Carnival Celebration vs Carnival Jubilee: Head-to-Head Comparison
CDC inspection scores, outbreak history, and sanitation records compared
Carnival Celebration or Carnival Jubilee? The Short Version
Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee are sister ships: both are Excel-class ships in the Carnival fleet, so they share a hull design and much of the same layout. Carnival Jubilee is the newer ship by 1 year (2023, against 2022 for Carnival Celebration). Both carry 5,374 passengers, but Carnival Celebration measures 183,521 gross tons to 183,521 for Carnival Jubilee. That is 34.1 gross tons per passenger on Carnival Celebration and 34.1 on Carnival Jubilee, about the same space per guest.
On their most recent CDC inspections, Carnival Celebration scored 100 (March 15, 2026) and Carnival Jubilee scored 100 (March 7, 2026), a tie. Carnival Celebration averages 99.5 across 2 inspections; Carnival Jubilee averages 98.5 across 2 inspections. Their lowest scores on record are 99 for Carnival Celebration and 97 for Carnival Jubilee. Neither ship has a failing score in the inspections we hold.
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Metric | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Jubilee |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Line | Carnival | Carnival |
| Latest Score | 100 | 100 |
| Avg Score | 99.5 | 98.5 |
| Total Inspections | 2 | 2 |
| Times Failed | 0 | 0 |
| Outbreaks | N/A | N/A |
| Trend | ↑ Improving | ↑ Improving |
| ShipTea Rating | 🟢 Smooth Sailing | 🟢 Smooth Sailing |
| Gross Tonnage | 183,521 | 183,521 |
| Passengers | 5,374 | 5,374 |
| Year Built | 2022 | 2023 |
Score History
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Jubilee
Every CDC Inspection on Record
Each ship's dated Vessel Sanitation Program scores, newest first. A score of 86 or higher passes.
| Date | Ship | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Carnival Celebration | 100 | Pass |
| Mar 7, 2026 | Carnival Jubilee | 100 | Pass |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Carnival Jubilee | 97 | Pass |
| May 4, 2025 | Carnival Celebration | 99 | Pass |
Beyond Sanitation: Ship Tea's Other Ratings
Each rating is scored out of 100 and explained on its rankings page.
| Rating | Carnival Celebration | Carnival Jubilee |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Score | 98.3 | 97.9 |
| Environmental Score | 70.8 | 70.8 |
| Crew Treatment Score | 66.4 | 66.4 |
Where and When They Sail
Carnival Celebration has 48 sailings scheduled through October 2027, mostly from Miami; Carnival Jubilee has 48 sailings scheduled through November 2027, mostly from Galveston. They do not share a departure port on the current schedule, so where you want to leave from may decide this one for you. The next departures are Carnival Celebration on November 8, 2026 and Carnival Jubilee on November 8, 2026.
Every Carnival Celebration sailing → Every Carnival Jubilee sailing →
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