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Carnival Marks Keel-Laying of Festivale, Opens Reservations for 2027 Debut

Arriving spring 2027, the 180,000-gross-ton Excel-class liner features a three-deck family water park, interactive music zones and year-round departures from Port Canaveral.

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The Carnival Festivale's Alchemy Bar will boast extra lounge space and a stage for live music.
Studio 724 on Carnival Festivale_Carnival Cruise Line
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Overview

  • Carnival and Meyer Werft celebrated Festivale’s keel laying on August 14 by placing commemorative musical coins under its 598-ton keel block, marking the start of construction.
  • Bookings are live for Festivale’s maiden voyage: a 15-day transatlantic cruise from Southampton on May 2, 2027, arriving Port Canaveral May 16, followed by a four-day Bahamas sailing and more than 50 Caribbean itineraries.
  • The LNG-powered ship spans 19 decks, displaces about 180,000 gross tons and accommodates up to 6,400 guests, with 1,000 interconnecting cabins tailored for families.
  • Sunsation Point stretches across three decks with Carnival WaterWorks Ultra—boasting six slides, evening operations and expanded youth spaces including a dedicated Carnival Turtles area for infants.
  • Music is central to Festivale’s design, with Studio 724, The Spark, Mix Bar, Alchemy Bar and a festival-style promenade offering real-time interactive sound and lighting experiences.