Carnival Cruise Line charts more 2027/28 fun Carnival Legend launching Hawaii series from Long Beach and Carnival Freedom moving to Norfolk

As it continues to unveil its 2027/28 lineup, Carnival Cruise Line announced plans for three homeports as it opened new sailings in Long Beach, Calif., Norfolk, Va. and Baltimore, Md. With seasonal cruises on Carnival Legend in Long Beach, Carnival will launch its first-ever dedicated series of Hawaii cruises. Carnival is also repositioning Carnival Freedom to Norfolk and extending Carnival Pride’s year-round service in Baltimore. Guests can see these new sailings here.
“This update to our 2027/28 represents important pieces of our strategy to deliver more fun experiences that only Carnival can offer. With fun on the move, we’re creating new options – a newer ship for Norfolk and a new series dedicated to Hawaii sailings from Long Beach are both great examples of that. We’re also continuing our commitments in all our homeports, and Carnival Pride’s year-round deployment in Baltimore is a testament to that as well,” said Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president. “From Baltimore to Norfolk and Long Beach, we’re proud to bring guests more opportunities to depart closer to home on itineraries that feature incredible destinations.”
Details on the newly available sailings include:
Carnival Legend: Expanding West Coast Adventures with New Hawaii Series
Repositioning to Long Beach seasonally from Oct. 2027 through April 2028, Carnival Legend will begin a brand-new program from Southern California, giving West Coast guests varied options close to home. The ship will launch Carnival’s first-ever program dedicated to Hawaii cruises. The series of 14-day Carnival Journeys cruises to Hawaii provides guests with multiple sailing options that include calls in Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, Hilo and Kona, plus a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. Ten Hawaii sailings are now open for sale between October 2027 and March 2028. Additional offerings include six- and eight-day Mexican Riviera cruises with calls in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas, La Paz and Ensenada.
Carnival Legend is a Spirit-class ship that offers a wide range of amenities, including multiple dining options, lively entertainment venues and family-friendly activities. The 2,134-guest ship features highlights like the Green Thunder waterslide and Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
Carnival Freedom: New Homeport in Norfolk
Carnival Freedom will reposition from Port Canaveral to Norfolk in May 2027 with a special 15-day Carnival Journeys cruise across the Southern Caribbean that visits Aruba, Curacao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, St. Maarten and St. Thomas. The ship will arrive in Norfolk on May 23, 2027 to launch the most diverse cruise program ever offered from the region. Highlights include six-day Bahamas cruises calling on Celebration Key, Nassau, and Bimini, as well as six-day Bermuda cruises offering guests two days to visit the beautiful island. Eight-day Eastern Caribbean voyages feature Amber Cove, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay and Grand Turk. Carnival Freedom will also offer eight-day Canada cruises with stops in Halifax, Sydney, Saint John or Charlottetown.
Carnival Freedom is a Conquest-class ship that offers the perfect blend of fun, relaxation and adventure at sea. Known for its lively atmosphere and signature Carnival experiences, the nearly 3,000-guest ship features a variety of dining options, the WaterWorks waterpark and the legendary RedFrog Pub.
Carnival Pride: Continues Year-Round Sailings from Baltimore
Carnival Pride will continue to offer year-round cruises from Baltimore. Guests can look forward to seven-day Bahamas sailings with a mix of itineraries visiting Celebration Key, Nassau, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay or Princess Cays. Seven-day Bermuda cruises feature three days visiting the popular destination. Extended nine-, 12-, and 14-day Carnival Journeys voyages to destinations including Aruba, Curaçao, Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Antigua, Tortola and Martinique are also available.
Carnival Pride is a popular ship with a strong connection to Baltimore. Carnival launched the first year-round cruise program from the city with Carnival Pride just over 20 years ago. From Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse to the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, the Spirit-class, 2,134-guest Carnival Pride features many guest-favorite amenities.
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