Carnival Cruise Line has announced its next wave of 2027/28 deployments, including the return of year-round deployment in Mobile, Ala., expanding the cruise line’s capacity in the region with a Conquest-class ship sailing from the home port for the very first time. Beginning May 15, 2027, Carnival Valor will start offering a variety of six- to eight-day sailings from the home port visiting The Bahamas, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, and Celebration Key. Before making her transition, Carnival Valor will complete her deployment in New Orleans with a five-day sailing on May 1, followed by two four-day cruises to Mexico on May 6 and May 10.
“Mobile has been an important part of the Carnival family, and we’re thrilled to mark the return of year-round deployment with our first-ever Conquest-class ship serving the market,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “This is a big win for our guests who love the convenience of cruising close to home, and for the community that has supported us for many years. Carnival Valor will bring even more opportunity for fun, and we can’t wait to welcome our guests aboard.”
Carnival Valor will also offer two 14-day Carnival Journeys sailings as part of her deployment from the home port. On Sept. 26, Carnival Valor will sail a 14-day itinerary to the Caribbean and Panama, including stops in Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Cartagena, Colombia; Colón, Panama; Limón, Costa Rica; Cozumel, Mexico; Aruba; and Curaçao. On January 16, the ship will offer a 14-day Southern Caribbean sailing visiting San Juan, Puerto Rico; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Aruba; Curaçao; and Celebration Key. The ship will also host an extraordinary seven-day Thanksgiving sailing on Nov. 20, visiting Key West, Fla., as well as Nassau and Celebration Key.
Carnival Valor offers guests a dynamic onboard experience with a variety of dining options, engaging entertainment, and exciting activities for all ages. From thrilling water slides to relaxing spa treatments, the ship delivers the perfect blend of fun and relaxation for all types of travelers. Until Carnival Valor arrives, Carnival will continue to serve Mobile on a seasonal basis with Carnival Spirit from October 2026 to April 2027. To view all new sailings now open for sale, click here.
Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest Continue Sailing from Florida
Carnival Glory will continue sailing from Port Canaveral, offering a variety of three- and four-day cruises, while Carnival Conquest will continue to operate from Miami, offering a variety of three- to five-day sailings. Both ships will offer a range of itineraries visiting The Bahamas, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.
On November 1, Carnival Conquest will offer an 11-day Carnival Journeys sailing, visiting iconic Caribbean destinations, including Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Celebration Key, and St. Thomas. On Nov. 19, the Conquest-class ship will offer another Carnival Journeys sailing visiting St. Lucia; Guadeloupe and Martinique, French West Indies; St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles; St. Thomas; and Celebration Key. To view all sailings, click here.
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