Where Carnival Festivale sails, month by month
Carnival Festivale sails from Orlando (Port Canaveral) on 6- and 8-night cruises, with departures listed from May to November 2027. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Celebration Key (28 calls), Puerto Plata-Amber Cove (24) and Half Moon Cay (15). It also has longer sailings of 15 nights in May 2027.
- Dec 2026No sailings listed
- Jan 2027No sailings listed
- Feb 2027No sailings listed
- Mar 2027No sailings listed
- Apr 2027No sailings listed
- May 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings4 to 15 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 5 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 5 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Orlando (Port Canaveral) · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Carnival Festivale sailings with prices.
Carnival Festivale at a glance
Carnival Festivale is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Excel (Xl) class. It entered service in 1962 (64 years ago). It carries 1,432 passengers and 579 crew, about 2.5 passengers per crew member. At 183,900 gross tons and 346 m (1,135 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 8 decks and 2,626 cabins. It was built by John Brown & Co., Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom.
The Carnival Festivale is a contemporary cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line that entered service in 1962, making it one of the line's more established vessels. Built by John Brown & Co. in Clydebank, Scotland, the ship carries 1,432 passengers and a crew of 579 across 8 decks.
As a mainstream cruise line ship, Carnival Festivale provides standard onboard amenities and activities typical of the contemporary category. The vessel's long operational history reflects Carnival's commitment to maintaining its fleet across different ship sizes and configurations.
The Festivale serves as a reliable option for cruisers seeking a traditional cruise experience from a major cruise line.
Carnival Festivale specs
- Class
- Excel (Xl)
- Built
- 1962
- Gross Tonnage
- 183,900 GT
- Length
- 346 m
- Passengers
- 1,432
- Cabins
- 2,626
- Crew
- 579
- Decks
- 8
- Builder
- John Brown & Co., Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Age
- 64 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 128.4 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.5:1
- Fleet Rank
- 1st largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 8 nights
- Primary Region
- Bahamas
- Next Sailing
- May 2, 2027
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
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🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
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Carnival Festivale FAQ
Where does Carnival Festivale sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Festivale sails from Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida on 6- and 8-night cruises, with departures listed from May to November 2027.
What ports does Carnival Festivale visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Festivale calls most often at Celebration Key, Bahamas (28 calls), Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana (24), Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (15), San Juan, Puerto Rico (10) and St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie), USVI (6), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 16 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Festivale carry?
Carnival Festivale carries 1,432 passengers in 2,626 cabins. It has 579 crew, about 2.5 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Festivale built and how old is it?
Carnival Festivale entered service in 1962, so it is 64 years old.
How big is Carnival Festivale?
Carnival Festivale is 183,900 gross tons and 346 m (1,135 ft) long, with 8 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Carnival Festivale?
Carnival Festivale has 579 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Festivale?
Carnival Festivale belongs to the Excel (Xl) class.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Festivale?
Carnival Festivale is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Festivale built?
Carnival Festivale was built by John Brown & Co., Clydebank, Scotland, United Kingdom.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Festivale cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Festivale cruise we track starts from $497. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Festivale prices
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