Carnival Cruise Line will mark its 55th birthday in 2027 by adding some extra fun to 11 cruises taking part in three celebratory ship meetups at sea.
In the spirit of creating fun vacation memories with family and friends, the unique birthday meetup events will bring ships and their guests together near exclusive destinations Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. To see all 55th birthday sailings, click here.
The 55th birthday cruises include a variety of itineraries that visit destinations in The Bahamas and Caribbean, ranging from three to eight days. During each of the three meetup events, several Carnival ships will simultaneously host Lido deck birthday celebrations. One ship, Carnival Legend, will take part in two of the three meetups. Adding to the fun, guests can also expect a birthday-themed specialty cocktail, special birthday cakes at restaurants, a Lido dessert buffet extravaganza and lively party games and trivia.
The meetup events take place on the following dates in 2027 during the sailings listed below:
March 9, 2027 Meetup: Four Ships Celebrate Near Celebration Key
From Mobile: Carnival Spirit will meet during an eight-day cruise that begins March 6.
From Jacksonville: Carnival Elation will sail on a five-day cruise that starts March 6.
From Tampa: Carnival Legend will sail a six-day cruise beginning March 7.
From Port Canaveral: Carnival Freedom will sail a five-day cruise starting March 8.
March 10, 2027 Meetup: Three Ships Celebrate Near RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay
From Galveston: Carnival Jubilee will sail an eight-day voyage that departs March 6.
From Tampa: Carnival Legend will sail a six-day itinerary departing March 7.
From Baltimore: Carnival Pride will sail a seven-day cruise departing March 7.
March 13, 2027 Meetup: Five Ships Celebrate Near Celebration Key
From Miami: Carnival Celebration will sail a seven-day cruise departing March 7. Carnival Sunrise will sail a four-day cruise starting March 11 and Carnival Conquest will sail a three-day cruise beginning March 12.
From Port Canaveral: Carnival Vista will be on an eight-day journey that departs March 6 and Carnival Glory will be sailing a three-day cruise that departs March 12.
Carnival Cruise Line began with one ship sailing from PortMiami in 1972 and now operates from more U.S. homeports than any other cruise line, and two in Australia, with a fleet of 27 ships. The Carnival fleet will grow to 29 ships in the spring of 2025 as the cruise line expands operations in Australia. And as it celebrates its 55th birthday in 2027, it will kick off another rapid period of growth with the debut of a new Excel-class ship and four more new ships will follow through 2033.
