Carnival Cruise Line Expands New Orleans Offerings Through 2028

Why this matters: This expansion means more cruise options and increased tourism activity for the Port of New Orleans and the surrounding region.

Carnival Cruise Line's commitment to New Orleans includes homing two ships year-round, making it the only cruise line to do so. The return of Carnival Dream, which can hold 4,600 guests, significantly increases capacity from the port.

Carnival Dream: Starting May 2027, Carnival Dream will offer four- and five-day cruises to Mexico.

Carnival Liberty: Through April 2028, Carnival Liberty will continue its seven-day cruises to the Western Caribbean and the Bahamas, including Celebration Key, Cozumel, Belize, Grand Cayman and Isla Tropicale. It will also offer an eight-night Thanksgiving cruise and a two-week Panama Canal sailing.

Carnival's new destination, Celebration Key, features five distinct “portals” spread across 65 acres, offering a variety of experiences, including white sand beaches, family-friendly games, a large swim-up bar, and local artisan markets.

Carnival Dream will return to New Orleans in May 2027.

Carnival Liberty will visit Celebration Key, Key West, Nassau, Cozumel, Belize, Grand Cayman, and Isla Tropicale, among others.

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its offerings from New Orleans, providing more cruise options and destinations through 2028. Key highlights include the return of Carnival Dream and itineraries featuring the new Celebration Key destination. Travelers can choose from short cruises to Mexico or longer voyages to the Caribbean and Bahamas.

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