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All about the Carnival Celebration
The Carnival Celebration is a fairly new ship, being built in 2022. It's considered a large size ship. Coming in at 1,130 ft long and 137 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.6 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 17-story building. The Celebration is named after the original Celebration that sailed with Carnival from 1987 - 2008. It has two unique zones not found on its sister ships: The Gateway, an area dedicated to travel and Carnival's history, and 820 Biscayne which has a retro-Miami vibe.
Carnival Celebration Overview
- Ship and Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
- See Our Detailed Cruise Blog
Carnival Celebration Size and Passengers
The Celebration can hold 5,374 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Celebration has a space ratio of 35. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship has less space per person than average. The Celebration uses a zone layout to break up large crowds across the ship, often making it feel less crowded.
| Carnival Celebration | |
|---|---|
| Class | Excel |
| Gross Tonnage | 183,521 |
| Length | 1,130 |
| Beam/Width | 137 |
| Passenger Decks | 17 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 5,374 |
| Crew | 1,735 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.6 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 35 |
Carnival Celebration Space Ratio
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The Celebration is one of three Excel-class ships currently sailing with Carnival. Excel-class ships are Carnival's newest and largest ships. Some signature features are the BOLT roller coaster, a LOFT 19 suite area, the exclusive Havana. They're Carnival's first ships that run on LNG, a cleaner burning fuel. They're known for their six-distinct zones, all with a different theme, that make the ship easier to navigate and breaks up the large crowds. The Celebration is very similar to its sister-ships; Mardi Gras and Jubilee, although each ship may have some differences.
Carnival Celebration Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Carnival Celebration. You have 21 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 14 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 7 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. 67% of the dining options are included which means if you're watching your budget, you won't feel like you're missing out by not going to a lot of extra fee dining places.
| Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Cost | Type of Food |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Chicken | Quick serve | Included | Chicken |
| Blue Iguana Cantina | Quick serve | Included | Mexican |
| Bonsai Sushi | Sit down | A la cart | Asian |
| Bonsai Teppanyaki | Sit down | Flat fee | Asian |
| ChiBang | Sit down | Included | Mexican / Chinese |
| Cucina Del Capitano (Excel-ship) | Sit down | Included | Italian |
| Deco Deli | Quick serve | Included | Sandwiches |
| Emeril's Bistro 1397 | Sit down | A la cart | Creole |
| Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse | Sit down | Flat fee | Steakhouse |
| Fresh Creations | Quick serve | Included | Salad |
| Guy's Burger Joint | Quick serve | Included | American |
| Guys Pig and Anchor BarBQue | Quick serve | Included | BBQ |
| Guys Pig and Anchor Smokehouse (Excel-ship) | Sit down | Included | BBQ |
| JavaBlue Cafe | Quick serve | A la cart | Coffee |
| Lido Buffet | Buffet | Included | Buffet |
| Main Dining Room | Sit down | Included | Main dining room |
| Miami Slice | Quick serve | Included | Pizza |
| Rudi's Seagrill | Sit down | Flat fee | Seafood |
| Seafood Shack | Quick serve | A la cart | Seafood |
| Street Eats | Quick serve | Included | Global |
| Swirls | Quick serve | Included | Dessert |
Carnival Celebration Bars and Drinks
Carnival Celebration has 18 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.
| Bar | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| Alchemy Bar | Deck 7 | See Menu |
| Aquaria | Deck 7 | See Menu |
| Bar 820 | Deck 8 | See Menu |
| Fahrenheit 555 Bar | Deck 7 Mid | See Menu |
| Golden Jubilee | Deck 6 | See Menu |
| Guy's Pig and Anchor Brewhouse | Deck 8 | See Menu |
| Havana Bar | Deck 8 | See Menu |
| Java Blue Cafe | Deck 6 | See Menu |
| Latitudes | Deck 6 | See Menu |
| Limelight Lounge | Deck 7 | See Menu |
| Limelight Lounge | Deck 7 | See Menu |
| Piano Bar 88 | Deck 6 | See Menu |
| Punchliner Comedy Club | Deck 6 | See Menu |
| RedFrog Tiki Bar | Deck 16 and 17 | See Menu |
| Serenity Pool Bar | Deck 18 | See Menu |
| The Watering Hole | Deck 8 | See Menu |
| Tides Pool Bar | Deck 16 | See Menu |
| Tropicale Bar | Deck 6 | See Menu |
Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Carnival also serves the Pepsi family of products. That means Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mug Root Beer, and Mountain Dew, although the selection can vary by ship.
Pools and Hot Tubs on Carnival Celebration
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Carnival Celebration has a total of 6 pools and 7 hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are adults only. 2 of the pools are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.
| Carnival Celebration | |
|---|---|
| Total Pools | 6 |
| - Pools - General Access | 3 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | 1 |
| - Pools - Exclusive | 2 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 7 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 5 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2 |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 0 |
Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids
Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Carnival editions with featuring places Pizza Pirate and mini-golf.
Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 - Carnival Edition
Let's Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 - Carnival Edition
Carnival Celebration Features and Activities
There are quite a few things to do on the Celebration. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
| Carnival Celebration | |
|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | Included |
| Arcade | A la cart |
| Basketball | Included |
| Brewery Tour | Flat fee |
| Casino | A la cart |
| Comedy Club | Included |
| Cooking Class | Flat fee |
| Dr Seuss Breakfast | A la cart |
| Fitness Center | Included |
| Jogging Track | Included |
| Mini golf | Included |
| Outdoor gym | Included |
| Pool-side Movies | Included |
| Roller Coaster | Flat fee |
| Ropes course | Included |
| Splash park | Included |
| Thermal Suites | Flat fee |
| Water slides | Included |
Cruise Costs
Carnival is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
The cost will also vary depending on the type of cabin you book. You can see the differences between the Carnival cabins and how to choose the best one here:Carnival Celebration Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Carnival ship.
| Carnival | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $16.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 18% |
| Soda Price | $3.00 |
| Domestic Beer Price | $8.75 See drink menus |
| Drink Package Price | $83 - $88 Learn more |
| Internet Plan | $18.70 to $23.80 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
We sailed aboard the Carnival Celebration
Follow along on our sailing on the Carnival Celebration. We take you through every aspect of our sailing, from getting to the port to debarking the ship. See the schedule of events, menus, what excursions we did, and what we really thought about the ship.
Carnival Celebration - Cruise Blog - Day 1 - Miami
Carnival Celebration - Cruise Blog - Day 2 - Sea Day
Carnival Celebration - Cruise Blog - Day 3 - Cozumel
Carnival Celebration - Cruise Blog - Day 4 - Costa Maya
Carnival Celebration - Cruise Blog - Day 5 - Roatan
Carnival Celebration - Cruise Blog - Day 6 - Sea Day
Carnival Celebration - Cruise Blog - Day 7 - Sea Day
5 Hits and Misses on Carnival Celebration
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