Which ships are in the Excel Class with Carnival Celebration?

Carnival Celebration is the second Excel-class ship, joining Carnival Mardi Gras (2021), Carnival Jubilee (2023), and Carnival Festivale (2027). All feature BOLT coaster, LNG propulsion, and themed zones.

Carnival Celebration — Deck Plans, Live Tracker, Dining & Videos

Name: Carnival Celebration Overview
Item: Carnival Celebration
Rating: 4.8
Author: Ken Baker

Looking for Carnival Celebration planning info? This page covers deck plans, live tracking, dining venues, and videos for Carnival's 50th anniversary flagship. Celebrating half a century of Fun Ships, Celebration debuted in November 2022 from PortMiami featuring LNG propulsion and the exclusive 820 Biscayne zone. She continues the Excel-class legacy with BOLT coaster, six themed zones, and over twenty dining venues.

Carnival Celebration suits travelers who want Excel-class innovation from Miami. The exclusive 820 Biscayne zone celebrates Miami's art deco heritage with Cuban coffee and NOLA-style entertainment.

Quick Answer: Carnival Celebration is Carnival's 50th anniversary Excel-class ship. This page covers deck plans, live tracking, dining, and videos.

Best For: Miami cruisers, 50th anniversary celebration seekers, 820 Biscayne zone enthusiasts, and families wanting BOLT coaster thrills.

Key Facts

Class: Excel Class (2nd ship)
Year: 2022
Tonnage: 183,521 GT
Guests: 5,374 (max)
Homeport: Miami, FL
IMO: 9837456

About the Author

Ken Baker

Founder of In the Wake

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A First Look

Carnival Celebration in Funchal, Madeira. Photo: Ianbrown, CC BY-SA 4.0

Carnival Celebration leaving Funchal. Photo: Kees Torn, CC BY-SA 2.0

Carnival Celebration bow view. Photo: Ianbrown, CC BY-SA 4.0

Key Facts About Carnival Celebration

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Dining Venues on Carnival Celebration

Included Latitudes (MDR)

Included Reflections (MDR)

Included Guy's Burger Joint

Included BlueIguana Cantina

Included Lido Marketplace

Included Shaquille's Big Chicken

Included 820 Biscayne Cafe

Specialty Fahrenheit 555

Specialty Bonsai Sushi

Specialty Bonsai Teppanyaki

Specialty Rudi's Seagrill

Specialty Chibang!

Specialty Guy's Pig & Anchor

Specialty The Chef's Table

Prices vary. 820 Biscayne zone exclusive to Celebration.

The Logbook — Tales From the Wake

Watch: Celebration Highlights

Ship walkthroughs, top-10s, and stateroom tours.

Ship Map (Deck Plans)

Open Official Deck Plans

18 guest decks, 2,681 staterooms. Key: Deck 6 (Grand Central), Deck 7 (La Piazza), Deck 8 (820 Biscayne), Deck 16-17 (Ultimate Playground).

Simplified deck plan preview — Simplified deck layout overview

Where Is Celebration Right Now?

See current position, speed, and next port.

IMO 9837456 · MMSI 373869000 · Call Sign 3FQS8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 820 Biscayne on Carnival Celebration?

820 Biscayne is a Miami-themed zone exclusive to Carnival Celebration, celebrating Carnival's founding in Miami in 1972. It features Cuban coffee, art deco design, and Miami-inspired entertainment.

Why is Carnival Celebration the 50th anniversary ship?

Carnival Celebration debuted in November 2022, marking Carnival Cruise Line's 50th anniversary since the original TSS Mardi Gras launched the brand in 1972.

Who is the godmother of Carnival Celebration?

Cassidy Gifford is the godmother. Her mother, Kathie Lee Gifford, was godmother to the original Carnival Celebration in 1987 — a generational connection.

Where does Carnival Celebration sail from?

Miami, Florida year-round, offering Caribbean cruises from PortMiami to Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations.

Excel-Class Sister Ships

Carnival Mardi Gras
2020 · Port Canaveral

Carnival Jubilee
2023 · Galveston

Image Attributions

Ship photography from Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons. Individual attributions in image captions.
Additional photography from Flickers of Majesty. Used with permission.