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Carnival Jubilee is the third Excel-class ship, about 183,500 gross tons carrying roughly 5,282 guests. She entered service in December 2023 and revives the name of the 1986 Jubilee.
Homeported year-round in Galveston, she is one of the largest cruise ships based on the US Gulf Coast. She is LNG-powered, carries the BOLT roller coaster, and features the Currents zone, which uses large-scale digital art to create an immersive environment.
Onboard Highlights
Signature attractions, dining, bars and entertainment aboard Carnival Jubilee.
Top attractions
- BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster
The first all-electric rollercoaster at sea where you control your speed on a motorcycle-style ride above the ocean. - Carnival WaterWorks
Three large-scale spiraling slides including Blue Lightning, Orange Thunder, and Twister with a giant dumping bucket. - SportSquare
Friendly competition zone featuring mini-golf, basketball, ropes course, soccer, volleyball, pool, foosball and ping-pong. - Seuss at Sea
Dr. Seuss-themed experience for families aboard Carnival Jubilee. - Cloud 9 Spa
Full-service spa oasis with massages, facials, body wraps and thermal suites with precisely heated moist and dry air.
Specialty dining
- Emeril's Bistro 717
New Orleans Creole and seafood bistro featuring shrimp & grits, beignets, jambalaya, oysters and gumbo from Carnival's Chief Culinary Officer. - Rudi's Seagrill
Elegant seafood restaurant by master chef Rudi Sodamin featuring dishes like seafood bisque and crab-stuffed lobster tail.
Bars and lounges
- RedFrog Tiki Bar
South Pacific-themed rum bar spanning two decks in the Lido zone. - The Golden Mermaid
Upscale bar featuring cocktails inspired by precious metals and gemstones with edible glitter garnishes and live music.
Entertainment
- Playlist Productions
Song and dance shows built on well-known songs presented with multi-talented performers, special effects and innovative LED walls.
Specifications
| Status | In service |
|---|---|
| Entered service | 2023 |
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Excel class |
| Gross tonnage | 183,521 GT |
| Guests (double occupancy) | 5,282 |
| Guests (maximum) | 6,500 |
| Crew | 2,000 |
| Length | 344.5 m (1,130 ft) |
| Beam | 42 m (138 ft) moulded |
| Decks | 19 (16 guest decks) |
| Staterooms | 2,641 |
| Shipyard | Meyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany) |
| Home port | Galveston, Texas |
| Region | Caribbean |
About the Excel class
Carnival's largest ships, roughly 180,000-184,000 GT and LNG-powered, headlined by BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, and a bow-to-stern layout of themed zones.
References
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- Wikipedia - Primary reference for specifications and history.