The Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, provides an exciting and modern experience for cruise enthusiasts. Constructed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, this Excel-class vessel features innovative amenities designed to cater to families and groups of friends looking for adventure. With a passenger capacity exceeding 5,000 and a length of 344 meters, the Jubilee offers ample space and a wide range of options for all guests on board.

Pros:

• Innovative Features: As part of Carnival's Excel class, the Jubilee includes the Bolt rollercoaster, one of the first at sea, offering thrilling rides with ocean views.

• Dining Variety: The ship includes dining favorites like Emeril’s Bistro 1397, which offers gourmet cuisine, and Carnival Buffet, which features different global culinary stations. This ensures there's something for everyone, including picky eaters and food enthusiasts. Not to mention the Carnival Kitchen with it’s fun and tasty classes.

• Entertainment: From Las Vegas-style shows at the Grand Central atrium to live music, comedy clubs, and themed parties, the Carnival Jubilee ensures endless entertainment options.

• Family-Friendly: With dedicated kids’ areas, water parks, and family-friendly entertainment like Seuss at Sea, it’s a great choice for families.

• Social Spaces: For friend groups, spots like The Serenity Adults-Only Retreat and Alchemy Bar provide relaxing and social environments.

Cons:

• Crowds: With a large passenger capacity, the ship can sometimes feel crowded, especially in popular areas like the pool deck or main dining hall. Carnival has decided to increase capacity of their Excel class ships without increasing the size of each of the ship’s dining and entertainment areas. This results in several bottlenecks throughout the ship during peak dining and entertainment hours.

• Busy Itineraries: While the Jubilee offers exciting Caribbean itineraries, its popularity means booking can be competitive, and excursions may be crowded.

• Price: As a new ship, it may have slightly higher fares than older ships in the Carnival fleet.

For families or groups of friends, the Carnival Jubilee offers a balance of relaxation and adventure. With diverse dining, entertainment, and modern amenities, this new ship can provide a memorable cruise experience for everyone onboard.Check out our full 7 night cruise full series vlog to experience what it’s like sailing on the Carnival Jubilee. For more travel tips and tricks, visit our blog and subscribe to our YouTube channel.