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AMERICA’S 250TH BIRTHDAY 2026

SAILING INTO HISTORY: CARNIVAL’S 250TH BIRTHDAY BASH FOR

AMERICA

**Ships will unite at sea on July 4th**

Carnival Cruise Line is rolling out a special “America’s 250th Birthday” celebration at sea in 2026, marking 250 years since the founding of the United States

What to Expect:

 Ship Meetups at Sea:

On July 4, 2026, Carnival will have two simultaneous meetups:

•  East Coast: Seven ships (like Carnival Celebration, Conquest, Glory, Elation, Sunrise, Venezia, Vista) will converge near Carnival’s private island,Celebration Key in the Bahamas.

•  West Coast: Three ships (Firenze, Luminosa, Radiance)    will meet near Ensenada, Mexico.

• Patriotic Parties & Events

Each ship will host themed deck parties. The celebrations

include live American rock‘n’ roll, themed dance and triviasessions, a patriotic balloon drop, craft classes, and

special red, white, and blue food and drink offerings.

Sailings & Itineraries:

Carnival is offering 10 cruises from six U.S. ports (Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville,

New York City, Long Beach, San Francisco). 

Options include :

3- to 8-day sailings. 

Some highlights:

East Coast lineup:

June 27: Carnival Vista – 8-day Eastern Caribbean, Port Canaveral → 

San Juan, St.Thomas

• June 28: Carnival Celebration – 7-day Eastern Caribbean, Miami → Celebration Key,

Nassau, Amber Cove, Grand Turk

• July 1: Carnival Venezia – 8-day from NYC → Celebration Key, Nassau, Half Moon Cay

• July 2: Carnival Sunrise – 4-day from Miami → Bahamas

• July 2: Carnival Elation – 4-day from Jacksonville → Bahamas

• July 3: Carnival Conquest – 3-day from Port Canaveral → Celebration Key

• July 3: Carnival Glory – 3-day from Miami → Celebration Key