Carnival

Carnival

About Carnival Cruises

Carnival is composed of thirty-four cruise ships including Celebration, Festivale, Carnival Jubilee and is known for its sailings to the Caribbean, the South Pacific, and Europe. CruiseSheet currently lists 3024 sailings from Carnival from only $160.

Carnival Horizon
Carnival Valor

💰 Best Carnival Cruise Deals

3 Night Sydney to Sydney cruise
August 22, 2025
3 Night Getaway Cruise
CruiseScore™ (3.96/5)
Carnival Adventure
S M L XL
Sydney Cruise to Nowhere Sydney
$319
$106 per day
Suite
10 Night Sydney to Sydney cruise
March 23, 2026
Carnival Adventure
S M L XL
Sydney Noumea Lifou Mystery Island Port-Vila Sydney
$1,146
$115 per day
Suite
10 Night Sydney to Sydney cruise
February 10, 2026
Carnival Adventure
S M L XL
Sydney Mystery Island Port-Vila Lifou Noumea Sydney
$1,150
$115 per day
Suite
9 Night Sydney to Sydney cruise
September 10, 2025
9 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.11/5)
Carnival Adventure
S M L XL
Sydney Moreton Cairns Airlie Beach Sydney
$1,045
$116 per day
Suite
10 Night Sydney to Sydney cruise
July 19, 2026
Carnival Adventure
S M L XL
Sydney Port-Vila Mystery Island Lifou Noumea Sydney
$1,182
$118 per day
Suite

⏰ Last Minute Carnival Cruise Deals

3 Night Sydney to Sydney cruise
August 22, 2025
3 Night Getaway Cruise
CruiseScore™ (3.96/5)
Carnival Adventure
S M L XL
Sydney Cruise to Nowhere Sydney
$319
$106 per day
Suite
9 Night Sydney to Sydney cruise
September 10, 2025
9 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.11/5)
Carnival Adventure
S M L XL
Sydney Moreton Cairns Airlie Beach Sydney
$1,045
$116 per day
Suite
6 Night Los Angeles to Los Angeles cruise
September 21, 2025
6 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.42/5)
Carnival Panorama
S M L XL
Los Angeles Cabo San Lucas Ensenada Los Angeles
$365
$61 per day
Inside
6 Night Los Angeles to Los Angeles cruise
September 7, 2025
6 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.41/5)
Carnival Panorama
S M L XL
Los Angeles Cabo San Lucas Ensenada Los Angeles
$375
$63 per day
Inside
5 Night Port Canaveral to Port Canaveral cruise
September 22, 2025
5 Night Bahamas Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.19/5)
Carnival Freedom
S M L XL
Port Canaveral Celebration Key Nassau Half Moon Cay Port Canaveral
$324
$65 per day
Inside

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Carnival

1. What's included in the cruise fare with Carnival?

Carnival cruise fares typically include your stateroom accommodation, most meals in main dining rooms and buffets, select non-alcoholic beverages like iced tea and lemonade, and access to a variety of onboard entertainment and activities. This often covers shows, pools, fitness centers, and kids' programs.

2. What dining options are available on Carnival ships?

Carnival ships offer diverse dining options, including complimentary choices such as the main dining room with multi-course meals, extensive buffets, and casual eateries like Guy's Burger Joint or BlueIguana Cantina on many ships. Specialty dining venues, offering cuisines like steakhouse or Italian for an extra fee, are also available.

3. What entertainment and activities are offered onboard Carnival?

Onboard Carnival, you'll find a wide array of entertainment known as 'Fun Ship' activities, including Playlist Productions stage shows, live music, comedy clubs, deck parties, and casinos. Many ships also feature water parks (WaterWorks), mini-golf, sports courts, and supervised youth programs for different age groups.

4. What is Carnival's cancellation policy?

Carnival's cancellation policy depends on factors like cruise length, fare type (e.g., Early Saver has stricter rules), and how close to the sailing date the cancellation occurs. Penalties typically increase as the departure date approaches, potentially resulting in the loss of the full cruise fare if cancelled very late.

5. Are gratuities included or automatic with Carnival?

Gratuities are not typically included in Carnival's base cruise fare but are automatically added to your onboard Sail & Sign account daily for crew members like stateroom stewards and dining staff. Guests have the option to prepay these gratuities before the cruise or can adjust them onboard in case of service concerns, though this is rare.

6. What are the age requirements for cruising with Carnival?

For most Carnival cruises, infants must be at least 6 months old at embarkation, though for longer voyages like transatlantic or Hawaiian cruises, the minimum age is 12 months. Guests under 21 years of age must generally travel with an adult 21 or older in the same stateroom, with some exceptions for married couples or those with parental consent for specific situations.

7. Does Carnival accommodate special dietary needs?

Carnival accommodates a variety of special dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, low-fat, low-sodium, and diabetic diets, as well as common food allergies. Guests should inform Carnival of their dietary requirements at the time of booking or at least a few weeks prior to sailing to ensure arrangements can be made.

8. What documents do I need to cruise with Carnival?

For most Carnival cruises departing from and returning to the same U.S. port (closed-loop), U.S. citizens may be able to use an official birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID. However, a valid passport is strongly recommended for all international travel, as it is required if you need to fly internationally unexpectedly, and is mandatory for some itineraries.


🛳️ Ships in the Carnival Fleet

Carnival operates a lineup of thirty-four vessels, covering ten distinct types. The most seasoned ship has been in service for 35 years, and the most newcomer was launched in 2027.

Concordia Class

Radiance

Radiance

Passengers:
2,896
Built:
2000
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Sunrise

Sunrise

Passengers:
2,984
Built:
1999
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Sunshine

Sunshine

Passengers:
3,002
Built:
1996
Refurbished:
2025

Available Cruises

Conquest Class

Conquest

Conquest

Passengers:
2,984
Built:
2002
Refurbished:
2022

Available Cruises

Freedom

Freedom

Passengers:
2,984
Built:
2007
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Glory

Glory

Passengers:
2,984
Built:
2003
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Liberty

Liberty

Passengers:
2,978
Built:
2005
Refurbished:
2021

Available Cruises

Valor

Valor

Passengers:
2,984
Built:
2004
Refurbished:
2021

Available Cruises

Destiny Class

Radiance

Radiance

Passengers:
2,896
Built:
2000
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Sunrise

Sunrise

Passengers:
2,984
Built:
1999
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Sunshine

Sunshine

Passengers:
3,002
Built:
1996
Refurbished:
2025

Available Cruises

Dream Class

Breeze

Breeze

Passengers:
3,690
Built:
2012
Refurbished:
2017

Available Cruises

Dream

Dream

Passengers:
3,646
Built:
2009
Refurbished:
2021

Available Cruises

Magic

Magic

Passengers:
3,690
Built:
2011
Refurbished:
2021

Available Cruises

Excellence Class

Carnival Jubilee

Carnival Jubilee

Passengers:
5,347
Built:
2023

Available Cruises

Celebration

Celebration

Passengers:
5,374
Built:
2022

Available Cruises

Festivale

Festivale

Passengers:
5,347
Built:
2027

Available Cruises

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras

Passengers:
5,282
Built:
2021
Refurbished:
2025

Available Cruises

Fantasy Class

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Passengers:
2,056
Built:
1991
Refurbished:
2019

Available Cruises

Elation

Elation

Passengers:
2,188
Built:
1998
Refurbished:
2023

Available Cruises

Fantasy

Fantasy

Passengers:
2,056
Built:
1990
Refurbished:
2016

Available Cruises

Imagination

Imagination

Passengers:
2,052
Built:
1995
Refurbished:
2019

Available Cruises

Inspiration

Inspiration

Passengers:
2,052
Built:
1996
Refurbished:
2018

Available Cruises

Paradise

Paradise

Passengers:
2,124
Built:
1998
Refurbished:
2023

Available Cruises

Grand Class

Adventure

Adventure

Passengers:
2,636
Built:
2001
Refurbished:
2025

Available Cruises

Encounter

Encounter

Passengers:
2,596
Built:
2002
Refurbished:
2025

Available Cruises

Luminosa Class

Luminosa

Luminosa

Passengers:
2,260
Built:
2009
Refurbished:
2022

Available Cruises

Spirit Class

Legend

Legend

Passengers:
2,124
Built:
2002
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Miracle

Miracle

Passengers:
2,124
Built:
2004
Refurbished:
2025

Available Cruises

Pride

Pride

Passengers:
2,124
Built:
2001
Refurbished:
2023

Available Cruises

Spirit

Spirit

Passengers:
2,124
Built:
2001
Refurbished:
2025

Available Cruises

Vista Class

Firenze

Firenze

Passengers:
4,232
Built:
2021
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Horizon

Horizon

Passengers:
3,960
Built:
2018
Refurbished:
2026

Available Cruises

Panorama

Panorama

Passengers:
3,930
Built:
2019
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

Venezia

Venezia

Passengers:
4,232
Built:
2019
Refurbished:
2023

Available Cruises

Vista

Vista

Passengers:
3,934
Built:
2016
Refurbished:
2024

Available Cruises

📊 Monthly Carnival Pricing

On average cruises from Carnival are extremely affordable compared to other cruise operators. The graph below shows the monthly average cost per day for cruises from Carnival. Carnival sailings during the the peak season of summer are significantly more expensive than the low seasons of winter and fall.

Jan
$100
Feb
$103
Mar
$119
Apr
$113
May
$120
Jun
$145
Jul
$151
Aug
$119
Sep
$106
Oct
$104
Nov
$106
Dec
$134

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