CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced plans for its first President’s Cruise, scheduled to sail in 2027. The announcement was made by Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy during a live edition of The Wave held aboard Carnival Sunrise following the inauguration of the expanded RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas.
The special voyage will take place aboard Carnival Magic, which recently completed an extensive refurbishment. The 6-day roundtrip cruise is scheduled to depart Miami on February 28th and will include calls at Celebration Key, Amber Cove and Grand Turk.
During the announcement, Duffy noted that she had recently visited Carnival Magic following its 35-day dry dock period and indicated that the vessel had undergone a significant transformation, with extensive upgrades carried out by the shipyard and onboard teams.
Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald is also expected to join the sailing. He advised that guests could expect dedicated appearances by both himself and Duffy, along with special presentations, entertainment and a range of surprise elements that may include additional guest participants.
In addition to details of the President’s Cruise, Duffy provided an update on Carnival’s Project Ace newbuild programme, which will introduce the largest vessels ever constructed for the cruise line.
She confirmed that the first vessel in the 3-ship series, scheduled for delivery in 2029, will reach a major construction milestone with its steel-cutting ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard on July 10th. According to Duffy, the event will include the unveiling of the vessel’s exterior design, while a separate presentation planned for later in the year will provide further details regarding the project.
Duffy also highlighted the historical significance of the date, noting that the ceremony will take place 30 years after Carnival Destiny was delivered from the same Fincantieri yard. The second and third vessels in the Project Ace series are currently scheduled for delivery in 2031 and 2033, respectively.