Carnival Jubilee · CruiseFans

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

38Beats 1% of ships

Dining

63Beats 39% of ships

Entertainment

80Top 18% of ships

Activities & Thrills

84Top 9% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

80Top 22% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 84/100

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 80/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 80/100

Mega-ship scale — 183,521 gross tons

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Worth Knowing

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 38/100

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 3.1 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineCarnival Cruise Line

Ship NameCarnival Jubilee

Maiden voyage23 December 2023

Physical

Year Built2023

BuilderMeyer Werft, Papenburg, Germany

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

183,521 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

345 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

42 m

Ship Within a ShipHavana Experience (private area with cabana-style seating and pool)

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks15

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

23 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,735

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

3.1

Total Cabins2,626

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins80

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

5,362

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

Amenities

RestaurantsPacific/Atlantic main dining rooms, Guy's Burger Joint, Big Chicken, Guy's Pig & Anchor, Chibang, Cucina del Capitano, Coastal Slice, Fresh Creations, Time Fries, Steam Dream, Mad Sizzle, Carnival Kitchen (included); Emeril's Bistro 717, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse (specialty/upcharge)

Restaurants - Paid3

Restaurants - Included4

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools5

- Pools - General Access3

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive2

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs5

- Hot Tubs - General Access3

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges13

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaSerenity Adult-Only Retreat (Deck 18)

Special AmenitiesBOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster (first roller coaster at sea, 800 ft electric race track by Maurer Rides, up to 40 mph); WaterWorks water park with Twister, Blue Lightning, and Orange Thunder waterslides

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

20%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6GY5

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9851737

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311001390

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas