Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Celebration
Excel-class ship laid out as six themed zones, topped by the BOLT roller coaster, the WaterWorks slides and the SportSquare ropes course.
- Class
- Excel Class
- Launched
- 2022
- Guests
- ~5,362
- Typically sails
- Western Caribbean
Best for
- Families with teens
- Entertainment variety
- Foodies
- Multigenerational groups
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Carries BOLT, a roller coaster found only on Celebration, Jubilee and Mardi Gras
Divided into six named zones including Celebration Central, 820 Biscayne and The Gateway
Dining venues include Carnival Kitchen and Emeril's Bistro 1397
Loft 19 is a separate sun deck with an infinity whirlpool and rentable cabanas
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- BOLT carries an additional charge, and riders must be at least 52 inches tall
- Loft 19 costs extra and only a few cabanas exist, so they must be reserved
- Every guest booked in a Havana stateroom must be 12 or older
- Very large ship — around 5,362 guests on board
Facilities and activities
On board
Notable facilities
- BOLT roller coaster (Excel-class signature attraction)
- WaterWorks aqua park
- Multiple pools and lido decks
Choosing a room
Cabins
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- Family Harbor rooms sit by the Family Harbor Lounge, with breakfast and daytime snacks
- Cloud 9 Spa rooms include unlimited thermal suite use and priority spa reservations
- Carnival Excel suite guests get free Loft 19 access and priority cabana booking
- Room tiers run Interior, Ocean View, Balcony, Havana, Cloud 9 Spa, Family Harbor and Suites
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
AVERAGE
Dining is not the main reason to choose this ship.
Dining varies by ship generation, with newer ships stronger.
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Carnival Cruise Line patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Carnival Celebration.
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Reference price
US$702 pp
7-night Western Caribbean
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