Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled particulars about 10 sailings for 2026 that may commemorate America’s 250th birthday.
The sailings comprise ship meetups and distinctive patriotic experiences, the road introduced in a press launch.
The cruises embody itineraries starting from three to eight days. They will sail from six homeports, together with Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, New York City, Long Beach and San Francisco.
On July 4, 2026, America’s 250th birthday, seven ships crusing from east coast homeports will meet up close to Celebration Key for a celebration at sea, whereas three ships will unite off the west coast close to Ensenada.
During the meetups, every ship will host patriotic birthday-themed deck events. The cruises can even function patriotic leisure and food and drinks choices.
“We’re America’s cruise line, and we’re commemorating this milestone in a big way! Uniting our ships will multiply the fun and make America’s 250th birthday even more memorable for guests who celebrate at sea,” stated Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
From the East Coast, company can select from brief getaways that embody sailings on the Carnival Conquest or the Carnival Glory, each departing on July 3, 2026. These will provide three-day escapes to Celebration Key at Grand Bahama from Miami and Port Canaveral respectively.
Departing July 2, 2026, the Carnival Sunrise will sail a four-day Bahamas cruise from Miami, and the Carnival Elation will sail to the Bahamas on a four-day cruise from Jacksonville.
Guests in search of an extended crusing can choose a seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Celebration from Miami, departing on June 28, 2026. They will go to Celebration Key, Nassau, Amber Cove and Grand Turk.
An eight-day Eastern Caribbean crusing on Carnival Vista from Port Canaveral, departing on June 27, 2026 – calling at San Juan and St. Thomas – can also be accessible.
For northeastern company, the Carnival Venezia will depart New York City on July 1, 2026, for an eight-day cruise that visits Celebration Key, Nassau, and Half Moon Cay.
Guests can be a part of the celebration from the West Coast with three cruise choices departing from California.
On July 3, 2026, the Carnival Firenze will sail a three-day Baja Mexico cruise from Long Beach over the July 4th weekend, whereas the Carnival Luminosa sails a four-day possibility, departing July 2, 2026, from San Francisco. Each function stops in Ensenada.
On June 30, 2026, the Carnival Radiance will sail a five-day Mexican Riviera cruise from Long Beach, visiting Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada. The three ships can even unite at sea on July 4, 2026.