Carnival Announces Special Cruises For USA’s 250th Birthday Featuring A 7-Ship Meetup

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Carnival Cruise Line is planning a grand celebration for America’s 250th birthday in 2026 with 10 patriotic cruises featuring ship meetups, themed entertainment, and special food and drink.

Carnival Cruises USA Birthday

The cruises, ranging from three to eight days, will sail from six U.S. homeports: Miami, Port Canaveral, Jacksonville, New York City, Long Beach, and San Francisco.

On 4th July 2026, seven Carnival ships departing from east coast ports will gather near Celebration Key in the Bahamas for a unique mid-ocean meetup, while three west coast ships will unite near Ensenada, Mexico.

Each ship will host patriotic deck parties to mark the occasion, alongside entertainment and culinary experiences inspired by the historic milestone.

“We’re America’s cruise line, and we’re commemorating this milestone in a big way! Uniting our ships will multiply the fun and make America’s 250th birthday even more memorable for guests who celebrate at sea,

“The cruises we’re opening for sale today offer great variety, so guests can choose their ideal way to take part in a truly once-in-a-lifetime occasion.”

East Coast Sailings to Celebration Key and Beyond

East coast guests can choose from a variety of options, including shorter getaways or longer Caribbean voyages. Highlights include:

  • Three-day cruises on Carnival Conquest and Carnival Glory departing 3rd July 2026 from Miami and Port Canaveral, respectively, to Celebration Key.
  • Four-day Bahamas cruises on Carnival Sunrise from Miami and Carnival Elation from Jacksonville, departing 2nd July 2026.
  • A seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard Carnival Celebration, departing 28th June 2026 from Miami, with stops in Celebration Key, Nassau, Amber Cove, and Grand Turk.
  • An eight-day Caribbean sailing aboard Carnival Vista, departing 27th June 2026 from Port Canaveral, with visits to San Juan, St. Thomas, and more.
  • Northeastern option: Carnival Venezia departs New York City on 1st July 2026 for an eight-day cruise to Celebration Key, Nassau, and Half Moon Cay.

West Coast Cruises Celebrate Near Ensenada

For west coast guests, three exciting options include:

  • Three-day Baja Mexico cruise on Carnival Firenze from Long Beach, departing 3rd July 2026.
  • Four-day Ensenada sailing aboard Carnival Luminosa from San Francisco, departing 2nd July 2026.
  • Five-day Mexican Riviera cruise on Carnival Radiance, departing Long Beach on 30th June 2026, with stops in Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada.

These unique cruises promise a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Carnival Cruise Line, blending patriotic festivities with unforgettable destinations.

The cruises are all available to book now.

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