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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Celebration
Capacity
5,374 passengers
Built
2022
Carnival's Excel-class flagship sailing Caribbean itineraries from Miami, with a strong recent CDC inspection record.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnival Celebration's CDC sanitation score?+
CruiseAware shows Carnival Celebration's most recent CDC Vessel Sanitation Program inspection score on this page, with the data source clearly labeled. For the authoritative record, you can also check the CDC's Inspection Query Tool directly.
What does a CDC VSP score mean?+
The CDC's Vessel Sanitation Program inspects cruise ships that call at U.S. ports, scoring them 0–100 on food safety, water systems, hygiene, and pest management. A score of 86 or higher is passing; most major ships score in the 90s.
How big is Carnival Celebration?+
Carnival Celebration is one of Carnival's Excel-class ships, carrying roughly 5,300+ guests at double occupancy. It entered service in 2022 and sails primarily from Miami.
Source Citations & Review History
Our medical and travel experts synthesize information from the following authoritative public sources. We do not rely on AI without human verification.
- CDC Vessel Sanitation Program — Inspection Query Tool— CDC
- Carnival Celebration — Official Page— Carnival Cruise Line
Last verified by CruiseAware: June 25, 2026