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Carnival Jubilee: ship guide
Excel-class ship with BOLT and the Currents and Shores zones, year-round from Galveston.
Best for: Texas and Southwest families who want BOLT, the biggest WaterWorks in the fleet and Carnival’s newest ship on a 6- or 8-day Western Caribbean or Bahamas cruise from Galveston. Sails from Galveston in 2026 and 2027.

About Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Jubilee is the third Excel-class ship and the first Carnival ship built at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. Delivered in December 2023 with the Star of Texas on her bow, she measures 183,521 gross tons, carries 5,362 guests at double occupancy with 1,735 crew and runs on liquefied natural gas. She is based year-round in Galveston and was the largest ship ever to homeport in Texas when she arrived.
Two zones are unique to this ship. Currents is inspired by the world beneath the waves, with six LED windows that run a Seaquest light show, the color-changing Dr.Inks, Ph.D. bar and the Golden Mermaid lounge. The Shores recalls beaches, boardwalks and piers with Coastal Slice pizza, Beach Buns sandwiches and the indoor-outdoor Marina Bar. Emeril’s Bistro 717, BOLT, the largest WaterWorks in the fleet and Loft 19 round out the Excel-class lineup.
From September 2026 Carnival Jubilee sails 6- and 8-day cruises round trip from Galveston. Six-day Western Caribbean sailings visit Cozumel and Isla Tropicale at Roatan, and 8-day sailings add Key West, Nassau, RelaxAway Half Moon Cay and Celebration Key in the Bahamas. She suits Texas and Southwest families who want Carnival’s newest hardware with a drive-to home port.
- BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, with riders controlling the speed
- Currents, an underwater-themed zone with six LED windows and the Seaquest show
- The Shores, a beach and boardwalk zone with Coastal Slice, Beach Buns and the Marina Bar
- Emeril’s Bistro 717 with New Orleans Creole and seafood
- Dr.Inks, Ph.D., a bar of color-changing cocktails hosted by an octopus scientist, and The Golden Mermaid with live music
- Carnival WaterWorks with three spiraling slides and twin racers, plus SportSquare
- Loft 19 retreat with cabanas, included for Carnival Excel Suite guests
- Star of Texas on the bow and year-round sailings from Galveston
Staterooms and suites
Interior
Standard and Premium Interior rooms, with Havana, Cloud 9 Spa and Family Harbor Interior versions that come with the perks of those programs.
Ocean View
Picture-window rooms, including Family Harbor Ocean View rooms by the Family Harbor Lounge and Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View rooms with thermal suite access.
Balcony
Standard, Extended and Premium-View Extended Balcony rooms, Junior Balcony rooms and Cove Balcony rooms close to the waterline, plus Cloud 9 Spa balcony and cove versions.
Havana Cabanas
Havana Cabana and Extended Cabana rooms with a private patio and daytime access to the Havana pool and bar for Havana guests only; all guests in Havana rooms must be 12 or older.
Family Harbor
Family Harbor Interior, Ocean View and five-berth Ocean View Suites with a separate bedroom; guests share the Family Harbor Lounge with breakfast, snacks, games and movies, kids eat free in most specialty restaurants and families get an evening of Night Owls.
Suites
Ocean Suites, Cloud 9 Spa Suites and Havana Cabana Suites, then the Carnival Excel Suites: Excel Suite, Excel Corner Suite, Excel Aft Suite with a private hot tub and the Excel Presidential Suite with a separate living room, wet bar and wraparound balcony with hot tub; Excel Suites include concierge service, Loft 19 access and priority cabana reservations.
Carnival Jubilee deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 19
Bolt: Ultimate Sea Coaster, Loft 19, Pool.
- Loft 19Soak up the sun all day from the comfort of a lounge chair or Loft 19’s own infinity pool, or opt for private time in the shade by renting a cabana.
- Bolt : Ultimate Sea CoasterIts a thrill you’re seeking, this is also the vacation for you. Meet BOLT the fastest and first rollercoaster at sea.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
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Dining on Carnival Jubilee
Main Dining RoomsIncluded
Two main restaurants with a changing three-course menu nightly and Seaday Brunch.
Lido MarketplaceIncluded
The buffet with international stations for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cucina del CapitanoIncluded
Family-style Italian dinner, included for your first visit.
Big Chicken, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Street EatsIncluded
Chicken sandwiches, Guy Fieri burgers, tacos and burritos, and street-food windows on Lido.
Coastal Slice and Beach BunsIncluded
Pizza and seaside sandwiches in The Shores zone.
Emeril’s Bistro 717Specialty
Emeril Lagasse’s New Orleans-style Creole and seafood restaurant, the third Emeril’s at sea.
Rudi’s SeagrillSpecialty
Chef Rudi Sodamin’s seafood restaurant with multi-course dinners.
Fahrenheit 555 SteakhouseSpecialty
Carnival’s signature steakhouse with aged cuts.
Bonsai Sushi and Bonsai TeppanyakiSpecialty
Made-to-order sushi and tableside teppanyaki shows.
Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse and Seafood ShackSpecialty
Smoked barbecue with house-brewed beer in Summer Landing, and New England-style seafood baskets on Lido.
Entertainment and activities
- Playlist Productions shows including Soulbound, Visual Symphony, Dear Future Husband, Celestial Strings and We Are One
- Center Stage in Grand Central with a rotating lineup of live performances
- BOLT roller coaster above The Ultimate Playground
- Carnival WaterWorks and SportSquare with mini-golf, basketball and a ropes course
- Seaquest light show in Currents, with Dr.Inks, Ph.D. and The Golden Mermaid bars
- The Punchliner Comedy Club, Piano Bar 88 and Family Feud Live
- Serenity adults-only retreat, the Havana pool and Loft 19
- Cloud 9 Spa with thermal suites and a fitness center
Families and who it suits
Camp Ocean runs supervised programs for ages 2 to 11 (Penguins 2 to 5, Stingrays 6 to 8, Sharks 9 to 11), Circle C is for ages 12 to 14 and Club O2 for 15 to 17, with Night Owls late-night care for a fee. Family Harbor staterooms share a private lounge, and The Ultimate Playground combines WaterWorks, SportSquare and BOLT.
Best for: Texas and Southwest families who want BOLT, the biggest WaterWorks in the fleet and Carnival’s newest ship on a 6- or 8-day Western Caribbean or Bahamas cruise from Galveston.
Sails from: Galveston · Regions: Western Caribbean, Bahamas
Shore excursions in Carnival Jubilee’s upcoming ports
The ports on Carnival Jubilee’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.
Ports from sailings departing Oct 25, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.
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Facts checked against Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Jubilee, Carnival newsroom: Carnival Jubilee fact sheet, Carnival Cruise Line: Camp Ocean, Travelweek: Carnival Cruise Line debuts new itineraries for 2026-27 on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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