Carnival Cruise Line’s Massive Cruise News - New ships, ports, and VIFP!
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Carnival just dropped MAJOR news—and we’re breaking it all down for you!
We have been waiting for the announcement of two of their newest Excel class ships and it finally came out.
What I'm probably most excited about in the announcement is that this sensation point will be open on certain nights of your itinerary.
That is a thousand stateaterooms now connected. This will allow families to be more connected than ever on a Carnival cruise ship.
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🚢 HUGE CARNIVAL CRUISE ANNOUNCEMENT – April 6, 2025 🚢 Carnival just dropped MAJOR news—and we’re breaking it all down for you! From two brand-new Excel-class ships to a brand-new class of mega ships (hello, ACE class 👀), this announcement was packed with details. 🎉 Introducing Carnival Festivale & Carnival Tropicale – 183,000 gross tons of FUN! 🌞 Sunsation Point replaces BOLT with a 3-deck waterpark, mini golf, night swims & more! 🎵 Festivale gets a music-themed makeover and takes over Mardi Gras’ itineraries from Port Canaveral 🍽️ ChiBang! gets replaced (RIP 😢) with new Emeril-led dining 🌴 Mahogany Bay becomes Isla Tropicale – complete with swim-up bars, for-rent cabanas, and beachy vibes 🚢 Carnival’s ACE Class ships are coming—230,000 GT giants arriving in 2029, 2031 & 2033 📍 New port shakeups: Baltimore, Mobile, and beyond 🎁 And yes… the long-awaited VIFP Loyalty Program revamp is (finally) on its way! We’ve sailed on Mardi Gras, Celebration, and Jubilee—and we’re hyped for what’s next! Come aboard with us as we dive into all the details of Carnival’s big reveal! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you never miss the latest cruise news and reviews from This Cruise Life! ⚓ #carnivalcruise #carnivalcruiseline #cruisenews #excelclass #CarnivalFestivale #CarnivalTropicale #cruisevlog #MahoganyBay #cruiselife #VIFP