
Meanwhile, from the northeastern coast, Carnival Venezia will head off from New York on 1 July for an eight-day cruise visiting Celebration Key, Nassau and Half Moon Cay.
West coast options comprise:
A five-day Mexican Riviera cruise from Long Beach, departing 30 June, on Carnival Radiance
A four-day option from San Francisco, departing 2 July, on Carnival Luminosa
A three-day Baja Mexico cruise from Long Beach, departing 3 July on Carnival Firenze
The three ships will celebrate the big day together by hooking up at sea near Ensenada. Each will host anniversary deck parties, as well as themed entertainment and food and drink.
Visit www.carnival.com or call 0808 234 0680