Carnival Jubilee Cruise Ship Marks Key Construction Milestone

Well, we know it works. Or floats, as the case may be.

Carnival Cruise Line reached an important mark when it took its newest ship, Carnival Jubilee, out of dry dock in Germany and put it in the water for the first time.

And when it does start to sail, you won’t be able to miss it. On the bow of the Excel-class ship, there is a giant Texas star.

“The Texas star on Carnival Jubilee’s bow is a symbol of our commitment to the Port of Galveston. As the first cruise line to sail year-round from Galveston, we have a long history with the community, and our next new ship is our latest investment in support of the local economy’s impressive growth while delivering innovative experiences for our guests,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, in a statement. “I’m looking forward to Carnival Jubilee showing off her Texas pride starting later this year.”

The next step for the ship is to get it out into the open water. Sea trials are scheduled for November.

Carnival Jubilee will feature one of the few roller coasters at sea in BOLT: The Ultimate Seacoaster, in addition to a half-dozen fun-filled zones, two of which are completely unique to the ship and themed to celebrate the ocean. Guests will also be able to choose from a robust selection of dining, beverage and entertainment options.

The ship will sail year-round on a Western Caribbean itinerary beginning in late December – though she will not be the first Carnival Jubilee to sail from Galveston. Like her sisters, the ship shares a name with a classic Carnival ship, and the first Carnival Jubilee sailed from Galveston in 2002. The new Carnival Jubilee is four times larger than its predecessor.