Carnival Jubilee Cruises
Ship Overview
Carnival Jubilee became the first Excel-class ship to homeport in Texas when she arrived in Galveston in December 2023. With BOLT roller coaster, six themed zones, and convenient Gulf of Mexico positioning, Jubilee brings mega-ship cruising to the Texas market without requiring flights to Florida.
The ship mirrors her sisters Mardi Gras and Celebration with the zones concept, but features Texas-inspired touches throughout. The Gateway zone includes Emeril's Bistro 1396, adding celebrity chef excellence to the dining lineup. Water features, entertainment, and accommodations match the Excel-class standard.
Sailing 6, 7, and 8-night Western Caribbean itineraries to Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan, and Mahogany Bay, Jubilee provides Texans and Gulf Coast residents access to Carnival's newest and best ship.
Ship Specifications
Carnival Jubilee Specifications:
- Gross Tonnage: 183,521 GT
- Length: 1,130 feet
- Passenger Capacity: 5,374 (double)
- Home Port: Galveston, Texas
- Maiden Voyage: December 2023
- Class: Excel Class (3rd in class)
Accommodations
Carnival Jubilee Accommodations:
- Excel Suites
- Havana Cabins with exclusive pool
- Family Harbor with lounge access
- Cloud 9 Spa cabins
- Cove Balcony near water line
- Standard options throughout
Dining Venues
Carnival Jubilee Dining:
- Latitude and Longitude main dining
- Guy's Burger Joint (free)
- BlueIguana Cantina (free)
- Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse BBQ
- Emeril's Bistro 1396
- Bonsai Sushi and Teppanyaki
- Rudi's Seagrill
- Shaq's Big Chicken
Entertainment & Activities
Carnival Jubilee Entertainment:
- BOLT roller coaster
- Serenity adults-only
- WaterWorks slides
- Punchliner Comedy
- Piano Bar 88
- RedFrog Tiki Bar
- Casino
- Theater shows
Frequently Asked Questions
Galveston is accessible by car from Houston (50 minutes), Dallas (4.5 hours), San Antonio (4 hours), and Austin (3.5 hours). The port has parking and cruise-stay packages available.
They're essentially identical Excel-class ships. Choose based on homeport convenience - Miami (Celebration) or Galveston (Jubilee) - and itinerary preferences.
Guest Reviews
No more flying to Miami! Jubilee from Galveston was incredible. BOLT exceeded expectations. Emeril's Bistro was outstanding. The Havana deck became our evening retreat. Western Caribbean ports were perfect. Texas finally has a mega-ship.