Carnival Cruise Line is adding seven vessels to its fleet between now and 2033.
According to the latest edition of the Cruise Industry News Global Cruise Ship Index, the company is receiving newbuilds, as well as two ships transferred in from the P&O Australia brand.
Here are all the details:
Carnival Adventure
Debut Date: March 2025
Capacity: 2,600 guests
Tonnage: 109,000
Shipyard: Fincantieri
Status: In service for P&O Australia
The Carnival Adventure is set to join Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet in early 2025. Transferring from sister brand P&O Cruises Australia, the 2,600-guest ship was originally built for Princess Cruises in 2001.
Following a minor refurbishment, which will include rebranding and tech updates, the Adventure is scheduled to operate cruises out of Australian ports on a year-round basis.
Carnival Encounter
Debut Date: March 2025
Capacity: 2,600 guests
Tonnage: 109,000
Shipyard: Fincantieri
Status: In service for P&O Australia
Currently in service for sister brand P&O Australia, the Carnival Encounter is scheduled to join the fleet of Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025.
Similar to its sister ship, the Carnival Adventure, the vessel was originally built for Princess Cruises and debuted in 2002. After undergoing rebranding and a minor tech update, the 109,000-ton ship is set to offer year-round cruises in Australia.
Excel Class IV
Debut Date: 2027
Capacity: 5,400 guests
Tonnage: 183,900
Shipyard: Meyer Werft
Status: Ordered
After welcoming three ships in the series to its fleet between 2020 and 2023, Carnival Cruise Line ordered a fourth Excel-class vessel earlier this year.
To be built by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the yet-unnamed ship is scheduled to enter service sometime in 2027. Powered by LNG, the 183,000-ton vessel will be able to accommodate up to 5,400 passengers.
Excel Class V
Debut Date: 2028
Capacity: 5,400 guests
Tonnage: 183,900
Shipyard: Meyer Werft
Status: Ordered
Set to be constructed by the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, a fifth Excel-class ship is scheduled to enter service for Carnival Cruise Line in 2028.
Ordered earlier this year, the 5,400-guest vessel follows the 2020-built Mardi Gras, the 2022-built Carnival Celebration, the 2023-built Carnival Jubilee and a yet-unnamed sister ship, which is set to debut in 2027.
New Ship Class
Debut Dates: 2029, 2031 and 2033
Capacity: 6,200 guests each
Tonnage: 230,000 each
Shipyard: Fincantieri
Status: Ordered
Carnival Cruise Line is also set to introduce a new ship class in 2029. Set to become the largest in the company’s fleet, and also some of the largest cruise ships in the world, the new 230,000-ton vessels will have capacity for over 6,200 guests each.
Three ships of the new design are presently on order at the Fincantieri shipyard, with deliveries scheduled for 2029, 2031 and 2033.
According to the latest edition of the Cruise Industry News Global Cruise Ship Index, the flCarnival Cruise Line fleet is expected to include 34 ships by 2033.
The digital report presents a full picture of the present and future cruise fleet, covering key metrics such as cruise line, ship name, build date, guest capacity, crew capacity and more.
