Another new cruise ship is heading to Port Canaveral as it was announced that the port will be the new homeport to Carnival Cruise Line’s fourth Excel-class ship, the LNG-powered Carnivale Festivale, which will launch week-long cruises starting in spring 2027.

The Carnival Festivale will assume the current seven-day Caribbean schedule of her sister ship, Carnival Mardi Gras which will shift to three- and four-day voyages, replacing Carnival Glory on this itinerary and becoming the first Excel-class ship to operate a short cruise program.

“We’re thrilled that Carnival Cruise Line has selected Port Canaveral as the homeport for their latest Excel-class ship,” said Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “We are very proud of our 35-year relationship with Carnival Cruise Line and this deployment is a reflection of our partner’s confidence in our Port to consistently deliver a high-quality experience for its guests.”