Call it patriotism or just updating with a sleek maritime look, Carnival is repainting its fleet in waves of red, white and blue as it prepares to celebrate the line’s 50th birthday in 2022.
The swooping livery chosen for the upcoming Mardi Gras is going to become the trademark feature across the fleet as Carnival promotes itself as America’s Cruise Line. Carnival Magic will be the first ship to receive a repaint during its current dry dock in Marseilles. Additional vessels will receive the new livery as they undergo scheduled dry docks. Carnival Glory will be the second ship to receive the new hull design during a dry dock scheduled in June.
The navy blue wave on the lower hull is accented by stripes of red and white running the entire length of ships. “When we first saw the hull design for Mardi Gras, we knew it was something special and, particularly as we get ready to celebrate our 50th birthday, we’re delighted to incorporate this stunning livery as a signature exterior design element across our fleet,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “As we look to resume sailing in the U.S., we’re coming back with a signature new look as well!”
In addition to the new livery, Carnival Magic will emerge from its dry dock on May 24 with an expanded casino with an even greater variety of slots and other games, as well as a host of enhancements including freshening up the finishes for the WaterWorks aqua park and pools.
In preparation to resume cruising from Galveston, 350 crew from Carnival Breeze and Carnival Vista received their first dose of Pfizer vaccine in early May. Galveston follows PortMiami and Port Canaveral in getting shots into the arms of these essential workers.
While Carnival has not announced an official start date, company officials have indicated they hope that the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will result in ships being able to welcome passengers aboard in July.
