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Carnival Cruise Line expands fleet with two new ships in 2025

After welcoming just one new ship to its fleet in 2024, 2025 is gearing up to be an exciting year for Carnival Cruise Line as the cruise giant prepares for two new ships. 

Two former P&O Australia ships—Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure—are set to join Carnival's fleet as Carnival Encounter and Carnival Adventure in March. 

"I can feel my arteries clogging": Carnival cruise's new menu item concerns cruisers over lack of healthy choices

Carnival Cruise Line added a menu item to a popular onboard restaurant, sparking a debate about how healthy cruise ship food really is. 

John Heald, Carnival's social media-famous Brand Ambassador, took to Facebook to share Guy's Burger Joint's new burger. 

Carnival Cruise Line Changes Itineraries for Four Ships

Carnival has adjusted itineraries on four ships departing in 2025, 2026, and 2027.

It's not uncommon for cruise lines to tweak itineraries. Sometimes, the changes are minor, such as adjusting the hours in port. Other times, however, they could completely swap a port of call. It can be frustrating, especially if you booked a specific cruise for one port. 

Cruise ships stuck at sea because of powerful Cyclone Alfred

Several cruise ships are stuck at sea as Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland, Australia. 

Passengers booked on Carnival Luminosa's February 23 sailing were informed their return to Brisbane has been delayed because of Alfred. They were scheduled to return on Thursday, March 6. 

Pricing data shows it's cheapest to book a cruise vacation much earlier than I thought

There’s no secret formula to determine the cheapest time to book a cruise. As much as we’d all love to have a crystal ball, there’s no way to accurately predict how cruise prices fluctuate.

For many, booking a cruise vacation requires careful budgeting. Costs can quickly add up, from the base cruise fare to shore excursions, internet packages, specialty dining, airfare, and more. Not to mention, cruise fares have continuously increased over the last few years.

How Carnival is stuffing more people on its new cruise ships

Carnival Cruise Line is planning its biggest class of ships yet. However, with that, they're also planning to stuff as many passengers onboard as possible. 

The new "FUN" ships will measure around 230,000 gross registered tons (GRT), making them larger than most of Royal Caribbean's Oasis Class, excluding Wonder and Utopia of the Seas. They're expected to be delivered in 2029, 2031, and 2033, respectively. 

What is the largest Carnival cruise ship? (2025)

When it comes to family cruises, few names are as well-known as Carnival Cruise Line. The popular cruise line boasts a fleet of 27 ships, with two more expected to join the fleet in 2025. 

Not all Carnival ships were designed equally, though. While older ships have a more intimate atmosphere, newer vessels are jam-packed with more activities and restaurants. 

Carnival shares first-look at new private destination, Celebration Key

Carnival Cruise Line is just five months away from debuting its highly-anticipated private destination, Celebration Key. To mark this exciting milestone, the cruise line has released new videos and construction progress photos to share in their excitement.

6 Carnival foods that cruisers swear are the line's best-kept secrets

The food is arguably one of the best parts of any cruise, and Carnival delivers when it comes to variety and quality. From casual poolside bites from Guy's Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina to indulgent three-course meals in the Main Dining Room, there’s something to satisfy every craving. 

Carnival Cruise Ships by Size (2025)

Carnival Cruise Line is one of the most popular mainstream cruise lines at sea and has a large fleet of ships ranging from 70,000 to over 184,000 gross registered tons.

Today, Carnival has 27 ships in their fleet with another 4 expected to enter service between 2025 and 2028. The largest Carnival cruise ship is Carnival Jubilee, while the smallest is Carnival Elation. 

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