Carnival Adds Patriotic Bow Crests Across U.S. Fleet

Carnival Bow Crest

Carnival Cruise Line said in a press release that it is reinforcing its position as America’s Cruise Line with a new look across its fleet.

The Carnival Legend became the first ship to get the new feature, which consists of a bow crest celebrating the company’s relationship with the United States.

Debuting the “From Sea to Shining Sea” crest, the vessel resumed service on Wednesday, following a 16-day drydock in Freeport, the Bahamas.

The new feature was introduced ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Carnival said, noting that it was inspired by “America the Beautiful.”

“With the debut of this new crest, we’re reinforcing what guests have long known: Carnival is proud to be America’s Cruise Line,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.

“We sail coast to coast and connect with millions of guests every year, and this crest reflects the reach of our brand across the U.S. – from the communities we visit to the memories we help create at sea,” she added.

Carnival said that the new bow crest celebrates “the landscapes and oceans Carnival shares with guests nationwide.”

The design will roll out across Carnival’s U.S. ships during dry docks and newbuilds, except for Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale, coming in 2028, which display the Texas star on their bows.

The Carnival Magic will be next to receive the new crest, returning to PortMiami from a drydock on May 26.

To mark the occasion, Carnival invited veterans from the Miami Veteran Affairs Healthcare System to view the new crest and receive Carnival’s America250 challenge coins in honor of their service.

Carnival said it hosts more active-duty military and veterans than any other cruise line, honoring them at military appreciation gatherings on every North American sailing.

The crest’s debut comes as the company prepares to celebrate America250, the nation’s 250th anniversary.

From June 4 to July 4, guests across the fleet will enjoy patriotic events, including trivia, crafts and ship meet-ups timed for July 4 fireworks on both coasts.

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