Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras is back on the water after refurbishments. The Excel class ship underwent a comprehensive dry dock in Marseilles, France. It’s now setting sail from Barcelona on a 15 ...

Founded in 1972, Carnival Cruise Line has grown into a globally recognized brand, renowned for its "Fun Ship" persona. The line's first ship, the Mardi Gras, famously ran aground on its maiden voyage, ...

Reservations are now open for Carnival Kitchen classes in 2026 aboard all three of the line's Excel-class vessels.

Cruise Industry News looks at the planned itineraries for Carnival Cruise Line’s Excel class ships during the recently ...