Exciting adventures and sensational family getaways await aboard Carnival Festivale, an upcoming addition to Carnival Cruise Line’s remarkable fleet of modern cruise ships. Sailing from Port Canaveral in 2027, this ship pays homage to the pioneering spirit of Carnival’s earlier ships, while also highlighting how celebration and music go hand-in-hand when on holiday. Home to familiar favourites like Guy’s Burger Joint and Shaq’s Big Chicken, Carnival Festivale will feature fresh dining experiences, two new music-themed areas, and the thrilling Sunsation Point: a family-friendly entertainment area on the upper decks. Boasting Carnival Waterworks Ultra (Carnival Cruise Line’s biggest onboard waterpark yet), several al fresco dining spots, a mini golf course, and so much more, this is the perfect place to enjoy some fun in the sun and evening entertainment alike. With so much more information to come ahead of this ship’s maiden voyage, it’s already clear that Carnival Festivale is going to be home to some seriously fun cruise experiences.
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What's onboard
Dining
When it comes to dining onboard Carnival Festivale, you’re in for a real treat. This new Carnival cruise ship is home to a variety of familiar favourites, including Guy’s Burger Joint and Shaq’s Big Chicken restaurant, alongside fresh experiences that bring new flavours to the culinary journey available onboard.
Emeril, culinary innovator and Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Culinary Officer, is also cooking up a brand new dining concept for Carnival Festivale, which is set to sail from Port Canaveral in 2027, so there’s even more excitement to come. Keep your eyes peeled and watch this space, because we’ll keep you updated with the latest information about the dining experiences available on Carnival Festivale as soon as it's available.
Entertainment
Carnival Festivale is changing the way you enjoy your cruise adventures, one beat at a time, and there’s so much to look forward to when this ship sets sail from Port Canaveral in 2027.
The entertainment you’ll encounter onboard is bold and bright, with both fresh and familiar experiences ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. You’ll find immersive entertainment all over the ship, with two brand new music-themed areas to dive into and Sunsation Point: a new family-friendly entertainment area on the upper decks.
That’s far from everything available on Carnival Festivale, though, and more information about the entertainment you can expect to enjoy onboard is coming soon. So, keep an eye on this space!
Family
No one does family fun at sea quite like Carnival Cruise Line, and you can expect to encounter an abundance of excitement and entertainment for children of all ages aboard Carnival Festivale when it sets sail in 2027. Alongside the thrilling Sunsation Point, a brand new family-friendly entertainment area with a whole host of attractions and al fresco dining options to enjoy, you’ll also find Carnival Cruise Line’s iconic kids clubs present in some form onboard.
While the details on what this will look like are light, Carnival Cruise Line’s kids clubs are as follows:
- Camp Ocean (2-5, 6-8, 9-11) - split into three age groups, Camp Ocean is an excellent way for younger cruisers to socialise with others their own age; you’ll find a range of age-appropriate activities and events here throughout your cruise
- Circle C (12-14) - a destination where younger teens can socialise without their parents, but under supervision, the staff here will ensure everyone’s entertained with a variety of age-appropriate activities
- Club 02 (15-17) - as much of a hangout spot as an actual kids club, this is ideal for older children looking for somewhere relaxed to socialise; the crew here will also host activities and events designed with this older age group in mind
With so many more details regarding the family-friendly entertainment and attractions available on Carnival Festivale still to come, be sure to watch this space; we will make sure you’re updated with all the new information as soon as it is available.
Things to do
You’ll never be bored when onboard Carnival Festivale; this modern Carnival Cruise Line ship is home to a whole host of attractions and activities for cruisers of all ages to enjoy. Not only will there be two brand new music-themed zones for you to explore while at sea, Carnival Festivale is also home to Sunsation Point: a thrilling open-air entertainment area on the upper decks with something for everyone to get stuck into.
Home to Carnival Waterworks Ultra, Carnival Cruise Line’s largest waterpark at sea yet, Sunsation Point also features a mini golf course, a video arcade with outdoor games, and several dining spots to take advantage of. You’ll also find a splash pool here, if you’re looking for a soak in the sunshine.
That isn’t all, though. Details on everything available onboard Carnival Festivale are still being revealed, so keep an eye on this space for more updates in the coming months.