Carnival Jubilee Calls Galveston Home — What Texas Cruisers Need to Know
No-fly cruising from the Gulf Coast just got a serious upgrade
For years, Texas cruisers drove to Galveston, boarded a solid but aging fleet, and felt a little wistful scrolling through photos of ships sailing from Miami or Port Canaveral. That's over now. Carnival Jubilee — Carnival's newest Excel-class ship — officially calls Galveston home, and it is worth the drive from anywhere in the state.
What Makes Jubilee Different
Jubilee is Carnival's Excel-class ship, which means it's their flagship line with all the marquee features: BOLT the roller coaster at sea, the Currents pool deck, Lido Beach Club, and eight neighborhood zones spread across the ship.
- BOLT roller coaster — 800 feet of track, up to 40 mph, 187 feet above sea level
- Summer Landing neighborhood with a family lagoon pool
- Bonsai Teppanyaki specialty restaurant
- Dr. Seuss WaterWorks aqua park
- New Year's Eve sailings are already selling fast
The Galveston Port Experience
One thing Texas cruisers know well: Galveston embarkation can be slow if you show up at the wrong time. With Jubilee drawing larger crowds, arriving at your assigned time window is more important than ever.
Itineraries Out of Galveston
Jubilee sails 7-night Western Caribbean itineraries hitting Cozumel, Belize City, Mahogany Bay, and Costa Maya — some of the best snorkeling and beach destinations in the Caribbean, all reachable without a flight.
I've helped over a dozen Texas families book Jubilee sailings already. If you're thinking about it, now is the time — holiday sailings are filling fast.