When Carnival Legend emerged from dry dock on Wednesday, May 20, there was something different about her. While Legend is currently the only ship in the fleet to sport the new look, it will slowly be introduced to the entire fleet… minus two ships.
‘From Sea to Shining Sea’
For years, Carnival has proudly promoted the fact that it is the No. 1 cruise line in the country. Now, just in time for Memorial Weekend and as America gears up to celebrate its 250th anniversary, Carnival is rolling out a new bow crest which features the iconic whale tail surrounded by the words “From Sea to Shining Sea.”
In the coming months and years, ships will receive the new look when they are sent into dry dock, with the Carnival Magic next in line for the miniature makeover. “With the debut of this new crest,” explained Christine Duffy, the line’s president, “we’re reinforcing what guests have long known: Carnival is proud to be America’s cruise line.”
She added that the new crest represents the line’s reach, “from the communities we visit to the memories we help create at sea.”
Which Two Ships Won’t Get the New Crest
While Carnival is clearly proud of and excited about the new crest, two of the fleet’s ships will not be included in the rollout: Carnival Jubilee and the upcoming Carnival Tropicale — the latter of which will be introduced in 2028 — each will continue to display the Texas star on their bows, representing their ongoing homeporting in Galveston.
As part of the rollout, Carnival also unveiled a promo reel — which you can view above — focusing in part on the fact that they “welcome more active and retired military members for well-deserved [rest and recreation]”, adding that “no other cruise line sails more Americans.”
