CCL-Carnival Cruise Line will commemorate its 55th anniversary in 2027 with a series of unique ship meetups at sea, enhancing 11 select itineraries with celebratory activities. These events will bring ships together near CCL's private Bahamian islands Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay.
CCL's 55th anniversary cruises will span a range of 3- to 8-day itineraries, exploring the Bahamas and Caribbean.
During each meetup, participating vessels will host simultaneous Lido deck celebrations, featuring themed activities such as party games, trivia, a dessert buffet, specialty cocktails, and commemorative birthday cakes at onboard restaurants. Carnival Legend will participate in 2 of the 3 scheduled events, enhancing her itineraries with these festive gatherings.
Meetup dates and CCL ships:
March 9, 2027, at Celebration Key
- Carnival Spirit (8-day sailing from Mobile, March 6th)
- Carnival Elation (5-day sailing from Jacksonville, March 6th)
- Carnival Legend (6-day sailing from Tampa, March 7th)
- Carnival Freedom (5-day sailing from Port Canaveral, March 8th)
March 10, 2027, at Half Moon Cay
- Carnival Jubilee (8-day voyage from Galveston, March 6th)
- Carnival Legend (6-day itinerary from Tampa, March 7th)
- Carnival Pride (7-day cruise from Baltimore, March 7th)
March 13, 2027, at Celebration Key
- Carnival Celebration (7-day cruise from Miami, March 7th)
- Carnival Sunrise (4-day cruise from Miami, March 11th)
- Carnival Conquest (3-day cruise from Miami, March 12th)
- Carnival Vista (8-day journey from Port Canaveral, March 6th)
- Carnival Glory (3-day cruise from Port Canaveral, March 12th)
CCL started operations in 1972 with a single ship sailing from PortMiami. Over the years, the company has expanded to 27 vessels operating from more USA homeports than any other brand, as well as two homeports in Australia.
CCL's fleet is set to grow to 29 ships by spring 2025, with further expansion planned.
As part of its 55th anniversary celebrations, CCL will also introduce a new Excel-class ship in 2027, signaling the start of another period of growth. By 2033, the line plans to add 4 additional vessels, further cementing its status as a leader in the cruise industry.