Latest News About Carnival Cruise Lines

Here’s the latest on Carnival Cruise Line: recent company updates highlight the return of Carnival Pride to service after a 22-day dry dock, the rollout of a new Express Dining option, and Celebration Key-related announcements tied to World Autism Acceptance Month.[2][6]

A few other notable stories from the past couple of months include Carnival’s February onboard gratuity and drink package price increases, widespread IT disruptions that affected multiple ships, and the cancellation of 11 fall 2026 sailings on Carnival Firenze from Long Beach.[3][5][8]

Recent company moves

• Carnival Pride returned to Baltimore on April 9 after dry dock upgrades and maintenance.[6][2]
• Carnival launched Express Dining as a convenience upgrade for guests.[2][6]
• The company also promoted Celebration Key in connection with its latest outreach and destination strategy.[4][2]

Operational news

• Carnival raised daily gratuities and drink package prices effective April 2, with gratuities moving from $16 to $17 for standard staterooms and from $18 to $19 for suites.[5]
• In February, the line experienced IT issues that disrupted boarding and other operations across parts of the fleet.[8]
• Carnival also canceled 11 sailings on Carnival Firenze for fall 2026 due to itinerary changes.[3]

Broader context

Carnival Corporation’s latest results report strong booking volumes for 2026 and 2027 sailings, plus record full-year 2025 performance and a 2026 outlook calling for continued yield growth.[4]

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