September 6, 2026
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$603
Price / day
$86
Carnival Celebration|Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Celebration vs Carnival Jubilee
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line
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Newer Ship
Carnival Jubilee
Built in 2023
1 year newer
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Celebration
$90 / day
$1 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Both ships are the same
Carnival Celebration vs Carnival Jubilee: Quick Comparison
Carnival Jubilee is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2023, it is 1 year newer than Carnival Celebration, which entered service in 2022. Carnival Celebration has upcoming sailings in Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean, while Carnival Jubilee has sailings in Western Caribbean. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Carnival Celebration has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover a similar region and trip length, so the price per day figures are reasonably close to like-for-like. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Jubilee |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2022 | 2023Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | — | — |
| Passenger Capacity | — | 5,228 |
| Space per Passenger | — | — |
| Length | 344.532 m | 345320.1 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Carnival Celebration vs Carnival Jubilee
Age
Carnival Jubilee was built in 2023, making it 1 year newer than Carnival Celebration, which was built in 2022.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee cover a similar region and trip length.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Celebration has the lower average starting price per day at $90 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Carnival Celebration
7-Day Western Caribbean from Miami, FL
- Departure Port
- Miami
- Region
- Western Caribbean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 6, 2026Miami
- Day 2 · Sep 7, 2026Celebration Key™
- Day 3 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 9, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 10, 2026Isla Tropicale
- Day 6 · Sep 11, 2026Cozumel
- Day 7 · Sep 12, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 13, 2026Miami
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Carnival Jubilee
7-Day Western Caribbean from Galveston, TX
- Departure Port
- Galveston
- Region
- Western Caribbean
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026Galveston
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026At Sea
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026Isla Tropicale
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Costa Maya
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026Cozumel
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026At Sea
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Galveston
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Carnival Celebration
September 13, 2026
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Miami
From
$655
Price / day
$94
Carnival Jubilee
September 5, 2026
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Galveston
From
$651
Price / day
$93
September 12, 2026
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Departing from Galveston
From
$616
Price / day
$88
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Carnival Celebration
Average
$90 / day
VS
Carnival Jubilee
Average
$91 / day
Carnival Celebration is currently 1% cheaper per day for comparable sailings
$90/day vs $91/day
About $1 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Carnival Celebration if…
- You want to sail in Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean.
- Departing from Miami works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Carnival Jubilee.
Choose Carnival Jubilee if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You want to sail in Western Caribbean.
- Departing from Galveston works for your plans.
Carnival Celebration vs Carnival Jubilee: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Carnival Jubilee
Built in 2023
1 year newer
Bigger
Both ships are the same
Lower Price Per Day
Carnival Celebration
$90 / day
About $1 less per day
- Carnival Jubilee is 1 year newer.
- Gross tonnage is not available for both ships.
- Passenger capacity is not available for both ships.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Carnival Celebration or Carnival Jubilee?
Carnival Jubilee is newer. It was built in 2023, while Carnival Celebration was built in 2022, making Carnival Jubilee 1 year newer.
Which ship is cheaper, Carnival Celebration or Carnival Jubilee?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Carnival Celebration has the lower average starting price per day at $90 per day versus $91 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Carnival Celebration sail?
The upcoming Carnival Celebration sailings currently listed cover Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean, departing from Miami.
Where does Carnival Jubilee sail?
The upcoming Carnival Jubilee sailings currently listed cover Western Caribbean, departing from Galveston.
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