Key Aspects: Carnival Festivale has officially floated on water at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany for the very first time. In May 2027, the ship will debut with a 15-day transatlantic voyage from Southampton before beginning year-round cruises from Port Canaveral. The 182,015-gross-ton vessel is Carnival’s fourth Excel-class ship following Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship has officially hit the water for the first time, marking one of the most significant milestones in the construction of Carnival Festivale before...
Carnival Festivale Reaches Construction Milestone as Ship Floats on Water
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Sep 30, 2026 • 12 hours ago
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