Carnival Just Revealed When Every Ship Will Get Its Holiday Decorations for 2025

Carnival Cruise Line is already getting into the holiday spirit. The line has just released its full fleetwide schedule showing exactly when every ship will receive its holiday decorations next year, and for fans of twinkling lights, grand Christmas trees, and at-sea cheer, this is one of the most anticipated updates of the year.

Holiday Spirit Sets Sail in November

Carnival’s holiday season officially sets sail in late November 2025, when the first ships in the fleet begin their festive transformations. Guests onboard these early sailings will be among the first to step into a winter wonderland at sea, complete with towering Christmas trees, sparkling garlands, and the sound of holiday music filling every corner of the ship.

According to John Heald’s schedule, the holiday decorating team will kick things off with four ships leading the charge:

November 21: Carnival Adventure
November 22: Carnival Encounter
November 23: Carnival Luminosa
November 24: Carnival Splendor

Fleet-Wide Festivities by Early December

By the time December arrives, Carnival’s ships will be fully immersed in the holiday spirit. The decorating schedule ramps up quickly after Thanksgiving, with teams working around the clock to ensure that every ship shines bright for the season.

Here’s when more ships will get their holiday makeovers:

November 28: Carnival Conquest and Carnival Glory
November 29: Carnival Dream, Radiance, Magic, Mardi Gras, Jubilee, Paradise, and Vista
November 30: Carnival Celebration, Elation, Horizon, Liberty, Miracle, Panorama, Pride, Spirit, and Venezia
December 1: Carnival Breeze, Freedom, and Firenze
December 4: Carnival Legend, Sunrise, and Valor

Countdown to New Year’s Eve Cruises

As December draws to a close, Carnival’s festive atmosphere shifts into full celebration mode for New Year’s Eve 2025. Between December 26 and December 31, the fleet will host its signature end-of-year sailings — complete with themed parties, live music, countdown celebrations, and plenty of midnight confetti.

Guests onboard these voyages can expect Carnival’s signature mix of fun and flair: holiday menus in the main dining rooms, champagne toasts, and deck parties that last long after midnight. Every sailing is designed to make the final week of the year unforgettable.

Here’s when each ship sets sail for New Year’s Eve week:

December 26: Carnival Legend
December 27: Carnival Dream, Mardi Gras, Vista, Magic, and Sunshine
December 28: Carnival Celebration, Horizon, Liberty, Miracle, Pride, Radiance, Spirit, and Venezia
December 29: Carnival Conquest, Breeze, Luminosa, Radiance, Freedom, Glory, and Splendor
December 30: Carnival Adventure, Encounter, and Firenze
December 31: Carnival Elation, Paradise, Sunrise, and Valor

Complete 2025 Holiday Sailing Schedule

Below is the complete list of confirmed ships and their holiday sailing dates, as shared by John Heald:

Carnival Adventure: Nov 21, Nov 24, Dec 02, Dec 05, Dec 09, Dec 13, Dec 16, Dec 30 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Breeze: Dec 01, Dec 06, Dec 11, Dec 15, Dec 20, Dec 24, Dec 29 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Celebration: Nov 30, Dec 07, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Conquest: Nov 28, Dec 01, Dec 05, Dec 08, Dec 12, Dec 15, Dec 19, Dec 22, Dec 29 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Dream: Nov 29, Dec 07, Dec 13, Dec 19, Dec 27 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Encounter: Nov 22, Nov 25, Nov 29, Dec 02, Dec 06, Dec 12, Dec 15, Dec 19, Dec 30 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Freedom: Dec 01, Dec 06, Dec 11, Dec 15, Dec 20, Dec 24, Dec 29 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Glory: Nov 28, Dec 01, Dec 05, Dec 08, Dec 12, Dec 15, Dec 19, Dec 22, Dec 29 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Horizon: Nov 30, Dec 06, Dec 14, Dec 20, Dec 28 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Jubilee: Nov 29, Dec 06, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Legend: Dec 04, Dec 08, Dec 18, Dec 26 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Liberty: Nov 30, Dec 14, Dec 20, Dec 28 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Luminosa: Nov 23, Dec 04, Dec 07, Dec 14, Dec 18, Dec 29 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Magic: Nov 29, Dec 07, Dec 13, Dec 19, Dec 27 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Miracle: Nov 30, Dec 07, Dec 14, Dec 20, Dec 28 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Panorama: Nov 30, Dec 06, Dec 14, Dec 20, Dec 28 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Paradise: Nov 29, Dec 04, Dec 08, Dec 13, Dec 18, Dec 22, Dec 31 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Pride: Nov 30, Dec 07, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Radiance: Nov 29, Dec 13, Dec 18, Dec 22, Dec 29 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Spirit: Nov 30, Dec 06, Dec 14, Dec 20, Dec 28 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Splendor: Nov 24, Dec 04, Dec 08, Dec 18, Dec 29 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Sunrise: Dec 04, Dec 08, Dec 13, Dec 18, Dec 22, Dec 31 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Sunshine: Dec 07, Dec 13, Dec 19, Dec 27 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Valor: Dec 04, Dec 08, Dec 13, Dec 18, Dec 22, Dec 31 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Venezia: Nov 30, Dec 14, Dec 21, Dec 28 (NYE Cruise)
Carnival Vista: Nov 29, Dec 07, Dec 13, Dec 19, Dec 27 (NYE Cruise)
Mardi Gras: Nov 29, Dec 06, Dec 13, Dec 20, Dec 27 (NYE Cruise)

Guests are encouraged to check their exact sailing dates, as decorations typically remain onboard through New Year’s Eve, ensuring a full season of holiday magic no matter when you cruise.