csm5986142 Posted December 8, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Is anyone planning to go to the Welcome Party? I wish we could, but we are too far away. So excited to get on Jubilee December 30th though! Portofgalveston.com Posted on: December 6, 2023 Howdy, Carnival Jubilee! Event at Piers 20-21 Dec. 20 The public is invited to join the Galveston Wharves in giving the new Carnival Jubilee a Texas-sized welcome as she sails for the first time into Galveston Harbor on Dec. 20. The celebration will be 8-9 a.m. at Piers 20-21. Bring your welcome signs and don your cowboy hats to cheer the Jubilee and her crew as they arrive to dock at their new home at Cruise Terminal 25. An airplane flying overhead with a welcome banner and a tugboat shooting its water cannon will add to the festivities. Refreshments will be served. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carguylee Posted December 8, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Same here, wish I could go but a little more than I want to do for a day trip. We will be on her January 6th. Can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudyard Posted December 9, 2023 #3 Share Posted December 9, 2023 I'm planning to be there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrounds Posted December 9, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Since I've moved to Texas, Galveston will have to be my home port. Forgive my ignorance, but does this mean the JUBILEE will be sailing out of Galveston regularly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm5986142 Posted December 9, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted December 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, glrounds said: Since I've moved to Texas, Galveston will have to be my home port. Forgive my ignorance, but does this mean the JUBILEE will be sailing out of Galveston regularly? Yes, and Jubilee is the first brand-new ship to homeport in Galveston. The port of Galveston has posted a great article about how happy they are for the new arrival. In short, to prepare for the new, larger ship, the port invested more than $50 million in improvements and renovations to Cruise Terminal 25 and is expanding its onsite parking by more than 500 spaces. Everybody involved seems really excited about it - A huge Texas star adorns the bow of the Jubilee to honor her new home. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 9, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 9, 2023 5 hours ago, csm5986142 said: Yes, and Jubilee is the first brand-new ship to homeport in Galveston. The port of Galveston has posted a great article about how happy they are for the new arrival. In short, to prepare for the new, larger ship, the port invested more than $50 million in improvements and renovations to Cruise Terminal 25 and is expanding its onsite parking by more than 500 spaces. Everybody involved seems really excited about it - A huge Texas star adorns the bow of the Jubilee to honor her new home. Ummmm no, but the newest one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm5986142 Posted December 9, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted December 9, 2023 3 hours ago, jimbo5544 said: Ummmm no, but the newest one. Oh sorry, I copied that directly from this article posted on the Port of Galveston website - link below (but I am certainly not an expert - not even a Texas resident) just very excited for another great cruising option. 🙂 “This is the first brand-new ship to homeport in Galveston since we became a cruise home port 23 years ago,” said Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO. “We hope to have a great turnout for this historic event so the Jubilee crew and Carnival staff see how happy we are to welcome this beautiful ship.” https://www.portofgalveston.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=281 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Mama Posted December 9, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 9, 2023 This would be so fun! We live in Houston, but with the Houston traffic we would need to get a hotel the night before. What to do, what to do? 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm5986142 Posted December 9, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted December 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Rudyard said: I'm planning to be there I'm jealous! Please come back and post about your experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 10, 2023 #10 Share Posted December 10, 2023 8 hours ago, csm5986142 said: Oh sorry, I copied that directly from this article posted on the Port of Galveston website - link below (but I am certainly not an expert - not even a Texas resident) just very excited for another great cruising option. 🙂 “This is the first brand-new ship to homeport in Galveston since we became a cruise home port 23 years ago,” said Rodger Rees, Galveston Wharves port director and CEO. “We hope to have a great turnout for this historic event so the Jubilee crew and Carnival staff see how happy we are to welcome this beautiful ship.” https://www.portofgalveston.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=281 No worries. Magic was brand new there in 2011, we were there for the naming ceremony. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roguebandit1441 Posted December 10, 2023 #11 Share Posted December 10, 2023 We won't be a the welcome party, but we will be on the first sailing December 23rd for our first Christmas cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted December 10, 2023 #12 Share Posted December 10, 2023 All I can share is that when the Mardi Gras finally arrived to Port Canaveral it was a HUGE welcoming party and so much fun to be a part of. Many bloggers came, A couple came in fromTennessee for the event, Carnival had “Welcome Home Mardi Gras” signs made and passed out to visitors. Local news coverage doing many interviews. Since this was also very soon after the restart from Covid it was just really a treat to be there. I’d say if it’s half as much fun as we had it’s well worth the fun day. We didn’t get to board the ship but a lot was set up right outside. Christine was there…and of course the obvious pic with the brand new ship. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnivalShips480 Posted December 17, 2023 #13 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Jubilee made it to Nassau! Anyone on Conquest or Liberty right now? (Also in Nassau today) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN 57 Posted December 17, 2023 #14 Share Posted December 17, 2023 we will watch on facebook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MeganGC1983 Posted December 17, 2023 #15 Share Posted December 17, 2023 I won’t be at the initial welcoming ceremony, but I have been invited to the official event that has yet to be scheduled because of the holidays. Im just hoping it won’t be scheduled while I’m on the Tribe cruise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Bear Posted December 17, 2023 #16 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Jubilee was my first cruise in the early 90's. Did a Mexican Rivera with a buddy. Would be neat to sail on the new one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted December 17, 2023 #17 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Here she is in Nassau this afternoon (looks like the Conquest behind her). Tom 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rondl1 Posted December 20, 2023 #18 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I saw her arriving to her new home on the news. We too will be on the Dec. 30 and can't wait. It's going to be a very long 10 days.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCraig Posted December 21, 2023 #19 Share Posted December 21, 2023 We will be down there Saturday to see this ship depart for the first time. Can't wait to hear from the passengers when they get back. Interested to hear what the Texas-themed entertainment is all about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezal Posted December 21, 2023 #20 Share Posted December 21, 2023 1 hour ago, BrotherCraig said: We will be down there Saturday to see this ship depart for the first time. Can't wait to hear from the passengers when they get back. Interested to hear what the Texas-themed entertainment is all about. https://cruiseradio.net/carnival-jubilee-will-host-texas-tailgate-party-and-new-interactive-musical/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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