Carnival Jubilee cruise ship set for an 18-day transatlantic journey in 2023

Carnival Jubilee, a new vessel from Carnival Cruise Line, will embark on its inaugural voyage from British waters next year.

The Excel-class ship is scheduled to leave Southampton, England, in October 2023 for an 18-day transatlantic adventure.

Carnival Jubilee will make stops in the Spanish city of Vigo, the capital of Madeira, Funchal, the Canary Islands of Tenerife and Las Palmas, and Grand Turk in the Turks and Caicos, before arriving in Galveston, Texas.

A seven-day Western Caribbean cruise will then depart in November from Galveston on the Texas Gulf Coast, visiting Honduras' Mahogany Bay, Costa Maya, and Cozumel in Mexico before returning to Texas.

The ship will feature design elements similar to Carnival's Mardi Gras — the largest cruise ship ever constructed by the line — as well as Carnival Celebration, which is set to launch in 2022. This will be the line's third Excel-class vessel, named after the MS Jubilee, which has been inactive since 2016.

Jubilee will accommodate 5,347 guests and will include six themed zones, featuring pools and lidos, a Tiki Bar, and even the BOLT rollercoaster. Yes, a rollercoaster. At sea.

Reservations are now available and can be made through Carnival's website.

Does Carnival offer a loyalty program?

Yes, it does! You can learn everything you need to know about Carnival Cruise Line's VIFP Club loyalty program in our TPG guide here.

U.S. passengers can earn "Fun points" using the Carnival World Mastercard, which includes an introductory offer of $250 off your first cruise booking when you spend $500 on the card within the first 90 days.

Carnival will also double the Fun points you accumulate during your first year. After the introductory period, you'll earn 1 Fun point for every $1 spent, and 2 Fun points for every $1 spent on Carnival purchases.

The details regarding the Carnival World Mastercard have been independently sourced by Dinogo. The information on this page has not been reviewed or endorsed by the card issuer.