4 New Carnival Cruises That Prove 2025 is the Year for Adventure

By Carnival Cruise Line
January 8, 2025
5 minute read

If there’s one thing we love doing here at Carnival Cruise Line, it’s dreaming up new ways for the world’s adventurers to kick back, let loose, and soak up every drop of fun they can. In 2025, we’re excited to offer new cruise itineraries that can turn all your travel dreams into reality— drumroll please! 

From quick trips down to Celebration Key (our new exclusive destination!) to epic transpacific voyages, these new Carnival cruises in 2025 are sure to up your vacation game. Ready, set, sail! 

Cruise Miami to Celebration Key – Carnival Conquest – 3-4 Days 

Image: An aerial view of a Carnival ship docked at colorful Celebration Key. 

On the south side of Grand Bahama island, a new paradise is brewing. Its name? Celebration Key, Carnival’s very own exclusive destination that’s been built from the ground up for maximum fun. If you’re searching for the best Carnival cruises in 2025, Celebration Key should be at the top of your list. Opening in July, this island getaway gives you the perks of a private beach resort, with all the signature Carnival vibes you know and love. 

This summer, treat yourself to a three- or four-day getaway that’s short, sweet, and packed with adventure. Depart from Miami aboard Carnival Conquest and get ready to spend an entire day exploring Celebration Key’s five unique “portals,” from adult-friendly lagoons to family beaches, and everything in between. 

What to Expect 

  • Carnival’s new exclusive destination, designed with you in mind. 
  • A quick getaway that’s packed with plenty to see and do. 
  • Five distinct gateways for every type of fun. 

Dates 

Carnival Conquest kicks off its cruises from Miami to Celebration Key on July 18, 2025, offering three- and four-day itineraries throughout the year. 

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Cruise Norfolk to Bermuda – Carnival Sunshine – 6 Days 

Image: Beautiful homes on the low hills above the waterline in Hamilton, Bermuda. 

We heard everyone was wanting more Carnival cruises in 2025 out of Norfolk, Virginia— ask, and you shall receive! We’re so excited to announce that Carnival Sunshine will now be sailing from Norfolk year-round, because Virginia is for cruise lovers.  

If you’ve been dreaming of the perfect cruise from Norfolk to Bermuda, we highly recommend checking out our new six-day itinerary. After all, sandy beaches, Caribbean charm, and ocean breezes should always be just a cruise away! Depart from Norfolk and enjoy a fun-filled day at sea before heading to the island vibes of King’s Wharf, Bermuda. 

What to Expect 

  • A new, year-round homeport option from Norfolk. 
  • An overnight stay in Bermuda, giving you extra time to explore. 
  • Duty-free shopping, pink sand, and rum cocktails as far as the eye can see. 

Dates 

You can start cruising from Norfolk to Bermuda on Carnival Sunshine starting August 31, 2025

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Cruise Seattle to Alaska – Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Spirit – 7 Days 

Image: A shot of a small island lighthouse surrounded by blue water and mountains in Lynn’s Canal, Alaska. 

Some places make you feel small in the best way— Alaska is one of them. If you’re planning your next adventure, this seven-day cruise from Seattle to Alaska is one of the most exciting itineraries on the Carnival cruises 2025 schedule, bringing you face-to-face with the wild, untamed beauty of this northern land.  

Set sail from Seattle aboard Carnival Luminosa or Carnival Spirit, where you’ll wake up each day to breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, crystal-clear waters, and maybe even a breaching humpback whale! This is one of the most scenic cruises out of Seattle you can take, offering stops in historic coastal towns filled with Gold Rush history and rugged frontier charm. 

What to Expect 

  • A journey through Alaska’s Indigenous culture and Gold Rush history. 
  • Every nature-lover’s dream, packed with adventure, wildlife, and rugged beauty. 
  • Glacier-carved fjords and snow-capped peaks as your daily backdrop, no biggie. 

Dates 

Carnival Luminosa will begin seven-day Alaska sailings on May 1, 2025, departing every Thursday through September 11, 2025. 

Carnival Spirit will offer 21 week-long cruises from Seattle, starting April 14, 2025, with the final sailing on September 9, 2025. 

*An eight-day itinerary departing May 5, 2025, will include a stop at Icy Strait Point. 

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Cruise Seattle to Hawaii – Carnival Spirit – 15 Days 

alt text: The Road to Hana in Maui, Hawaii, with lush green mountains and vividly blue water. 

Depart from Seattle and set sail on one of the most scenic Carnival cruises in 2025! Our new fifteen-day cruises from Seattle to Hawaii aboard Carnival Spirit offer a front-row seat to some of the most breathtaking sights and landscapes the islands have to offer. Stroll along the iconic Waikiki beaches in Honolulu, make it to the top of Haleakala (dormant volcano, and fabled home of the Hawaiian gods), and snorkel in Kauai’s crystal-clear waters.  

Top it all off with a quick visit to the verdant mountains of Victoria, British Columbia before making your way back to Seattle. This once-in-a-lifetime journey is perfect for travelers looking for longer cruises out of Seattle. 

What to Expect 

  • A rare, bucket-list-worthy Pacific crossing. 
  • Thundering waterfalls, lush coastal forests, and more photo ops than you could ever dream of. 
  • Plenty of sea days to unplug, unwind, and soak up the journey. 

Dates 

Carnival Spirit will depart Seattle on September 26, 2025, for a 15-day roundtrip Hawaiian cruise. 

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2025 is here, and we promise there’s a Carnival cruise with your name on it. Don’t wait—grab your crew (or go solo, we love that for you), pick your dream itinerary, and let’s get cruising! 

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