Carnival Destiny
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Carnival Destiny is a new ship for Carnival Cruise Line, due to join the fleet in 2029. No maiden voyage date has been announced yet. Every new ship on the way
About Carnival Destiny
Carnival Destiny is a new Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Ace class, due to enter service in 2029. She will measure 230,000 gross tons. She is set to sail Caribbean, Bahamas itineraries.
Carnival Destiny is an upcoming ship, the first of three Ace-class vessels Carnival has ordered from Fincantieri. Listed at about 230,000 gross tons, she will be the largest ship in the Carnival fleet. Carnival revealed the name at the steel-cutting ceremony at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard on 10 July 2026, and delivery is scheduled for summer 2029, with sister ships planned for 2031 and 2033. Carnival says she will sail to its Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico destinations, but a home port, guest capacity and maiden voyage have not been announced. The name was first used by the 1996 ship now sailing as Carnival Sunshine.
Ship facts
- Debuts
- 2029
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Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Destiny?
Carnival Destiny is being built for Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Ace class.
When does Carnival Destiny enter service?
Carnival Destiny is a new ship for Carnival Cruise Line, due to join the fleet in 2029. No maiden voyage date has been announced yet.
How big is Carnival Destiny?
Carnival Destiny measures 230,000 gross tons.
Where does Carnival Destiny sail?
Carnival Destiny is set to sail Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries.
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