Carnival Jubilee
Sails from Galveston, Texas · Fly into IAH
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Carnival Jubilee docked off Cozumel, Mexico, March 2024 · Photo: Ed Uthman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Jubilee is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Excel class, in service since 2023. She measures 183,521 gross tons and carries 5,228 guests with a crew of 1,745. She sails Bahamas, Caribbean itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
Carnival Jubilee is the third Excel-class ship and the first built by Meyer Werft at Papenburg, Germany; she was originally ordered for AIDA Cruises. Delivered on 4 December 2023, she entered service from Galveston later that month and was christened there in February 2024, with a Texas star on her bow. At about 183,500 gross tons she carries some 5,230 guests and runs on LNG. Her six zones add two new areas, Currents and The Shores, alongside the BOLT roller coaster, Emeril's Bistro 717 and the RedFrog Tiki Bar. She sails Bahamas and Western Caribbean cruises from Galveston.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 5,228
- Crew 1,745 · 1:3.0
- Entered service
- 2023
- Maiden voyage December 2023
- Length
- 345 m
- Longer than 97% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 19
Carnival Jubilee is bigger than 95% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 97%. At 35.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 67% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5+0.9, fleet average 3.1
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 5/5+1.0, fleet average 4.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 2.9
- Value
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Carnival Cruise Line fleet average across 29 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Excel class
Carnival Jubilee is one of 5 Excel class ships. Carnival Celebration (2022) and Mardi Gras (2021) are in service, and Carnival Festivale (due May 2, 2027) and Carnival Tropicale (due April 15, 2028) are on the way.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival Jubilee this ship | 2023 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Carnival Celebration | 2022 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Mardi Gras | 2021 | 4.0/5 | |||
| Carnival Festivale | Debuts May 2027 | — | |||
| Carnival Tropicale | Debuts Apr 2028 | — |
Deck plans & cabin locations
Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
No exact sailing-date window is supplied for this download. Confirm the cabin category, connecting doors, accessibility, view and refurbishment changes for your departure. Layout-based noise cautions are not confirmed disturbance reports; explicit obstructed-view flags are identified separately as operator-listed.
All decks
Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.
On this deck: Combined forward and aft diagrams

On this deck: Combined forward and aft diagrams














Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Deck 10 where accommodation overlaps vertically
Start with cabin sections on Deck 10
Compare a central room with cabins immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Check the exact three-deck footprint; category colour alone does not identify a quiet room.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific colour plans show substantial accommodation on Decks 9, 10 and 11. This is a layout-based starting point, not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.
Deck 15 under occupied parts of Deck 16
Check Deck 15 beneath pool and buffet activity
Match the cabin with pools, outdoor seating, buffet/marketplace dining and public routes above. Ask about furniture movement and early setup where the room actually overlaps those areas.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific Deck 16 diagram shows pools and dining/open-deck facilities above portions of the Deck 15 accommodation. The upper deck also has forward accommodation, so rooms beneath other cabins need a different assessment. Check the source plan.
Deck 9 over occupied Deck 8 areas
Check accommodation above public venues
Compare the room with dining, lounge, theatre, casino or promenade spaces where labelled below. Verify exact venue hours and vertical overlap if you are an early sleeper.
Why we flag this
The official plans place substantial public areas on Deck 8 beneath portions of the Deck 9 accommodation. Individual venue names and footprints come from this ship's PDF, rather than a substituted sister-ship map. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Native per-deck artwork extracted from the ship-named official PDF colour/category plan, checked 21 October 2026. Forward and aft diagrams are combined on a single deck image when the source splits that level. The full PDF retains category legends and any additional accessibility overlay.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.
Photos

Carnival Jubilee docked off Cozumel, Mexico, March 2024Photo: Ed Uthman, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Bahamasshort trips from Florida, often with a day on a line's private island
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Galveston, Texas.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Jubilee sails from Galveston, Texas. The airport is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), with 12 lounges to wait in before you board.
- United Club (E)IAH Terminal E4.7 ★
- The Centurion LoungeIAH Terminal D4.6 ★
- United Polaris LoungeIAH Terminal E4.6 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Jubilee is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Excel class.
What are Carnival Jubilee's sister ships?
Carnival Jubilee is one of 5 Excel class ships. Carnival Celebration (2022) and Mardi Gras (2021) are in service, and Carnival Festivale (due May 2, 2027) and Carnival Tropicale (due April 15, 2028) are on the way.
How big is Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Jubilee measures 183,521 gross tons and 345 metres in length, with 19 decks.
How does Carnival Jubilee compare in size with other cruise ships?
Carnival Jubilee is bigger than 95% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 97%. At 35.1 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 67% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Carnival Jubilee feel?
Carnival Jubilee has a passenger space ratio of 35.1: 183,521 gross tons for 5,228 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Jubilee feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Jubilee carry?
Carnival Jubilee carries 5,228 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,745 (about 3.0 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Jubilee enter service?
Carnival Jubilee entered service in 2023.
Where does Carnival Jubilee sail?
Carnival Jubilee sails Bahamas and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Galveston, Texas.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Jubilee sails from Galveston, Texas. Fly into George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), which has 12 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Jubilee; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
How is Carnival Jubilee rated?
Cruises Frog rates Carnival Jubilee 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on entertainment (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).
Which cabins are good choices on Carnival Jubilee?
For the “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 10 where accommodation overlaps vertically: Compare a central room with cabins immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Check the exact three-deck footprint; category colour alone does not identify a quiet room. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Carnival Jubilee?
For the “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 15 under occupied parts of Deck 16: Match the cabin with pools, outdoor seating, buffet/marketplace dining and public routes above. Ask about furniture movement and early setup where the room actually overlaps those areas. Deck 9 over occupied Deck 8 areas: Compare the room with dining, lounge, theatre, casino or promenade spaces where labelled below. Verify exact venue hours and vertical overlap if you are an early sleeper. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find Carnival Jubilee deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. No exact sailing-date window is supplied for this download. Confirm the cabin category, connecting doors, accessibility, view and refurbishment changes for your departure. Layout-based noise cautions are not confirmed disturbance reports; explicit obstructed-view flags are identified separately as operator-listed.
Traveller reviews
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