Are you booked on a Carnival cruise near the holidays and wondering when your ship will be decorated for Christmas? Perhaps you’re sailing in late November or early December and hoping to get that perfect Christmas card photo while onboard?
Here’s when each Carnival ship will be decorated for Christmas in 2024.
***NOTE*** After this list was published by Carnival, John Heald (Carnival’s Brand Ambassador) announced that after many passengers complained about the later dates in December, some of the December dates may revised to be earlier. I’ll publish any changes as soon as they’re announced, so be sure to check back.
BREEZE: Monday, December 2, 2024
CELEBRATION: Sunday, December 8, 2024
CONQUEST: Friday, November 29, 2024
DREAM: Sunday, December 8, 2024
ELATION: Thursday, December 5, 2024
FIRENZE: Friday, November 29, 2024
FREEDOM: Monday, December 2, 2024
GLORY: Friday, December 6, 2024
HORIZON: Sunday, December 1, 2024
JUBILEE: Saturday, December 7, 2024
LEGEND: Sunday, December 1, 2024
LIBERTY: Sunday, December 1, 2024
LUMINOSA: Sunday, November 24, 2024
MAGIC: Saturday, November 30, 2024
MARDI GRAS: Saturday, December 7, 2024
MIRACLE: Friday, December 6, 2024
PARADISE: Saturday, November 30, 2024
PANORAMA: Saturday, November 30, 2024
PRIDE: Sunday, December 8, 2024
RADIANCE: Sunday, December 1, 2024
SPIRIT: Saturday, December 7, 2024
SPLENDOR: Monday, November 25, 2024
SUNRISE: Thursday, December 5, 2024
SUNSHINE: Monday, December 2, 2024
VALOR: Saturday, November 30, 2024
VENEZIA: Friday, December 6, 2024
VISTA: Sunday, December 8, 2024
And with that…
Class Dismissed!
I ALWAYS buy travel insurance (especially during these uncertain times) to cover my cruises, but I NEVER purchase it through Carnival. It costs more and usually covers less than policies you purchase on your own. I go through sites like travelinsurance.com to compare plans and prices and get the best deal for the coverage I want. Spend less on insurance and spend more on excursions, special onboard cruise experiences and…future cruises!
Homework (10 points): Have you ever cruised near or over the Christmas holiday (we do it every year!)? Share your experience to the comments!
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