See the Carnival Cruise Director Schedule for 2025 by cruise ship for the entire fleet. Carnival cruise directors are posted for Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and sometimes further out. 

Carnival Adventure Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Michelle O'Callaghan: 3/14/2025 - 6/12/2025
Abbie Lockett: 5/30/2025 - 9/30/2025
Felipe Do Couto: 9/22/2025 - 11/24/2025

​Carnival Breeze Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Sinclair Hammerbach: 3/1/2025 - 5/19/2025
Crystal Archibald St Cyr: 5/19/2025 - 6/12/2025
Louie Claire: 6/12/2025 - 9/8/2025
Sophie Gideon: 6/30/2025 - 7/12/2025

Carnival Celebration Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Joseph Boyes: 5/11/2025 - 7/6/2025
Marty Pitts: 7/6/2025 - 11/9/2025
Louie Claire: 11/2/2025 - 1/11/2026
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Carnival Conquest Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Dean Pompey: 5/5/2025 - 7/7/2025
Robby Howell: 7/7/2025 - 11/7/2025

Carnival Dream Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​​
Lawrence West: 4/27/2025 - 8/31/2025
Lawrence West: 11/1/2025 - 2/1/2026

Carnival Encounter Cruise Director Schedule:
George Cross: 4/12/2025 - 6/11/2025
Ben Kitchen: 6/11/2025 - 10/11/2025
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Carnival Elation Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Stjepan Neral: 4/28/2025 - 7/3/2025
Franco Spies: 7/3/2025 - 11/6/2025

Carnival Firenze Cruise Director Schedule:
Keegan Van Zyl: 3/10/2025 - 7/10/2025
Flipe Mendes: 6/26/2025 - 9/9/2025
Keegan Van Zyl: 9/9/2025 - 10/20/2025
Keegan Van Zyl: 10/30/2025 - 1/12/2026

Carnival Freedom Cruise Director Schedule:
Leo Alexander: 3/31/2025 - 7/10/2025
Gabby Gamboa: 7/5/2025 - 11/8/2025

Carnival Glory Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Rico Betancourt:  3/14/2025 - 7/7/2025
Sam Thurgood: 6/30/2025 - 9/8/2025
Rico Betancourt: 9/8/2025 - 1/9/2026

​Carnival Horizon Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Tyler Meehan: 3/29/2025 - 7/27/2025
George Cross: 7/27/2025 - 9/27/2025
Tyler Meehan: 9/27/2025 - 1/31/2026
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Carnival Jubilee Cruise Director Schedule:
Louie Claire: 3/8/2025 - 5/10/2025
Gabby Gamboa: 5/3/2025 - 5/17/2025
Kyndall Fire: 5/17/2025 - 8/23/2025
Andrew Mercer: 8/9/2025 - 1/10/2026
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Carnival Legend Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Frankie Portera: 5/8/2025 - 7/7/2025
Flipe Mendes: 5/22/2025 - 6/5/2025
Adam Gilbert: 7/7/2025 - 11/10/2025

Carnival Liberty Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Alex Siegler: 9/14/2025 - 11/9/2025
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Carnival Luminosa Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
William "Paully" Munhollon: 5/1/2025 -  6/26/2025
Zach Paiement Dockrill: 6/26/2025 - 11/2/2025
Michelle O'Callaghan: 10/26/2025 - 1/11/2026

Carnival Magic Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Todd Evans: 4/13/2025 - 7/26/2025
Sophie Gideon: 7/13/2025 - 10/6/2025

​Mardi Gras Cruise Director Schedule:​
Jacky Tang: 5/10/2025 - 9/27/2025
Deon Williams: 6/28/2025 - 7/13/2025
Deon Williams: 10/11/2025 - 12/6/2025
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​Carnival Miracle Cruise Director Schedule:​
Gary Blair: 5/5/2025 - 11/22/2025
Frankie Portera: 11/20/2025 - 1/17/2026
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Carnival Panorama Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Andrew Mercer: 2/22/2025 - 7/5/2025
Rainer Scholtz: 7/5/2025 - 9/7/2025
Simon London: 8/30/2025 - 1/11/2026

Carnival Paradise Cruise Director Schedule:​​
John Loney: 4/10/2025 - 8/10/2025
William "Paulley" Munhollon: 8/4/2025 - 10/13/2025

Carnival Pride Cruise Director Schedule:​
Amber Lynne Celen: 5/4/2025 - 7/6/2025
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Carnival Radiance Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​​​
Kieran Wilson: 3/23/2025 - 8/15/2025
Lia Stivers: 8/15/2025 - 10/18/2025
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Carnival Spirit Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Alex Siegler: 3/16/2025 - 5/17/2025
Sinclair Hammerbach: 5/20/2025 - 7/15/2025
Alex Siegler: 7/15/2025 - 9/9/2025
Frankie Portera: 9/2/2025 - 11/8/2025
​
Carnival Splendor Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Elizabeth Clough: 4/18/2025 - 7/7/2025
Michelle O'Callaghan: 6/28/2025 - 9/17/2025
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​Carnival Sunrise Cruise Director Schedule:​​​​
Edgar Toscano Murillo: 5/12/2025 - 7/7/2025
Deon Williams: 7/7/2025 - 9/29/2025
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Carnival Sunshine Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Sam Thurgood: 3/16/2025 - 5/25/2025
James Love: 5/25/2025 - 9/14/2025
​Alex Siegler: 9/10/2025 - 11/9/2025

Carnival Valor Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Lia Stivers: 6/3/2025 - 7/12/2025
Felipe Serrina Do Couto:7/12/2025 - 9/20/2025
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Carnival Venezia Cruise Director Schedule:​​
Michael D'Auria: 3/9/2025 - 7/9/2025
Joseph Boyes: 7/9/2025 - 9/2/2025
Michael D'Auria: 9/2/2025 - 10/1/2025
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​​​Carnival Vista Cruise Director Schedule:​​​
Marq Anthony: 5/3/2025 - 9/6/2025

Want To Find Your Cruise Director On Social Media?  I have started compiling a list of public Facebook or Instagram pages some of the cruise directors have to connect with guests. Click Here To View Cruise Director Social Media Pages

Which Carnival ships does the cruise director schedule cover?
                    The Carnival Cruise Director schedule covers all Carnival ships. This includes the Carnival Elation, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Pride, Carnival Legend, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Dream, Carnival Magic, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Vista, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Firenze, Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Encounter, and Carnival Adventure. 

Is there an entertainment director schedule for Carnival Cruise ships?
                    The entertainment director onboard is usually mostly behind the scenes. There used to be an entertainment director schedule, but Carnival does not publish this schedule anymore. 

Does Carnival publish a FunSquad schedule?
                        Unfortunately, Carnival does not have a FunSquad team member schedule published online. 

Other Carnival Cruise Resources You May Enjoy:
My Unofficial Guide to Carnival Cruise Food & Dining -  Click Here To View
My Carnival Cruise Reviews With Pictures & Activity Newsletters -  Click Here To View

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      Carnival Cruise ships with a Seaside Theater will show movies in the evening as part of Carnival's Dive In Movies program. The movies shown typically change each month. On your cruise if you are interested in Dive In Movies, check your FunTimes newsletter or the Carnival Hub App for movie offerings and the time the movie will be shown. Please keep in mind these movies are subject to change!

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June 2025 Carnival Dive In Movies List!
John Heald posted the movies for June 2025 on Facebook. These movies are scheduled to be shown on ships that have Seaside Theaters that can host Dive-In Movies. If you are scheduled to cruise in June 2025 on a ship that does Dive-In Movies make sure to check your Carnival Hub App/FunTimes for the times that the movies for the day are scheduled to show.

• Captain America: Brave New World
• Dune 2
• Despicable Me 4
• IF
• The Fall Guy
• It Ends With Us
• Gladiator II
• Wicked
• Moana 2
• Mufasa: The Lion King
• Kung Fu Panda 4 
• ​Ongoing Updates! Please check out my Carnival Cruise Food Guide by clicking here!​​​

What ships have Dive-In Movies? The ships that show Dive In Movies will have Carnival's Seaside Theaters. The following Carnival ships have Dive In Movies: Carnival Adventure, Carnival Breeze, Carnival Celebration, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Dream, Carnival Encounter, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Magic, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Valor, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista, and Mardi Gras. 

        Galveston cruise parking options are plenty and there are many choices for cruisers looking for parking on a Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Princess, or Disney Cruise. This post will take a look at some of the different discount programs and coupon codes available to cruisers looking to park for a Galveston cruise. I will also share a few tips on getting the best deal and cheapest rate possible when booking parking for a Galveston based cruise ship. 

Last Updated: 5/1/2025

I have checked the websites of some of the parking lots near the Galveston Texas cruise terminals for discounts, coupon codes, loyalty programs, and other misc. cost savings that might be posted online. Please note, this list below does not include all parking lots or parking companies and there may be discounts available that I have not mentioned here. It is difficult to stay on top of all discounts, but I will periodically be checking and updating the below information. Not all parking lots serve each cruise line and discounts may not be available for every cruise. I am not affiliated with any of the parking lots below and do not endorse any parking lots over another. 

What cruises leave from Galveston, Texas?
The Port of Galveston is home to Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, Princess Cruise Line, and Norwegian Cruise Line. Each of these cruise lines have a variety of ships and itineraries sailing from Galveston, whether seasonally or year-round. The exact parking options for each cruise line and ship can vary by date so it is best to research your cruise parking to get the best deal possible. 

Galveston Cruise Parking Lot Reviews:
I recommend taking a quick look at the reviews left online of any parking lot you are considering making a reservation through. However, make sure you are aware that there can be bias in the reviews (both positive and negative). 

Is there any free cruise parking for Galveston cruises?
Unfortunately, there is none that I am aware of. ​

For more Galveston Cruise Tips please check out my Galveston Cruise Guide: Click Here To View

Have a great cruise from Galveston!

​Cruises Carnival Legend Sails From Galveston:
        The Carnival Legend is scheduled to sail a variety of shorter and longer itineraries from Galveston during the 2025-2026 cruise season. For a 2025 Galveston Galveston sailing calendar please click here. ​

Carnival Legend Galveston Parking Options:
   Galveston offers many parking lots for Carnival Legend passengers that are close to the cruise terminal. Parking lots vary in terms of what is offered. However, the specifics of what each parking lot has to offer can vary. As you do some research in deciding where to park you should take into consider whether the parking is covered or uncovered, shuttle is provided or not, location of the parking, and price. Please keep in mind any information included here is subject to change at any time including, but not limited to, pricing, parking lot availability, and parking lot amenities. I am not affiliated with any of the parking lots mentioned here. I recommend using this research as a starting point for your Galveston Carnival Legend parking research!

​Official Port of Galveston Lots: 
        The Port of Galveston has multiple parking lots available for Carnival Legend passengers. Some of these parking lots offer shuttle service while others involve a short walk to Cruise Terminal 25 or Cruise Terminal 28. The cruise terminal the Carnival Legend departs from will depend on the specific departure.

• Economy Lot -  The Port of Galveston's Economy Lot B is located at 224 33rd Street.  The economy lots are considered self-park and come with shuttle service included. 
• Express Lot -  The Port of Galveston offers the Express Lot which is located at 2702 Harborside Drive. This lot is very close to Cruise Terminal 28, but not a far walk from Cruise Terminal 25. Due to the proximity to cruise terminal 25 and 28, this lot does not offer shuttle service. 
• SMP Garage -  The Port of Galveston's Shearn Moody Plaza (SMP) Garage is located at 150 Rosenberg Street and pretty much across Harborside Drive from Cruise Terminal 25. Carnival Legend passengers are able to book the SMP Garage which is self-park and does not include shuttle service. Guests parking in this garage can use the crosswalk at street level to cross Harborside Drive and then have a short walk to Cruise Terminal 25.

​Private Parking Lots In Galveston For Carnival Legend Guests:

• EZ Cruise Parking - EZ Cruise Parking is located at 2727 Santa Fe Place. Guests that wish to park at EZ Cruise Parking have the option to book parking with a shuttle or book parking without a shuttle. The lots of EZ Cruise Parking are uncovered, but car covers are able to be purchased. For more information about EZ Cruise Parking please click here to go to the EZ Cruise Parking website.
• Galveston Park N Cruise - The Galveston Park N Cruise is located at 2514 New Strand Street. Guests sailing on the Carnival Legend that use Galveston Park N Cruise can choose between indoor parking and gated outdoor parking. This parking lots website states lists the Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises ships that they service. For more information on Galveston Park N Cruise please click here to go to the Galveston Park N Cruise website. 
• Discount Cruise Parking - Discount Cruise Parking recently changed addresses and is located at 433 33rd Street. Guests sailing from Discount Cruise Parking have the option to purchase gated parking with shuttle service for their Carnival Legend cruise. For more information on Discount Cruise Parking please click here to go to the Discount Cruise Parking website.
• Port Parking - Port Parking is located at 202 37th Street. Guests sailing the Carnival Legend that use Port Parking have the options of purchasing indoor parking with shuttle, outdoor parking with shuttle, or RV Parking No Shuttle. For more information on Port Parking please click here to go to the Port Parking website.
• VIP Cruise Parking - VIP Cruise Parking is located at 111 Rosenberg. Indoor cruise parking is available for purchase. For more information on VIP Cruise Parking please click here to go to the VIP Cruise Parking website.

There are some hotels that offer packages to be able to park at the hotel during the cruise. I may research these for a future post, but at this point in time do not have this research done.

Which Cruise Terminal Does Carnival Legend Use In Galveston?
​The Carnival Legend is expected to most frequently use Cruise Terminal 25 from Galveston, but Carnival ships use either Cruise Terminal 25 or Cruise Terminal 28 so sometimes the cruise terminal assignment may differ. 

• Cruise Terminal 25 -  Located At 2502 Harborside Drive
• Cruise Terminal 28 - Located At 2702 Harborside Drive

Normally, due to the Carnival Legend's schedule out of Galveston, the cruise terminal you depart from may not be the same one you arrive back to. Please keep this in mind as you consider which parking lot to book, shuttle or taxi services, or telling family/friends where to pick-up/drop-off. Cruise Terminal 25 and Cruise Terminal 28 are located next to each other. 

For a full list of the typical cruise terminal assignments from Galveston please check out my post by clicking here. 

Carnival Legend Galveston Check-In Time At The Cruise Terminal: 
​          Guests will need to follow their arrival appointment as to when to arrive at the cruise terminal. Both cruise terminals (25 and 28) have signage and lines for guests that arrive early for their arrival appointment and for those that arrive on-time. You may be able to enter the cruise terminal early if you arrive before your arrival appointment, but this is not guaranteed. Also, make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to get to the cruise terminal as after Carnival's published final boarding time the cruise terminal will be closed and you will have missed your cruise. 
           Check-in for the Carnival Legend out of Galveston usually consists of a documentation/identification and boarding pass check. Guests will also go through the security screening area. Sail & Sign cards are available in the stateroom mailbox once on the ship. 

           The Carnival Miracle completed a seasonal deployment in March 2025, but is scheduled to return to Galveston in October 2026 for another round of seasonal sailings. In this post I will take a look at parking lots for Carnival Miracle cruisers, which cruise terminal the Carnival Miracle sails from in Galveston, luggage drop-off for Carnival Miracle cruisers, and Carnival Miracle check-in. 

Last Updated: 4/13/2025

​Cruises Carnival Miracle Sails From Galveston:
        The Carnival Miracle is scheduled to sail a variety of 4, 5, and 10 night departures during the seasonal deployment from Galveston during the October 2026 through March 2027 timeframe. 

Carnival Miracle Galveston Parking Options:
   Galveston offers many parking lots for Carnival Miracle passengers that are close to the cruise terminal. Parking lots vary in terms of what is offered. However, the specifics of what each parking lot has to offer can vary. As you do some research in deciding where to park you should take into consider whether the parking is covered or uncovered, shuttle is provided or not, location of the parking, and price. Please keep in mind any information included here is subject to change at any time including, but not limited to, pricing, parking lot availability, and parking lot amenities. I am not affiliated with any of the parking lots mentioned here. I recommend using this research as a starting point for your Galveston Carnival Miracle parking research!

Official Port of Galveston Lots: 
        The Port of Galveston has multiple parking lots available for Carnival Miracle passengers. Some of these parking lots offer shuttle service while others involve a short walk to Cruise Terminal 25 or Cruise Terminal 28. The cruise terminal the Carnival Miracle departs from will depend on the specific departure.

• Economy Lot -  The Port of Galveston's Economy Lot B is located at 224 33rd Street.  The economy lots are considered self-park and come with shuttle service included. 
• Express Lot -  The Port of Galveston offers the Express Lot which is located at 2702 Harborside Drive. This lot is very close to Cruise Terminal 28, but not a far walk from Cruise Terminal 25. Due to the proximity to cruise terminal 25 and 28, this lot does not offer shuttle service. 
• SMP Garage -  The Port of Galveston's Shearn Moody Plaza (SMP) Garage is located at 150 Rosenberg Street and pretty much across Harborside Drive from Cruise Terminal 25. Carnival Miracle passengers are able to book the SMP Garage which is self-park and does not include shuttle service. Guests parking in this garage can use the crosswalk at street level to cross Harborside Drive and then have a short walk to Cruise Terminal 25.

​Private Parking Lots In Galveston For Carnival Miracle Guests:

• EZ Cruise Parking - EZ Cruise Parking is located at 2727 Santa Fe Place. Guests that wish to park at EZ Cruise Parking have the option to book parking with a shuttle or book parking without a shuttle. The lots of EZ Cruise Parking are uncovered, but car covers are able to be purchased. For more information about EZ Cruise Parking please click here to go to the EZ Cruise Parking website.
• Galveston Park N Cruise - The Galveston Park N Cruise is located at 2514 New Strand Street. Guests sailing on the Carnival Miracle that use Galveston Park N Cruise can choose between indoor parking and gated outdoor parking. This parking lots website states lists the Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises ships that they service. For more information on Galveston Park N Cruise please click here to go to the Galveston Park N Cruise website. 
• Discount Cruise Parking - Discount Cruise Parking recently changed addresses and is located at 433 33rd Street. Guests sailing from Discount Cruise Parking have the option to purchase gated parking with shuttle service for their Carnival Miracle cruise. For more information on Discount Cruise Parking please click here to go to the Discount Cruise Parking website.
• Port Parking - Port Parking is located at 202 37th Street. Guests sailing the Carnival Miracle that use Port Parking have the options of purchasing indoor parking with shuttle, outdoor parking with shuttle, or RV Parking No Shuttle. For more information on Port Parking please click here to go to the Port Parking website.
• VIP Cruise Parking - VIP Cruise Parking is located at 111 Rosenberg. Indoor cruise parking is available for purchase. For more information on VIP Cruise Parking please click here to go to the VIP Cruise Parking website.

There are some hotels that offer packages to be able to park at the hotel during the cruise. I may research these for a future post, but at this point in time do not have this research done.

​Are there any additional discounts or coupon codes for Carnival Miracle parking in Galveston? 
I have a post where I share a few discounts and coupon codes available that I have found through my research. Please click here to view my post discussing some discounts and coupons codes that might be applicable for your cruise.

​Which Cruise Terminal Does Carnival Miracle Use In Galveston?
​The Carnival Miracle is expected to most frequently use Cruise Terminal 25 from Galveston, but Carnival ships use either Cruise Terminal 25 or Cruise Terminal 28 so sometimes the cruise terminal assignment may differ. 

• Cruise Terminal 25 -  Located At 2502 Harborside Drive
• Cruise Terminal 28 - Located At 2702 Harborside Drive

Normally, due to the Carnival Miracle's schedule out of Galveston, the cruise terminal you depart from may not be the same one you arrive back to. Please keep this in mind as you consider which parking lot to book, shuttle or taxi services, or telling family/friends where to pick-up/drop-off. Cruise Terminal 25 and Cruise Terminal 28 are located next to each other. 

For a full list of the typical cruise terminal assignments from Galveston please check out my post by clicking here. 

Carnival Miracle Galveston Luggage Drop-Off:
​            Both Cruise Terminal 25 and Cruise Terminal 28 have an outside luggage drop-off area that guests can drop their suitcases & bags with a porter. These areas are clearly marked with signage on both of the cruise terminals. Carnival does not allow checking in bags after a certain timeframe prior to embarkation so make sure you pay attention to your emails and communications from Carnival regarding when checked luggage ends. Some things to keep in mind when checking your luggage:

• Make sure you print your luggage tags from Carnival's booking manager. I recommend attaching two luggage tags to two separate handles on your suitcase. 
• The porter should remind you to make sure you have all of the documents you need for the check-in process, but if they do not make sure you have your boarding pass, photo identification, and any other documents needed/required to board the cruise ship. You should also keep any items with you that you will need on embarkation afternoon before your luggage arrives to your stateroom. 
• Out of Galveston, the porters are typically wearing a clear uniform and have identification badges. Make sure you give your luggage to someone official. 
• Be carful and make sure you drop your luggage off at the correct cruise terminal that is for your ship. Carnival ships usually dock next to each other and sometimes people get confused on which cruise terminal to drop off luggage. You will want to drop your bags off at the cruise terminal that your ship is departing from, unless Carnival says something otherwise. 

​Carnival Miracle Galveston Check-In Time At The Cruise Terminal: 
​          Guests will need to follow their arrival appointment as to when to arrive at the cruise terminal. Both cruise terminals (25 and 28) have signage and lines for guests that arrive early for their arrival appointment and for those that arrive on-time. You may be able to enter the cruise terminal early if you arrive before your arrival appointment, but this is not guaranteed. Also, make sure you allow yourself plenty of time to get to the cruise terminal as after Carnival's published final boarding time the cruise terminal will be closed and you will have missed your cruise. 
           Check-in for the Carnival Miracle out of Galveston usually consists of a documentation/identification and boarding pass check. Guests will also go through the security screening area. Sail & Sign cards are available in the stateroom mailbox once on the ship. 

       Whether you are cruising Alaska this year or not, you can still enjoy the spectacular views Alaska offers from the internet. Many cruise ships have webcams that update periodically and this will allow you to see the same views the people on the ship could be looking at. Looking at ship webcams is a great way to get excited about an Alaska cruise or fulfill a desire to see more of Alaska. 
           Some major cruise ships sailing Alaska this season, 2025, have a webcam that is viewable online. I have tried to compile as many links to cruise ship webcams and port of call webcams as possible. All links to webcams are on separate sites and I take no responsibility for the operations of these cameras or the content of these websites. 

Juneau, Alaska
Juneau Harbor Cam (PTZtv)  
Click Here To View This Webcam
City of Juneau's Webcams:
The City of Juneau has links to some webcams near the bottom of the page.
https://juneau.org/photos-webcams 

Ketchikan, Alaska
KPU Ketchikan Webcam's 
This website has 6 different cameras around the city and cruise docks. I am linking to each one separately. 
Click Here To View Webcam #1   
Click Here To View Webcam #2
Click Here To View Webcam #3
Click Here To View Webcam #4
Click Here To View Webcam #5
Click Here To View Webcam #6

Victoria BC, Canada 
Although Victoria is not a part of Alaska, there are many Alaska cruise itineraries that include a stop in Victoria.
​BigWaveDave's Ogden Point Webcam
Click Here To View Webcam
BigWaveDave's Dallas Road Webcam
Click Here To View Webcam

Seattle, Washington
Seattle is a homeport for many cruise ships that sail to Alaska. I have decided to include some Seattle webcams that have a view of the water as part of this webcam compilation. 
Space Needle Webcam:
Click Here To View This Webcam

I plan to add more Alaska content in the coming weeks and months! If you are cruising to Alaska, I hope you have a great time!

         Carnival Cruise Line announced a year-round return to Mobile Alabama that is scheduled to begin in spring 2027. Since the cruise restart following Covid-19, Carnival has only been sailing seasonally from Mobile with the Carnival Ecstasy sailing shorter cruises from the port until retirement in 2022 and then the Carnival Spirit seasonally sailing 6 & 8 night cruises. 
               The seasonal sailings from Mobile will become a year-round cruise presence for Carnival starting in spring 2027. Currently, the Carnival Spirit is sailing from Mobile through early spring 2027 on a seasonal basis and it is unclear if Carnival will keep the Carnival Spirit or move another ship in. Carnival has not yet announced which ship will sail the year-round cruises from Mobile. I expect the ship & itineraries for 2027-2028 will become available for sale later in 2025 so stay tuned! 
                  Additionally, is exploring adding sending a Conquest class ship to Baltimore, Maryland. The Conquest class of ships includes Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, and Carnival Freedom. Carnival did not specify which of the ships are under consideration for being sent to Baltimore. Sending one of the Conquest class ships to Baltimore would represent approximately a 1,000 passenger increase over the Carnival Pride, which is a Spirit class ship. 

Carnival Cruise Line's current VIFP program has been in place since 2012 and Carnival has announced enhancements to the loyalty program are scheduled to begin in summer 2026. This post will take a look at what we currently know about Carnival's new 2026 loyalty program that will be announced in 2025.

Last Updated: 4/7/2025

What has Carnival said so far about the new loyalty program?
Carnival's President Christine Duffy confirmed the new loyalty program is going into effect in summer 2026 on 4/6/2025. Carnival plans to announce the changes during summer 2025. It sounds like this will give guests and travel agents about a year to prepare & learn about the changes. 

Will Carnival start recognizing solo guests who pay double occupancy with extra points?
This is a common question, but Carnival has not yet shared the specifics of the updated loyalty program. Stay tuned!

Is Carnival taking away perks from current Diamond & Platinum guests?
Carnival has not yet announced the specifics of the new loyalty program. It is not yet clear what the updated levels or perks will be for each level. 

Is Carnival going to start giving more points to guests who spend more onboard or book a suite? 
This is also a very common question, but Carnival has not released the specifics of the new program. Stay tuned! 

There are still numerous details on the updated Carnival Cruise loyalty program that we are waiting on! 

       Carnival Cruise Line announced the Carnival Festivate will be the 4th Excel class in the fleet and the Carnival Tropicale will be in the 5th Excel class in Carnival's fleet. These two ships will join the Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee which are all currently sailing as Excel Class ships for Carnival Cruise Line.

Carnival Festivale
The Carnival Festivale is scheduled to debut in spring 2027 and will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida. Three brand new zones will debut on the Carnival Festivale. Two of the zones will celebrate music and be located in the ship's interior spaces on Deck 6, 7, and 8. Another new zone is Carnival's Sunsation Point which will include the Carnival WaterWorks Ultra. This area will be a family friendly waterpark and six slides. Of the six slides, 4 will be new to Carnival. A sports court, ropes course, jogging track, mini golf course, themed arcade space will be part of this zone. Carnival plans to have special evenings where the WaterWorks is open after dark with a DJ and activities (on other Carnival ships the WaterWorks is usually closed at night). 
              The Carnival Festivale will not feature a Family Harbor lounge like the other 3 Excel class ships, but will instead offer 1,000 connecting staterooms. This is perfect for guests traveling together that want to have easy connection to staterooms. 
                New dining options are going to be onboard the ship. Carnival is still in the process of developing menus. At this time, Carnival has confirmed Guy's Burger Joint, Big Chicken, and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse will be onboard the Carnival Festivale. A new dining outlet to replace Chibang is currently under development for the Carnival Festivale.   

Carnival Tropicale
The Carnival Tropicale is scheduled to debut in spring 2028. Many of the Carnival Festivale's features will be included on the Carnival Tropicale. At this time, Carnival has not released the homeport details for the Carnival Tropciale. 

More New Ships
There is still more to come for newbuilds. Carnival Cruise Line has Project Ace upcoming which will include 3 ships at 230,000 tons each being built. These ships are being built in Fincanteri and have scheduled deliveries in 2029, 2031, and 2033. It is planned to be over 3,000 guest staterooms on each ship and this will be the largest class of ships in Carnival Corporation's fleet upon delivery. ​

       Bonsai Sushi Express on Carnival Cruise ships is a counter space where guests on select Carnival ships can purchase grab & go sushi. This space is based on Carnival's popular Bonsai Sushi venue that serves sushi, sashimi, rolls, and more. This post will take a look at Bonsai Sushi Express's menu, prices, and location on ships.

Carnival's Bonsai Sushi Express Menu
​Below represents the Bonsai Sushi Express menu from my recent cruise as of March 2025. Prices are subject to change at any time and menu items may vary by ship. I included a picture of the menu as well as the text from the menu as the picture can be a little difficult to read. 

Ships With Bonsai Sushi Express
Carnival Cruise ships with Bonsai Sushi include the Carnival Elation, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Miracle, and Carnival Paradise. Carnival ships with Sushi at Sea counter branding that serve similar menu items include Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, and Carnival Valor. 

Where is Bonsai Sushi Express located on each ship that has it?
Carnival Elation - Promenade Deck 9 near Casablanca Casino
​Carnival Freedom - Lido Deck 9 within Freedom Restaurant 
Carnival Luminosa - Deck 2 near Ocean Plaza and Casino
Carnival Miracle - Lido Deck 9 by Pizzeria
​Carnival Paradise - Promenade Deck 9 near Majestic Casino

How do I pay for Bonsai Sushi Express onboard?
You will pay for each Bonsai Sushi Express item onboard ala carte. The charge will be on your Sail & Sign card, which is connected to your onboard spending account. 

What times is Bonsai Sushi Express typically open?
The exact hours of Bonsai Sushi Express onboard can vary. Typically, the venue is open for dinner each night of the cruise and the service is grab & go style instead of sit-down. On sea days, Carnival typically will open the Bonsai Sushi Express venue and the venue is often not open for lunch on days when a ship is in a port of call. 

I'm looking for Bonsai Sushi information. Where can I find that?
If you are looking for Bonsai Sushi (the sit-down venue) please click here for my post. I include Bonsai Sushi's menu and information within that page. 

How can I get more information? 
​Please visit Carnival's website by clicking here (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide and to Carnival's website). 

If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions please do not use any information on this website to make any decisions about whether this item is suitable for your consumption because this information may not include all ingredients or facts related to food dishes Consult Carnival to discuss ingredients and to make sure the food item is able to be consumed by you. Food items, menus, and the way a dish is prepared can vary greatly. Additionally, please note that onboard amenities and dining options are subject to change due to a variety of factors. ​