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Carnival Jubilee

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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The Blueprint

Ship Class
Excel-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
183,521
Length (FT / M)
1,130 / 344.4
Beam (FT / M)
137 / 41.8
Decks (Passenger / Total)
15 / 20
Shipyard
Meyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany
Registry
Bahamas
Godmother
Gwen Stefani
LNG Powered
Yes

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2023

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
5,362
Maximum Capacity
6,619
Total Crew
1,735
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
3.09:1
Space Ratio
34.23

Logistics

Cruising Speed
17 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward elevator bank
Decks 4-19, Forward
Midship elevator bank
Decks 4-17, Midship
Aft elevator bank
Decks 4-18, Aft
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Jubilee Casino smoking-permitted gaming area
    casino
    Location: Deck 7
    Smoking is allowed only while seated and playing; not allowed at the casino bar, when the casino is closed, or in the non-smoking casino section.
  • Marina Bar designated outdoor smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Starboard-side designated area; cigarette, electronic cigarette and personal vaporizer smoking permitted.
  • Deck 17 designated outdoor smoking area
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 17, Aft
    Starboard-side designated area; cigars and tobacco pipes are permitted only at this outdoor area.

Cabin Summary

Total: 2,687
ADA Compliant: 82
Suites
181
Balcony
1,479
Oceanview
175
Inside
852
The Apex Suite
Carnival Excel Presidential Suite
1,120 SQ FT

Separate bedroom and living room; primary bathroom with walk-in shower, double sinks and separate toilet/sink compartment; walk-in closet; wet bar; dining table for four; forward-view wraparound balcony with dining area, daybed, hot tub and outdoor shower.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Carnival Excel Presidential Suite2
  • Carnival Excel Aft Suite12
  • Carnival Excel Corner Suite12
  • Carnival Excel Suite6
  • Havana Cabana Corner Suite2
  • Havana Cabana Suite4
  • Cloud 9 Spa Suite6
  • Ocean Suite131
  • Family Harbor Ocean View Suite6
Balcony
  • Cloud 9 Spa Forward-View Extended Balcony8
  • Cloud 9 Spa Balcony48
  • Cloud 9 Spa Cove Balcony12
  • Aft-View Extended Balcony34
  • Forward-View Extended Balcony48
  • Extended Balcony104
  • Balcony1,042
  • Junior Balcony19
  • Cove Balcony112
  • Havana Cabana44
  • Havana Extended Cabana8
Oceanview
  • Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View4
  • Family Harbor Ocean View41
  • Ocean View130
Inside
  • Havana Interior40
  • Cloud 9 Spa Interior43
  • Premium Interior41
  • Family Harbor Interior22
  • Interior706

Signature Experiences

BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster
thrill attraction
Location: Deck 19, Aft

Top-deck roller coaster and marquee Excel-class attraction.

Currents
themed zone
Location: Decks 6-7, Midship

Ocean-themed zone using design and technology to create an underwater environment.

The Shores
themed zone
Location: Deck 8

Boardwalk/pier-themed zone with dining and bar venues.

Grand Central / Center Stage
atrium entertainment
Location: Decks 6-8, Midship

Three-deck atrium that functions as a live-entertainment venue at night.

Family Feud Live
game show
Location: Decks 6-7, Forward

Interactive game-show format offered onboard.

Deal or No Deal
game show
Location: Decks 6-7, Forward

Interactive game-show format offered onboard.

Celestial Strings
production show
Location: Decks 6-7, Forward

Playlist production show.

We Are One
production show
Location: Decks 6-8, Midship

Center Stage production with acrobatic elements.

Soulbound
production show
Location: Decks 6-7, Forward

Playlist production show.

Visual Symphony
production show
Location: Decks 6-7, Forward

Special-effects production show.

Seuss at Sea
family programming
Location: Deck 4

Dr. Seuss-themed family programming and events.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Atlantic Restaurant
    main dining room
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    One-story main dining room.
  • Pacific Restaurant
    main dining room
    Location: Decks 6-7, Aft
    Two-level main dining room.
  • Chibang!
    Mexican/Asian restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
    Lunch and one dinner are complimentary; additional dinners may incur a fee.
  • Cucina del Capitano
    Italian restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
    Complimentary on Excel-class ships.
  • Coastal Slice
    pizza
    Location: Deck 8
  • Beach Buns
    quick-service
    Location: Deck 8
    Panini/hot dog venue.
  • Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse
    barbecue restaurant/brewhouse
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Indoor sit-down venue; complimentary on Excel-class ships.
  • BlueIguana Cantina
    Mexican quick-service
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
  • Street Eats
    quick-service stations
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
    Rotating global street-food stations.
  • Lido Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 16, Aft
    Main buffet.
  • Big Chicken
    quick-service chicken
    Location: Deck 16, Aft
    Shaquille O'Neal-branded chicken venue.
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    burger stand
    Location: Deck 17, Midship
  • Fresh Creations
    salad bar
    Location: Deck 18, Forward
    Located in Serenity area.
Specialty Dining
  • The Chef's Table
    chef's table
    Location: Deck 5
    Small-group multi-course dining experience.
  • Emeril's Bistro 717
    a la carte restaurant
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    New Orleans-inspired venue from Emeril Lagasse.
  • Carnival Kitchen
    culinary classroom
    Location: Deck 6
    Hands-on cooking classes.
  • Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 7
  • Bonsai Teppanyaki
    teppanyaki restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
  • Bonsai Sushi
    sushi restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
  • Rudi's Seagrill
    seafood restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
  • Seafood Shack
    seafood quick-service
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
    A la carte casual seafood venue.
Cafés & Quick Bites
  • JavaBlue Cafe
    coffee shop
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Specialty coffees, pastries and desserts.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Piano Bar 88
    piano bar
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
  • Center Stage Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
  • The Golden Mermaid
    bar
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Currents-zone bar.
  • Dr. Inks, Ph.D.
    bar
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Currents-zone themed bar.
  • Grand View Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 7, Midship
    Bar overlooking Grand Central.
  • Alchemy Bar
    cocktail bar
    Location: Deck 7
  • Havana Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8
    Indoor bar open to all guests; outdoor Havana area is restricted to Havana accommodation guests.
  • Marina Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8, Midship
    Starboard-side designated smoking area is at Marina Bar.
  • Heroes Tribute Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Military-themed lounge.
  • The Watering Hole
    bar
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Outdoor bar near The Patio.
  • RedFrog Tiki Bar
    bar
    Location: Decks 16-17, Midship
    Two-level poolside bar.
  • Tides Pool Bar
    pool bar
    Location: Deck 16, Aft
  • Serenity Pool Bar
    pool bar
    Location: Deck 18, Forward
Pools & Aquatics
  • Havana Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 8
    Exclusive pool/sundeck for Havana accommodation guests.
  • Patio Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Includes adjacent whirlpools.
  • Beach Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 16, Midship
    Includes adjacent whirlpool.
  • Tides Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 16, Aft
    Includes adjacent whirlpools.
  • Serenity Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 18, Forward
    Includes adjacent whirlpools.
  • Carnival WaterWorks
    water park
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
    Aqua park with waterslides and splash features.
Active Recreation
  • Ropes Course
    ropes course
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
  • Sports Court
    sports court
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
    Used for basketball, volleyball and pickleball.
  • Outdoor Jogging Track
    jogging track
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
  • Mini-Golf
    mini-golf
    Location: Deck 18, Aft
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster
    roller coaster
    Location: Deck 19, Aft
    Top-deck roller coaster.
Entertainment Venues
  • Jubilee Theater
    main theater
    Location: Decks 6-7, Forward
    Two-level main theater.
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club
    comedy club
    Location: Deck 6
  • Center Stage
    atrium stage
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Live entertainment venue within Grand Central.
  • Limelight Lounge
    lounge/nightclub
    Location: Deck 7
    Secondary lounge and late-night music venue.
Casino
  • Jubilee Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 7, Midship
    Includes a designated non-smoking section.
Spa & Fitness
  • Cloud 9 Spa
    spa
    Location: Decks 5-6, Forward
  • Thermal Suite
    thermal suite
    Location: Deck 5, Forward
    Cloud 9 Spa thermal suite area.
  • Thalassotherapy Pool
    spa pool
    Location: Deck 5, Forward
    Located within the Cloud 9 Spa complex.
  • The Salon
    salon
    Location: Deck 5, Forward
  • Cloud 9 Fitness
    fitness center
    Location: Deck 6, Forward
Youth & Teen
  • Camp Ocean
    kids club
    Location: Deck 4
    Age-segmented youth club for children.
  • Dr. Seuss Bookville
    children's library
    Location: Deck 4
    Dr. Seuss-themed reading and activity space.
  • The Warehouse
    arcade
    Location: Deck 17
    Arcade adjacent to tween/teen spaces.
  • Circle C
    tween club
    Location: Deck 17
    Youth club for ages 12-14.
  • Club O2
    teen club
    Location: Deck 17
    Youth club for ages 15-17.
Retail & Shopping
  • Cherry on Top
    candy shop
    Location: Deck 6, Midship
    Candy and celebration shop.
  • The Fun Shops
    retail shops
    Location: Decks 6-8, Midship
  • Art Gallery
    art gallery
    Location: Deck 7
  • Dreams Studio
    photo studio
    Location: Deck 8
  • Pixels Gallery
    photo gallery
    Location: Deck 8
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Family Harbor Lounge
    family lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Exclusive lounge for Family Harbor stateroom guests.
  • Grand Central
    atrium
    Location: Decks 6-8, Midship
    Three-deck atrium and entertainment hub.
  • Currents
    themed zone
    Location: Decks 6-7, Midship
    Ocean-themed zone with digital/design features.
  • Conference Room
    conference room
    Location: Deck 6
    Multi-function group space.
  • The Shores
    themed zone
    Location: Deck 8
    Boardwalk/pier-themed zone.
  • The Lanai
    promenade
    Location: Deck 8
  • Summer Landing
    themed zone
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
    Aft casual dining/bar/leisure zone.
  • The Patio
    outdoor lounge
    Location: Deck 8, Aft
  • Serenity Adults-Only Retreat
    adults-only retreat
    Location: Deck 18, Forward
    Adults-only sundeck area.
  • Loft 19
    exclusive sundeck
    Location: Deck 19, Forward
    Exclusive-access sundeck for Excel suite guests, with rental cabanas available to other guests by reservation priority.
Guest Services
  • Carnival Adventures
    shore excursions desk
    Location: Deck 8
  • Guest Services
    guest services desk
    Location: Deck 8

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-05-02