The cruise line will offer a series of 10 special sailings to commemorate the anniversary with a huge celebration at sea
The special voyages will range from three- to eight-days, sailing from six homeports across the US: Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, New York City, Long Beach and San Francisco.
On July 4th, 2026, seven ships will sail from the east coast ports to meet at Celebration Key for a birthday party to remember.
Carnival Vista will depart on June 27th, 2026 for an eight-day ‘Eastern Caribbean’ from Port Canaveral; Carnival Celebration will operate a seven-day ‘Eastern Caribbean’ cruise from Miami on June 28th, 2026; and on July 2nd, 2026, Carnival Sunrise will sail a four-day Bahamas cruise from Miami and Carnival Elation will sail to the Bahamas on a four-day voyages from Jacksonville.
Additionally, Carnival Conquest and Carnival Glory will both depart on July 3rd, 2026, on three-day sailings to Celebration Key, while on the northeastern coast Carnival Venezia will sail from New York on July 1st, 2026, on an eight-day voyage.
Over on the west coast, Carnival Radiance will offer a five-day ‘Mexican Riviera’ cruise from June 30th, 2026; Carnival Luminosa will offer a four-day sailing from San Francisco on July 2nd, 2026; and Carnival Firenze will sail a three-day Baja Mexico cruise from Long Beach from July 3rd, 2026. All three vessels will meet at sea on July 4th, 2026, with each hosting their own anniversary deck parties.
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said, “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.”
