Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled 10 special sailings to celebrate America ’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Passengers can party like it’s 1776 with USA -themed food, drink and entertainment to mark the semiquincentennial milestone on a variety of cruises ranging from three to eight days. The celebrations start on 27 June 2026 and cruisers can choose sailings departing from Port Canaveral, Miami, Jacksonville, New York City , Long Beach and San Francisco .
On July 4, 2026 – America’s Independence Day and officially its 250th birthday – seven ships sailing from east coast homeports will meet near Celebration Key, the line’s new private destination in Grand Bahama, for a celebration at sea that includes deck parties as you wave to fellow passengers across the water. Carnival Vista will depart on 27 June for an eight-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, calling at ports such as San Juan and St Thomas. Carnival Celebration will operate a seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise from Miami on 28 June, visiting Celebration Key, Nassau, Amber Cove and Grand Turk.
On 2 July, Carnival Sunrise will sail a four-day Bahamas cruise from Miami and Carnival Elation will sail to the Bahamas on a four-day cruise from Jacksonville. Additionally, Carnival Conquest and Carnival Glory will depart on 3 July, offering three-day cruises to Celebration Key, from Miami and Port Canaveral respectively. Meanwhile, from the northeastern coast, Carnival Venezia will sail from New York on 1.
