LET THE TEXAS-SIZED FUN BEGIN! CARNIVAL JUBILEE PUTS A BOW ON AN EXCITING YEAR OF GROWTH FOR AMERICAβS CRUISE LINE
Carnivalβs New Flagship Welcomes Aboard More Than 6K Guests on Special Christmas Cruise
Carnival Jubilee sets sail on her first cruise!Β Carnival Cruise LineβsΒ new flagship and the first brand-new cruise ship to debut inΒ Galveston, is fixinβ to show its first guests some Texas-sized fun! The shipβs team welcomed its first guests, more than 6,000 people, on board this past weekend for an unforgettable inaugural cruise over the Christmas holiday. The shipβs launch puts a bow on what has been an exciting year of growth for Americaβs Cruise Line.
Carnival President Christine Duffy welcomed guests to board the newestΒ Fun ShipΒ from the Galveston Wharvesβ Terminal 25. This terminal recently underwent a $53-million enhancement project in preparation for the shipβs arrival. Carnival Jubilee continues an exciting growth period, which brought significant capacity expansion this year. As the fifth of six ships to join the Carnival fleet in less than three years, the ship is an integral part of the companyβs overall growth strategy and its commitment to Galveston β one of its top homeports.
βThis is the start of a new era for us here in Galveston. This stunning ship not only brings together our best offerings, from thrilling entertainment like theΒ BOLT roller coasterΒ to delicious dining options likeΒ Emerilβs Bistro, it also expands our capacity β allowing us to deliver the quintessential Carnival fun to more people sailing from Texas,β said Duffy. βWeβll have more celebrating to do in the coming months, but for now, weβll let our skilled team take the reins and bring to life the special holiday season cruises theyβve been preparing to deliver to our guests.β
Carnival Jubilee guests will enjoy the Christmas holiday as the ship sails on a week-longΒ Western CaribbeanΒ itinerary. Next week, another group of guestsΒ will ring in the New Year for the shipβs second cruise.
Carnival Jubilee sails week-long cruises year-round and visits some of the most popular destinations in the western Caribbean. These ports includeΒ Mahogany Bay, as well asΒ Costa MayaΒ andΒ Cozumel, Mexico.
Unique Experiences Complement Big Fun from Bow-to-Stern
Carnival Jubilee is home to six themed areas filled with a mix of excitingΒ dining, beverage and entertainment options. This includes two unique zones serving as an homage to the ocean in different ways.Β
Currents uses design and technology to create an immersive βunderwaterβ experience for guests. This is where guests find Emeril Lagasseβs newest restaurant at sea, Emerilβs Bistro 717, which specializes in seafood options.
The Shores invites guests to escape to a whimsical βboardwalkβ setting. It’s home toΒ Rudiβs SeagrillΒ by chef Rudi Sodamin and many other guest favorites, such as the popular Italian specialty restaurantΒ Cucina del Capitano.
Meanwhile,Β Big Chicken,Β Guyβs Burger Joint,Β andΒ Guyβs Pig & Anchor Smokehouse and Brewhouse are also featured dining options.
The ship also shares several features already popular aboard sister shipsΒ Mardi GrasΒ andΒ Celebration, including Excel-class innovations such as the top-deck rollercoaster, BOLT: The Ultimate SeaCoaster, and the impressive atrium that spans three decks to offer magnificent sea views during the day and doubles as an incredible entertainment venue at night.
Carnival Jubilee will be Carnivalβs most-connected ship, as the first cruise ship in North America to provide its guests with 5G capability along with enhanced satellite internet service availability. The vessel is also the first cruise ship in Galveston to utilize Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).
Carnival Jubilee joinsΒ Carnival BreezeΒ andΒ Carnival DreamΒ at the port as part of a four-ship deployment plan that will be complete whenΒ Carnival MiracleΒ repositions to Galveston next fall.Β Β
SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line
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