Meyer Turku delivers the Miami-bound Carnival Celebration
Meyer Turku delivered Carnival Celebration, Carnival Cruise Line's second LNG-powered, Excel-class ship after Mardi Gras.
November 2, 2022
Carnival said the delivery readies the line for its 50th birthday celebration's grand finale.
Carnival President Christine Duffy and SVP Newbuilds Ben Clement joined Meyer Turku CEO Tim Meyer for the hand over.
Carnival Celebration alongside at Meyer Turku in Finland
24th ship in the fleet
'We have so many reasons to celebrate now that Carnival Celebration has joined as the 24th ship in our fleet. Now, more guests will experience all that our innovative Excel-class has brought to cruising,' Duffy said. 'She represents the culmination of our 50th birthday while also shining a light on our bright future with so much more excitement to come.'
'I feel great pride in being able to see how my team at the Meyer Turku shipyard and the whole Finish maritime network have once again managed to realize such a complex project in such a short time,' Meyer said.
A Carnival Celebration dining room
Carnival Celebration measures 182,800gt, with double-occupancy capacity for 5,374 passengers and room for 1,735 crew. The ship's length is 344 meters/1,129 feet and its beam, 42 meters/138 feet. Registry is Panama.
Fine craftsmanship
Carnival Celebration sports a three-deck-high atrium, dozens of dining and beverage concepts spread out across six themed zones — which include the Miami-inspired 820 Biscayne and an homage to all-things travel in The Gateway — plus, the BOLT roller-coaster.
Home at PortMiami's redesigned Terminal F
The ship is due to arrive at its year-round PortMiami home at the redesigned Terminal F on Nov. 20 following a 14-day trans-Atlantic 'Carnival Journeys' cruise from Southampton.
Nov. 20 naming ceremony
A naming ceremony will be held that evening with Cassidy Gifford, Kathie Lee's daughter, serving as the godmother.
Carnival Celebration will operate weeklong eastern and western Caribbean cruises to destinations including San Juan, Cozumel and Grand Turk.
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