MS Jubilee is a Holiday Class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. She entered service in 1986, measures 47,262 gross tons, and carries approximately 1,486 guests at double occupancy.
Key Facts
- Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Class: Holiday Class
- Year: 1986
- Tonnage: 47,262 GT
- Guests: 1,486
Quick Answer: MS Jubilee (47,262 GT | 1,486 guests | 1986) was a Holiday Class ship — the second purpose-built Carnival vessel, sister to Holiday and Celebration. This page covers historical ship details.
Best For: Cruise history researchers — Jubilee was part of the trio that established Carnival as a builder, not just a buyer, of cruise ships.
A First Look at MS Jubilee
Holiday came from Denmark. Jubilee came from Sweden. The Holiday Class had genuine Nordic heritage. Kockums shipyard in Malmö built Jubilee with characteristic Swedish precision — attention to detail, quality materials, and engineering rigor that would keep her sailing for three decades.
As the middle sister, Jubilee proved the Holiday Class design worked across shipyards and borders. Her 31-year career spanning three continents — Americas, Australia, and Asia — demonstrated universal appeal. This page preserves the ship's history and legacy.
Dining on MS Jubilee
MS Jubilee featured Holiday Class dining venues including a two-level main dining room with traditional assigned seating and a casual Lido buffet. As Carnival's Fun Ship concept matured through the 1980s and 1990s, the dining experience balanced the formality of classic cruise dining with the relaxed atmosphere that defined the brand.
The Swedish Sister
Holiday came from Denmark. Jubilee came from Sweden. The Holiday Class had Nordic heritage. Kockums shipyard in Malmö built Jubilee with Swedish precision — attention to detail, quality materials, engineering rigor.
Thirty-one years of service proved that construction quality. Ships face constant stress; Kockums built Jubilee to survive those stresses across three decades and four identities.
Ship Timeline
From the Logbook
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MS Jubilee Videos
Archival footage of the Swedish-built Holiday Class sister.
MS Jubilee Deck Plans
Historical deck plans for MS Jubilee are preserved in maritime archives.
Ship Status
MS Jubilee was scrapped in 2017. Live tracking is not available for this historic vessel.
Legacy
Jubilee was neither first nor last — she was the middle sister. Middle matters. Her legacy includes Swedish shipbuilding demonstration and Pacific market expansion through Pacific Sun. She showed that Fun Ship philosophy worked for Americans AND Australians AND Chinese passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions About MS Jubilee
Is MS Jubilee still in service?
No. MS Jubilee was sold by Carnival in 2004, sailed for P&O Australia as Pacific Sun and later for Henna Cruises in China, and was finally scrapped in 2017.
Who built MS Jubilee?
She was built by Kockums in Malmö, Sweden — the second of three Holiday Class sisters along with Holiday (Aalborg, 1985) and Celebration (Kockums, 1987).
How long did Jubilee serve Carnival?
Jubilee served Carnival Cruise Line for 18 years, from 1986 to 2004. Her total seagoing career spanned 31 years across three continents.
What was Jubilee's most notable later identity?
As Pacific Sun for P&O Australia, she became known for the dramatic 2008 rogue-wave incident in the Tasman Sea — footage from her bridge cameras circulated widely as an example of the conditions cruise ships can encounter.
Where can I find historical photographs?
Period photographs of MS Jubilee are preserved in maritime archives, the Mariners' Museum, and Carnival corporate history collections.
Sources & Attribution
Historical ship data from maritime records, industry archives, and Carnival Cruise Line corporate history. Photos credited where shown.
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