Where is Carnival Celebration today?
In San Juan, Puerto Rico
In port 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM local time, on day 5 of a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami (Nov 8 to 15).
Next: Celebration Key, Bahamas, Sat Nov 14 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM · then Miami, Sun Nov 15, arriving 8:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sun Nov 15: 7 nights from $448
Upcoming Carnival Celebration cruises from $446 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise, Miami round trip
Nov 8 to 15, 2026 · St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie), San Juan and Celebration Key.
Where Carnival Celebration sails, month by month
Carnival Celebration sails year-round from Miami on 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Celebration Key (48 calls), Puerto Plata-Amber Cove (28) and St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie, 20). It also has longer sailings of 8 nights from March to April 2027.
- Dec 2026Miami · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Miami · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Miami · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Miami · 4 sailings7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Miami · 1 sailing8 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Miami · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Miami · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Miami · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Miami · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Miami · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Miami · 5 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Miami · 4 sailings7 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 Celebration sailings with prices.
Carnival Celebration at a glance
Carnival Celebration is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Excel class. It entered service in 2022 (4 years ago). It carries 5,374 passengers and 2,000 crew, about 2.7 passengers per crew member. At 183,521 gross tons and 344.5 m (1,130 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 18 decks and 2,641 cabins. It was built by Meyer Turku and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
Launched in 2022 as the second Excel-class ship, Carnival Celebration was built to mark Carnival's 50th birthday. She features the 820-foot-long Ultimate Playground zone, Emeril's Bistro 1397, and the three-deck-high atrium Celebration Central.
Carnival Celebration specs
- Class
- Excel
- Built
- 2022
- Gross Tonnage
- 183,521 GT
- Length
- 344.5 m
- Passengers
- 5,374
- Cabins
- 2,641
- Crew
- 2,000
- Decks
- 18
- Builder
- Meyer Turku
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 4 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 34.1 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.7:1
- Sister Ships
- 3 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 2nd largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Caribbean (Eastern)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 15, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
Carnival Celebration FAQ
Where is Carnival Celebration right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Celebration is scheduled to be in San Juan, Puerto Rico today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on day 5 of a 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami. On Sat Nov 14 it calls at Celebration Key, Bahamas, and it returns to Miami on November 15. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Celebration sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Celebration sails year-round from Miami, Florida on 7-night cruises.
What ports does Carnival Celebration visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Celebration calls most often at Celebration Key, Bahamas (48 calls), Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana (28), St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie), USVI (20), Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (17) and Nassau, Bahamas (14), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 10 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Celebration carry?
Carnival Celebration carries 5,374 passengers in 2,641 cabins. It has 2,000 crew, about 2.7 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Celebration built and how old is it?
Carnival Celebration entered service in 2022, so it is 4 years old.
How big is Carnival Celebration?
Carnival Celebration is 183,521 gross tons and 344.5 m (1,130 ft) long, with 18 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on Carnival Celebration?
Carnival Celebration has 2,000 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Celebration?
Carnival Celebration belongs to the Excel class, which has 3 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Celebration?
Carnival Celebration is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Celebration built?
Carnival Celebration was built by Meyer Turku.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Celebration cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Celebration cruise we track starts from $446. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Celebration prices
Upcoming Carnival Celebration cruises start from $446. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $267. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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