Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with Meyer Werft shipyard for a fifth Excel Class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Line, expected to be delivered in 2028
The addition of this ship brings the total number of Excel Class ships in the corporation’s fleet to 11 across four brands, with Carnival Cruise Line operating the fifth vessel
The new ship, like its sister ships, will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and designed to carry over 6,400 guests and 1,800 crew
Carnival Corporation’s CEO, Josh Weinstein said Carnival Cruise Line will continue to add capacity with one to two ships per year starting in 2027: “Carnival Cruise Line continues to perform at an outstanding level, and we are focused on adding capacity across the company where it aligns with demand and our position in the marketplace. This measured capacity growth strategy will result in our adding one to two ships per year beginning in 2027, and we will be identifying additional fleet plans over the coming months for our cruise lines to meet capacity demand and improve execution across all aspects of our operation, with the benefit of yielding higher return on invested capital.”
Bernd Eikens, CEO of Meyer Group said “we are proud of the role the Excel Class from Meyer Werft and Meyer Turku has played in contributing to the success of Carnival Corporation for many years now. We look forward to continuing this success story together.”
