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.
Looking for MS Jubilee info? This memorial page covers the history, timeline, and legacy of MS Jubilee, the Swedish-built middle sister of Carnival's Holiday Class.
MS Jubilee was the second Holiday Class ship, built by Kockums shipyard in Malmö, Sweden and delivered in 1986. At 47,262 gross tons with capacity for 1,486 guests, she demonstrated that Swedish shipbuilding precision could deliver the Fun Ship experience. After 18 years with Carnival, Jubilee sailed as Pacific Sun for P&O Cruises Australia (2004-2012) and then as Henna for HNA Cruises in China (2012-2017). She was the first Holiday Class ship scrapped, ending 31 years of service.
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.
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 scrapped in 2017 after 31 years of service under three different names. She was the first Holiday Class ship to be broken up.
What class was MS Jubilee?
Jubilee was the second of three Holiday Class ships. Her sisters were MS Holiday (lead ship, built in Denmark) and MS Celebration (final ship, also built in Sweden by Kockums).
What happened to Jubilee after Carnival?
After 18 years with Carnival, Jubilee was sold to P&O Cruises Australia and renamed Pacific Sun (2004-2012). She then became Henna for HNA Cruises, serving the Chinese cruise market (2012-2017), before being scrapped at Alang, India.
Where was MS Jubilee built?
Jubilee was built by Kockums shipyard in Malmö, Sweden — the same yard that built her sister Celebration. Her sister Holiday was built by Aalborg Værft in Denmark.
How big was MS Jubilee?
MS Jubilee was 47,262 gross tons, 733 feet long, and carried up to 1,486 passengers. She was essentially identical to her Holiday Class sisters in size and layout.
Sources & Attribution
Historical ship data from maritime records, industry archives, and Carnival Cruise Line corporate history. Photos credited where shown.
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