The countdown to Carnival Jubilee's Texas debut has started, and Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the vessel's next steps.
Set to receive guests on December 23, 2023, this Excel class ship will embark on an exciting schedule before reaching Texas.
Just in time for Christmas
Carnival Jubilee, which is being anticipated by cruise fans wolrdwide, will start her journey on December 3, 2023, sailing from Eemshaven, Netherlands, to Bremerhaven, Germany, covering a short 85 mile distance.
On December 4, 2023, the ship will undergo an official ceremony, marking her delivery to Carnival Cruise Line a special occasion attended by dignitaries.
After the delivery, the ship will start its voyage to Texas, with a stopover in Tenerife, Canary Islands, on December 10 for resupplying. The Atlantic crossing will bring Carnival Jubilee to Nassau on December 17 for further preparations.
The grand finale is anticipated on December 20, 2023, as Carnival Jubilee docks in Galveston, Texas, we are so excited to see how it goes, it all happens in less than a month!
We still don't know the exact arrival times, but Carnival Cruise Line brand ambassador John Heald promised to fans that we will have updates soon.
When the ship docks in Galveston it will go under final preparations, assembling its full crew, and receiving media attention before welcoming the first guests on December 23, 2023.
Carnival Jubilee's maiden voyage promises a 7 night Western Caribbean itinerary, including stops in Roatan, Honduras, and Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico.
All aboard!
The cruise ship accommodates 6,631 passengers at full capacity, and boasts attractions like the Bolt rollercoaster, themed neighborhoods, and beloved Carnival features.
Get ready for a Holiday cruise filled with fun aboard Carnival Jubilee! For more information or if you want to plan your dream vacation aboard this magnificent vessel, make sure to send us a message!
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