Sarah Bretz, ContributorCarnival Cruise Line has announced that it will be marking its 55th birthday in 2027 by holding three ship meetups at sea. The unique birthday meetup events will bring ships and their guests together near Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay.
The 55th birthday cruises include a variety of itineraries that visit destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean, ranging in length from three to eight days. During each of the meetup events, several Carnival ships will simultaneously host Lido deck birthday celebrations. One vessel, Carnival Legend, will take part in two of the three meetups.
Adding to the fun, guests can expect a birthday-themed specialty cocktail, special birthday cakes at restaurants, a Lido dessert buffet extravaganza, and party games and trivia.
The meetups will take place on the following dates in 2027 during these sailings:
March 9, 2027 Meetup: Four ships near Celebration Key
- From Mobile: Carnival Spirit will meet during an eight-day cruise that begins March 6.
- From Jacksonville: Carnival Elation will sail on a five-day cruise that starts March 6.
- From Tampa: Carnival Legend will sail a six-day cruise beginning March 7.
- From Port Canaveral: Carnival Freedom will sail a five-day cruise starting March 8.
March 10, 2027 Meetup: Three ships near Half Moon Cay
- From Galveston: Carnival Jubilee will sail an eight-day voyage that departs March 6.
- From Tampa: Carnival Legend will sail a six-day itinerary departing March 7.
- From Baltimore: Carnival Pride will sail a seven-day cruise departing March 7.
March 13, 2027 Meetup: Five ships near Celebration Key
- From Miami: Carnival Celebration will sail a seven-day cruise departing March 7. Carnival Sunrise will sail a four-day cruise starting March 11 and Carnival Conquest will sail a three-day cruise beginning March 12.
- From Port Canaveral: Carnival Vista will be on an eight-day journey that departs March 6 and Carnival Glory will be sailing a three-day cruise that departs March 12.
Carnival Cruise Line began with one ship sailing from PortMiami in 1972. It now operates from more U.S. homeports than any other cruise line, and two in Australia, with a fleet of 27 ships. In spring 2025, the Carnival fleet will grow to 29 vessels as the line expands operations in Australia.
In 2027, Carnival will kick off another rapid period of growth with the debut of a new Excel-class ship and four more new vessels that will follow through 2033.
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