Carnival cruise ships get patriotic new look ahead of America250 events
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate America's 250th anniversary this July 4, Carnival Cruise Line is reminding passengers that it's proud to be "America's Cruise Line" with a new bow crest rolling out across the cruise line's U.S. fleet.
The cruise line debuted the new look ahead of Memorial Day as the first ship to receive it emerged from dry dock refurbishment on May 20. The new bow crest will gradually roll out across the fleet as ships go to dry dock for routine maintenance and upgrades.
All U.S.-based Carnival cruise ships will get the new crest, with the exception of two Texas-homeported ships that feature the Texas star on their bows: Carnival Jubilee and Carnival Tropicale, which will launch from Galveston in 2028.
Here's a look at Carnival's new bow crest and one of the freshly updated ships now sailing with it.
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Carnival unveils ‘From Sea to Shining Sea' bow crest
Carnival's new "From Sea to Shining Sea" bow crest draws inspiration from "America the Beautiful," celebrating the U.S. landscapes and oceans that Carnival shares with millions of passengers.
"With the debut of this new crest, we're reinforcing what guests have long known: Carnival is proud to be America's Cruise Line," Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said in a press release. "We sail coast to coast and connect with millions of guests every year, and this crest reflects the reach of our brand across the U.S. - from the communities we visit to the memories we help create at sea."
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The crest's debut comes just before Carnival kicks off America250 celebrations on board its U.S.-based ships, featuring patriotic events and activities from June 4 to July 4. Celebrations culminate on July 4 with patriotic ship meetups at sea from both the East and West Coasts. Seven Carnival cruise ship will meet near Carnival's Celebration Key in The Bahamas for synchronized patriotic deck parties and three ships will anchor alongside each other for Fourth of July fireworks viewing at sea in San Diego.
Carnival Legend was the first ship to set sail with the new crest, which was added during dry dock maintenance ahead of the ship's summer season in Europe. Just a few days later, a second ship sailed into Miami sporting the new display of American pride as it returned from dry dock with ship-wide enhancements.
Carnival Magic sailing from Miami with new bow crest, refreshed venues
Following a 35-day dry dock in The Bahamas, Carnival Magic returned to service from PortMiami on May 26, welcoming passengers on board with its new "From Sea to Shining Sea" bow crest.
Along with being among the first to sail on a ship featuring the new tribute to America, passengers cruising on Carnival Magic this summer can enjoy renewed spaces and enhanced amenities throughout the ship, including:
- A revamped casino and arcade offering more entertainment options for all ages
- A redesigned Lido buffet restaurant layout for better flow and an elevated dining experience
- A refreshed WaterWorks aqua park and pool decks
- A new mini golf course
- A renovated Cloud 9 Spa and fitness center with all new equipment supporting wellness and rejuvenation
- Updated retail areas across the gift shops and the Effy Jewelry boutique
Carnival Magic offers cruises from Miami to destinations across the Caribbean and The Bahamas, including Celebration Key, Carnival's exclusive destination in Grand Bahama.
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