Cruise Industry News looks at the planned itineraries for Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel class ships during the recently announced 2027-28 winter season .

Mardi Gras

Year Built: 2021

Capacity: 5,200 guests

Tonnage: 183,900

Itineraries: Short cruises to the Bahamas

Homeport: Port Canaveral (United States)

Sailing from its homeport in Port Canaveral, the Mardi Gras will switch to short cruises to the Bahamas starting in spring 2027 .

Currently offering weeklong itineraries to the Caribbean, the vessel will become the first in the series to operate four- and five-night cruises. All sailings will feature visits to Carnival’s private destination of Celebration Key in Grand Bahama.

Carnival Celebration

Year Built: 2022

Capacity: 5,200 guests

Tonnage: 183,900

Itinerari

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