Carnival Cruise Line temporarily moves its Baltimore operations to Norfolk
Carnival Cruise Line has moved Carnival Legend’s operations out of Baltimore in the wake of the tragic incident that resulted in the destruction of the city’s Key Bridge, pictured, earlier this week. While the rescue and remediation efforts continue in Baltimore Harbor, it will temporarily homeport Carnival Legend in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship will be returning
- Published in Ocean Cruises
Three-time Grammy winner Gwen Stefani named godmother of Carnival Jubilee
Three-time Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani is to christen the 6,500-guest Carnival Jubilee in a special ceremony in Galveston, Texas, on 24 February. Stefani said: “Carnival is taking it to the next level of fun while being committed to children’s causes and supporting our military families and veterans.” A section of the
- Published in Ocean Cruises, People
Carnival Cruise Line unveils Celebration Key destination experiences
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed more information about activities at Celebration Key, its new and exclusive destination in Grand Bahama, opening in July 2025. Celebration Key will feature on more than 500 cruise itineraries, via 18 Carnival ships sailing from nine US homeports. It will offer a range of activities across five distinct areas, comprising:
- Published in 2025, Ocean Cruises
Nine Dover cruises feature in Carnival Miracle’s summer 2025 European season
Carnival Miracle will sail 16 European cruises in summer 2025, with nine of them setting sail from Dover. The first departs Lisbon for Dover with visits to La Coruna and Bibao, Spain, as well as Le Verdon (Bordeaux) and Le Havre. Civitavecchiamakes up Carnival’s trio of European home port. From Dover, nine 12- and 15-day
- Published in 2025, Europe, Ocean Cruises
50th anniversary treat as new Carnival Celebration gets unique Miami-themed zone called 820 Biscayne
A unique Miami-themed zone will feature aboard the new Carnival Celebration, set to arrive in PortMiami in November, paying tribute to the arrival of Carnival Cruise Line 50 years ago. Named 820 Biscayne – the address of Carnival’s original headquarters – it will celebrate the culture, architectural styles and flavours of the home city where
- Published in Miami, Ocean Cruises
Carnival’s Mardi Gras christened in first naming ceremony in US since industry restart
Almost three months after her maiden cruise, Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras was christened in Port Canaveral at the weekend (23 October) at a “Universe of Fun” celebration. In the first ship naming ceremony in the US since the cruise industry’s restart this summer, Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal, cut the ribbon of his
- Published in News, Ocean Cruises
Bacon shortage means Carnival guests can’t pig themselves at breakfast
A bacon shortage has forced Carnival Carnival Cruise Line to restrict guests from pigging themselves at breakfast on all of its ships. The rashers will only be available at the Lido Buffet every other day, but the good news is that breakfast ham and sausages are still on the menu. Revealing the culinary crisis in
- Published in Ocean Cruises
Carnival top job merry-go-round continues as it prepares for life after Covid
Carnival Corporation has announced another two major moves within its global leadership team as it comes to terms with the pandemic and prepares the organisation for the eventual resumption of cruising. Gus Antorcha, currently chief operations officer for Carnival Cruise Line, has been named president of Holland America Line, and Neil Palomba, currently president of
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Vanna White spins the wheel of fortune for Carnival Panorama at christening ceremony in California
Carnival Panorama – Carnival’s first new ship on the West Coast of America in 20 years – has been christened by game show host Vanna White at a glitzy celebration in Long Beach, California. In a nod to her role on Wheel of Fortune, which she has co-hosted for 37 years, White turned a series
- Published in News, Ocean Cruises
Rodi Sodamin is the new ‘food face’ of Carnival’s Mardi Gras
A new seafood restaurant designed by acclaimed culinary artist Rudi Sodamin will be among the varied dining options on Carnival Cruise Line’s new flagship Mardi Gras when it enters service in August, 2020. Rudi’s Seagrill will offer dishes as artistic as they are flavourful, with an extensive selection of seafood entrees and sides complementing several
- Published in 2020, Ocean Cruises, People


















