Carnival Cruise Line has announced that its next Excel-class ship will be named Carnival Celebration.
The name has been chosen as the launch of the ship will coincide with the line’s 50th birthday celebrations in 2022.
The name was revealed on social media by a number of Carnival’s celebrity partners, including TV presenter Kathie Lee Gifford, restaurateur Guy Fieri and basketball star Shaquille O’Neal.
Carnival Celebration will be the sister ship of the line’s first Excel-class vessel, Mardi Gras (pictured), which is due to join the fleet in February 2021. Celebration was also the name of one of the line’s most popular early ships.
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “The name Carnival Celebration couldn’t be more perfect for a ship that will be a key component of our 50th birthday festivities.
“Many thanks to our celebrity partners who helped us officially ‘unbox the fun’ and reveal the name of a ship that promises to be a spectacular addition to our fleet.”
Carnival Celebration will start sailing from PortMiami in November 2022, and will include features also on Mardi Gras including the BOLT rollercoaster – the first at sea.