Carnival Festivale

The Carnival Festivale brings the party with its massive waterpark and a serious number of spots to eat and drink, all powered by cleaner LNG.

2027

Year Built

5,374

Guests

Excel Class

Class

182,800

Pools

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The fourth Excel-class mega-ship from Carnival Cruise Line, built at Meyer Werft Papenburg for 2027 delivery to Port Canaveral. Powered by clean-burning LNG, Festivale debuts Sunsation Point with Carnival WaterWorks Ultra (six waterslides) and 20+ lively dining and entertainment venues including Guy's Pig & Anchor and the Havana Bar.

Dining & Drinks

Signature Culinary Program

Guy Fieri, Emeril Lagasse & Shaquille O'Neal Casual Included Dining

Included Restaurants

Main Dining Rooms

Three-Course American & Melting Chocolate Cake

Included

Guy's Burger Joint & BlueIguana Cantina

Hand-Smashed Burgers, Fresh Tacos & Burritos

Included

Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Pizzeria del Capitano

Wood-Smoked BBQ & 24/7 Artisan Pizza

Included

Big Chicken by Shaq & Chibang!

Crispy Chicken Sandwiches & Chinese-Mexican Fusion

Included

Specialty & Surcharge Dining

Fahrenheit 555 / Prime Steakhouse

Prime Dry-Aged Cuts & Lobster

$49 pp

Reservation required

Cucina del Capitano

Family-Style Italian Trattoria (Free at lunch)

$24 pp dinner

Reservation required

Bonsai Teppanyaki / Sushi

Interactive Hibachi & Sushi Rolls

$42 pp / À la carte

Reservation required

Specialty dining (extra charge)

Drinks (extra charge)

Room service included

Dietary Options

Gluten-FreeVegan

Wellness & Relaxation

Fitness Center

Gym included

Pools

Hot Tubs

Medical Center

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Pool Lift

✓

Wheelchair Rentals

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GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data

42/100

mainstream — extras sold separately

5,374

guests

GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 0 upcoming sailings on Carnival Festivale (Carnival Cruise Line). Built 2027, 5,374 guests, 182,800 GT. Amenities: 3 pools, 7 hot tubs, self-laundry, accessible cabins, medical center. Carnival Cruise Line Perk Score: 42/100 (mainstream — extras sold separately) — room service.

Accessible Travel

Traveling with accessibility needs? Carnival Festivale has 31 accessible cabins.

Pool LiftWheelchair RentalsElevators: 18

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Policies at a Glance

PetsNot Allowed

Balcony SmokingAllowed

Smoking & Cigar LoungesDesignated outdoor upper deck area + smoking casino section for active players; strictly no balcony smoking ($500 fine).

Dress CodeCasual

Formal NightsYes

The Details

Can I do laundry onboard?

Yes — self-service laundry available

What voltage are the cabins?

110V & 220V

Is there a dress code?

Casual

Are there formal nights?

Yes — formal nights onboard

Can I smoke on the balcony?

Yes — balcony smoking allowed

USB in Cabins

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Upcoming Voyages on Carnival Festivale

No upcoming sailings for this ship.

Quick answers

Frequently Asked Questions

How many passengers does Carnival Festivale hold?

Carnival Festivale carries 5,374 guests at double occupancy and up to 6,631 at maximum capacity.

When was Carnival Festivale built?

Carnival Festivale was built in 2027.

Which cruise line operates Carnival Festivale?

Carnival Festivale is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.

Does Carnival Festivale have swimming pools?

Carnival Festivale features 3 swimming pool(s) onboard.

Is there self-service laundry on Carnival Festivale?

Yes, Carnival Festivale features self-service passenger laundromats onboard.

Which restaurants are included on Carnival Festivale?

Included restaurants on Carnival Festivale feature Main Dining Rooms, Guy's Burger Joint & BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse / Pizzeria del Capitano, Big Chicken by Shaq & Chibang!, while specialty venues with a surcharge include Fahrenheit 555 / Prime Steakhouse ($49 pp), Cucina del Capitano ($24 pp dinner), Bonsai Teppanyaki / Sushi ($42 pp / À la carte).