Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Carnival-Celebration

A tragic incident occurred on May 9, claiming the life of an 88-year-old woman while the 'Carnival Celebration' was moored at Carnival's private port, Celebration Key. This incident unfolded on the last full day of the cruise prior to its scheduled return to PortMiami. The elderly woman, who relied on a mobility scooter for assistance, unintentionally drove off the pier, leading to her subsequent fall into the water. Carnival's emergency response team promptly acted, recovering her from the water, but despite resuscitation attempts, she was unfortunately pronounced dead. Initial reports suggest that she may have suffered a heart attack and possibly struck her head before entering the water, although these details remain unverified. Additionally, investigators are looking into the possibility that she could have collided with the ship during her fall. The Royal Bahamas Police have taken custody of her remains, and an autopsy is forthcoming to clarify the exact cause of death. In the aftermath of the incident, a diver successfully retrieved her mobility scooter from the water. At the time, another Carnival vessel, the 'Carnival Glory,' was also present at Celebration Key.

On February 16, 2023, the 'Carnival Celebration' showcased an act of heroism by rescuing five individuals from a sinking boat while sailing toward Cozumel, Mexico. The precarious wooden vessel, crafted from 2x4 lumber and equipped with a makeshift plastic sail, began to take on water just as the migrants boarded the cruise ship. The U.S. Coast Guard was promptly notified and provided essential support and guidance during the rescue operation. The Carnival Celebration was on a week-long cruise, which commenced on February 15, from Miami, Florida. The cruise itinerary included stops at Roatan, Honduras, and the cruise line's exclusive destination, Celebration Key in the Bahamas. The voyage concluded as the ship returned to Miami on February 22.

A significant IT system failure struck multiple Carnival Cruise Line vessels over the weekend, notably impacting operations into the early hours of February 9, 2026. This disruption resulted in lengthy embarkation delays and hindered onboard services across at least seven ships. By the evening of February 8, the 'Carnival Celebration', 'Carnival Pride', 'Carnival Sunshine', 'Carnival Venezia', 'Carnival Spirit', 'Carnival Liberty', and 'Carnival Panorama' remained docked beyond their scheduled departure times. The 'Carnival Celebration', which was slated to leave Miami at 3:30 p.m. for a week-long Caribbean journey, finally set sail around 1:00 a.m., suffering a delay of over eight hours. Passengers experienced considerable wait times, highlighting the challenges faced by the cruise line during this unexpected technical crisis.