Carnival Cruise Line Is Expanding in Mobile With Valor

Carnival Cruise Line is making a major move for its 2027–2028 cruise season, announcing the return of year-round sailings from Mobile, Alabama — and, for the first time, deploying a Conquest-class ship from the port. Beginning May 15, 2027, Carnival Valor will begin year-round operations out of Mobile, offering six- to eight-day cruises visiting The Bahamas, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and its new port in Grand Bahama, Celebration Key. The deployment marks a significant capacity increase for the line in the region, opening up more itineraries and destinations from the Gulf Coast. Before rep