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Carnival Festivale, debuting in spring 2027, is set to become the fourth ship in Carnival Cruise Line’s award-winning Excel class. Sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida, this new vessel continues Carnival’s legacy of innovation and fun, with a design that honours its namesake—the original Festivale that played a key role in popularising cruise holidays. Built to serve families and fun-seekers alike, Carnival Festivale will introduce a host of brand-new features, including immersive entertainment zones and enhanced youth facilities. It also forms a core part of Carnival’s broader “Innovation Itinerary” strategy, which includes fleet expansion and exclusive new destinations.
Carnival Festivale promises to redefine onboard recreation with Sunsation Point, a brand-new outdoor family fun zone that spans the ship’s uppermost decks. Replacing the iconic BOLT rollercoaster, this area features Carnival Waterworks Ultra—the most expansive and family-friendly water park in the fleet. It boasts six exhilarating slides, two splash pads, and dedicated baby areas to ensure fun for all age groups. Dry play spaces, a treehouse-themed trail, sports courts, ropes courses, mini-golf, and themed arcades round out the daytime fun. By night, Sunsation Point transforms into a glowing hub of activity, with DJs, entertainment, and extended water park hours creating a uniquely vibrant evening atmosphere.
The culinary experience aboard Carnival Festivale blends innovation with beloved favourites. While the ship will see new dining concepts, including a replacement for ChiBang!, guests can still indulge in well-known venues such as Guy’s Burger Joint, Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse, and Big Chicken. Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse is collaborating closely with the food and beverage team to develop exciting new offerings that will debut with the ship. With Mardi Gras also sailing from Port Canaveral, Carnival Festivale aims to complement and elevate the local cruise experience with its updated and diverse culinary options.
Designed with families in mind, Carnival Festivale features 1,000 interconnecting staterooms—almost 70% more than on previous Excel class ships. This change replaces the former Family Harbor concept, offering greater flexibility and space for larger travelling groups. A notable addition is a dedicated area for the Turtles programme, catering to infants aged six months to two years, as well as enhanced spaces for older children across the youth programmes. The stateroom offerings are tailored to today’s family cruisers, ensuring comfort, convenience, and connectivity throughout the voyage.
