Carnival Cruise Line recently announced that if things go as planned, they will be sailing six ships from two Florida ports before the end of the year.
While exact details — such as itineraries and capacity levels — have not yet been revealed, we do now know which of their ships are hoping to sail.
READ: Carnival Cancels 2020 Sailings, Except Florida Ports
We do have everything you could want to know about the ships in question, from what year they first launched to tips which will help you get the most out of your sailing.
Carnival Breeze | Carnival Conquest | Carnival Elation | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Liberty | Carnival Sunrise
1. Carnival Breeze
Carnival Breeze launched in 2012 as the third and final member 0f the Dream-class. Coming in at 130,000-gross registered tons, the ship sails to the Caribbean.
- Guest Capacity: 3,690
- Ship Class: Dream
- Shipyard: Fincantieri in Italy
- Inaugural cruise: June 3, 2012
- Godmother: Tracy Wilson Mourning, Alonzo Mourning’s wife and Founder of the Honey Shine Mentoring Program
Stateroom Breakdown
- 10 Balcony Grand Suites
- 44 Balcony Junior and Spa Suites
- 851 Balcony staterooms
- 221 Oceanview staterooms
- 690 Interior staterooms
- 29 Interior upper/lower bunk staterooms
Eats
You always have the choice of the main dining room or the Lido Marketplace buffet, just two options among nearly a dozen places to eat. Highlights include Guy’s Burger Joint, the BlueIguana Cantina, and Cucina del Capitano for Italian favorites.
Things to Do
You could spend all day on the outside decks of Carnival Breeze. Between Carnival WaterWorks with a 320 foot long Twister water slide to testing your ninja abilities on the SkyCourse, you’ll keep busy.
Inside the ship, the Carnival Thrill Theater provides an exhilarating experience, and for the kids, there’s Carnival’s Camp Ocean, Circle C, and Club O2.
Carnival Breeze Tip: Purchase a spa pass. All the ships in the Dream-class have a huge thalassotherapy pool that is the ultimate place to relax.
2. Carnival Conquest
The flagship of her class, Carnival Conquest weighs in at 110,000-gross registered ton. The ship sails the Bahamas and Caribbean.
- Guest Capacity: 2,980
- Ship Class: Conquest
- Shipyard: Fincantieri in Italy
- Inaugural cruise: November 15, 2002
- Godmother: Lindy Clairborne Boggs, first woman congressman from Louisiana and Ambassador to the Vatican
Stateroom Breakdown
- 2 Deluxe Captain’s Suites
- 10 Oceanview Grand Suites
- 42 Oceanview Ocean Suites and Junior Suites
- 6 Scenic oceanview staterooms
- 521 Balcony staterooms
- 324 Oceanview staterooms
- 10 Oceanview upper/ lower bunk staterooms
- 564 Interior staterooms
- 11 Interior upper/lower bunk staterooms
Eats
In addition to the Main Dining Room and Buffet, other dining highlights are the BBQ Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Guy’s Burger Joint, and the 24-hour Pizza Pirate.
Things to Do
On deck, relax on the Lido deck by the main pool, which has enough chairs and loungers for everybody. Fun contests, music, and ocean views for miles will keep anybody entertained. At night, the disco, themed parties, Vegas-style shows, comedians in the Punchliner Comedy Club and musical acts make sure that everybody is having fun.
For the kids, there’s Carnival’s Camp Ocean, Circle C, and Club O2.
Carnival Conquest Tip: If there are too many kids at the main pool, head all the way aft to the Serenity adults-only pool.
3. Carnival Elation
Built to celebrate the arts and creativity, Carnival Elation weighs in at 71,909 gross registered tons. The ship might be classified as “boutique with big ship fun.” She sails to the Bahamas and the Caribbean from Port Canaveral, Florida.
- Guest Capacity: 2,130
- Ship Class: Fantasy
- Shipyard: Masa-Yards (now STX) in Finland
- Inaugural cruise: March 20, 1998
- Godmother: Shari Arison Dorsman, daughter of Carnival Cruise Lines founder and Chairman Emeritus, Ted Arison.
Stateroom Breakdown
- 28 Oceanview Grand Suites w/Balcony
- 26 Oceanview Junior Suites w/Balcony
- 565 Scenic Oceanview staterooms
- 389 Interior staterooms
- 19 Interior upper/lower bunk staterooms
Eats
Always included in your base cruise fare are the main dining room, buffet, Guys Burger Joint, 24-hour Pizza Pirate and the BlueIguana Cantina. Specialty venues include Bonsai Sushi Express and the Captain’s Table.
Things to Do
Carnival Elation may be a boutique-sized ship, but her thrills and fun are full sized. For water fun, check out the Carnival Waterworks water park which all guests can enjoy free of charge. There is also an arcade, casino, Dukes Piano Bar, and the relaxing Gatsby’s Bar, and more.
For the kids, there’s Carnival’s Camp Ocean, Circle C, and Club O2.
Carnival Elation Tip: If you sailed on the Carnival Elation before her FunShip 2.0 refit in 2017, you need to sail again. Not only was the ship modernized and updated throughout, but with the addition of 54 balcony suites, you can feel the wind in your hair and enjoy the ocean view from your private terrace.
4. Carnival Horizon
The gorgeous Carnival Horizon is a member of the Vista Class, inspired by the sea and sky. Among the largest ships to ever sail for Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Vista sails to the Caribbean from her home port of Miami, FL.
- Guest Capacity: 3,974
- Ship Class: Vista
- Shipyard: Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani, Italy
- Inaugural cruise: April 2, 2018
- Godmother: Queen Latifah, Grammy award-winning musical artist, television and film actress, author, and entrepreneur
Stateroom Breakdown
- 8 Oceanview Grand Suites
- 66 Oceanview Ocean Suites
- 864 Oceanview Balcony staterooms
- 23 Oceanview staterooms with patio cabana and lanai
- 254 Oceanview staterooms
- 20 Interior and Oceanview staterooms with upper/lower bunks
- 752 Interior staterooms
Eats
Carnival Horizon has all the favorites to grab a bite such as Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and the buffet and two main dining rooms. There is a great selection of Specialty dining onboard, including Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Cucina Del Capitano, the Seafood Shack, Bonsai Teppanyaki, a chef-driven dining experience in an intimate 16 person restaurant and Guy’s Pig and Anchor Smokehouse/Brewhouse featuring brisket, sausage, ribs and a host of other mouth-watering options with beers brewed onboard.
Things to Do
The Carnival Horizon is the ship to sail if you want non-stop fun and entertainment! The SkyRide, a suspended two-lane bike course, the SportSquare ropes course and mini-golf at the SkyGreens. plus basketball, volleyball, and ping-pong are available on the top decks. If getting soaking wet sounds like your thing, then the WaterWorks water park is sure to thrill and excite. For a more relaxing time, the multiple swimming pools are perfect for cooling off.
Indoors, the Punchliner Comedy Club, Vegas-style shows, live music, and even an IMAX theater at sea will make sure you’re never bored.
Carnival Horizon Tip: For fun tropical drinks in a totally different atmosphere, head over to the Havana Bar where you can sample aged rums in a space with the look and feel of an old Havana resort.
5. Carnival Liberty
Carnival Liberty is a ship that offers all the fun, relaxation, and excitement her guests could want. She weighs in at 110,000-gross registered tons. She sails three- and four-night cruises to the Bahamas from Port Canaveral.
- Guest Capacity: 2,974
- Ship Class: Conquest
- Shipyard: Fincantieri in Italy
- Inaugural cruise: July 20, 2005
- Godmother: Mira Sorvino, Oscar-winning Italian-American actress
Stateroom Breakdown
- 2 Deluxe Captain’s Suites
- 10 Oceanview Grand Suites
- 42 Oceanview Ocean Suites
- 521 Balcony staterooms
- 327 Oceanview staterooms
- 10 Oceanview upper/lower bunk staterooms
- 564 Interior staterooms
- 11 Interior upper/lower bunk staterooms
Eats
Like her sister ships in the fleet, Carnival Liberty has two main restaurants that serve breakfast and dinner along with the tempting buffet located on the Lido deck. Guy’s Burger Joint and the BlueIguana Cantina serve up delicious food poolside. The 24-hour Pizza Pirate and Mongolian Wok are both located near the buffet on the Lido Deck and are definitely worth checking out.
Things to Do
Carnival Liberty may offer short cruises, but she isn’t short on fun. The Venetian Theater offers Vegas-style shows. Throughout the day and night, you’ll find activities including bingo, live music, educational talks, game shows, trivia and many other events.
There are two pools, hot tubs, sun decks, and the adults-only Serenity area where you can truly relax and enjoy your day on the water. Dive-in Movies are shown at night around the main pool.
For kids, there’s Carnival’s Camp Ocean, Circle C, and Club O2.
Carnival Liberty Tip: The uninhibited take to the stage for karaoke at the Stage Bar. Go ahead, grab the mic and be a star for a night, or just watch… it’s fun either way.
6. Carnival Sunrise
If fun in the sun is your idea of a great vacation, then the Carnival Sunrise is the ship for you. Carnival Sunrise, a member of the Sunshine -class, packs in the fun on her voyages to the Caribbean and Bahamas, from Florida. The decor and color scheme are subdued and relaxing while great food, exciting activities and quiet spaces fill this beautiful ship.
- Guest Capacity: 2,754
- Ship Class: Sunshine
- Shipyard: Cadiz, Spain
- Inaugural cruise: April 29, 2019
- Godmother: Madeleine Arison, wife of Micky Arison, founder of Carnival Cruise Line
Stateroom Breakdown
- 2 Balcony Captains Suites
- 10 Oceanview balcony Grand Suites
- 41 Oceanview Ocean Suites
- 502 Balcony staterooms
- 6 Scenic Oceanview staterooms
- 302 Oceanview staterooms
- 512 Interior staterooms
- 17 Interior upper/ lower bunk or twin/ sofa bed staterooms
Eats
Popular Carnival dining spots present on the Carnival Sunrise include Cucina del Capitano for Italian favorites, Guy’s Burger Joint serving up hamburgers and the tastiest french fries you can imagine, BlueIguana Cantina for tacos and burritos, the Seafood Shack, and Bonsai Sushi. The Steakhouse is an excellent location to have a romantic dinner or celebrate a special occasion. Of course, the main dining room and Lido buffet are available, plus the 24-hour Pizzaria del Capitano.
Things to Do
If being outdoors and soaking in the sun is your thing, the Carnival Sunrise has got you covered. Two twisting water slides provide exciting fun for kids of all ages in the Carnival Waterworks area, complemented by swimming pools and hot tubs.
Serenity, a special area reserved just for adults has loungers, sunbeds, clamshells, a pool to cool off in, and bar service. Indoor activities include shows, live music, comedians, and trivia.
After dark, the piano bar keeps every visitor entertained and singing along, the Punchliner Comedy Club brings the laughs and Vegas-style shows play in the main lounge.
Additionally, for the kids, there’s Carnival’s Camp Ocean, Circle C, and Club O2.
Carnival Sunrise Tip: If you like to be close to the main promenade deck with all its fun and activities, but still enjoy getting some uninterrupted sleep, try cabins on Deck 6, the Upper Deck.
