Carnival Cruise Line has announced “Partners at the Pier,” a four-day travel advisor event built around the inaugural celebration of the Carnival Festivale in May 2027.

Taking place May 16–19, 2027, in Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral, Fla., the event will bring travel advisors together with Carnival’s leadership for an experience designed to deepen their product knowledge and help grow their businesses.

Travel advisors will get an opportunity to get a first look at the 5,200-passenger Carnival Festivale. Currently under construction at Meyer Werft, the Excel-class ship was floated out for the first time in early October.

Furthermore, the event will give them a chance to explore Carnival’s destination offerings and participate in one-on-one sales sessions with business development managers.

“Travel advisors are essential to our success, and we’re committed to helping them continue to thrive,” said Janet Wygert, senior vice president of trade sales and marketing at Carnival Cruise Line.

“Partners at the Pier brings that commitment to life, giving advisors firsthand experience, deeper connections with our team and knowledge to turn great experiences into more business.”

Carnival added that the $499 package includes three nights at the Hilton Cocoa Beach, a fireside chat with Janet Wygert, daily meals and beverages, round-trip transfers, parking and exclusive Funnel Faves gifts and inaugural mementos.

Round-trip airfare can be added for $250 and a guest can be brought for an additional fee.

The event represents an extension of Funnel Faves, the company’s campaign launched in June to bring together rewards, education and incentives to support advisors and their businesses.