Carnival Festivale - 4/1/2028
The April 1, 2028 cruise on the Carnival Festivale departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Festivale sets sail on Saturday, Apr 1st and returns on Sunday, Apr 9th.
Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Carnival Festivale - April 1, 2028 - 8 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 1st | Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 2 | Apr 2nd | At Sea |
| 3 | Apr 3rd | At Sea |
| 4 | Apr 4th | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas |
| 5 | Apr 5th | San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| 6 | Apr 6th | Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic |
| 7 | Apr 7th | At Sea |
| 8 | Apr 8th | Celebration Key, Bahamas |
| 9 | Apr 9th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
The Carnival Festivale sails on April 1, 2028 for a 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Apr 9th at 8:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Festivale will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
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Cruise Ship
Carnival Festivale
CARNIVAL FESTIVALE SIZE
The Festivale has a construction date of 2027 and a total size of 183,521 gross tons. The ship measures 1,130 feet (344 meters) in length. Carnival Festivale is included in Carnival’s XL Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Festivale holds 8,365 passengers. That includes 6,630 cruise vacationers and 1,735 staff members. The Festivale total number of staterooms is 2,682.
Carnival Festivale Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:183,521 GT
- Length:1,130 ft (344 m)
- Beam:138 ft (42 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2027
- Years Served:Future - 2027
- Capacity:6,630
- Crew Members:1,735
- Total on Board:8,365
- Total Staterooms:2,682
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:1,000 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Festivale age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Festivale Deck Plans.
Cruise Ports
Port Canaveral, Florida, offers docking at Port Canaveral. Travelers explore Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach. Excursions include airboat rides in Merritt Island. Local markets sell key lime pie. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures space shuttles and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like space-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover NASA history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance space center walks. Port Canaveral’s modern charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of space exploration and scenic coasts, making Port Canaveral an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination. (126 words)
San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination. (126 words)
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic, offers docking at Amber Cove Port. Travelers explore Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum. Excursions include Damajagua Waterfalls. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Amber Cove’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and adventurous waterfalls, making Amber Cove an engaging destination. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Celebration Key, Bahamas, docks at a private pier for Grand Bahama cruises. Travelers enjoy water parks and cabana rentals. Snorkeling reveals artificial reefs. No local markets; island shops sell branded merchandise. Peak season December to April; no taxis, free shuttles provided. Dining includes jerk chicken at beach buffets. Souvenirs feature Bahamian straw hats. Kayaking and paddleboarding available.
Port Canaveral, Florida, offers docking at Port Canaveral. Travelers explore Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach. Excursions include airboat rides in Merritt Island. Local markets sell key lime pie. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures space shuttles and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like space-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover NASA history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance space center walks. Port Canaveral’s modern charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of space exploration and scenic coasts, making Port Canaveral an engaging destination. (126 words)