Carnival Cruise Line has officially revealed the name of its highly anticipated next-generation ship “Carnival Destiny.” The announcement came during a steel cutting ceremony at Finantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, marking the start of construction of the first ship of the new Ace Class.
The ship is named after the original “Carnival Destiny”, which was launched 30 years ago as the world’s largest cruise ship at approximately 100,000 tons. The new ship will honor that legacy by breaking records once again, becoming the first Carnival ship to exceed 200,000 tons, specifically about 230,000 gross tons.
As the president of Carnival Cruise Line stated: “Carnival Destiny builds on a legacy that changed cruising once before. With this ship, we are elevating the guest experience again, creating a ship that feels more expansive, while helping guests feel more connected and, ultimately, have more fun.”
The ship will be the most exterior megaship afloat, with an unrivaled number of ocean-view balcony staterooms, a new lanai deck and more than 4.5 acres of glass, which will include large multi-story glass walls. This will allow for more opportunities to observe the ocean on board, in line with the company’s philosophy of “More sea to see.”
Notably, 70% of the ship’s venues and attractions will be completely new concepts for Carnival, offering revamped dining, state-of-the-art bars, lounges, immersive entertainment and vibrant outdoor spaces.
Carnival Destiny will sail to destinations throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico when it debuts in summer 2029. Two additional Ace-Class ships are also planned for 2031 and 2033.
