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Carnival Jubilee
Come aboard the Carnival Jubilee, the third marvelous Excel-class ship, where you’ll discover the epitome of Carnival’s perfected and carefree cruise experience. Carnival Jubilee brings to life the beloved features from her sister ships that guests know and cherish. Among these features, you’ll find the award-winning BOLT roller coaster, which promises heart-pounding excitement. Additionally, the ship offers an array of expanded dining options, over 20 unique stateroom categories, and a wealth of spacious and luxurious suites. As an added bonus, there’s a breathtaking three-deck atrium located on the starboard side of the ship. This atrium not only provides ocean views but also transforms into an enthralling entertainment venue once the sun sets.
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Galveston serves as a popular cruise departure point in Texas, offering travelers a convenient gateway to various cruise destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico.
Carnival Jubilee Overview
A warm welcome in advance to Carnival Jubilee! Following the footsteps of Mardi Gras® and Carnival Celebration®, this ship has some grand flip-flops to fill, and Carnival Jubilee is more than ready to elevate your cruise experience with its six distinctive “zones” of fun. Each zone has its unique theme, offering you a diverse blend of experiences. Hop from one zone to another throughout your day to create a truly one-of-a-kind vacation. Among these zones, you’ll find two new additions, Currents™ and The Shores™, which bring fresh and ocean-inspired fun to the mix.
The ship boasts remarkable elements such as Emeril’s Bistro 717™, the third bistro at sea, from Carnival’s Chief Culinary Officer, Emeril Lagasse. Additionally, Carnival classics like BOLT®, RedFrog® Tiki Bar, Family Feud™ Live, Cucina del Capitano®, Seuss at Sea™, and Playlist Productions™ are there to keep the excitement alive. You’ll also encounter inventive highlights like The Golden Mermaid™ and Dr.Inks, Ph.D.™, along with brand-new onboard fun spaces. It’s worth noting that all these experiences are powered by clean-burning LNG fuel, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly journey. Get ready for a Carnival Jubilee adventure like no other!
Carnival Payments & Refunds
To reserve your cabin and lock in the final price, you will be required to place a deposit on your cruise. After you have placed a deposit to secure your reservation, you will be asked to pay the remaining balance of your fare at the final payment due date.
Deposit and Final Payment
| Cruise Type | Deposit Amount | Final Payment Due Date |
| 3-night cruises | $100 per person ($200 for single occupancy) | 76 days prior to sailing |
| 4 to 5-night cruises | $150 per person ($300 for single occupancy) | 76 days prior to sailing |
| 6 to 9-night cruises | $250 per person ($500 for single occupancy) | 91 days prior to sailing |
| Alaska, Europe, Panama Canal, Transatlantic, Transpacific and cruises that are 10-nights and longer | $400 per person ($800 for single occupancy) | 91 days prior to sailing |
Non-Refundable Deposit at the time of booking: Early Saver and Super Saver
Non-Refundable Total Fare at the time of booking: Pack & Go
Note: Select promotions require full payment at the time of booking.
Carnival accepts American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card for all cruise payments.
Cancellations and Refunds
Penalties may apply if you cancel or change your reservation. Penalties can be up to 100% of the amount paid, and deposits are often non-refundable. We recommend purchasing insurance to protect against covered unexpected events. Please check with your Vacations To Go cruise counselor for cancellation and refund policies for Carnival cruises.
Carnival Jubilee Dining Options
 | Aft Main Dining Room Cuisine: Continental Dress Code: Two formal nights; others resort casual attire. Shorts and swimwear not permitted. Surcharge: No Reservations Required: Yes Hours Breakfast: 7:30 am – 9:30 am on days in port / open seating brunch from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm on days at sea Dinner: Your Time Dining nightly |
 | Forward Main Dining Room Cuisine: Continental Dress Code: Two formal nights; others resort casual attire. Shorts and swimwear not permitted. Surcharge: No Reservations Required: Yes Hours Breakfast: 7:30 am – 9:30 am on days in port / open seating brunch from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm on days at sea Dinner: Your Time Dining nightly |
 | Cucina del Capitano Cuisine: Italian Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: Yes, $18 per adult, $6 per child 11 and under Reservations Required: Yes Hours Lunch: complimentary pasta bar from noon – 2:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm |
 | Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Cuisine: Steakhouse Dress Code: Formal Surcharge: Yes, $48 per adult, $13 per child 11 and under Reservations Required: Yes Hours Dinner Only: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm |
 | Bonsai Teppanyaki Cuisine: Japanese Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: Yes, $38 Reservations Required: Yes Hours Lunch: noon – 2:30 pm on sea days Dinner: 5:00 pm – midnight |
 | Bonsai Sushi Cuisine: Sushi Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: Yes Reservations Required: Yes, $38 Hours Lunch: noon – 2:30 pm on sea days Dinner: 5:00 pm – midnight |
 | Guy’s Burger Joint Cuisine: Burgers Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours noon – 6:00 pm |
 | Blue Iguana Cantina Cuisine: Mexican Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours Breakfast: 7:30 am – 10:30 am Lunch: noon – 2:30 pm |
 | Chef’s Table Cuisine: Continental Dress Code: Smart casual Surcharge: Yes, $99 per person Reservations Required: Yes Hours Dinner only: Ask onboard for specific times. |
 | Havana Bar Cuisine: Cuban Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours Breakfast and Lunch; Ask on board for hours |
 | Pizzeria Del Capitano Cuisine: Pizza Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours 24 hours |
 | Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Cuisine: Barbecue and smokehouse Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours Lunch and dinner; check onboard for hours |
 | Big Chicken Cuisine: Assorted chicken dishes Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours Breakfast, lunch and dinner; check onboard for hours |
 | Lido Marketplace Cuisine: Buffet, Asian, Grill, Salads, Pasta, Chicken Dress Code: Casual Surcharge: No Reservations Required: No Hours Check onboard for hours |
 | Rudi’s Seagrill Cuisine: Seafood Grill Dress Code: Smart casual Surcharge: Yes, $48 per adult, $13 per child Reservations Required: Yes Hours Dinner only: Ask onboard for specific times. |
In addition to the restaurants mentioned above, Carnival Jubilee also features continental breakfast available by room service every morning until 10:00 am, full breakfast and lunch served on deck, including salad bar and sushi in the late afternoon and healthful, low-fat Nautica Spa® menu available in the dining rooms.
Carnival Jubilee Onboard Activities
BOLT: ULTIMATE SEA COASTER
Aboard Carnival Jubilee™ you’ll meet BOLT®: the fastest — and first! — rollercoaster at sea. Strap in and zoom your motorcycle-style speed machine around an open-air course high, high above sea level. You know how on most rollercoasters… actually, never mind. Forget other coasters because this all-electric thrill ride puts you in the driver’s seat. That means you actually get to control how fast you go, so hit the gas and try for the fastest time, go for the biggest thrill — plus some amazing 360° ocean views! And for the folks who choose to chill: go light on the pedal, and this just might be the coaster for you!
*Additional Cost
DR.INKS, PH.D.
In life, there are important, difficult questions to answer. An example: can an octopus enjoy a cocktail underwater? Don’t ask how it works… but the answer is yes. We know this thanks to the extensive research of Dr.Inks, Ph.D.™, the cleverest of sea creatures. She spends her time beneath the waves pondering the big ones while still finding time to sip. And here the drinks aren’t just tasty, but truly unique, with color-changing cocktails, layered shots, jellyfish cocktails and more drinks featuring garnishes like boba pearls and seafoam. At the bar you won’t just enjoy some of her favorites, but you’re welcome to look through some of her favorite books, journals and fountain pens. There’s also live musical entertainment nearby, right on the stage, because even octopuses need to let their hair down.
*Additional Cost
FAMILY FEUD LIVE
The show has been delighting viewers at home for generations, but you never had the chance to buzz-in on a cruise ship… until now! Carnival ships are the only place you’ll find Family Feud™ Live, and on every sailing we’ll be hosting games on an authentic Family Feud™ set — right down to the iconic Face-Off podium, plus all the excitement of Fast Money. Family Feud Live will be emceed by none other than your cruise director, so if you’re game, sign up your team of five for an audition… and make sure they bring that Family Feud spirit. And, of course, everybody’s welcome to grab a seat in the audience to catch all the hilarious action!
*Included
WATERWORKS
For those who flock to waterparks just ready to make a splash, we’d suggest sliding on over to WaterWorks™ aboard Carnival Jubilee™. Three large-scale spiraling slides, a giant dumping bucket, twin racing slides and more — you know, the works — are all practically overflowing for your hydro-delight. When you spot the big slides on board you’ll see that they mean business, splashy business: Blue Lightning™ is packed with headfirst, high-speed twists and turns, while Orange Thunder™ starts you off standing before propelling you down into a world of wetness… and of course, our signature Twister™ slide keeps on thrilling splash-seekers.
*Included
THE GOLDEN MERMAID
To find uncharted flavors, never before seen on land, we had to dive deep. Far below the waves we met a mermaid who swims the depths of the oceans to find the long-lost treasures of ancient civilizations. Oh, and it wasn’t just any mermaid. The mermaid was golden. You’ve gotta trust us… or you can join us at The Golden Mermaid™, where amazing drinks are just the beginning. Some of the mixological treasures we’re recovered from the deep? Cocktail recipes inspired by precious metals and gemstones, drinks served in exquisite glassware, plus garnishes like edible glitter to remind you of sunlight streaming through the waves from up above! All this glitz pairs perfectly with live music, making this the perfect place to relax with an elegant drink before or after dinner.
*Additional Cost
CENTER STAGE + PLAYLIST PRODUCTIONS
They’re not concerts, they’re not exactly plays… these shows are something else entirely. Every performance is built on amazing songs you know and love, presented like you’ve never seen before. Multi-talented performers fill the stage with song, dance… and superstar attitude. Carnival Jubilee™ plays host to a lineup of shows like Soulbound and its spooky, atmospheric R&B, and Visual Symphony, which is innovative with LED walls and special effects three decks high. Of course there’s also Celestial Strings, which reimagines rock and pop favorites as symphonic classical compositions, and We Are One, which has performers sometimes leave the stage behind, actually soaring above the audience.
*Included
SPORTSQUARE
You’ll find an oasis of friendly competition at SportSquare®, located at The Ultimate Playground on Carnival Jubilee™. Take on friends at mini-golf, battle strangers at basketball, or push yourself to new heights at the ropes course… or to record-setting low times at the jogging track. SportSquare gets you in the game with soccer and volleyball, plus it brings pool, foosball and ping-pong to the table. Are you game?
*Included
SERENITY ADULT-ONLY RETREAT
CLOUD 9 SPA
True or false: cruises are a time for relaxation. Our answer: whether you’re all action all the time, or chill to the core, everybody needs a chance to take it easy! And nobody will find an easier spot than Cloud 9 Spa™ aboard Carnival Jubilee™. This is an oasis built from the ground up for relaxation, from a full complement of traditional spa services like massages, facials, body wraps to the carefully-designed climates of Cloud 9’s thermal suites… rooms swirling with moist or dry air, each heated very precisely. It turns out it’s true: anyone can find a reason to say ‘ahhh’ at Carnival Jubilee’s Cloud 9 Spa.
*Additional Cost
THE PUNCHLINER COMEDY CLUB
Carnival Jubilee™ has its own Punchliner Comedy Club in the Grand Central zone, and up on stage you’ll find some real pros who know how to wedge a little laughter into anyone’s evening. You can count on these comedians to not hold back either. Since some of them get up and say exactly what’s on their mind, we also schedule family-friendly performances… so the only red faces in the audience are from laughing a little too hard.
*Included
*Plus many more activities
Carnival's Vacation Protection Plan
In life, you never really know what may happen. Carnival Vacation Protection can help protect your vacation payment against the unexpected from the time you leave until you return home. Here’s how…
- Trip Cancellation – In life, you never really know what may happen… but you can rely on the Vacation Protection trip cancellation. If you need to cancel for some of the most common reasons (severe weather, illness, etc.) you’ll get 100% of the cost of your trip back, in cash. If you need to cancel for any reason not listed in the plan — any reason at all — you’ll get 75% back in a Future Cruise Credit Certificate. Provided by Carnvial Cruise Line.
- Travel Insurance – Sail through your vacation with less to worry about.
- Trip Interruption: Up to total trip cost reimbursement if you must start your vacation late or need to come home early due to illness, injury and more
- Baggage: Up to $1,500 if your stuff is lost, stolen or damaged, and up to $500 reimbursement if you have to buy necessary items while your bags are delayed 24+ hours
- Medical: Up to $10,000 if you get sick or injured on your vacation
- Emergency Evacuation: Up to $30,000 for emergency medical evacuation and repatriation (services provided by LiveTravel)
- 24/7 Worldwide Travel Assistance – Need help while you travel? Assistance is there for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week… anywhere in the world. Provided by LiveTravel.
Carnival Vacation Protection is not available to residents of Quebec, New York or Puerto Rico.
Travel Insurance is underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Affiliated Companies, including Nationwide Life Insurance, Columbus, Ohio (NAIC #23787).
This is not a complete description of all benefits and limitations. For full terms and conditions of coverage, ask your Vacations To Go cruise counselor. Prices, terms, and conditions listed in this summary are subject to change without notice, and need to be reconfirmed with your Vacations To Go cruise counselor at the time of booking.
If you book a Carnival cruise, you can purchase insurance from Carnival or from the independent insurance provider, Generali Global Assistance (formerly CSA Travel Protection). Click here to see details of the Go Plan from Generali Global Assistance.
Carnival Jubilee Parking Information
Departure for Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Jubilee will be via Cruise Terminal 25. Parking can be found at one of several outdoor parking garages, covered parking lots, indoor parking garages, or the is also free cruise parking at one of the many cruise friendly hotels on the island. Simply arrive the day before departure and stay as a guest at their hotel and you can safely park your car with them until you return from your cruise.
The Official Port Of Galveston Parking - Galveston Park
Our Port of Galveston discount cruise parking allows cruise passengers to reserve a parking spot when sailing out of Galveston. Find where to park in Galveston for Cruises for the port of Galveston parking. Find Parking near Galveston Cruise for Carnival and other cruises. With the pre-paid parking program, the Port is offering discounted parking rates for spots in the Port of Galveston’s official parking lots. Cruise passengers can secure a spot in advance through our online service and be sure to secure a worry free spot for parking near Galveston Cruise Port. This port parking can be used by Carnival Cruise parking. We value our customers and so if you Park by the Ports, it is safe cruise parking.
What you need to know before visiting Galveston
Operating out of Galveston Island, the Port of Galveston is at the heart of cruise life and sits in the West Bay at the beginning of the Houston Ship Channel. This port currently has 3 cruise terminals and serves, on average, over 1 million cruise passengers a year. Located on Harborside Drive in Galveston, the port is connected to the mainland via the San Luis Pass toll bridge and Interstate 45. The city’s cruise industry has grown significantly over the years, making it a key player in the Gulf of Mexico cruise market.
Galveston - Destination details
Captivating destination that offers a blend of rich history, beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and numerous activities for visitors
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Before Cruising Itinerary
Relax and Explore Galveston by visiting some of the most delicious seafood restaurants and steak houses in the area, or explore the iconic Moody Gardens and Pleasure Pier.
