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I would love to see a big Carnival ship in Seattle. When Encore was built in 2019 it started Alaska/Miami right away. Maybe the next newbuild Carnival ship can be Panama canal size so they could do a similar thing. (Of course, the next newbuild will be in awhile....)

I guess I meant what is your favorite former Carnival ship

Which former Carnival ship would you bring back? Sadly all of the former Carnival ships have been scrapped

True, but they would have to sail from a different port because the embarkation days would conflict with the 2 day ship

I know, but I meant in their mind they proud of their decision to give New Orleans a ship that hasn't been there before. And of course, Carnival knows what ports and ships are booking the best, so they put each class of ships in the best fits.😉 But hey, New Orleans has two ships year round, while some ports like Mobile has only one seasonal. (And its been a year since Ecstasy left)

Carnival would tell you Glory is about to switch with Liberty

And the other in Baltimore

Maybe it will be Miracle for Europe if they wanted to give it what Pride got last year or something else in dry dock they'd rather do in Europe than Portland

Well, you would basically calling this the same as this

The new Grand Bahamas port will be called Celebration Key! From Carnival Newsroom: "Cue the Junkanoo band, drumroll please… Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the name of its new destination in the Bahamas is… Celebration Key™. As Carnival gets ready to open itineraries in late September for cruises that will call on its highly-anticipated exclusive cruise port destination on Grand Bahama, it revealed the name – Celebration Key – to guests, employees, travel advisors and Bahamian officials today. Celebration Key is the first port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests and its name is based on the vision for the destination to be a celebration of all that Carnival and The Bahamas has to offer for a memorable vacation. Once complete, it will be capable of welcoming two million guests each year. “We are working very closely with the Government of The Bahamas and the Grand Bahama Port Authority to ensure that we are highlighting the best of Grand Bahama and its culture, combined with fun like only Carnival can provide,” said Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy. “Invoking the natural beauty of Grand Bahama, every day at Celebration Key will be a celebration of our guests’ own making with a variety of experiences and something for everyone.” Grand Bahama is a northern island of The Bahamas and is known its breathtaking beaches, lush vegetation, and friendly people. Celebration Key will offer a uniquely Bahamian experience with an abundance of features and amenities, including a one-mile stretch of white-sand beach, as well as Bahamian-operated retail, food and beverage options for Carnival guests to enjoy. For the ultimate convenience and maximum enjoyment time, the adjacent cruise pier will be able to accommodate up to two of Carnival’s Excel-class ships simultaneously to allow guests to walk off the ship and arrive at Celebration Key. A groundbreaking ceremony for the destination was held in May 2022 and design, engineering and construction work is now underway. In late September, Carnival plans to announce further details of the destination, along with opening for sale the first itineraries on at least ten ships from multiple homeports that will include a visit to Celebration Key, with the first cruises calling on the destination in July 2025."

Same here. Did the survey today but could hardly remember names. Interesting that they sent it out.

The curtains block out all the light very well no matter where on the ship you are

Texas star on bow + some pictures

We always get up at midnight right when they are released to get the earliest arrival time. So far we have gotten it everytime. But then we have checked in the morning and early times were still available. You should definitely be able get to get your preferred arrival time at midnight. Maybe in the morning, but don't count on it being available in the morning. 😉

It would have to be US flagged They allowed the German built Norwegian Sky to be American flagged for a few years. Also Norwegian Jade was American flagged for a few years too. So its possible for it to happen, but I think its very unlikely that Margaritaville would do it, let alone the chances of it approved by the US.

In case anyone was wondering, Sunshine doesn't start until late February 2025 because it has a dry dock first.

Only Carnival Corporation ships dock in Amber Cove and the rest of the cruise lines dock at the nearby Taino Bay, which can dock 2 ships. Unfortunately, the schedule websites show it as one. Below on the map Amber Cove is on the right and Taino Bay is on the left

Cruises through April 2025 are out, summer 2025 should be in October and November, then winter 2025 to 2026 should be December and January. Europe may or may not be in that timeline, because as posted above, 2024 Europe was released in March.

I misunderstood your comment. You were staying that you didn't care about what the article was saying, not that you didn't care about my comment. Sorry for my confusion. By the way, I agree with your view, what the article was saying didn't mean much to me either.

I guess I asked for everyone's thoughts, but still, that was a little mean

What do you mean by 3+ days out of CA, TX, or FL? Margaritaville at Sea only does 2 day cruises from West Palm Beach, FL.

I think the funnel is supposed to show the Italian heritage of the ship, but I feel like they could have done something better...

Spaghetti Carbonara!!! 😁 Great choice! 👍

Firenze added new cruises, not taking any from Panorama.

What is a water proof door? Is it this picture you posted?