If you think you know Carnival but you've not sailed their new Excel class ships, think again. Watch our videos from this six night Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Celebration, and find out if this class of ship changes your mind about Carnival. Whether it does or not, we're sure you'll be pretty wowed by some of what we found onboard.... read more
For years, Carnival’s fleet has felt a bit homogenous to me, but when Carnival Mardi Gras came out in 2021 I got a sneak peak and realized that the new Excel Class is something different. Excited by that visit, this summer I sailed the second Excel Class ship, Carnival Celebration. You can check out my videos about that ship, and our cruise on here, but in this article I want to share my just five favorite spaces on the 183,521 gross ton vessel. read more
Carnival Celebration is the second Excel Class ship sailing under Carnival Cruise Lines, the first being Mardi Gras. Below you can see the events, shows, activities, and more offered during our Western Caribbean cruise on Carnival Celebration in September 2023. read more
Carnival Celebration is the second Excel Class ship sailing under Carnival Cruise Lines, the first being Mardi Gras. This ship has many nods to Carnival's history as a company, and that even carries into the bars and restaurants onboard - of which there are many. In fact, there are more restaurants on this class of ship than any other in the Carnival fleet. Below are the menus from Celebration, as of September 2023, including one evening's main dining room menu. read more
Since touring Carnival Mardi Gras (sister ship to Celebration) we were so impressed that we knew we needed to check her out for a proper cruise. I promise, these new Excel Class ships are NOTHING like you've ever seen (from Carnival or anyone else). Celebration and her sister aren't just the largest ships Carnival offers, but they have some truly innovative and wonderful features. In addition to Bolt, the first roller coaster... read more